Driver ‘amazed’ by tiny device that adds wireless Apple CarPlay to older cars for under $50

Published on Jan 27, 2026 at 6:46 AM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh

Last updated on Jan 26, 2026 at 10:13 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

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Bringing vintage cars into modern-day society can be like giving your grandad a VR headset. But thanks to one wireless Apple CarPlay product, you can give your old-school vehicle a techy glow-up for less than $50.

Nowadays, most drivers can’t imagine life without the likes of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving you real-time Maps guidance and access to the finest country songs on Spotify to chew on while trekking across the US.

But for those old, reliable vehicles with hundreds of thousands of miles, one small device from Ottocast brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into your life while hardly making a dent in your wallet, and one user is already blown away by the ‘amazing’ gadget.

Ottocast Mini Cube 3.0 leaves driver ‘amazed’ by wireless Apple CarPlay connection

Technology often comes with tangled wires, and that goes for inside a car, too. Ever since we started plugging tyre pumps into the cigarette lighter, there’s been a medley of cables running through the majority of car cockpits.

But thanks to the Ottocast Mini Cube 3, we now get the chance to clean that up.

Compatible with any car that boasts a USB port – aside from the likes of Tesla and Rivian, which block third-party software- this tiny cufflink-sized device simply plugs in and connects to your phone, creating a wireless Apple CarPlay connection.

Displayed on your car’s screen, the instant device keeps you in touch with modern tech in nearly every vehicle on the road.

One user has already been blown away by it.

“Love it!” said Patricia Elder.

“This is such an amazing device!”

“I love the simple look and have removed the need for wires everywhere. It’s compatible with my CarPlay and works/functions perfectly.

“It’s so small and doesn’t take up a lot of space. It plugs in seamlessly. It was easy to set up and start using, and it connected my phone quickly. The sound transfers clearly. Great value!”

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The Ottocast Mini Cube 3 costs just $45 and works with any car from 2016 onwards that has access to the wired version of CarPlay and Android Auto.

It’s not just for the old bangers either

The wireless design isn’t just for the clunkers out there, but also for modern vehicles.

In fact, the biggest selling point is that it scratches the compulsive itch to keep your car tidy and stress-free, ridding the driver’s seat of tangled wires.

No more audio jack. No more USB cable. No more cables altogether, just a tiny cube plugged into the port that fires up within five seconds of the car battery being activated.

Another user described it as ‘absolutely fantastic’, saying its beat all like-minded wireless dongles.

“FANTASTIC! I’ve tried multiple of these dongles before, and NONE have ever compared to this one!

“The connection is very fast and seamless so far. Its size is unreal; it’s at least 1/4 the size of the others I’ve tried, and it looks almost factory in my 2020 Expedition that only has wired CarPlay!” said user Nate.

If you’re a keen cable hater or are fed up with a USB wire being wrapped around your gearstick, you can buy the Ottocast Mini Cube 3 here and enjoy a peaceful drive through the countryside or a stress-free commute to work.

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After beginning his career writing about all things gaming, Jack joined the Supercar Blondie team in November 2024 as a Content Writer. Since joining SB Media, in addition to a love for covering emerging tech, he has developed an admiration for vintage restorations, particularly old American brands like Dodge and Ford.