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Interior! / Re: Show us your stereo!
« on: May 09, 2017, 09:36:34 am »
I installed this in my EV last December and i'm still satisfied with it: https://www.amazon.com/Android-1024x600-Navigation-Bluetooth-Hotspot/dp/B01MCVP5HD/ I know it was a bit of a gamble going for a Chinese head unit in terms of quality and performance, but I would ultimately recommend it.

Pros

-it's a Single DIN head unit, with 8 inch touch screen (7 inch and 10.1 available too) no need to modify the trim, and the screen is mounted with adjustable brackets so it could be raised and lowered as needed to preference. Also, it was essentially plug and play with the stock harness (will still need an adapter for the radio antenna)

-with a built-in android operating system (5.1.1 standard, but 6.0.1 is on it's way), so you can download your preferred navi system (I use android auto/ Waze (32gb of internal storage, with microSD expandability to load music/videos). You can also pair a bluetooth OBD-II reader to read MIL codes (Torque app comes free)

-startup time is about 2 seconds after initial boot up (2 wires had to be switched on the wiring harness to make sure it didn't always shut all the way down, but rather stay a lower power mode)

-adjustable LED colors for touch panel on side

-has 2 USB ports in the rear, one can even be used with a dashcam which can be purchased separately, though both can be used to charge phone/ plug in a flash drive for more storage. Also has available connection for a backup camera if you're so interested.

Cons

- a constant internet connection makes the head unit infinitely better, best used with a mobile WiFi hotspot since you now have a giant android tablet that just so happens needs to be filled up with gasoline from time to time. It can connect to the wifi at my home, but i just need to make sure i'm parked close.

- bluetooth connectivity is fine, and there is a built in microphone on the screen, but it's probably best to mount the external microphone somewhere in the cabin (I ended up sacrificing the blank panel/dummy switch to make space for the microphone/ usb port, still have mixed feelings about that). The bluetooth software itself is also different than other android devices in such a way that you cannot escape the call screen when you are in the middle of a phone call (i'll make a disclaimer and to say I do not do this when driving).

- because of the larger screen the headunit will...stick out. And the faceplate behind the screen is silver so it can be noticeable from certain angles,

- also, glare can be an issue especially on bright days. I just bought a generic antiglare film that i'll be cutting to fit to see if it helps

- the touch panel on the side is slow to respond to touch, also the power button that is on the top left acts only as a mute button rather than turning off the device completely, would have really preferred a knob/ physical buttons

- I don't have any apple devices so I cannot give accurate comment if there are any issues with them when using the headunit, though I wouldn't imagine there would be



Please let me know if there are any questions I can answer for you. Disclaimer, I do not work for Joying or Amazon in any way and and just wanted to give some honest feedback. After installing this, I feel that this was the biggest simple interior upgrade for the van and made long road trips that much better.

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