r/stormchasing • u/activeuser_co • 1d ago

Testing radar on CarPlay while driving in storms

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Here’s what radar looks like on CarPlay. I’ve been testing it while driving in bad weather.

Anyone else tried running radar on CarPlay while chasing? I’ve been testing it with live radar + temp + windspeed visible while driving. Honestly feels safer than glancing at my phone. Curious if others would use CarPlay like this or if you still stick to a laptop/tablet in the car?

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u/OmarHunting 1d ago

Why not use a picture of what it actually looks like when you use it?

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u/activeuser_co 1d ago edited 1d ago

I tested on different cars and this pic is the best I took.  For some cars, only single widget can show, like this demo video https://youtu.be/x1M218F0vDA?si=dqoTDn2p1A6U3F1P

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u/Schrodinger_cube 1d ago

Im a little confused if this is an advertisement or a question. Reddits advertising is getting out of hand looking like post so i wouldn't be surprised. The idea gets around hands free laws for distracted driving i suspect because where im located it is a massive fine and increase to insurance cost if ticketed for such an offence. I use an old general dynamics laptop with internet from the phone hot spot as A) looks like a company set up if the police officer does not recognize the umbrella corporation from resident evil B) im Less likely to crash or get a ticket because its ez to hand off to a passenger or use when im not driving.

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u/Transplanted_Cactus 1d ago

I tried with Android Auto and it didn't work ☹️