![]() ![]() But hey also bring CarPlay and Android Auto into the mix - and in some cases, wirelessly too. The head units featured in this article include all of the regular in-car entertainment features, like Bluetooth and DAB radio. We have also included a new option from Porsche, which now sells head units designs to fit (and match the look of) its older vehicles, bringing CarPlay and 2020 connectivity to cars that are decades old. But now, with a wireless connection to the car (or the third-party head units listed below) you can leave your phone in your pocket or the glove box, and use CarPlay or Android Auto just as before, freeing up the car's USB socket for powering something else.īut while CarPlay and Android Auto are mostly advertised as options on new cars, there are multiple ways to bring them to your older vehicle, thanks to after-market stereos. ![]() Until recently, CarPlay and Android Auto would only work if you plugged your phone into the car with a USB cable. JVC held the same opinion from me up until about a year year and a half ago.A relatively new bonus for both systems is wireless connectivity. I'm sure that others have had luck with them but I would never recommend any one spend money on them. Thus my experiences lead me to believe they are junk and not worth the money. I've uninstalled / swapped a handful more that i never originally installed too.įailures ranged from Bluetooth that failed to connect any more to USB/iPod inputs not recognizing devices to full on output failure (no sound with known good speakers regardless of source) to failure to power on with good ground and power. You are correct, I don't have one I ran a Alpine iXA-W407 that performed flawlessly for 6 years till I upgraded to a pioneer avh-4000nex that has also preformed flawlessly.īut the two I can remember installing in the last few years for customers I uninstalled and swapped out for different radios with in 6 months of install because they were unhappy with the performance. r/electricvehicles - For electric vehicles r/diyaudio - Audio Projects & talk For the DIY'er r/soundsystem - PA's, Concert Rigs, Road Gear r/hometheater - For the HomeTheater lovers r/audiophile - Strictly High Fidelity discussion r/CarAVvendors - CarAV vendor info/deals r/CarAVclassifieds - CarAV's trading hub Please remember to restrict product promotion posts to 10% or less of your total combined self and link posts as per reddit spam guidelines. Vendors, please use this area to introduce yourselves, submit reddit-related discounts and sales, and occasionally promote new product lines. Or join the rest of the reddit Audio Network in our channel on freenode, #redditaudio!Ī subreddit for helping new enthusiasts get up and running with recommended system buildouts.Ī subreddit specifically for vendors, reddit promotions, and introductions. Requests made without using this feature will be ignored. Use the modmail link located directly above the mod list for all mod-related questions and concerns. It will help you get ideas for your new system. Recommendations Formīrowse through the CarAV Approved Gear list - a list of products that were hand-picked by our knowledgeable community. Use the Recommendations Form to get advice from our community of enthusiasts in order to help you choose a system. Q&A, Advice, Tips, tricks and tech welcome! New to CarAV?Ĭonsult the sidebar, the growing wiki or search the sub before asking questions. ![]()
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