This is an overview video of using a wireless Apple Carplay dongle with the android based tesla style radio in a 2003 Lexus GX 470. The functionality should be similar with any android based radio head unit. The update goes though some new features including the Dashboard view and multi use functionality.
More info on the unit and the various items I put in the Lexus GX 470
NOTE: there is an updated unit out now on Aliexpress that is a 6 core, 4 gb RAM unit. Mine is a 4 core, 2 GB unit. www.aliexpress....
In short, I recommend the unit to bring new life and modern technology to an old car. In my case, a 16 year old car! It as a few issues, but in general, for about $600 I added Internet, Apple Carplay (or Android Auto), Bluetooth calling and music streaming, back up camera, TPMS tire monitoring, Waze/Google/Apple Maps and really any other app from the android store.
You can see I customized it as well with a cool skin from Car Launcher. You can also download Carwebguru. (Update: I switched to a carwebguru because the CarLauncher seemed slow).
I recommend buying from a US based reseller. here is one that has lots of options, not just for the Lexus. GM, Ford, Honda, Toyota and others can install this kind of screen. See the amazon link for one unit or another place is www.phoenixaut... (although their availability for the GX looks to be spotty). I bought direct from China via Aliexpress and it HAS NOT been a good experience. The unit works but I had lots of questions and they provided ZERO support. Maybe another reseller would be better. Mine was a reseller called ZWNAV so avoid them... Some of my menu items are in Chinese and zero customer service...so go with someone you can actually call or email and get a good answer.
Here are some of the other items in the video. I am putting links to Amazon so if you need to return the item, it is easy. Sending back to China is not easy...
- The Android Radio unit (older 2Gb/32GB version) amzn.to/2STKSFl (read the description and make sure they send you the right harness and get android 7).
- Wireless charger amzn.to/2yoVVgj
- 4 port USB amzn.to/2SWOQgD
USB cord for cigarette lighter amzn.to/2SSecwb
Wireless Carplay dongle (firmware update HIGHLY recommended which you can do via USB or over the air) amzn.to/2YsAVQw
Wired Carplay/Android auto - I also bought this and it that works pretty good, you just need to plug your phone into it to get Carplay (or Android) to work. amzn.to/2yoXGdy
NOTE: It looks like the newer 6 core unit has carplay built in so if you go that route...confirm you do not need this...if you want wireless you still may need the dongle. V13 of iOS also allows for multi tasking so wireless is nice.
Now if you want to just skip this and go for the real technology upgrade, get a Tesla! I highly recommend the Model 3 which already has a lot of these great tech features (minus the Apple Carplay). Use our referral code and get free supercharging! ts.la/kris87342
As always, use homediary to manage your home - get a free account at www.homediary.com or download the app from the Apple Store. You even get a 3D floor plan tool.
19 сен 2019
