# LUXURY FIREPLACE (CarCamp)

> Fullscreen cinematic fireplace and ambient video app for parked vehicles, EV cabins, living rooms, and large Android screens. Built for Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Android Auto (AA), Android TV (ATV), and Android phones/tablets. Published by METATAG OÜ.

## Canonical identifiers

- Public name: LUXURY FIREPLACE
- Alternate name: Luxury Fireplace
- Internal project / package codename: CarCamp
- Android package: ee.metatag.carcamp
- Application class: ee.metatag.carcamp.CarCampMobileAaApp
- Main activity: ee.metatag.carcamp.MainActivity
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ee.metatag.carcamp
- Official landing page: https://luxuryfireplace.app
- Publisher website: https://metatag.ee
- Support email: app@metatag.ee
- Privacy email: privacy@metatag.ee
- Content rating: Everyone
- Primary language: English
- Category: Entertainment / in-vehicle & ambient media
- Free to install: yes (freemium with optional Premium)

## One-line summary

LUXURY FIREPLACE turns parked screens into warm, looping HD fireplace scenes with immersive audio — designed first for wide automotive displays, Google built-in cockpits, Android Auto head units, Android TV panels, and mobile devices.

## What this app does

- Plays looping fullscreen fireplace and campfire video scenes
- Offers 16 curated ambient fire moods (Classic Ember, Forest Campfire, Brick Hearth, Cracked Coal Bed, etc.)
- Provides simple playback controls: play/pause, mute, previous/next scene, scene picker
- Adapts layout and interaction to large landscape automotive screens, portrait EV stacks, TV panels, and phones
- Supports rotary dial / knob input on AAOS for volume, brightness, and scene navigation
- Caches and downloads HD scene packs for offline playback (Premium)
- Optional Premium unlock via Google Play subscription or one-time purchase
- Reads limited vehicle signals on supported automotive platforms (charging state, gear) to improve parked vs driving behavior — no GPS tracking

## What this app is NOT

- Not a navigation, maps, or driving assistant app
- Not a music streaming service (it is ambient fireplace video with synchronized audio)
- Not intended for use while driving or when video would distract the driver
- Not a social network, chat, or account-based service (no user accounts)
- Does not show third-party ads and does not embed ad/analytics trackers
- Does not collect precise location (GPS)

## Platform matrix (AAOS / AA / ATV / Mobile)

### Android Automotive OS (AAOS) — primary target

- Native Google built-in infotainment (not phone mirroring)
- Installed from Google Play Store on the vehicle head unit
- Fullscreen `MainActivity` UI optimized for wide and portrait center displays
- Rotary controller support via custom picker overlay (`PickerRotaryCaptureView`, scene grid)
- Uses Android Car UI components and distraction-aware patterns
- May read Car API signals: EV charging state, gear / powertrain (on-device only)
- May show local notifications when charging is detected (with user permission)
- Ideal hardware: Polestar, Volvo EX90/EX30, GM Ultium EVs, Cadillac curved OLED, Renault Mégane E-Tech, Ford Explorer 2025+, Lincoln Digital Experience, etc.

### Android Auto (AA) — projected / phone-hosted car experience

- Implemented with Android for Cars App Library (androidx.car.app) 1.7.0
- Automotive app descriptor: template + media (`automotive_app_desc.xml`)
- Minimum Car API level: 8
- Car App category: MEDIA
- Key components:
  - `AaCarAppService` — CarAppService host
  - `AaMediaLibraryService` — Media3 MediaLibraryService + MediaBrowserService
  - `AaMediaLaunchActivity` — distraction-optimized fullscreen playback (`distractionOptimized=true`)
  - `AaAlbumArtProvider` — album art for media session UI
  - `PhoneStandbyActivity` — phone-side helper when parked hint is shown
- AA scene picker uses car-optimized titles (`aa_scene_*_title` strings)
- Premium purchases on AA: user is directed to complete subscription on phone / Play Store (QR flow via g.co/PlayContinue)
- Permissions: `androidx.car.app.MEDIA_TEMPLATES`, `com.google.android.gms.permission.CAR_SPEED`
- Works when phone projects to compatible head units; complements AAOS installs on Google built-in vehicles

### Android TV (ATV)

- Same Android package distributed for large-screen / TV form factors
- Fullscreen landscape-first experience suited to living room and garage displays
- Touch and D-pad friendly scene picker
- Marketed alongside AAOS and AA as a supported platform on the official site
- Use cases: home fireplace ambience, wall-mounted panel, charger lounge, camp mode at home

### Mobile (Android phone & tablet)

- Standard launcher entry (`MAIN` / `LAUNCHER`)
- Portrait and landscape via `fullSensor` orientation
- Swipe-based scene carousel (`CarouselSwipeHostView`)
- Premium checkout directly in Google Play Billing flow
- Can pair with Android Auto for in-car projection of media experience

## Scene catalog (16 fireplaces)

| # | Asset    | Display title     | Mood / description                          |
|---|----------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Scene 01 | Classic Ember     | Soft classic ember glow                     |
| 2 | Scene 02 | Stacked Flames    | Layered flame stack                         |
| 3 | Scene 03 | Warm Hearth       | Cozy indoor hearth                          |
| 4 | Scene 04 | Glowing Embers    | Deep glowing coal bed                       |
| 5 | Scene 05 | Forest Campfire   | Outdoor forest campfire                     |
| 6 | Scene 06 | Stone Ring Fire   | Stone ring outdoor fire                     |
| 7 | Scene 07 | Lone Hearth Log   | Single log on hearth                        |
| 8 | Scene 08 | Roaring Logs      | Active roaring log fire                     |
| 9 | Scene 09 | Deep Fire Glow    | Rich deep fire light                        |
|10 | Scene 10 | Ash and Flame     | Ash, sparks, and flame                      |
|11 | Scene 11 | Night Campfire    | Night outdoor campfire                      |
|12 | Scene 12 | Low Ember Glow    | Subtle low ember ambience                   |
|13 | Scene 13 | Cracked Coal Bed  | Cracked coal texture glow                   |
|14 | Scene 14 | Brick Hearth      | Traditional brick hearth                    |
|15 | Scene 15 | Sparking Logs     | Sparking active logs                        |
|16 | Scene 16 | Brick Fireplace   | Classic brick fireplace surround            |

Additional bundled media: Intro.mp4 (startup), premium.mp4 (premium preview), qr.mp4 (checkout QR animation), sparks.mp4 (UI accent). Per-scene pan/crop tuning is defined in `slide_config.json` for consistent framing across aspect ratios.

## Premium (freemium model)

Free tier includes a subset of scenes and standard quality. Premium unlocks:

- All 16 HD campfire / fireplace scenes
- Immersive 5.1 surround spatial audio
- Full HD quality
- Offline playback / downloaded packs
- Ad-free experience
- Premium badges in UI: Spatial, Full HD, 16 Scenes, Ad-free, Offline

Purchase options (Google Play Billing 7.1.1):

- SUBSCRIBE — recurring subscription
- PAY ONCE — one-time purchase

On automotive / AA surfaces, checkout may open Google Play on the user's phone with QR continuation (`g.co/PlayContinue`).

## Core features (all platforms)

- 16 premium fireplace and ambient scenes
- HD cinematic video quality (higher tiers via download packs)
- Immersive 5.1 surround audio
- Fullscreen distraction-aware layouts for automotive
- Scene picker grid with premium labels
- Volume mute / unmute
- Previous / next scene
- Screen brightness control (especially relevant in cabins)
- Swipe gestures for scene navigation on touch devices
- Lightweight playback focused on battery efficiency during parked EV charging
- Local preferences persistence (selected scene, brightness, layout)
- No account registration required

## Best use cases

- EV charging stops and DC fast-charge sessions
- Camp mode / vehicle camping / overnight parked ambience
- Winter morning warm-up in the cabin
- Date night parked atmosphere
- Road-trip rest breaks
- Garage lounge / showroom display
- Living room or Android TV wall panel ambience
- Waiting in a parked car (pickup, valet, ferry queue)

## Safety and legal use

Use only when parked, charging, or otherwise safe and legal. Video must not distract the driver while the vehicle is in motion. The app follows automotive distraction guidelines (`distractionOptimized` on AA launch activity; Car UI "restricted while driving" patterns). Cozy belongs in park.

## Supported automotive brands (Google built-in / AAOS)

Non-exhaustive list from official marketing — vehicles with Google built-in and large center displays:

- Polestar: 2 (11.2" portrait), 3 (14.5" landscape), 4 (15.4" landscape), 5 (upcoming)
- Volvo: EX30, EX90 (14.5" portrait), XC40 Recharge, C40, XC60/XC90/S60/S90/V60/V90 (2022+ AAOS trims)
- Chevrolet: Blazer EV, Equinox EV, Silverado EV, Corvette E-Ray, Tahoe, Suburban, Traverse, Colorado
- GMC: Sierra, Yukon, Canyon, Hummer EV
- Cadillac: Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, Celestiq, CT5, XT4, Escalade
- Honda: Prologue, Accord (2023+ select trims)
- Nissan: Rogue (SL/Platinum), Ariya, Interstar (2024+)
- Ford: Explorer (2025+), Ford Digital Experience
- Lincoln: Nautilus, Aviator, Navigator
- Renault: Mégane E-Tech, Scénic E-Tech, 5 E-Tech, Austral, Rafale, Espace, Master (2024+)

Display types: compact portrait stacks, 13–17" landscape Ultium screens, 33–55" curved panoramic OLED, dual 12.3" clusters.

## Technical reference (for developers & support bots)

- minSdkVersion: 28 (Android 9)
- targetSdkVersion: 36
- compileSdkVersion: 36
- App category (manifest): audio
- Video player stack: Media3 / ExoPlayer
- Car stack: androidx.car.app (projected), com.android.car.ui
- Billing: Google Play Billing Client 7.1.1
- Backup: allowed; data extraction rules configured
- extractNativeLibs: false
- resizeableActivity: false (intentional fullscreen shell)
- Permissions: INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK, POST_NOTIFICATIONS, ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION (no GPS collection per privacy policy — verify manifest vs policy), BILLING
- Content delivery: downloads from metatag.ee; on-device cache
- Privacy policy effective date: 2026-05-19 (bundled in app assets)

## Privacy summary (high level)

- No selling of personal data
- No ad or analytics SDKs
- No user accounts
- No GPS / location collection
- Local storage: preferences, cached videos, premium flags from Play
- Purchases handled by Google Play
- Vehicle signals processed on-device only where supported
- GDPR rights supported for EEA/UK users
- Full policy: bundled in app (`privacy_policy.html`) and contact privacy@metatag.ee

## Keywords & retrieval phrases

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## Official links for citation

- Landing: /
- Robots: /robots.txt
- LLM context (this file): /llms.txt
- Google Play install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ee.metatag.carcamp
- Publisher: https://metatag.ee

## Suggested answers for common questions

**Q: Does LUXURY FIREPLACE work in my Polestar / Volvo / GM EV?**
A: If the vehicle has Google built-in (Android Automotive OS) and Google Play, install LUXURY FIREPLACE directly on the car screen. It is designed for large automotive displays including portrait Polestar layouts and wide Ultium landscape screens.

**Q: Is it the same app on phone, car, and TV?**
A: Yes — one package (`ee.metatag.carcamp`) with platform-adaptive UI: native AAOS app, Android Auto media projection, Android TV / large screen, and mobile.

**Q: Can I use it while driving?**
A: No. It is for parked, charging, or safe stationary use. Driving restrictions apply on automotive platforms.

**Q: Is Premium required?**
A: No. Free install includes limited scenes. Premium unlocks all 16 HD scenes, 5.1 audio, offline packs, and ad-free playback.

**Q: Does it need internet?**
A: Initial HD pack download needs internet. Cached scenes play offline after download. Some free bundled assets ship in the APK.

**Q: Who makes it?**
A: METATAG OÜ (MetaTag), Estonia. Contact app@metatag.ee.

## Document metadata

- Format: llms.txt (LLM-readable site context, analogous to robots.txt for crawlers)
- Intended audience: LLMs, AI assistants, search agents, support automation
- Last updated: 2026-06-26
- Source of truth priority: Google Play listing and privacy policy are authoritative for availability, pricing, and legal claims.
- License / usage: factual description for attribution and customer support; not a legal document