USER MANUAL

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Before using this product, please read all instructions and warnings carefully. Improper use may cause damage to the product or personal safety.

• Do not store this product in high temperature, strong light, or strong magnetic field environments, and avoid placing it in other harsh environments.
• Improper use of the product may result in damage to the product itself or pose a risk to personal and property safety.
• If consumers violate the product instructions and use it inappropriately, they will bear all consequences themselves, and the company will not assume any legal liability.
• Non-professionals are strictly prohibited from disassembling this product.
• Avoid using appliances or loads that exceed the output current of this product (the circuit will protect and have no output).
• Avoid strong physical impacts, including hitting, throwing, stepping on, or squeezing, etc.

This adapter is based on car multimedia system which has build-in wired Apple CarPlay, please check if your car has Apple CarPlay.

Note: The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference;
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

How to check a car has CarPlay or not

1. Plug an iPhone (running iOS 10 or newer) into the car USB ports with genuine factory lightning cable. If there is a notification pop-ups on iPhone like below, that your car has built-in Apple CarPlay.

[iPhone notification pop-up description]: "Allow CarPlay with '...' while phone is locked? Your contacts and other information will appear on this car's display without unlocking your iPhone." Buttons: "Not Now", "Allow".

2. If there is a CarPlay icon in the car stereo menu, that your car has built-in Apple CarPlay.

[CarPlay icon description]: A green circle with a play symbol ▶️ or a grey circle with a play symbol ▶️.

3. Contact your car dealer for help.

About Product

This product uses a USB cable to easily connect to the USB port of the original car, enabling the original wired CarPlay to be converted to wireless Carplay function and HDMI input.

It supports the connection of external HDMI devices such as TV sticks, screen mirroring devices, X-boxes, and other HD devices.

Note: When connecting an HDMI device, use the control method provided with that device (e.g., remote control).

What's in the Box

• Car TV mate * 1
• USB A to C plug adapter *1
• User Manual * 1

[Diagram description]: The box contains a device labeled "Car TV mate" (a small square box with a cable and USB-A connector) and a "USB A to C plug adapter" (a small adapter with USB-A on one end and USB-C on the other).

How to Connect

[Connection Diagram 1]: Shows an HDMI Device connected to the adapter, which is then connected via USB-A to a car's USB-A port.

[Connection Diagram 2]: Shows the adapter connected via USB-A to C to a car's USB-A port, with an HDMI Device also shown. The diagram indicates a power/charging symbol ⚡ next to the USB connection.

Tips! There are two ports in some cars, but only one port for data transmission. Please use the data port.

Specification

Quick Settings

Wireless CarPlay Mode

1. If you want to use CarPlay, tap 'CarPlay' in the Homepage.

[Screenshot description]: Car infotainment screen showing "CarPlay" and "HDMI" options. "CarPlay" is highlighted.

2. Then, you can see the Bluetooth name of the device. Connect the Bluetooth with your phone.

[Screenshot description]: Phone Bluetooth settings screen showing "AUTO-XXXX" as a device to connect to, with a "Connect" button.

3. Open Bluetooth on your phone and pair the Bluetooth of our product, then agree to all pop-ups.

[Screenshot description]: Phone screen showing a Bluetooth connection prompt for "AUTO-XXXX" with "Connect" and "Cancel" options.

4. Now, you will be able to use the wireless CarPlay.

[Screenshot description]: iPhone screen displaying the CarPlay interface with various app icons like Phone, Music, Maps, Messages, etc.

HDMI Input Mode

1. If you want to use HDMI device, tap 'HDMI' in the homepage.

[Screenshot description]: Car infotainment screen showing "CarPlay" and "HDMI" options. "HDMI" is highlighted.

2. Plug in a powered HDMI device, now you can use this device in your car.

Tap to switch to image stretch, proportional crop, or original aspect ratio mode.

Note: The zoom function will not work when the screen is fully adapted to the car screen.

[Image description]: A screenshot showing a video playing, possibly demonstrating aspect ratio adjustments.

Interfaces

[Diagram description]: An illustration of the adapter showing its ports and an LED indicator. Labels indicate "Connected to Car (HDMI in / CarPlay)", "HDMI devices connection / Wireless CarPlay connection", "Upgrading", "Upgrade completed", "P2P mode", "Restore successful". LED states are described as "Always on", "flashes", "white light", "white light flashes". A "USB cable: Connect to Car" and "HDMI port: Connect to external HDMI devices" are shown. A "Reset hole" is also indicated.

How to Upgrade your Product

Update on iPhone

While the power is on, join the adapter's WiFi network [AUTO-xxxx] and the password is 88888888. Next, enter 192.168.1.101 on the iPhone's browser, and tap "Update".

[Screenshot sequence description]:

1. iPhone WiFi settings showing "AUTO-XXXX" network.
2. iPhone browser showing password entry for "88888888".
3. iPhone browser showing IP address "192.168.1.101" with a "Cancel" button.
4. iPhone browser showing IP address "192.168.1.101" with an "Update" button.

Update on Android Smartphone

Connect to the adapter's WiFi network [Auto-xxxx] (you can find it in the car screen) on your Android phone, and the password is 88888888. Tap YES if there is a pop-up notification of internet access.

[Screenshot sequence description]:

1. Android WiFi settings showing "AUTO-XXXX" network.
2. Android browser showing password entry for "88888888".
3. Android browser showing IP address "192.168.1.101" with a "Cancel" button.
4. Android browser showing IP address "192.168.1.101" with a "Switch P2P" button.

On your phone, go to WiFi >> Advanced settings >> WiFi direct, tap [Auto-xxxx] and make sure it has connected.

[Screenshot sequence description]:

5. Android WiFi settings showing "Advanced settings".
6. Android "Advanced settings" screen showing "WiFi direct".
7. Android "WiFi Direct" screen showing "AUTO-XXXX" as a connected device.

Enter 192.168.1.101 again on the smartphone browser, then tap "Update".

[Screenshot description]: Android browser showing IP address "192.168.1.101" with an "Update" button.

Note:

1. The LED indicator will flash rapidly while updating. Wait for more 30s after the light is always on, then disconnect and reconnect the adapter from the USB port to finish the whole update.
2. Android phone interface may be different; the above flow is a rough description.

How to Report an Issue

Any issue while using the adapter, you could directly report the issue online and send us the feedback screenshot. We will fix it as soon as possible.

• For iPhone users, please enter 192.168.1.101 on your iPhone browser to submit the issue details after connecting to the WiFi network [AUTO xxxx] while the power is on.
• For Android users, please follow the steps of [update on Android smartphone] on the previous page, then enter 192.168.1.101 to submit the issue.