December 2018 - Professional blog for car DVD GPS head units

Dec 18 2018

Toyota Alphard Head Unit Replacement Android Radio Upgrade Navigation Multimedia System Tesla Style

Toyota Alphard may be the best car for family and long distance driving for its stability, weight, and design which play an important role for this MPV. For both old version and new version of Toyota Alphard, you can upgrade car radio with a Tesla style Android navigation head unit replacement now. Though the interior dashboard is different, here you can find 2 different Android head units for Toyota Alphard.

So let’s firstly check the Android head unit for old version of Toyota Alphard, how does the Tesla style Toyota Alphard head unit replacement look like?

It’s built-in 12.1 inch vertical screen, screen is very clear because it’s the HD capacitive screen, and touch screen is responsive, it also supports split and full screen, the bottom screen displays air conditioning system information.

Main Features:

Special for Toyota Alphard
Android 7.1 OS
CPU: Quad-core ARM CortexTM-A7 Processor
RAM: 2G DDR 3
Internal Memory: 32GB
12.1 inch capacitive and multi-touch screen
Resolution: 1024*768
Flip screen or full screen
Built-in GPS navigation, Bluetotooth, USB, WiFi, FM/AM radio, Mirror-Link
Support air conditioning system display

ONLY: US$500

If your Toyota Alphard is new model, the following model fits and works for your car.

It’s with the same specifications as above.

Both head units are compatible with left hand and right hand driving car models. After installation, you can still use the steering wheel controls, and you can also connect a backup camera with RCA connector for camera video input. Since it’s based on Android system, you can download and install apps like Youtube, Gmail, Google maps from Google playstore.

We will install Sygic or IGO maps for you when testing it before the shipment, GPS maps update is also free from us when it’s available.

Note:

For Toyota Alphard with JBL amplifier, our unit also support, the unit is a little different, and the price is different.

How to check if my Toyota Alphard has factory amplifier?

You can ask a local Toyota Alphard dealer to confirm if your car has amplifier or not. If you are familiar with multi-meter and know how to remove the factory radio and CD, you can also measure the value of resistance using a multi-meter, if it’s only a few ohms, that means your Toyota Alphard does not have amplifer. If it’s infinite, that means your car has amplifier.

How to Install?

Installation is easy, you will not need to modify wires for installation, plug and play. Want to make sure our unit is compatible with your Toyota Alphard, that’s easy, just send us your car model, manufacture year and a clear dashboard picture, so we can check for you. Besides, we also have other models for other cars available, for instance:

16″ Tesla Style Head Unit Toyota Land Cruiser LC200 2008-2015 Android Radio Navigation System

After installed this Toyota Alphard Android head unit in your car, your central multimedia system is gorgeous to play high quality videos or MP3 songs, and it adds navigation system and Bluetooth hands free phone to your car.

Last modified: August 13, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Android Navigation System, Tesla Style Vertical Screen Head Unit, Toyota • 0 • Tags: Toyota Alphard Head Unit Replacement, Toyota Alphard navigation, Toyota Alphard radio, Toyota Alphard radio upgrade

Dec 11 2018

What’s Making Auto Head Unit And Multimedia Navigation System So Important?

Are you really going for a car from the 90’s, with the regular CD player or a some useless screen that has nothing to add to your driving experience? We assume you’re not, no one is! According to a recent survey among car drivers, multimedia navigation systems and auto head units are an essential part of their requirements when browsing for a new vehicle to purchase. A majority of 56% respondents said that they are interested in a car that is technologically advanced.

Why are multimedia navigation systems essential?

You want to enjoy a ride without resorting to your phone much? Multimedia navigation systems are essential to keep your ride safe. Although there aren’t any solid numbers relating accidents to the presence or absence of a multimedia navigation system, research resorted to two rationales to prove that navigation systems and auto head units promote safety.

Decreased driving time

While navigation systems are designed to use the latest technology to guide you to the shorter route to your destinations. Of course, among a variation of features, this one saves the drivers time and leads them to spend less of it on the road, and consequently decreasing the chances of accidents.

Less time spent on the phone

when drivers set, adjust and connect their phones to their android head unit ahead of their ride, they are guaranteed to spend less time texting or talking on their phones. Nowadays, with the voice commands, one barely needs to hold their phone at all.

Why would you go for an aftermarket auto head unit?

Not all car manufacturers are investing in their car-play technology. Some are just known to focus on the power of their engines as this is their selling point. While auto head units are gaining more popularity, one can certainly still enjoy driving a powerful car that represents them without having to compromise the in-car technology.

On the other hand, some vehicles come with their own navigation systems that aren’t necessarily as good and efficient as aftermarket head units. In other words, you may want to replace the system of the car manufacturer’s with one that has better quality. It is possible, it happens!

How to select the right auto head unit?

First of all, you need to know your priorities. If you are looking for high quality, you might need to pay more. Meanwhile, if your sense of direction needs some assistance, you may want to emphasize on the accuracy of the navigation system. You can also think about the main features you are looking for.

Second of all, android head unit are much more popular nowadays compared with the old wince head unit. Android has a wider range of products, the old wince model may not be of the features you are seeking.

Lastly, make sure that your car and the head unit are compatible. Unlike the universal head unit, special auto head unit can fit your car perfectly. It also makes your dashboard with factory looking. Trying it out and checking with a specialist will save you the hassle of refunding the price of the head unit.

Got a question? You can leave a comment below, for any questions about aftermarket auto head unit, Android head unit, we are the specialist and here to assist. You can also contact us on facebook.

Last modified: December 11, 2018 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Android Navigation System, Buying Guides • 0 • Tags: Android head unit, Auto Head Unit, Multimedia Navigation System

Dec 7 2018

Mercedes Benz W204 Screen Upgrade – How to Switch Android Screen and Factory Menu

Most Mercedes Benz C-Class W204 comes with a 5.8″ small screen above the radio and air vents in the dashboard, some are with a large 7 inch screen. No matter which screen size your car has, you can upgrade the W204 screen with an aftermarket Android screen. The factory W204 radio keeps working after upgrade, just replaces the factory screen for installation.

The W204 screen upgrade with OEM looking, with both systems, old system and new Android system.

Due to the different resolution from factory screen, the switches settings from the main unit are different. Normally for Mercedes Benz W204 with factory small screen, the settings for switches of the main unit should be 2, 4 on, 1, 3, 5 are OFF.

About these switches:

Only turn it on when you test it with external 12V power, if you install the W204 Android screen in car, please remember to turn 1 to OFF before you connect the plugs.
If your car has small screen, you need to turn 2 to ON, so the Android screen can display factory menus normally. While if your W204 has 7 inch screen, 2 should be OFF.
Always should be OFF for 3, it’s the setting for another model, not for W204 model.
Regularly, if you turn 4 ON, you are able to switch from factory menu to Android menu after you activate and enter into factory aux mode. After you enter into aux mode, but the screen does not switch to Android menu, you can turn 4 to OFF, when the screen displays aux mode, then you can try to long press the BACK button or C button, so the screen will switch to Android menu.
If your car comes with factory reverse camera, then you can turn 5 to ON, so the screen will display factory camera image while reversing. If you need to install an aftermarket back up camera, then you need to keep the 5 to OFF.

If you order the Mercedes W204 Android head unit from us, we will confirm your car information with you and set the correct switches for your car before the shipment, so that you don’t need to set it again.

Overall, after installed the W204 screen upgrade, you can switch between the factory menu and new Android menu.

Mercedes W204 with factory small screen:

Correct settings: 2 ON, 4 ON
Factory menu switches to Android menu: just activate and enter into factory aux mode, the screen will switch automatically, if not, then turn OFF 4, then long press BACK button or C button to switch.

Mercedes W204 with factory 7 inch large screen:

Correct settings: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ALL OFF
Switch to Android menu: long press BACK or C button(Regularly just long press BACK should be ok, but we also met a w204 should long press the C button which is a little different.)

Got a question? You can leave a comment below or contact us directly.

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