ATCBridge Kit
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Build it yourself
ATCBridge Kit
The Raspberry Pi kit for running Pi2Carplay on your car’s wired CarPlay screen.
$169
Plus sales tax where applicable. Shipping to United States is calculated at checkout.
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Pi2Carplay is an early release that supports wired CarPlay only. Check your car on the compatibility page before you buy.
- Run Android apps like YouTube, Netflix, Spotify and Google Maps on your car’s CarPlay display
- Hardware you own and control, with no locked-down “AI box” firmware
- Picked to match Pi2Carplay’s requirements: Pi 5, fast U3 card, data-capable cables, active cooling
- Illustrated setup guide: flash, first boot, sign-in and in-car wiring
- Email support from people who have built it
Overview
Everything you need to build your own Add To CarPlay bridge on a Raspberry Pi 5: matched hardware, a step-by-step guide with wiring drawings, and support. Runs the open-source Pi2Carplay project by Fotsbeats.
How it connects
Step-by-step instructions with every drawing are in the setup guide, which you can read before you buy.
Specifications
- Software
- Pi2Carplay (open source, GPL-2.0) by Fotsbeats, downloaded from the official GitHub releases
- Computer
- Raspberry Pi 5, 4GB (Full Kit) or your own Pi 5 with 2GB or more (Lite Kit)
- Car connection
- Wired CarPlay USB data port (USB-A or USB-C)
- Video
- 4 or 8 Mbps, 30 or 60 FPS (adjustable; your car’s screen sets the ceiling)
- Power
- 5V / 3A minimum. Many cars supply this from the CarPlay port; if yours doesn’t, add the Car Power Booster Pack
- Internet
- Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot for apps that stream
- Setup needs
- A computer to flash the card, plus a monitor, mouse and HDMI for first boot
FAQ
Is the software included on the SD card?
No. The card arrives blank and you install the latest official release straight from the Pi2Carplay GitHub page. Our guide walks you through it in about 10 minutes. This way you always get the author’s current build, and the project’s license terms are respected (parts of the Android base it uses do not allow commercial redistribution).
Does it work with my car?
It needs a car with wired (USB) CarPlay. Pi2Carplay is a new project and is still being tested on more vehicles and screen sizes, so check the compatibility page first. If it does not work in your car, our returns policy covers you.
Does it work with wireless-only CarPlay?
No. Pi2Carplay connects over the car’s USB CarPlay port. If your car only has wireless CarPlay, look at the plug-and-play T-Box Lite S instead.
Is it legal to watch video in my car?
Laws differ by country and state. Video should only be watched while parked, and the driver should never be distracted. You are responsible for using it safely and lawfully.
Who makes Pi2Carplay?
Pi2Carplay is an open-source project by Fotsbeats on GitHub. We don’t make it. We sell hardware kits, guides and support for it, and credit the project everywhere we sell it.