Streamline your in-car experience with Car Home Ultra, the ultimate car dock app designed for effortless music playback and phone management. Automatically launch CHU when your car's Bluetooth connects, and instantly access it via the home button or overlay (adjustable in Settings > Startup Options).
Car Home Ultra boasts extensive task automation, including auto-startup, customizable display brightness and volume, and WiFi control. Beyond the basics, it offers a wealth of features to enhance your drive.
Key Features:
- Unlimited Custom Shortcuts: Launch apps, dial contacts, or navigate to specific locations with ease.
- Intuitive Media Controller: Manage any music or podcast app using large, clear buttons.
- Informative Data Widgets: Monitor speed, location, weather, altitude, and more.
- Highly Customizable Appearance: Choose from numerous skins and color schemes for a personalized look.
- Automatic Day/Night Modes: Preserve your night vision with automatic color scheme switching.
- Automated SMS Responses: Keep your focus on the road.
- Speed Alarm: Helps you avoid speeding tickets.
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Android 4.2+ users can enjoy a completely hands-free experience with Google Voice Commands. Learn more: Google Voice Commands Support
**This is a 30-day trial. Purchase a CarHome Ultra License for unlimited use.**
Data Widgets:
- Speedometer (voice feedback on tap)
- Compass
- Altimeter
- Battery Meter
- Clock
- Current Weather Conditions (voice feedback on tap)
- Current Location (voice feedback on tap)
Additional Features:
- Integrated Media Controller (Play/Pause, Next, Previous, Artist, Title)
- Unlimited Custom Shortcuts
- Location Alerts
- Custom Day/Night Color Schemes
- Multiple Skins and Color Schemes
- Automatic Day/Night Switching based on Sunset/Sunrise
- Optional Speakerphone Mode when Docked
- Auto-Start on Bluetooth Connection
- Optional Auto Bluetooth On/Off with Car Mode
- Optional Auto Wi-Fi On/Off with Car Mode
- Speed Display in KPH or MPH
- Temperature Display in Celsius or Fahrenheit
- Full-Screen Mode
- Icon Pack Support
- Lock Screen Rotation (landscape, portrait, reverse landscape, reverse portrait)
- Android 5 Material Design
- Brightness and Display Mode Controls
- Volume Controls
- Tactile Button Response
- Mute Alerts
- Three Page Types: 6-button, 8-button, and Media Controller
- Sleep Mode (power saving)
- Keep Display On until Exit
- Stop Music/Media on Exit
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App Permission Explanations:
The app requests specific permissions for optimal functionality. These are detailed below:
- Device & App History: Required for the media controller to detect compatible media players.
- Contacts/Calendar: Needed for direct dial shortcuts (calendar access is bundled with contacts).
- Location: Required for speedometer, compass, altimeter, and weather data.
- Phone: Required for direct dial shortcuts.
- Photos/Media/Files: Required for the debug log feature (media access is bundled, but not used by the app).
- Camera/Microphone: Microphone access is needed for future voice-activated features and the current media player visualization (camera access is bundled, but not used).
- Wi-Fi Connection: Required to enable/disable Wi-Fi.
