Installing tesla (style) radio in the tundra 

The original Phoenix screen died. Got another, same thing. Ended up getting a Klyde brand and it's been rock solid for years.

@@KameleonKustoms is there a canbus the climate control connects to? My climate control is all shadowed out and not working. The plug that connects to the factory climate control does not fit anywhere on the device. Thanks for any assistance you can give me. I cant seem to get support to get back to me from Phoenix.

@@MissingPersonsMysteries Phoenix never replied to any of my messages. There was an adapter that was for the canbus if I remember correctly. On my klyde unit it is just directly on the unit, no adapter.

@@KameleonKustoms thanks for getting back. I bought one on marketplace and it seems to be missing the canbus and im missing the antenna and gps antenna. Unfortunately, i cant find them online on Phoenix website. i really appreciate your help! if there is anything i can do to return the favor let me know.

Definitely, gotta teach him how to do stuff himself and not rely on others. The unit does play some movies out of the box but you can also install VLC from the play store to play even more formats.

The px3 could only connect within the vehicle. The px6 I have now will connect to the wifi in my house. You have to remember though the unit is in a metal cage so signal is not going to propagate well.

Correct. The only way to get SiriusXM is an app on the radio that uses data or get extra hardware to add it.

which phone are you guys using? my iPhone 10 works flawlessly. I'd be taking my truck to Toyota or try another phone 10x before even considering this "upgrade". Looking at the mod's price, durability, and not all the functions work. Toyota has some of the best BT quick connect reviews and reputation in the industry from 3rd parties.. I'll be asking my dealer.

If only I had a similar bank account!

Haha good sport bro. Great video btw. I never even knew this was an option for the truck. Looks sweet!

I did an update video on this subject. Check it out if you have time. Basically though, the Phoenix units were trash and I went through 2 in a short period of time. Ended up getting a better brand and have had zero issues to this day. It has been a few years now.

Same here. Not likely to happen but would be cool.

@@KameleonKustoms this didn't age well but in the best way possible, they did end up adding a much larger screen and a huge update to the interior, sadly at the cost of a v8

@@taylorpratt6287 exactly. However the oem unit is no where near as customizable as these units are. Plus if you have a current tundra, this is a sub-$1000 upgrade vs buying a new truck for $40k+. Ha!

There were a few. I am working on an update video I hope to put out soon.

So far so good. The sound is far more adjustable than stock. The weak link is still the stock speakers. I'm the same way.

If you don't mind tinkering some it's a great unit. Once setup it can be a solid solution. I am doing an update on all this soon so be on the lookout for that video.

Abraham Rivera seriously

May be in the next video. I'm glad you said then before I watched the whole video

The title clearly says Installing..... Looking at the videos he did do a walkthrough after this.

All the parts are linked in the description. If any link is not working let me know and I will update it.

As mentioned in one of my other videos, went through 2 Phoenix units with dead screens. Went with a Klyde brand and it has been rock solid.

@@KameleonKustoms thank you... I'll look into Klyde brand... I've also been eyeing the AutoTecPro but there's not much reviews on them.

Not all Tundras came with the trailer brake controller built in. Even if they did you can upgrade to something better.

I ll have an updated video on this soon. In the mean time though overall it is good. The newer ones are better. And yes, this model fits 2014+. They also make one for the 2007-2013.

Over a year in and pretty good. I'm doing an update video on it soon.

The original Phoenix unit had issues with the screen dying. Replaced it once and same thing. Ended up getting a Klyde brand one and zero issues. I recently did an update video on this subject.

@@KameleonKustoms thank you for replying

I have not. I didn't really think more about it after installing it. Ha!

Make sure you got the correct harness. When you ordered you should have gotten the 2020 harness. Sounds like you got the earlier one.

@@KameleonKustoms ah I see, well it's cause a friend of mine gave me the radio from his 2015 SR5 so I know nothing of it. I'm assuming I can order it from the Phoenix store? Thank you so much for your quick response

@@2A_LEGOS you should be able to contact Phoenix and get the correct harness.

@@KameleonKustoms I contacted them and they replied first thing this morning, unfortunately they just sent me the link to their site. I'm unsure what exactly I am searching for because when I put 2020 Tundra Harness nothing comes up. I'm gonna have to do more research but thank you for your help!

@@2A_LEGOS best of luck. Their customer service is lacking at best. I ended up ditching the Phoenix ones and bought a Klyde brand. Top notch support and zero problems nearly 2 years in.

Yes, same unit works on both. It is just a setting in the menus to change it to Tundra LO.

Yes, mine is a 2015 so same thing as your 2014

@@KameleonKustoms Thank you, I’m getting the bug upgrade and this was extremely helpful, next is the suspension and fuel economy.

@@vlargxera check out my more recent install video on the Klyde unit. It is a much better unit but has a few differences.

If you get one get the px6. One of my recent videos goes over this.

Yes but the stock non-moveable ones can not be removed as they are part of the camera.

@@KameleonKustoms Thanks....Do you mean that the static blue lines cannot be removed/hidden? Thanks

@@joseangel9345 not the oem ones. If you have double lines then one set are oem (not removable) and the other is from the unit and those are a setting to turn on/off.

There is actually another video I did after this one which shows all the settings.

Yes.

The one installed in this video lasted maybe 6 months. The replacement one lasted a hair shorter. Ended up putting a Klyde branded tesla unit (looks the same as this though) and it has been rocking for 4-ish years and still going strong.

Each different model typically comes with that model displayed. If you want to change it, it's a fairly simple process by copying some files over from USB.

@@KameleonKustoms thank you very much💯🙏

The original Phoenix unit had a dead screen 6 months in. The replacement Phoenix unit did the same thing. Ended up getting a Klyde brand and it has been rock solid for going on 4 years now. So basically stay away from Phoenix and you will be good.

@@KameleonKustoms Where would we find the Klyde brand?

I got mine off AliExpress. This is the main Klyde website for the unit: www.szklyde.com/product/car-multimedia-player-for-tundra/ I am also running the custom firmware from Sergey as mentioned in my other videos. That helps make these units useable.

Yes, all wheel controls still work.

Waze, Google maps, Sygic, etc all run fine from the unit. I have not tried Apple Carplay or Android Auto on this device yet as you don't need it. Just turn Hotspot on your phone and join the head unit to the Hotspot for internet access. Everything runs on the unit.

@@KameleonKustoms hello, can i play youtube videos on this screen with no problem? Does the stock back up camara works fine?

@@123partyrentals yes to both.

I can't recommend this Phoenix brand any more. If you watch a few of my other videos you will see that I had many issues with the screen dying. I ended up setting on a Klyde brand off aliexpress: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000862880910.html is the exact model I have now.

I did an update video about a month ago ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ooPDUDypsS8.html

If you want one here are a few tips: 1. Be ready to wait a while for it to arrive. Shipping is still slow. 2. Be ready to tinker to get it dialed in. 3. Go ahead and spend the extra money on the custom firmware. It fixes so much out of the box.

Yes. I keep them "just in case"

the same thing is happening with mine also, going to return and put the old one back now

No, that is a vehicle side option.

Donny B. Is there a way to add that option to an SR5? If so, how do you do it & what else is needed?

@@ByronMcKinneyII you would have to replace a lot of the stuff behind the dash plus computer parts. It is a factory only option and is not easily changed.

Regular meaning the oem one? If so huge difference. Tesla style is a full android radio. It runs most Android apps natively where the oem radio only does a limited number of apps which Toyota keeps removing more and more.

The original Phoenix brand unit had its screen die within a few months, replacement sane thing. Ended up getting a Klyde brand one and it's been rock solid since.

I have a 32gb usb thumb drive that I use in the stock plug under the radio. I know others use larger drives just fine. Personally I wouldn't like these units without the knobs/buttons!

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4-Bx9UdxQjM.html

Yes, some are rca output for amps, others are for cameras.

@@KameleonKustoms thanks. I’m considering purchasing one for my 15 1749 but somehow concerned with the Bluetooth issues and voice quality on calls

You mean the microphone? If so depends on the unit. None use the factory mic but some have the option to install an external mic. My first unit the microphone sucked. As did my second one. My third one has a good internal mic and also has an option for an external one too.

@@KameleonKustoms yeah the microphone. I’m looking at a Unit from ADCmobile but it’s unclear if I have to run an external microphone or of one is built into the unit. Much like you, I don’t like running a bunch of extra stuff that doesn’t look clean

They sell them as direct replacements for the 07-13 and 14+ tundras.

A/C controls are on screen with this style unit. No more knobs/buttons down there.

Yes

In my newer videos I state that I don't recommend the Phoenix brand any more. I had 2 units both screens die within 6 months. Ended up going with a Klyde brand and it has been great and problem free for 2+ years now.

Sure thing. Send me an email to youtube@kameleonkustoms.com and we can work out the details.

@@KameleonKustoms I will

@@KameleonKustoms hi 👋, I have sent you an email and look forward to receiving your reply

Yes. All 3 of my tesla units I've used and the dasaita all had fully functional steering wheel controls.

@@KameleonKustoms fantastic thanks for the informative video

It really depends on which unit. I have had both good and "bad" sounding units but even the worst sounding tesla style ilwas still better than oem.

poor baby

Yes, even upgraded to Android 9.0 and has Carplay/Android Auto built in. Here's a link that should get you 5% off also: www.phoenixautomotiveinc.com/collections/all/products/px6-six-core-13-6-android-9-0-fast-boot-vertical-screen-navigation-radio-for-toyota-tundra-2007-2013/?st_intent=st:referrals:customer-offers:MzYyNTR9

No one can say for certain. If you like these units but worry about privacy you can always just never hook it up to the internet. Just use a USB drive to get media back and forth.

If you get the right one, then yes. Do not get a Phoenix as I went through two of them with bad screens. Been rocking the Klyde for 2 years now with no issues. Check out my other video on this subject as I go in depth on the issues.

Update video coming out soon. TL:dr on third unit. But this one is awesome.

@@KameleonKustoms 3rd unit...😱

hes been promising an update video for like 9 months!

@@GarageSaleMonster you got me! It has been a crazy 9 months. We lost 4 family members and a bunch of other stuff. I am working on it though. I promise. What do you want to see in it?

Just published update video. Check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ooPDUDypsS8.html

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They do not that I am aware of in this form. There are people who mount iPads in their dash but as far as I know they lose the a/c controls and regular radio controls. Also, there are tons of iPhone only people that use these tesla style devices just fine. Some use the unit as just a carplay interface while others use it as it is intended and load the apps they want on it and use them natively.

Ac controls now are available on the screen

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ooPDUDypsS8.html Basically the original px3 died but wasn't dead. I ended up changing it out for a dasaita and then eventually a Klyde px6 tesla. Still rocking the Klyde now.

@@KameleonKustoms I will go watch that video now ! I want a reliable radio!

For the most part yes. As with any aftermarket radio you will lose the dash navigation prompts though.

This is the exact model I have. There is the newer PX6 one and another new PX6 coming in a few weeks. www.phoenixautomotiveinc.com/collections/all/products/12-1-android-vertical-screen-navi-radio-for-toyota-tundra-2014-2018/?st_intent=st:referrals:customer-offers:MzYyNTR9

This unit works with both jbl and non-jbl. I have non-jbl but I just installed a full JL Audio system and it works great.