Can Carlife Play Videos?
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Carlife is capable of playing videos. By connecting via a data cable or using WiFi to link the mobile phone with the car's system, videos from the phone can be projected onto the central control display of the car's system. Below is relevant information: Main Purpose: CarLife is a solution for the Internet of Vehicles launched by Baidu on January 27, 2015. Through CarLife, Baidu aims to expand its presence in the Internet of Vehicles sector. Automakers such as Audi, Hyundai, and Shanghai GM have signed strategic cooperation agreements with Baidu in the field of the Internet of Vehicles. CarLife claims to be compatible with Linux, QNX, and Android systems. On the user end, CarLife provides excellent support for both Android and iOS operating systems, covering over 95% of smartphone users. Three Major Functions: On the user end, it offers excellent support for Android and Apple operating systems, covering over 95% of smartphone users. The three major functions of CarLife currently include: map navigation, phone calls, and music.
Carlife primarily addresses navigation and music needs, and indeed doesn’t support video playback. Essentially, it’s just a phone screen mirroring tool with limited permissions—apps like video players are blocked. I’ve tried it with both Huawei and iPhones; Bilibili just goes black. There’s a workaround, though: download videos locally first, open them with the phone’s built-in player, and occasionally Carlife might project it successfully. But never do this while driving—safety first. Nowadays, most new car infotainment systems come with built-in video apps, which can help kill time while parked and waiting.
