X

Monster iMotion CarPlay 3000 (photos)

Monster's iMotion CarPlay allows users to control the playback of a connected iPod with the wave of a hand.

Antuan Goodwin
Antuan Goodwin gained his automotive knowledge the old fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. From drivetrain tech and electrification to car audio installs and cabin tech, if it's on wheels, Antuan is knowledgeable.
Antuan Goodwin
iMotion_01.JPG
1 of 8 Antuan Goodwin/CNET

Monster's iMotion CarPlay

Monster's iMotion CarPlay acts as a car charger and line-level output for your iPod or iPhone. However, a sensor in the base of the unit allows users to control playback and skip tracks with the wave of a hand.
iMotion_02.JPG
2 of 8 Antuan Goodwin/CNET

12-volt charger

The 12-volt car charger's bulb integrates the connection for the audio patch cable.
iMotion_03.JPG
3 of 8 Antuan Goodwin/CNET

Bendable connection point

The main body of the iMotion can tilt up to 45 degrees up or down for easier accessibility to the patch cable and the sensor.
iMotion_04.JPG
4 of 8 Antuan Goodwin/CNET

Unwind the patch cable

By sliding the shell of the charger back, users reveal the coiled audio patch cable. Simply unravel enough cable to make the connection and seal the shell back up.
iMotion_07.JPG
5 of 8 Antuan Goodwin/CNET

Making the connections

The iPod or iPhone connects to the iMotion with a 30-pin dock connector. On the other end, the audio patch cable connects to the vehicle's auxiliary input.
iMotion_06.JPG
6 of 8 Antuan Goodwin/CNET

Gold connections

The dock connector features a mirror finish and the patch cable features a gold-plated connection point. Monster is known for this level of materials overkill.
iMotion_08.JPG
7 of 8 Antuan Goodwin/CNET

No touch controls

A pair of infrared sensors located in the iMotion's base allows people to control iPod playback without touching either device.
iMotion_09.JPG
8 of 8 Antuan Goodwin/CNET

A wave of the hand

Waving a hand in front of the sensor commands the iPod or iPhone. Swiping from left to right skips forward, right to left skips back, and stopping a hand before the sensor plays and pauses.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos