Custom Japan Launches a New Device to Turn Car Navigation into a Smartphone, Based on the New Concept of "Leaving No Personal Information in Your Car"
Custom Japan Co., Ltd. has launched "Smart Car Link," a mirroring device based on the novel concept of not storing personal information in vehicles. This device allows smartphone screens to be displayed and operated on in-car displays, ensuring both privacy protection and entertainment freedom in shared vehicles like rental cars and car-sharing services.
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## Press Release Information
Title: New Concept "Leaving No Personal Information in Your Car": Custom Japan Launches a Device to Turn Car Navigation into a Smartphone
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Body (first 8000 characters): Custom Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director: Motoki Murai), which operates a motor parts sales business nationwide in Japan under the concept of "Ride together and move forward," has launched "Smart Car Link," a mirroring device that extends the functions of genuine car navigation systems and can display smartphone screens directly on in-car displays.
Just plug it in to display and operate your smartphone on your car navigation. Old navigators evolve into the latest features with "Smart Car Link."
This product, by simply plugging it into the vehicle's USB port, enables video viewing from services like YouTube and the operation of familiar map apps. What is particularly noteworthy is its "privacy protection design," which ensures that no personal smartphone information is recorded on the vehicle side. This allows users to create their own personalized entertainment space without worrying about security, even in vehicles shared by multiple people, such as rental cars, car-sharing services, or company cars.
Easy installation without tools. Simply plug the unit into the car's wired CarPlay-compatible USB port, and it's ready to use immediately.
■ Background of development: Balancing convenience and privacy
In recent years, smartphone integration has become common with the spread of CarPlay, but many complaints have been heard, such as "phone books and history are synchronized with the car just by connecting" and "restrictions on video viewing while driving." "Smart Car Link" avoids data retention on the vehicle side by connecting the device as an intermediary. It is a next-generation automotive digital gadget that balances privacy protection and entertainment freedom.
■ Your car navigation system is still usable.
■Just mirror and operate your smartphone, and your old navigation instantly becomes the latest.
Do you have these problems?
- CarPlay is convenient, but the available apps are limited.
- Cannot watch videos.
- Worried that history and phone books remain in the car after connecting.
- AI BOX setup is troublesome and operation is slow.
👉 "Smart Car Link" can solve all these frustrations.
With Smart Car Link, you can:
- Display your smartphone screen as is.
- Operate on the navigation screen.
- Leave no history whatsoever.
- Use immediately just by plugging it in.
There are also AI BOX type products on the market with their own OS, but they are said to have issues with tethering settings, operational stability, and startup time.
👉 Custom Japan's Smart Car Link is different.
- Uses the smartphone's performance as is.
- No troublesome settings.
- Always in the latest state.
■ Usable in any car: personal cars, car-sharing, rental cars, company cars.
👉 No history left behind, so you can use it with peace of mind anywhere.
👉 Your usual smartphone, as is, to your car.
- Certified with Japanese technical standards (Giteki).
- Japanese support.
- 1-year warranty.
👉 A reliable Japanese manufacturer.
Enhances the in-car entertainment experience.
■ Features of "Smart Car Link"
1. 【Advanced Privacy Protection】Clean connection that leaves no history on the vehicle side
Unlike regular smartphone integration, no device name or communication history is recorded on the vehicle unit. This eliminates the need to erase personal information upon return, making it ideal for various usage scenarios such as rental cars, car-sharing services, and company cars used by multiple drivers.
2. 【Overwhelming Response】"Mirroring" method that fully utilizes smartphone performance
Compared to existing products with independent OS built into the main unit, this product directly utilizes the processing power and communication (5G/4G) of the connected smartphone. Therefore, there are no complicated initial settings or tethering hassles, achieving extremely smooth and stress-free operation with no video delays or map scrolling.
3. 【Update In-Car Space】Bypasses driving restrictions and provides the best entertainment for passengers
Various apps that were restricted on genuine car navigation systems can now be displayed. Entertainment content like YouTube, favorite music apps, and always-up-to-date map information can be enjoyed with the large in-car screen and powerful sound from the car speakers.
* Drivers should not stare at the screen while driving. This function is intended for passenger use or when the vehicle is stationary.
4. 【Wireless & Charge】Wireless connectivity for iPhone and stable power supply function
For iPhone users, it supports wireless CarPlay use. Furthermore, by using the unit's power supply port, smartphones can be charged even while mirroring. This allows for worry-free long-distance drives, even when watching videos or using navigation, which consume a lot of battery.
* Please prepare a charging power source and power cable separately.
5. 【Reliability of a Japanese manufacturer】1-year warranty, reliable quality, and Japanese support
Specifications for the Japanese domestic market, certified with technical standards. Comes with an easy-to-understand Japanese manual and a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase.
Title: New Concept "Leaving No Personal Information in Your Car": Custom Japan Launches a Device to Turn Car Navigation into a Smartphone
Subtitle:
Company Name:
Industry:
Body (first 8000 characters): Custom Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director: Motoki Murai), which operates a motor parts sales business nationwide in Japan under the concept of "Ride together and move forward," has launched "Smart Car Link," a mirroring device that extends the functions of genuine car navigation systems and can display smartphone screens directly on in-car displays.
Just plug it in to display and operate your smartphone on your car navigation. Old navigators evolve into the latest features with "Smart Car Link."
This product, by simply plugging it into the vehicle's USB port, enables video viewing from services like YouTube and the operation of familiar map apps. What is particularly noteworthy is its "privacy protection design," which ensures that no personal smartphone information is recorded on the vehicle side. This allows users to create their own personalized entertainment space without worrying about security, even in vehicles shared by multiple people, such as rental cars, car-sharing services, or company cars.
Easy installation without tools. Simply plug the unit into the car's wired CarPlay-compatible USB port, and it's ready to use immediately.
■ Background of development: Balancing convenience and privacy
In recent years, smartphone integration has become common with the spread of CarPlay, but many complaints have been heard, such as "phone books and history are synchronized with the car just by connecting" and "restrictions on video viewing while driving." "Smart Car Link" avoids data retention on the vehicle side by connecting the device as an intermediary. It is a next-generation automotive digital gadget that balances privacy protection and entertainment freedom.
■ Your car navigation system is still usable.
■Just mirror and operate your smartphone, and your old navigation instantly becomes the latest.
Do you have these problems?
- CarPlay is convenient, but the available apps are limited.
- Cannot watch videos.
- Worried that history and phone books remain in the car after connecting.
- AI BOX setup is troublesome and operation is slow.
👉 "Smart Car Link" can solve all these frustrations.
With Smart Car Link, you can:
- Display your smartphone screen as is.
- Operate on the navigation screen.
- Leave no history whatsoever.
- Use immediately just by plugging it in.
There are also AI BOX type products on the market with their own OS, but they are said to have issues with tethering settings, operational stability, and startup time.
👉 Custom Japan's Smart Car Link is different.
- Uses the smartphone's performance as is.
- No troublesome settings.
- Always in the latest state.
■ Usable in any car: personal cars, car-sharing, rental cars, company cars.
👉 No history left behind, so you can use it with peace of mind anywhere.
👉 Your usual smartphone, as is, to your car.
- Certified with Japanese technical standards (Giteki).
- Japanese support.
- 1-year warranty.
👉 A reliable Japanese manufacturer.
Enhances the in-car entertainment experience.
■ Features of "Smart Car Link"
1. 【Advanced Privacy Protection】Clean connection that leaves no history on the vehicle side
Unlike regular smartphone integration, no device name or communication history is recorded on the vehicle unit. This eliminates the need to erase personal information upon return, making it ideal for various usage scenarios such as rental cars, car-sharing services, and company cars used by multiple drivers.
2. 【Overwhelming Response】"Mirroring" method that fully utilizes smartphone performance
Compared to existing products with independent OS built into the main unit, this product directly utilizes the processing power and communication (5G/4G) of the connected smartphone. Therefore, there are no complicated initial settings or tethering hassles, achieving extremely smooth and stress-free operation with no video delays or map scrolling.
3. 【Update In-Car Space】Bypasses driving restrictions and provides the best entertainment for passengers
Various apps that were restricted on genuine car navigation systems can now be displayed. Entertainment content like YouTube, favorite music apps, and always-up-to-date map information can be enjoyed with the large in-car screen and powerful sound from the car speakers.
* Drivers should not stare at the screen while driving. This function is intended for passenger use or when the vehicle is stationary.
4. 【Wireless & Charge】Wireless connectivity for iPhone and stable power supply function
For iPhone users, it supports wireless CarPlay use. Furthermore, by using the unit's power supply port, smartphones can be charged even while mirroring. This allows for worry-free long-distance drives, even when watching videos or using navigation, which consume a lot of battery.
* Please prepare a charging power source and power cable separately.
5. 【Reliability of a Japanese manufacturer】1-year warranty, reliable quality, and Japanese support
Specifications for the Japanese domestic market, certified with technical standards. Comes with an easy-to-understand Japanese manual and a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase.