[ACCESSORY REVIEW] GOTECH GB8 CarPlay Box: Sleek, Intelligent, Effortless

Many car owners have the desire to upgrade their car screens to incorporate smart features, but they hesitate to replace the stock screen or make any modifications to the car’s electrical system. In such cases, innovative devices like the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 come to the rescue.

GOTECH, established in 2020, is a brand that has made rapid strides in the market of smart car accessories. Despite being relatively new, GOTECH has managed to develop a strong presence in the industry. The brand’s mission is to enhance both the safety and intelligence of your car. GOTECH achieves this by integrating cutting-edge technology into its range of exclusive software, optimizing user experience and meeting their diverse needs. Furthermore, GOTECH provides customers with access to features and conveniences that are typically found only in luxury vehicles.

With a workforce of over 100 employees, GOTECH stands out among domestic brands for its ability to launch specialized products that align with popular consumer preferences. In just over two years, GOTECH has successfully established its presence in all 64 provinces and cities across the country. The brand continues to expand its network and branch offices, providing customers with faster and more convenient product warranty and after-sales service. All GOTECH products come with a lifetime electronic warranty and a 2-year 1-for-1 exchange policy, ensuring the best possible conditions for customers.

Compact, convenient, yet immensely powerful, the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 packs a punch. Despite its diminutive size, the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 boasts impressive technical specifications that rival those of high-end premium screens available on the market today.

To be specific, the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 features an 8-core ARM processor, comprising of 4 Cortex-A73 cores and 4 Cortex-A53 cores. This powerhouse is capable of processing data at a maximum speed of 2 GHz. Additionally, it comes equipped with an integrated Adreno 610 graphics processor.

With 64GB of internal memory, expandable by an additional 128GB via a microSD card slot, and 4GB of LPDDR4 dual-channel RAM, the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 ensures lightning-fast data access and ample storage space for seamless installation of applications.

Boasting state-of-the-art connectivity standards, such as Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band WiFi 2.4 and 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, as well as comprehensive support for 2G, 3G, and 4G telecommunication frequencies, the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 delivers robust, high-speed, and uninterrupted connectivity.

Operating on the Android 10 operating system and compatible with Apple CarPlay, the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 effortlessly connects to the car, just like plugging in a smartphone via USB. Moreover, it comes bundled with a Type-C connection cable, offering additional convenience for users.

To install the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8, simply plug the compact, red Android box into the USB/Type-C connection port, and watch as your car’s original screen transforms into a smart screen, complete with an array of entertainment features comparable to any other Android screen.

The simplicity and convenience of the connection process is a major advantage of the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8. Users can switch freely between various cars or remove the device to revert back to the original screen, without encountering any obstacles. This effortless transition ensures that users can avoid any complications related to car warranties or issues that may arise from aftermarket installation of an Android screen in place of the original.

From the very beginning of the installation and initial use of the product, users will immediately notice the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8’s ability to automatically adjust and customize the interface to fit screens of different sizes, accommodating varying aspect ratios found in different cars. This feature, aptly named “Dynamic Aspect Ratio Adaptive,” is a standout feature of this product, certain to satisfy even the most discerning customers.

Moreover, the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 boasts a polished user interface modeled after Apple’s UI, providing a sense of familiarity and ease of use, without any wasted time acclimating to a new system. Users can also customize the interface color to suit their personal preferences or select from a range of 38 popular vehicle designs.

A notable feature of the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 is its support for Vietnamese voice commands and two-way interaction. Users can effortlessly request music playback, search for information (such as news updates, weather forecasts, gold prices, and exchange rates) using the Kiki assistant developed by Zalo. This voice assistant can even comprehend various regional accents, owing to its integration with the Kiki assistant.

With the Kiki voice assistant at their disposal, drivers can easily control the device as desired, enabling them to remain focused on the road and ensuring their safety. In addition to a wide selection of popular Android applications, including YouTube, Zing mp3, and VTVgo, GOTECH has also developed convenient applications like speeding ticket lookup, vehicle location services, and support for users to quickly and conveniently access information and monitor their vehicles anytime, anywhere.

Furthermore, the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 offers users three navigation options: Vietmap S1, Google Maps, and Navitel. Notably, the Vietmap S1 software comes with a lifetime license and can be used even without an internet connection.

Based on a real-life experience using the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 in a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, the only issue encountered with this smart Android box over time was the USB Type-C connection, which could become loose when the car traversed speed bumps or experienced strong vibrations.

However, the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 effortlessly reconnects and restarts itself in under a minute. In reality, this issue rarely occurs and can be easily rectified if car owners seek assistance from the manufacturer to securely fasten the product, instead of leaving it loosely stored in the compartment.

Overall, the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 offers an extremely effective technological solution that seamlessly transforms the stock screen into a feature-rich smart screen, without compromising the original structure of the car.

At a price of 8.9 million Vietnamese Dong, the CarPlay Box GOTECH GB8 is certainly worth considering, especially since GOTECH offers a complimentary 4G SIM card, a lifetime Vietmap S1 software license, and an attractive 2-year 1-for-1 exchange warranty policy.