auto tech
Computer technology is also indispensable in cars. Especially in the car hi-fi segment, you are increasingly dependent on your iPhone or Android smartphone, for example through CarPlay and Mirrorlink or Android Auto. Especially if you have older cars or simpler radios, you often have to reach for the PC, for example to convert MP3s for the car radio. With our tips and instructions, we will help you to always hear and see what you want in the car.
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Super car gadget: Buture BR300 power bank jump starter
Emergency gadget: If the car battery is empty and the car doesn't work, the jump starter power bank can help. No more “donor vehicles” ;)
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Retrofit Android Auto and CarPlay
Retrofitting Android Auto and CarPlay is not difficult, there are now numerous ways to integrate the smartphone in the car. We'll show you what's available and how to do it.
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How to buy an eCar – Edition 2022
After 4 years of electric cars, a successor is needed - and it has become easier. A few tips on what to look out for when buying.
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Connect car radios to the smartphone without Bluetooth
Old car radio? You can also supply this with music via smartphone and use the loudspeaker system as a hands-free system - for less than 20 euros!
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Register your car online: That's how it works!
Registering a mobile home, trailer, motorcycle or car online is no longer a problem. However, it is not easy to find your way around this bureaucratic process. We bring light into...
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Change weird music sorting in CarPlay
If the sorting in CarPlay isn't correct, you'll have to correct it on your iPhone. This is how albums, songs and playlists are displayed correctly.
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Retrofitting CarPlay: This also works for older cars
CarPlay is practical when it comes to integrating the iPhone into the car. Unfortunately, if you want to retrofit CarPlay, it's not that easy. We'll help you with that.
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Instructions: Copy iTunes music to USB stick or CD
If you don't own a brand new car, you've probably wondered how you can get your iTunes music on the car radio via USB stick or CD. We show you how to do that...
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How do I buy an electric car? – The general loading madness
Electric cars are great - if it weren't for the search for charging stations. But that's not all that restricts e-mobility. An inventory.
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Bad sound in CarPlay? Here's the solution!
If Carplay sounds bad, there can be several reasons. We'll show you what could be the cause - and how you can solve sound problems with Carplay radios.
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Field report: How to buy an electric car?
Our Ben has been driving a plug-in hybrid for a few months. You can read about his experiences with buying an e-car here.
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Instructions: Receive Internet radio with CarPlay
The RCD330 China radio in particular has poor radio reception. You can counteract this with a radio app for CarPlay. Web radio in the car also has other advantages.
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Inexpensive VW Caddy camping extension for 90 euros
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Retrofit CarPlay for little money in the VW
Retrofitting cheap CarPlay is not an art - at least if you own a current VW. An original VW radio from China makes it possible.
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Instructions: Put together a USB stick for the car radio with iTunes or a music app
Many old car radios do not support CarPlay. Thanks to iTunesFS, you can sensibly copy your Apple music onto a USB stick – in your order!
