1. First-Time Pairing: Five Minutes
Power the console, open Bluetooth on your phone, and select the console from the pairing list — confirm the pairing prompt on both screens. Then open the CarPlay (iPhone) or Android Auto (Android) permission prompt and allow it. The console remembers the phone: from the second drive, it reconnects wirelessly in 5-10 seconds after power-on. Both ecosystems are supported, so mixed iPhone/Android households just pair two phones and the console switches between them.
- Bluetooth pair once
- Allow CarPlay/Android Auto prompt
- Auto-reconnect in seconds afterwards
2. The Three Common Connection Fixes
Issue one: phone won't pair — delete the old Bluetooth entry on the phone and re-pair (stale pairings are the top cause). Issue two: CarPlay connects but audio plays from the phone — check the phone's audio output is set to the console, not the phone speaker. Issue three: wireless drops on some phones — disable the phone's Wi-Fi assist during the drive or forget-and-repair once; a firmware update from our support team covers the rare stubborn units.
- Stale pairing: delete and re-pair
- Audio output routing check
- Forget-and-repair + firmware update
3. Daily Driving Workflow
Start the car — the console boots and reconnects — and your maps, music and messages appear within seconds. Most interaction is voice: hold the console's voice button (or say the wake phrase) for Siri/Assistant navigation, calls and messages without touching the screen. The console's own split-screen shows the dash cam recording status alongside navigation, so you always see the camera is rolling.
- Auto-reconnect on power-up
- Voice-first interaction
- Cam status visible in split view
4. The Built-In Camera Side
On the T60 and CP7, the recording system runs independently of CarPlay — even if the phone never connects, the camera records with loop overwrite and G-sensor locking. Settings (resolution, mic, parking mode with the hardwire kit) are in the console's camera menu. Footage exports to the phone over Wi-Fi in the same app used for playback.
- Recording runs independently of CarPlay
- Camera settings in console menu
- Wi-Fi export to phone
5. Which Console Fits Which Car
T60 (11-inch): the statement screen for dashboards with room, plus built-in 4K recording. CP7 (7-inch): compact, with 4K front recording — ideal for smaller dashes and tighter budgets. PC9 (9-inch): adds GPS logging and a larger display for navigation-heavy drivers. All three: dash mount, 12V power, no modification, reversible install. MOQ 1 pc retail, MOQ 50 wholesale with retail-ready packaging.