‘I tried Play2Video Ultra wireless CarPlay adapter and don’t know how I coped without it’
The Play2Video Ultra combines wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a built-in Android entertainment system all in one – perfect for parents who spend a lot of time in the car
The Play2Video Ultra is a must
As a busy mum, I feel like I spend a surprising amount of my week sitting in the car. Between football training, dance lessons, school pickups, and the endless taxi service that comes with having children, there are so many times when I’m parked up waiting for an hour or more.
Enter the Play2Video Ultra from Ottocast which has completely changed how I spend those waiting periods. I can catch up on a Netflix series, watch YouTube videos, listen to Spotify, or even put on a podcast. It sounds like a small thing, but it’s genuinely made those long waits feel much more enjoyable instead of wasted time.
The thing that impressed me most is just how much functionality Ottocast has managed to fit into such a compact device. The Play2Video Ultra combines wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a built-in Android entertainment system all in one.
Everything runs directly through the car’s display, so I’m not constantly picking up my phone or messing around with cables. It makes my car feel much more modern and gives me everything I need in one place.
Performance has been excellent too. Running Android 12 with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, everything feels quick and responsive. Apps load fast, switching between wireless CarPlay, Android Auto, and streaming apps is seamless, and I haven’t experienced any frustrating lag or freezing.
One thing I really appreciate is how simple it is to use. I’m certainly not someone who enjoys setting up gadgets, so the fact that it was genuinely plug-and-play was a huge bonus. I simply plugged it into my car’s USB port, and within a few minutes everything was up and running. Since then, it connects automatically every time I start the car, so I don’t have to think about it.
The wireless performance has also been consistently reliable. Thanks to the Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, everything stays connected without random dropouts or needing to reconnect every journey. It just quietly works in the background, which is exactly what you want when you’re juggling busy family life.
I’ve also found it brilliant on longer journeys. When we stop for a break or arrive somewhere early, the kids can enjoy watching something while we’re parked, and I can stream music or podcasts without relying on my phone. It definitely helps make family travel a little less stressful.
The compact design is another plus. It doesn’t clutter the dashboard or get in the way, and once it’s installed, you almost forget it’s there. I also like that Ottocast regularly releases firmware updates, so it feels like a device that’s continuing to improve over time rather than something that’s quickly forgotten.
Overall, I’ve been genuinely impressed with the Play2Video Ultra. As someone who spends so much time waiting in the car, it’s become something I use almost every single day.
It’s one of those gadgets you don’t realise you need until you have it.
Ottocast Play2Video Ultra Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto All-in-1 Adapter is available from Ottocast RRP £83.00.
