Just bought a used 2021 suburban and have tried off an on for a week to figure out how to work the rear entertainment. This is by far the most comprehensive explanation I’ve found - even though I don’t own android products and will be using apple, I feel prepared and knowledgeable. Thank you!
My goodness! You are an absolutely PERFECT presenter and trainer. Does your dealership know how darned good you are? If not, they need to get on the stick and have you train other dealership staff. OH. Does your dealership ever "loan" you out to schools to educate kids about vehicles and safety? You definitely have the personality and the skills to present to a myriad of kids and future customers!
Gave you a thumbs up, but I purchased a Tahoe 2021 and have an iPhone and it has taken me almost 2 months to figure out how to use this... iPhones are different and your video only seemed to help android people . Lol. Also learned from another video about plugging in an Amazon fire stick which I thought was cool. It was amazing to me how no video showed me I had to have my adapter on my phone to hdmi ans power plugged into adapter as well for the adapter to work . Also when you are talking about using a usb and hdmi simultaneously , that gets confusing . Older person here trying to keep up ! Thanks for your help!!!
Hey Dave, bro I love your videos man!! Very impressed. The only critique is that, dude you speak super fast..lol. Outside of that very impressed with your level of detail. Will be picking up the 2021 Chevy LT w/signature package. Wicked truck and its thanks to your video! I specifically asked for that package based on your review. I did not opt for the entertainment package as its a super $$$ option just for two screens. For that, I'll pay for the wi fi from Onstar, get 2 12.6" Samsung tablets, rear headrest mount and call it a day! Thank you sir! Keep up the good work.
I spoke too soon man 😔. I watched this video right after I brought it home. Chevy completely nerfed the system. No Miracast, no usb controls. I think I will have to buy a media device and pay for a data plan. If you get a chance to check it out please do a video on the best workaround options.
@@DaveBsellsChevy I saw a video on RU-vid that said Buyers Beware in reference to the rear entertainment and glad I ran across your video afterwards. Seeing how you explained the friendly use of the entertainment helped me change my mind. I'm to purchase next month when the manufactory opens up
Great video. I have a 2023 GMC Yukon Denali XL Ultimate, and I do not have Miracast or maps on my rear entertainment system. I also am having trouble hearing sound while streaming through the Fire Stick I am going to continue to troubleshoot. Great video!
Are you able to watch different shows on each screen? I have two toddlers that like to watch different shows. I currently have a firestick connected to HDMI 1. I was unsure if I bought another firestick for HDMI 2 if it would work properly or what the best option is to watch 2 different things. Thank you!
That's awesome dave! The Computer-like screen you got was from a application called Samsung Dex! It's very cool to know that works on the tahoe/suburban/escalade/yukon! Wow!
I'd use a FireStick TV, Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV or nVidia Shield. You can stream movies from any service you have and have the ability to play games as well using a Bluetooth controller. It should be nice for long trips.
Thanks for this information. With my 2021 Denali after many unsuccessful tries with discount lightning to digital AV adapters on Amazon I finally determined that there is no choice but to buy Apple’s proprietary version. I got it at Best Buy. I also bought Apple’s lightning to USB-C cable to connect to the HDMI adaptor in order to charge the phone while streaming. Third, I bought an Amazon Basics HDMI to HDMI cable to connect to the car. All that will set you back around $100. The problem is that I can only stream from apps such as Netflix, Hulu and Disney+. So far I have not been able to view content in the AppleTV app that comes on Apple devices. In other words - all the content I have previously purchased from Apple‘s iTunes store such as movies and TV shows- none of it will go to the infotainment center. I get an error message that says: “Cannot play movie. The connected display is not authorized to play protected movies.” The GMC dealership has not yet been able to offer a solution to this. Any help would be most appreciative.
My experiences mirrored yours. I tried a few more connections 1. $12 amazon lightning connector to HDMI - failed, gave QR display that did not work 2. $55 Apple Dual Lightning to HDMI plus USB-C in one connector - only Netflix, Hulu and Disney+ - no Apple TV content 3. Amazon Fire Stick. Worked great. Access to all the items available on the fire stick. Used 120V outlet to power the fires stick. (very user friendly) 4. Apple TV (2nd Generation- Not 4K). This model of Apple TV is bluetooth capable. I was able to mirror everything that was on my iphone to the apple TV. I used 120V outlet to power it. If you use a bluetooth capable AppleTV then your iphone does not need to be on the same wifi connection (that should be the only difference if you use an older model AppleTV). Final decision. Returned items 1 and 2 and put the apple TV back in my house. I just carry the Amazon fire stick. You will need to use a wifi hotspot or have the vehicle wifi activated to use the Firestick. Its mostly just myself and wife in the car so the back seat does not get used much. The kids are out of the house.
For someone with an iphone, can you tell me what specific hdmi adapter you used to be able to stream netflix, disney plus, amazon prime etc. off your iphone onto the media screen?
I bought three different adapters trying to figure this out. You have to buy the Apple brand HDMI to Lightning adapter ($60) and use an Apple brand charger. Everything must be Apple brand and it should work with your iphone. I bought the most expensive adapter on Amazon and it did not work. Bought the Apple brand adapter at Best Buy, boom.
What I did is just buy the Amazon fire stick and plug it in with the hdmi, then you can stream absolutely anything, RU-vid, Disney, Netflix, games, live football games, etc.
haha, I hear that from time to time with my clients as well... It's also crazy to think that some of these house in this area that were purchased for 60/70k are now worth half a million.!
You're confusing the mirror cast a bit. At least the Samsung phones and tablets have the mirror cast already built in. Just swipe from top to the task bar and select "SmartView" ,start mirroring to any screen but you don't need to keep the screen of your phone on all the time. The Samsung phones allow the mirroring even if you turn the display off or when the screenOn timer ends, it goes black out but shows the smartview icon.
great video and explained a lot about the entertainment pkg in our new 21 tahoe. one question? if we want to access and play movies, shows, etc from our Hulu or Prime accounts can we do it from our phones but it will play on the car screen? so we can not put apps on the car entertainment system but we can use those accounts if we go through another device??? correct?
I think you mentioned it. but id like to know can i (2024 gmc yukon, with in truck wifi) load the you tube TV app onto the screen or do i have to play it through my Apple iPhone 13 pro max.
Can this system be purchased after? I have a 2021 Tahoe Z71 but did not come with entertainment. Looking to purchase OEM System for it but can not find it anywhere.
Hey, so I hooked up a Nintendo switch to one of the rear entertainment screens, and it worked fine. Though it had MAJOR input delay. Is there anyway you can fix it?
Just purchased this vehicle and the rear entertainment came with Hulu, RU-vid and RU-vid kids apps downloaded on it. Is there a way to download other apps?
I have a problem, am connecting my android Galaxy S21 to the screen from my Smart View tab button on top of my phone, it works but there is no audio, am not sure how to get audio since there is not option for that, am sure what am missing, do you happen to know what step I might be missing?
Great video👍 Can u watch 2 different videos on back? Like left side would have one yt. Video and right would have different video? Or they always have to watch same thing ?
Hey Chris, It can be different however it would have to come from a different source. So each side would need it's own phone, tablet, streaming device, etc
Is there a way to put movies on a USB stick and play from there? If so, What file formats would it recognize? We want our kids to be able to watch a movie without wifi.
I got my tahoe 3 days ago . But i have noticed something weird im not sure if its only my car or every GM cars . I plugged xbox one x and when i start it and load a game after around 10 min it keep switching off (no power) not sure why maybe because of the car voltage is not enough ?? The car is powered on and the power button is off and parked
Can you share the Miracast app you used in your demo? I've tried several with my Pixel 4 phone and still no luck. We also use a Roku player which works great! Also, can you put videos on a USB stick and play them?
I’ve got the 2021 Tahoe Z71. Why isn’t my Tahoe reading any of my HDMI cables? I’ve tried connecting it to my iPhone, iPad and Nintendo switch. How do I get the screens to read the hookups?
Hey Dave Great Video. The one thing you skipped was setting up the dealer supplied Headsets. I can't get the Headset to read the screens. The light illuminates orange and flashing. Ive tried everything. Any suggestions? FYI my beats connected NP
This video was helpful. Have a question, can I use my IPhone for entertainment system? Or better just to add a WiFi plan with Onstar? Thanks, in advance.
Nobody ever goes over the USB-c drive with movies on it which is impossible to get to work. I put 4 mp4 movies on the drive and pushed usbc and the vehicle just goes to screen showing the selection but never plays or gives option for movies to pick
Gonna be honest just got the Yukon Denali top model today and I’m a little disappointed with the media system. I feel like you should be able to technically airplay or screen share like I can with my smart TVs instead of all the lame cables and wires. Honestly why isn’t there a Disney or Netflix app on the screen that you can just open up on the touch screen?
I agree, it would be useful to have the apps right on the screen...I guess they would have to have some sort of agreement with each provider to be able to have the app onscreen.
Make sure your Wifi is on and that their is Wifi in the vehicle. This may help. I just went onto my ap and I cannot get to the screen with the 3 dots to enable new devices if my wifi is off
Forgive me if it’s already been asked. How many Bluetooth headsets are you able to connect at the same time to each rear entertainment screens? Just incase the people in the front don’t want to hear what the 7 people in the back are listening to.
I have 2 little ones that sit in the middle row of our YUKON and they each have iPads hooked up to the monitors. Can they watch and listen at the same time on each of the screens without headphones? We like to listen to our music throughout the vehicle but noticed the screens don’t have speakers. Any advice helps Disclaimer: they are both really young and keeping headphones on their heads for a 5 hour drive doesn’t last long.
no, unfortunately there are no speakers on the units.. so if you wanted to play though the vehicles speakers you would not be able to have music on as well.
This rear media system is not offered by GM as an accessory.. They are also no longer orderable on new vehicles (at present time). You would have to find an after market option
Tahoe suburban and the other one.. whats it called? Transverse? What's the difference? Its all the same to me. But I am sure they have different pro and cons. Out of these 3. I want the most passenger space, front and rear passenger. Thanks
@@DaveBsellsChevy It is a great movie. Looking back I hope no one thought I was making light of the pandemic. I certainly am not. Just found it to be somewhat of an appropriate choice for this year.
Yea, at the moment they are very hard to come by... we're sold out of both Tahoe and Suburban... we may have another Tahoe or two show up this month.. everything else will be into early 2021
I can put movies on a USB C Thumb drive, I can see the video pop up on the screen, however when I touch it to play I get an error message and it won't play. any suggestions?
If you're in the front, and in park, can you watch the screen from the back on the front infotainment system? Controlling the rear monitors from the front just showed "hdmi" on screen 1...is there anyway to share or see exactly what screen 1 is watching?
Thanks for the question. I'm not sure if that can be done and unfortunately we are sold out of Tahoe/Suburban at the moment so I can't go out and try it.
@@DaveBsellsChevy thanks brother. Also, do you need to have a wifi plan for the to operate, or can I use my phones plan? If so, do we pain separately or is it included in the lease/finance?
We are having a hard time finding a 2021 Tahoe RST with the media package and color we want. Do the GM integrated tablet holders work well in the Tahoe allowing for easy streaming from tablets?
If it is an aftermarket system that was installed it probably won't be compatible with the front screen. The systems in this video are built in from the factory
On the front screen once in the rear media menu select either 1 or 2 on the left side of the screen. That will bring up a window where you should see a button that says "listen"
@@DaveBsellsChevy thanks Dave! Worked perfectly. One follow up. Our factory wireless ear phones volume stays quiet even when we push the volume up button. Is there a central volume control?
great question that unfortunately I cannot answer at the moment. I'm not sure if there is a volume settings menu on the rear screen and we are sold out so I don't have one to check it out on. I'll keep that question in mind for the future.
