Jan 8 2019
Aftermarket Android Head Unit For BMW Cars
Downright, do you know why you need an Android Head Unit for your BMW? BMW car owners debate this extensively whenever they happened to talk about the car system. However, both has its own advantages and setbacks. But, the question remains, which one weighs more? In common, if you love using your Android smartphone, then you will obviously like the android head unit for your BMW.
In the past decade, BMW’s idrive has improved remarkably in terms of performance and features. A few years back, many functions won’t work when paired with a smartphone. Relatively, it is because of the compatibility issues. Considerably, those issues were rectified largely and the latest BMW navigation DVD comes with increased compatibility with a wide range of smartphones.
However, the issue is not completely eradicated. Still, car owners face issues while using their androids connected to the car system. Awfully, BMW doesn’t offer the android auto. An Android head unit is the best option to enjoy the Android experience in your BMW.
Below are some of the reasons why an android head unit is better:
- User Experience:
User Experience is the prime and foremost reason why many BMW car owners opt for an android head unit. Though idrive is trying hard to update it’s UI, it anyway lacks when compared with Android.
Concurrently, people who use android on a routine basis through their smartphones tend to find it better compared to idrive. Though idrive offers mobile office features and telephony, it feels great when it is accessed through the BMW head unit with the android.
- Connectivity:
Using your smartphones while driving can become a disaster. Especially, when you want to access your favorite Android apps. Evidently, the aftermarket android head unit is a superior alternative for such issues. Astonishingly, Android BMW head unit is compatible with all the apps that your smartphone can operate.
Further, not all the available apps in the android can be accessed through idrive. After all, even if you can connect your smartphone with idrive, many apps won’t work as it does in your smartphone.
- Better Screen:
While it is arguable that the latest screens of idrive offer more clarity, it is way more attractive in an android head unit. Considerably, BMW head units are more compact in nature. In addition, the android head units are much better than BMW navigation. Especially, when it comes to google apps and AV apps.
In fact, BMW head units comes with several other features which prove to be improving the quality of your car’s infotainment.
- Customization:
You can customize the apps and features as per your requirement. On top of that, you can add additional equipment which syncs only with the android. What’s more? You get to customize the menu options, themes, and screen resolution.
Conclusion:
Undoubtedly, idrive is improved in terms of technology and UI. But still, android being a dedicated platform for communication and infotainment, idrive lacks big time put together the performance. As a matter of fact, many BMW car owners who purchased their cars very recently opt for Android head unit. Simply because they can precisely feel more comfortable using the android while driving their BMW.
Jan 15 2019
10.25″ Touch Screen Lexus Ct200h Android Head Unit GPS Stereo Upgrade
Lexus ct200h stereo can be upgraded with a 10.25 inch touch screen Android head unit now. It replaces the factory screen with a new larger HD IPS screen, if your ct200h does not come with original screen, you can also cut the top dash to install this 10.25″ Android screen. After you installed Lexus ct200h Android head unit, your original functions like radio and CD player and steering wheel control still work the same as before. For basic model Lexus ct200h, we have launched another 7″ Lexus ct 200h Radio Replacement, it costs less but just compatible with basic not premium model of Lexus ct200h.
10.25″ Lexus Ct200h Android Head Unit Features And Specifications
unit price: US$620
15% discount for payment by bank transfer or western union.
The Lexus ct200h’s dashboard are with different versions, some are with original screen, others not, some are without mouse, some are with control mouse, the control mouse also may be different, that’s why we have 3 different Android head units for Lexus ct200h, so please send us your car information including a clear dash photo for us to check further, including the main menu from factory screen unit, factory radio/cd system, and the mouse or storage compartment, this photo is for your reference:
After checked your dash photos as above, we can confirm if this Android head unit is compatible with your car.
How to install Lexus CT200h Android Head Unit Screen Upgrade?
Installation is not complicated at all for a professional mechanic, it’s just plug and play, firstly you will need to take out the left and right decorative trims on both sides, take out the front panel, remove factory Lexus ct200h radio, install new screen, connect all plugs. For ct200h without factory screen, you will need to cut the top dash to fix the new 10.25 inch screen unit, if your car has original small screen, just replace it with the new Android screen.
Download the full installation instruction for 10.25″ Lexus ct200h Android head unit here.
Last modified: January 15, 2019 By hinav Posted in Android Navigation System, Toyota • 0 • Tags: Lexus ct200h Android head unit, Lexus ct200h gps, Lexus ct200h stereo upgrade, Lexus ct200h touch screen