Boss Audio Systems introduces new $399 aftermarket wireless CarPlay unit

Boss Audio has a new wireless CarPlay multimedia player with a capacitive touchscreen and steering wheel control options for $399.99.

Wireless CarPlay was first introduced in 2015 but has seen a very slow rollout among car manufacturers and aftermarket units. The feature has trickled down to affordable consumer vehicles released in 2020 like the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2021 Honda Accord.

Aftermarket multimedia players have been the best way to get CarPlay to consumers, since replacing a stereo is much cheaper than replacing an entire vehicle. Boss Audio claims to be the first American-based aftermarket brand to make a wireless CarPlay unit.

There are a total of four multimedia players available, two via Boss and two via the company's portfolio brands Planet Audio and Sound Storm Laboratories. The four models give customers some choice over fit and finish, but they are all priced the same and have the same set of features.

The features include:

Wireless Apple CarPlay
Capacitive 6.75-inch Touchscreen
Multicolor Illumination
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Compatible with Audio Output of iPod/iPhone, Smartphones and MP3 Players
Front & Rear Camera Input
Front, Rear, Sub Pre-Amp Outputs
Aux In (3.5 mm)
Switchable U.S. & EU Tuner Frequencies
Steering Wheel Control Input (Interface not included)
USB Port: CarPlay & Android Auto, USB 2A Fast Charging

The RBDS Tuner is available on all models except the Boss Elite.

The Vice President of Marketing at Boss Audio, Xin Hamilton, had this to say about introducing the new multimedia players.

"They say the future is wireless and we couldn't agree more. Today's drivers are demanding easier, more customizable car audio experiences that don't require a cord," said Hamilton. "We're excited to provide them with a bespoke suite of entertainment, customized navigation, and personalized communication options, all of which are easily accessible and inclusive of safety features like rear camera input that keep drivers and their passenger safe and happy."

The four available units each cost $399.99.

Boss Audio (BVCP9850W)
Planet Audio (PCPA975W)
Storm Laboratories (DD999ACPW)
Boss Elite (BE950WCPA)

8 Comments

loopless 16 Years · 343 comments

About 4 years ago

As mentioned before the car2airplay adapter works brilliantly for anyone who has "wired" CarPlay and wants wireless CarPlay. Works perfectly on my VW with iOS 14.3

MustSeeUHDTV 7 Years · 309 comments

loopless said:

As mentioned before the car2airplay adapter works brilliantly for anyone who has "wired" CarPlay and wants wireless CarPlay. Works perfectly on my VW with iOS 14.3

I have car2airplay too. I have noticed a slight lag in Maps and odd behavior with notifications.
Anybody that wants one, but sure to be ready for a long wait if directly ordered from the company (ordered in April). It can take months. They said they shipped 2 weeks after ordering with a tracking number, but no movement. After 1 month, I emailed them again, then packaged finally was picked up. Then it got stuck in Customs for another month. When it cleared customs, it still didn't move for weeks until I contacted them again. They said they would get their contact to pick it up. Then it finally arrived 3 months later.

mobird 20 Years · 758 comments

loopless said:

As mentioned before the car2airplay adapter works brilliantly for anyone who has "wired" CarPlay and wants wireless CarPlay. Works perfectly on my VW with iOS 14.3

Have a car2airplay in my Ford Edge Sport, automatically chooses my Wife's or my iPhone.
And as with your experience it works brilliantly.

entropys 13 Years · 4316 comments

I have an aftermarket kenwood unit with wireless carplay in my old Mazda. It is so awesome you really would not want to go back.

StrangeDays 8 Years · 12986 comments

loopless said:

As mentioned before the car2airplay adapter works brilliantly for anyone who has "wired" CarPlay and wants wireless CarPlay. Works perfectly on my VW with iOS 14.3

Thanks, I may get that. I have a supported Subaru and for short trips not having to plug in would be nice (especially with a MagSafe charging dock!?). Surprised the automakers haven't made wireless CarPlay a thing yet if it's this easy for a third party.