Wireless CarPlay for Any Car: Inside the ZESTECH CP-S01/CP-S02
Qualcomm Android AI Box

The CP-S01/CP-S02 turns a factory wired-CarPlay car into a wireless one – and adds a full Android 10 environment, 4G SIM LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 on a Qualcomm SDM450 octa-core platform — plug it into the USB port and drive.

CP-S01: the matte-black AI Box that adds wireless CarPlay, Android Auto and a full Android app world to factory car stereos.

What Exactly Is a CarPlay AI Box – and Who Needs One?

If your car already has wired CarPlay, an AI Box is the single cheapest upgrade that changes how you use it every day. The ZESTECH CP-S01/CP-S02 is a pocket-sized Android computer that sits between your car and your phone: it speaks CarPlay to the car and Android to the internet, so your dashboard gains wireless phone projection plus an entire app ecosystem it never had from the factory.

Because it runs its own Android 10 system with 4G SIM LTE, the box does not depend on your phone at all – navigation keeps working, music keeps streaming, and passengers can use apps on the big screen even when no phone is connected. For fleets, ride-hailing drivers and families with long road trips, that independence is the difference between a gadget and genuine daily utility.

Two Models, One Platform: CP-S01 and CP-S02

The CP-S01 and CP-S02 share exactly the same Qualcomm solution, wireless stack and storage configuration – they differ only in industrial design. The CP-S01 is a compact matte-black cube that disappears in the glovebox; the CP-S02 is a slim two-tone unit with a soft-touch finish that sits naturally on the dashboard or center console.

CP-S02: same Qualcomm internals as the CP-S01, in a slim two-tone housing with a different tooling.

Multiple color and finish options are available for the CP-S02, including retail-ready two-tone shells for distributor private labels.

Qualcomm SDM450: The Engine Under the Hood

At the heart of both models is the Qualcomm SDM450 – an octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 platform clocked at 1.8GHz with 64-bit processing. It is the same silicon family used in commercial telematics and industrial devices, which is exactly the point: it is built to run for hours in a hot cabin, boot reliably every morning, and keep radio, GNSS and cellular working together without interference.

Qualcomm SDM450: ARM Cortex-A53 octa-core 1.8GHz, 64-bit – proven silicon for always-on automotive accessories.

Wireless CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto, No Cables Attached

This is the feature owners ask about first, and it is the one the CP-S01/S02 nails. Pair your phone once; from the next trip onward the box reconnects automatically over Bluetooth and 5GHz Wi-Fi the moment the ignition comes on. CarPlay users keep Siri, messages, maps and music exactly where Apple put them – Android Auto users get the identical cable-free experience on their side.

One box, both worlds: wireless CarPlay for iPhone and wireless Android Auto for Android phones, with automatic reconnection.

Upgrading from wired CarPlay to wireless CarPlay via Android Box means the USB cable that used to live in your center console can finally disappear – and with it the daily tangle of connectors, worn cables and a phone that overheats while charging and navigating at the same time.

4GB + 64GB: Room for the Apps You Actually Use

With 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, the box has the headroom that cheaper Android dongles lack: offline maps for entire regions, dozens of streaming apps, dash-cam footage and music libraries can coexist without the constant cache-clearing ritual. The Android 10 base also keeps the app ecosystem current — including apps that require newer Android versions than most 2021-era boxes can run.

ZESTECH latest solution: Android 10.0 with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM – enough space for maps, media and the whole app store.

Media and GPS Navigation on the Big Screen

The box outputs Hi-Fi music, HD video and GPS navigation directly to the factory display. Because GNSS (GPS + GLONASS + BeiDou) is built into the box with its own antenna, position locks on even before the phone is connected – useful for fleets that need a consistent navigation experience across different drivers and phones.

Hi-Fi music, HD video and GPS navigation – all rendered on the car's original display through the box.

Works with Almost Every Car Brand on the Road

The CP-S01/S02 was validated against the factory wired-CarPlay implementations of the major mass-market brands – from VW Group models to Toyota, Honda, Ford, Benz, BMW, Audi and more. If your head unit shows the wired CarPlay screen, the box takes over that channel and makes it wireless, which is why compatibility is measured in "your car has wired CarPlay" rather than a long list of trims.

Support almost all kinds of car brands world-wide – the box connects through the car's own wired-CarPlay channel.

Not sure about a specific model? Send us the year, model and head-unit photo on WhatsApp – our engineers will confirm compatibility before you order, and sample units are available for distributor testing.

Installation in Three Steps

Five operation ways keep daily use flexible: the original CarPlay interface, Android Auto, the box’ own Android launcher, voice control through Google AI or Siri, and steering-wheel controls that keep working exactly as before.

Product Details: Connectors, Dimensions and Finish

Front, Side A, Side B, connector side and back – compact enough to hide, finished well enough to display.

HDMI out, USB data port and SIM slot in an 84mm × 51mm × 15mm body.

The package includes the CP BOX itself, a retail gift box, a 2-in-1 cable, the USB interface adapter, a user manual and a silicone stand – everything a retail customer needs on day one, and everything a distributor needs for shelf-ready packaging.

OEM/ODM: Put Your Own Brand on It

Who the CP-S01/S02 Is Built For

· 2026 Shenzhen Zest Technology Co., Ltd. Specifications subject to change without notice; confirm current configuration with our sales team before ordering.