Android Head Unit

Can you post a link to those cables?

And how does the night owl app work? I really dont want a massively bight radio when I'm road tripping at night.

Otherwise it sounds like an amazing head unit!

 

One last thing before I commit to this purchase... Can I use my stock reverse camera or do I need to put the new one on in order to use it? I'm just trying to figure out how much much original equipment I can reuse and what will be third party.

Thanks in advance!

 

Depending on the connector you have:

Or

On other forum they talk about this one:

Connects2 Ltd

 

@P13-T5

Thanks for posting this. Since Toyota's recent announcement dropping some Entune services, I'm considering changing out the OEM head unit that's installed in my 2014 Prius (Trim Level 4), which includes JBL Greenedge audio. I've only started researching other head units, but your story has caught my attention as it sounds like a lot of capability for a good price. I have a couple of questions for you should you have a moment:

1) You posted a link to this product on Aliexpress (see above) in post #8, which you wrote over six months ago. Does today's link go to the same product? (Sorry I couldn't embed the link. At the moment, the system hasn't credited me with enough of a post count to embed links.) It largely fits what you've written about but there's at least one minor detail that you mentioned that I don't see here. You said (in post #19) that there's a built-in microphone but I don't see that mentioned in the product description, so I thought that I'd ask about that.

2) All over Aliexpress, I see a lot of head units for Gen 3 Prius years 2010-2013. The unit that you've linked to seems to be about the same (2009-2013 are listed).For some reason, 2014 is listed on very few. Do you know why that is? What year is your car? Do I need to be concerned that the listing doesn't call out 2014? (The plastic bezel for the one shown today in the link has a brushed black anodized aluminum look to it while the OEM unit in my car seems to be lighter in color.)

3) Besides the GPS and USB adapters, were there any more wiring harness issues that you had to address? any other "warnings" or insights that are worth passing along?

4) Are you still pleased with this head unit and would you still recommend it? Are there any upgrades that you would recommend?

 

I miss the auto volume adjustment in relation with car's speed of the oem HU.

There are several apps on google play that can control volume according to gps speed which brings back this function BUT...

None of those seem to work.. tried at least 5 different. They seem they pickup the gps speed fine but their attempt to adjust the volume has zero effect..

It seems to me that those android HU have some special-different volume control than usual phones-tablets..(?)

It would be so nice to have this feature )

 

is the rear camera plug and play?

 

@P13-T5
You may have missed it, but could you take a second to look at and reply to post #27 above? Thanks!

 

This is a great thread. I'm wanting an Android HU but all the sellers tell me it isn't compatible with factory Nav or JBL. I would hate to buy one and not work. One seller asked me to check my connectors so I'm not sure if there is a difference. I have a 13 trim 4 with the HUD as well.

This is the HU I am currently looking at

2009-2013 Toyota Prius(LHD) 9 inch Android 9.0 Bluetooth Radio with GPS Navigation Wifi Mirror Link USB Steering Wheel Control support Rearview Camera OBD2 DAB+ DVR

 

I have just got this radio I have a 2010 Prius with jbl but I’m getting the run around with this unit because the harness was suppose to be a plug and play but it’s not now there telling me to modify my current harness which I don’t know what to do

 

If you get a chance, you can google your specifice head unit and your car, then a whole bunch of "how to" videos will pop up. I almost pulled the trigger on an after market head unit, but after watching the "how to" videos and seeing how much work it was, I changed my mind.The videos seemed to show that you need this adapter and then another adapter. One video pretty much shows you how to make your own wiring harness! Lots of work! Anyway, check out the videos and I think you will have success!

 

Actually I found a stereo please near where I live and they found the right harness and it was a plug and play and now I have a nice screen with CarPlay and I still get to keep my back up camera I love it

 

I got a Boss Audio Android Auto head unit and honestly... It is nice but not nice enough to justify the cost. If I bought a better head unit I would guess it would be much more reliable.

 

I spent 300 plus harness and install was 180 but at least I have review camera steering wheel controls and now wireless CarPlay and also xm Apple Music and more

 

I am looking to install an aftermarket head unit for Apple CarPlay, but I am curious how well this Android one that OP installed has lasted? My main concern with these units is how long they last (in terms of software, as Android can be prone to "slow down" as time progresses with new updates, etc...). Also curious how system and major Android updates work for that device?

 

Your absolutely right I couldn’t tell you because I’ve only had mines installed for only 1 month now and the only thing I can tell you if I had to complain is my Apple CarPlay has a lag of 2 seconds so when I change the song 2 seconds later it changes but as far as conversions I don’t see it or Apple navigation same thing but that’s just mine and I’m ok with it