Carpuride W502 5" for Motorcycle Apple Carplay/Android Auto

We got this from my daughter’s 2004 Highlander and she absolutely loves it. Connects fast the CD holder works perfect. And it was incredibly easy to set up an inexpensive.

I didn't want to mount my phone on the handlebars of my motorcycle for a couple reasons, rain and vibration. This is a great solution for me, using Android Auto. It allows me to have a navigation system via Google Maps on my phone (securely tucked away in my riding jacket), and it pairs with my Sena helmet headset for phone calls, directions, music and whatever else Android Auto provides. The touchscreen display has the advantage of being much larger than my phone, and is legible even in bright sunlight. I haven't used it after dark, so I can't speak to the brightness therein, but it is adjustable. So far I'm really pleased with this unit. The setup instructions are a little obtuse, but once figured out, it's working perfectly.

***UPDATE 9/25 *** Upgraded to 4 stars based on Carpuride responsiveness and customer service. Carpuride also says that they will work to fix all issues in the future. Also, corrected some original minor errors. *** The unit itself is a 7” CarPlay screen that works as advertised. It does rotate orientation, which is nice. However, a lot of things to know about before considering. For reference, I installed it on a Harley Softail Heritage Classic 2007. 1. MOUNTING: the unit comes with a RAM-style ball mount on the rear of the device + another ball mount for the handlebar. You need to buy the linkage. However, I have no room on my handlebars to mount this in a reasonable location. Both balls are affixed to their respective attachments with proprietary connectors and cannot be swapped out in any easy way (the back plate of the 712 is not a standard RAM/plate size, and the ball itself has a proprietary attachment). The RAM ball they use is rougher than aftermarket RAM balls, and possibly slightly different in size by 1-2mm. I found that, for every aftermarket RAM mount for the bike, tightening the linkage enough to hold both balls in place results in the ball on the device being un-movable without loosening the connection — cannot be done while stopped at a light for example. However, I finally settled on a genuine RAM mount, and it works better (not ideally, but better). 2. NO THEFT PROTECTION: well, nothing beyond ordinary screws. The ball on the back of the unit is held on by 4 small phillips head screws. Yes, the thief would need to find a new mounting plate, but the unit will detach from whatever it is attached to completely after removing these 4 screws. The included handlebar mount attaches with a standard size hex bolt, which can be unscrewed if someone has an Allan wrench (unless you are very certain, and use red Loktite). You can buy a RAM linkage that has some theft deterrent properties, but standard linkages can be unscrewed by hand, and need to be if adjustment is important. There are 4 wire connections to the unit, so if your thought was to take it off the bike, you have 4 connections to undo/redo every time. There is no locking mount available that would build in the connections. 3. INSTALL DIRECTIONS: I had my mechanic install the power and rear camera wiring from the instructions while the bike was in the shop. Instructions say to hook the power to the battery+ and ground, and the red power line connector has a spade lug, indicating that B+ is supposed to be the attachment point. THINK CAREFULLY here. The unit can be turned off, it turns out, by holding a button on the handlebar controller down. But if you hook to battery power as the instructions say you will have to manually turn on/off every ride. You should almost certainly cut the lug off the red wire and tap into *accessory* power instead, so that the unit goes on/off with the bike. 4. CAMERAS: it comes with a front and rear camera and will record a loop until it fills the installed card. The camera mounts appear designed for a car, not a motorcycle: they have a flat base with adhesive. There are no mounting holes in the bases, and the ring attaching the camera to the base is non-standard (not a GoPro or car camera mount). If you try to rig it up to mount vertically (say, to the license plate), you will discover that the mount just barely does not allow the camera to point straight ahead (picture below). I ended up having to design and make a mount for my license plate. I have not found a way to mount the front camera yet. Camera quality is fine, but it would have been amazing if they included software for anti-shake to correct for the bike’s vibration. 5. CONTROLLER: it comes with a wired controller to switch between camera views, answer calls, etc. It’s designed as a grip mount, but it doesn’t come close to fitting around my grips. YMMV. I would prefer a Bluetooth controller, even if I needed to replace a battery once a year. 6. USAGE, ROTATION: the rotation function works and is one of the reasons to buy this unit. It requires about a several second reset of the machine and a manual process (does not automatically recognize orientation). You can only rotate it 90 counterclockwise, which you have to remember, but also, the issue here is the cords. The pigtails attach at the lower right hand side of the unit. If the unit rotated clockwise they would still be at the lower left-ish of the unit, and closer to whereever the wires come out of. By rotating counter-clockwise, you will need several additional inches of slack in all 4 cords that are just lying around when not rotated. Also, the cords are not long enough to hide the connectors either before or after rotation — makes the install look less clean. 7. USAGE, BRIGHTNESS: the screen has an “auto brightness” feature that is acceptable. The screen is very bright and readable even in daylight/high noon. However, it tends to choose to be too bright at night. You can control it manually, but this is not incredibly convenient. OVERALL: it works well as a CarPlay screen, the screen is reasonably responsive (not laggy), and it’s readable in daylight. Customer service has been responsive and very good in helping with the issues. I will continue to update as I use it more and hear more about potential fixes.

After completing my 2,900-mile motorcycle trip, I’ve completely changed my opinion of the Carpuride W702. While my initial impressions were positive during installation and short-term testing, real-world performance on a long-distance ride exposed major flaws that I can’t overlook. The biggest issue was reliability with my Apple iPhone 15. The unit frequently froze, forcing me to power it off and back on multiple times during the trip. At other times, it struggled to reconnect to my phone, which became frustrating when I needed navigation the most. What disappointed me most was how dependent the system was on cell service. Even though apps like Google Maps, Waze, and REVER were still functioning on my phone, the CarPlay unit became essentially useless whenever cell signal dropped. That defeats the purpose of having a dedicated motorcycle navigation screen—especially when riding through mountainous areas where service comes and goes. Since this unit connects through Bluetooth, I expected it to mirror and operate apps from my phone regardless of signal strength. Instead, it proved unreliable in exactly the kind of remote touring situations where riders need it most. To be fair, the hardware itself is solid: the screen is bright, the size works well on a sport bike, and installation was straightforward. But hardware doesn’t make up for software and connectivity shortcomings. If your riding is mostly around town or in areas with strong coverage, this may work fine. But for serious touring—especially in mountainous or rural regions—I would not recommend this unit. Unfortunately, I’m beyond the 30-day return window, or I would send it back. My original review was based on first impressions. After real-world use, I can no longer recommend the Carpuride W702 for long-distance riders who depend on consistent navigation and connectivity.

I finally decided to upgrade my bike with the Carpuride W702, and I'm so glad I did. The 7-inch touchscreen is bright and clear, even on sunny days, and it’s responsive enough to use with my riding gloves on. Connecting my phone for wireless CarPlay was super easy—it pairs automatically every time I turn the bike on. I really like the dual Bluetooth feature, which lets me listen to music and hear navigation directions through my helmet headset while the phone stays safely in my pocket. The waterproof (IP67) build gives me peace of mind when I get caught in the rain. Installation was straightforward, and the mount feels solid. Highly recommended for any rider who wants modern navigation without buying a new bike!

Excellent opportunity to have Android Auto on a 2022 BMW K1600GTL... but it was not an easy install. I did have to buy a Coyote Industries XT2K160023 XT2/XT3 GPS Mount for 2022-2024 K1600 as well as a Vanasche Motorsports Carpuride to AMPs adapter plate and tap into the phone cubby's USB wire inside the dash as a trigger for the power run back to the battery to accommodate the front and rear cameras with the use of a 12-volt, 4-pin SPST automotive Bosch-style relay, but it was all worth it.

Player , I had purchased the w701 i liked it so much.I bought one for my old truck just larger and the w901 had a new car mount which was perfect and placed the screen at dash lever instead of above the dash. Excellent unit well worth the price and as with the w701 the wireless is better than my new car which randomly disconnects.. highly recommended

Para una moto deportiva es perfecto, se siente muy compacto y ve muy lujoso

This is a great product overall for the intended purpose i.e. mounting on a motorcycle for all-weather use. With this being said, this device isn't the latest and greatest piece of tech...but it does its job admirably. I ordered this screen for a friend with a Harley Davidson and he loves it, especially with the front and rear cameras that are constantly recording. As you can imagine, the roads are filled with those who shouldn't be allowed to drive/ride and having the front/rear cameras helps to give some piece of mind that any incidents will be recorded. There are a lot of components in this kit - and a lot of cabling - so be prepared to spend some time if you'd like to get everything mounted discretely. The screen is a good size and it's also quite bright. I'm sure there will be certain sunny conditions where the screen might be a little difficult to see clearly due to glare etc, but this is the same with virtually any similar product, 5/5 stars

Cumple con todas las características y es muy fácil de instalar y los materiales son de muy buena calidad

Wow this is fantastic. I have an e-scooter and was thinking of putting this on it but my e-scooter does not have a 12V DC supply. I also drive a car pre-CarPlay so am thinking it would be nice to install it there instead with the 2 dash cams. I made sure it worked with my iPhone 15 Pro Max by running it off the 5V USB A connector. You do need a BT mic set if you want to make phone calls or listen to music. I’d have to somehow rig it up to a BT speaker and BT mic to use the phone call feature in the car. The quality of the dash cams is good. The plastics of the entire unit feels premium. Graphics are a good resolution. This is definitely a keeper.

Entendi que lo ideal es traer el celular cerca o contigo para en caso de caida o derrape puedas acceder a el si la moto quedo retirada, este complemento lo cumple y ayuda para eso, en sus funciones puedo ver los mapas ya sea waze o google maps, tengo en la misma pantalla el control de spotify, ojo no del volumen solo de pausar y cambiar canciones y un acceso rapido a notificaciones de whatsapp como un android auto. Tal vez mi unico pero es que no tiene una minibateria para mantenerse encendido, prendo la moto y arranca de nuevo y otro pero es que se adueña de la salida de sonido, si o si con lo que escuches tiene que enlazarse al carpuride y a veces pierde el contacto.

Bought w712D one year ago. Two weeks ago the unit kept restarting. Contacted service by mail and got a brand new replacement unit without hassle. Appreciated.