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Navigation and music on one screen.
We are preparing a way to use your everyday apps on the vehicle’s factory display.
Next-generation vehicle AI BOX · In preparation
CAST 2
Between wired and wireless,
we are preparing the next CAST.
We are preparing the device so you can choose wired or wireless Android Auto or CarPlay for your vehicle and complete installation and setup on its central round LCD.
In preparation
- Development direction
- Wired/wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
- At the heart of the product
- Circular LCD · Wired/wireless selection · Installation assistance and settings
- Product status
- In preparation · Supported vehicles to be announced at launch
Usage scenarios
How we are preparing CAST 2 to be used.
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Designed with parked time in mind, too.
Expanding vehicle AI BOX uses, including video and learning while parked.
In preparation
CAST 2
At the center of connectivity,
a circular LCD.
A black body, silver rim, and central circular glass LCD. We are preparing a layout showing the CAST2 logo, wired/wireless selection, installation assistance, and settings menus.
ROUNDCircular body design
LCDCentral circular display
Key features
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Wired and wireless in one product.
In development with an architecture targeting wireless CarPlay/Android Auto by default, while allowing wired-only vehicles to switch to a wired channel on the device display. Supported vehicles will be announced at launch.
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Installation and settings on the central LCD.
Displays the CAST2 logo, wired/wireless Android Auto and CarPlay selection, installation assistance, and settings menus. The on-device LCD is for installation and setup and does not display running apps.
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A product being prepared with a subscription.
An independent architecture with 4G LTE, dual Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, being prepared for launch as an LG U+ M2M 5-year subscription bundle. Detailed specifications, pricing, and launch timing will be announced when confirmed.
LCD for installation and setup only
Choose your connection,
then continue installation.
We are preparing a layout for selecting wired/wireless Android Auto and CarPlay on the central round LCD and accessing installation assistance and settings.
CAST2
Android AutoSelect wiredSelect wireless
CarPlaySelect wiredSelect wireless
Installation assistanceSettings
CAST2 startup screen
On the central round LCD,
the CAST2 logo and connection menu
Wired/wireless selection
Choose Android Auto or CarPlay,
then the connection that suits your vehicle
Installation assistance and settings
Review the connection guide,
then adjust the settings on the device
Connection and mounting
Connect to your car
in three steps.
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Check your vehicle model, model year, and factory display specifications.
- 02
Check the confirmed wired/wireless support in the launch information.
- 03
Review the sales package and data terms before choosing the product.
Main unit and connections
Product specifications
| Product name | CAST 2 · CAST2 |
|---|---|
| Product category | Vehicle AI BOX (wired/wireless CarPlay / Android Auto support, built-in Android) |
| Main unit form | Circular body |
| Processor | Quectel SC668 module (Qualcomm QCM6125 octa-core 64-bit, Adreno 610 GPU) |
| Mobile communications | 4G LTE Cat.4 (LTE-FDD·LTE-TDD) |
| Wi-Fi | Dual Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 4 (2.4GHz/5GHz, onboard antenna) |
| Bluetooth | Dual BT 5.2 (2402–2480MHz) |
| Rated input | DC 5V (4.5–5.5V) · Operating current 100–1,000mA (typically 500mA) |
| Subscription bundle | Device planned to be provided free with a 5-year subscription after launch |
| Display | Central circular LCD · For installation and setup only |
| Operating system | Android-based |
| Product status | In preparation |
| Connection protocols | Wired/wireless CarPlay / Android Auto · Development direction |
| Connections | USB · Vehicle USB-A/USB-C connection |
| LCD menu layout | CAST2 logo · Wired/wireless Android Auto · Wired/wireless CarPlay · Installation assistance · Settings (development direction) |
Vehicle connectivity plans
Vehicle-specific connection requirements ↗In development toward wired/wireless CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
What's included
CAST 2 technology and patents
15 in total 5 registered patents · 10 applications
All 15 CAST-related patents
| Status | Patent title · Application number | Application category |
|---|---|---|
| Registered | In-vehicle advertising output device and system using an AI terminalApplication No. 10-2025-0036298Filed 2025.03.21 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Registered | In-vehicle QR code payment deviceApplication No. 10-2024-0199602Filed 2024.12.30 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Registered | Vehicle infotainment device with dashcam functionalityApplication No. 10-2024-0065345Filed 2024.05.20 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Registered | O2O service system using a vehicle infotainment deviceApplication No. 10-2023-0116026Filed 2023.09.01 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Registered | Vehicle infotainment device capable of connecting to a vehicle AVN system by switching connection protocolsApplication No. 10-2023-0102089Filed 2023.08.04 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Application filed | Vehicle camera-based payment device and methodApplication No. 10-2026-0101993Filed 2026.06.05 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Application filed | Vehicle edge computing device with a distributed computing architecture separating the main unit and camera to reduce heat, and its control methodApplication No. 10-2026-0097745Filed 2026.05.29 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Application filed | Integrated quality optimization device and method for a wireless projection environmentApplication No. 10-2026-0045767Filed 2026.03.13 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Application filed | Device and method for simultaneously performing dashcam recording and projection protocol emulation on a non-rooted vehicle edge computing device with its security chain of trust maintainedApplication No. 10-2026-0036553Filed 2026.02.27 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Application filed | Content-aware adaptive video transmission device and method for in-vehicle browsersApplication No. 10-2026-0036540Filed 2026.02.27 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Application filed | Intelligent power and data management device and method with multilayer fault detection and adaptive recovery for vehicle USB-connected edge computing devicesApplication No. 10-2026-0036526Filed 2026.02.27 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Application filed | Device and control method for dynamically changing display output restriction policies in a vehicle projection protocol environmentApplication No. 10-2026-0036410Filed 2026.02.27 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Application filed | Method and device for simultaneous dual-display operation of a vehicle edge computing deviceApplication No. 10-2026-0036336Filed 2026.02.27 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Application filed | Method, system, and device for AI agent commerce execution on behalf of users and platform brokerage fee settlement based on home appliance commerce triggersApplication No. 10-2026-0090681Filed 2026.05.19 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationHOMEPLAYCAST BLACKBOX integration |
| Application filed | Home appliance AI content control system and method using a smartphoneApplication No. 10-2026-0083713Filed 2026.05.08 | CAST+CAST2AI BOX Gen 2 integrationHOMEPLAYMATE AI integrationCAST BLACKBOX integration |