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Aug 24 2018

Suzuki SX4 S Cross Crossover Radio Removal Stereo Upgrade – Install Aftermarket Android Navigation

About 2 years ago, we have written a post talking about how to remove the radio and install navigation DVD for 2006-2013 year Suzuki SX4, it’s plug and play for the entire installation process. If you are interested checking it, you can see it here:

Suzuki SX4 Radio Removal, Install Suzuki SX4 Navigation DVD

In this post, we are going to share with you Suzuki SX4 S-Cross Crossover Radio Removal and how to install a new aftermarket navigation head unit with Android 7.1 or 8.0 operation system.

Firstly, you can see how the original Suzuki SX4 S Cross dashboard look like, this photo was taken from a Suzuki crossover 2014.

Suzuki crossover 2014 dash radio

If your original radio is the same as above, you can upgrade it with a new aftermarket Android navigation head unit.

The aftermarket Android navigation can be made with Android 7.1 or 8.0 system now, different systems come with different configurations, and the prices are different either, if you are interested you can check the new Suzuki SX4 S Cross Crossover Android navigation head unit here:

https://www.dvdgpsnav.com/android-suzuki-s-cross-sx4-navigation-dvd-gps-multimedia-system-car-stereo-upgrade.html

Suzuki SX4 S Cross Navigation

Suzuki SX4 S Cross Crossover Radio Removal

Just follow the following simple steps so you can easily remove and take out the factory radio.

Use installation tool to pry the middle warning light, you can take it out easily.
There’s a small white plug behind the warning light, so you can unplug it now.
The next step is to take out the air vents, use the plastic pry tool.
The next step is to remove the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross radio, if you take a look at the inside of the dashboard behind the air vents, you can see 2 golden screws fixed the car radio, so just remove 2 screws on both side then you can take out the radio unit.
Now you can pull out the plugs behind the car radio unit.

If you want to check installation video on how to remove the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross radio, you can contact us, we will send to you.

Install Aftermarket Android Navigation Head Unit

As long as you can remove the original radio and CD unit, you should be able to install the new Android navigation unit, because it’s plug and play, you can check the new cables and the plugs behind the new Android navigation, all new plugs are with different shape, so you should not make a mistake for the plugs.

Back plugs from Android navigation

power plug

As for the new GPS antenna for navigation system, you can put it at top right corner of the dashboard, this is the best place for good GPS signals.

How to check which aftermarket navigation head unit fits my Suzuki SX4?

The factory car radios for Suzuki SX4 2006-2013 and Suzuki SX4 2014+ year are totally different, the best way to confirm which head unit fits your car is sending a dashboard photo from your car to the supplier, so that they can tell you which unit is compatible with your car.

Last modified: January 7, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Android Navigation System, DVD Navigation, DVD/GPS Installation, Suzuki • 0 • Tags: install suzuki sx4 s-cross navigation, suzuki crossover radio removal, suzuki sx4 s cross radio, sx4 s-cross radio removal, sx4 s-cross stereo upgrade

Aug 20 2018

Upgrading Car Stereo With Android 8.0.0 Multimedia Navigation Head Unit System

Long time ago, we wrote a post talking about upgrading the factory radio with an aftermarket one. With Android head units getting more affordable, it is now easier and cheaper to upgrade the factory car stereo with an aftermarket Android head unit than ever. The new Android head unit looks OEM and provides many features which the factory unit does not have, there are many benefits for upgrading a new Android head unit. In this post you can learn features and functions of latest Android 8.0.0 system car multimedia navigation head unit system.

The powerful configuration makes the new Android 8.0 system head unit runs smoothly. Based on Octa-Core Rockchip PX5 Cortex A53 CPU processor, 4GB RAM and 32GB Flash memory, Android 8.0 head unit replaces the old radio or screen unit and upgrades with multi-functions including GPS navigation, Bluetooth, WiFi, Mirror-Link, Apple carplay function, USB and SD, rear view camera video input, steering wheel control, car DVR, and so on.

dvd gps navigation

Many new Android head units don’t come with DVD player as the basic function anymore, unlike the old wince car DVD players. Just because the DVD player is not necessary anymore for playing videos or a movie, with USB and SD function, you can play videos easily by USB or SD, or even with online video apps like YouTube if you connect WiFi with the unit. If you still need to play CD discs then you can choose the one with DVD player built-in.

As always the GPS navigation system is a basic function which is also built-in the Android car stereo. You can install GPS maps apps like IGO, Sygic, and Google maps. Usually Google maps are pre-installed in the unit from the factory, and they also install another Android GPS map for your country so you can use navigation function once you got the head unit upgraded. Some Android maps may not be compatible with Android 8.0 system, so if you try to install another map, make sure it’s compatible with the system. Besides, if you want to upgrade the maps in the future, firstly you need to check if the new maps are compatible or not.

Listening to online music or watching online movies is realizable in your car now. You can connect WiFi directly or share your phone’s hotspot to connect internet with the Android unit. And that’s easy to copy the downloaded music or videos into the unit through USB or SD card. If you need better sound quality, you can adjust sound modes in settings > amplifier, if the unit comes with audio outputs you can also install an external amplifier.

The Android multimedia navigation head unit is available for nearly all car models including BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen, Suzuki, Mazda, Hyundai, Honda, Skoda, Nissan, Ford, Porsche, and more.

If you are planning to upgrade the factory car stereo with a OEM looking multimedia navigation head unit, Android version is your best choice now. You can send car model, manufacture year and a dashboard photo to DVDGPSNAV, someone will check your car information and recommend you the best Android head unit for your car.

Last modified: December 10, 2018 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Android Navigation System, DVD Navigation • 0 • Tags: android 8.0.0 head unit, Android head unit, android radio, car stereo, multimedia navigation

Jul 17 2017

Upgrading factory Suzuki SX4 Radio and Installing Android Suzuki SX4 Navigation

Are you thinking about upgrading your car stereo with an modern-looking Android head unit? For those who have a Suzuki SX4, you are able to replace the factory head unit with an aftermarket Android Suzuki SX4 radio head unit now, no matter your SX4 is a Hatchback model or a Sedan, you can always install a new head unit for a good replacement of factory radio.

Disadvantages of factory Suzuki SX4 car stereo

Firstly, from year 2006 to 2013, there’s hardly no change for the in-dash radio and CD system, so it looks dull and old compared to other car models. Secondly, there are limited features from factory car stereo, just car radio, CD player, even not with USB function, needless to say navigation system, because there’ not a large screen to display maps or play videos, and not able to connect a rear view camera either because there’s no video input from the back of the factory radio and no screen to display rear view images.

Since most factory head units are limited on the features, installing an aftermarket unit can really improve your overall driving experience.

What can a Android Suzuki SX4 radio do for you?

So an aftermarket Android Suzuki SX4 radio with navigation comes out. It fits perfectly in the dash which looks like factory looking because it’s customized to fit the dash, you can see the below picture how does it look like:

This Suzuki SX4 head unit comes with Android 8.0 OS, Octa-Cores 1.6GHz CPU processor, 32GB Flash memory, 4GB RAM, click here to learn more: http://www.dvdgpsnav.com/android-suzuki-sx4-radio-dvd-navigation-gps-bluetooth-1024-600-hd-touch-screen-1080p.html

Main features include:

Car DVD player, GPS navigation system, Bluetooth hands free phone calling, Bluetooth streaming music, USB, SD, FM/AM radio, WiFi, Mirror-Link, support steering wheel controls, etc.

Car DVD player
Unlike the factory CD player, the new Android SX4 DVD player can not only play CDs, but also DVD videos as well, and you can set to watch videos while driving so that your passengers can watch a movie on a long journey, this function can also be turned off in settings.
GPS Navigation System
This is a add-on function which the factory unit does not have. GPS navigation system is built-in, it can support 2D and 3D maps like IGO, Sygic, Tomtom, etc, as it’s based on Android 5.1.1 OS, you are also able to use Google maps after connecting network. The GPS maps are copied into a SD card, then insert the SD card into the GPS card slot, set GPS path in settings, then you can use GPS function.
Bluetooth Hands Free Phone & Streaming Music
After pairing with your phone, you are able to answer a phone call and talk with the caller hands free without taking your phone near your ear. This is a useful function which enables you concentrate on driving. Nowadays we use our phones a lot, most are iPhones or Android phones to listen to music, and it’s easy to download or delete songs with your phone, so you can listen to your favorite music while driving through Bluetooth streaming music function, without a cord connected.
WiFi
With this function you are able to connect network easily, so that you can download and install Android apps, receive and send emails in the car, browsing web-pages, playing online music or movies.

There are many other great features like USB, SD to play music or videos, with RCA back video input to connect an aftermarket rear view camera, supporting steering wheel controls, you can also set your own wallpaper on the screen and boot logo to Suzuki.

Installing a new Android Suzuki SX4 navigation head unit is easy, just plug and play, if you are able to remove the factory radio, then you are able to install the new navigation unit, you can check our previous post Suzuki SX4 Radio Removal, Install Suzuki SX4 Navigation DVD to learn more about installation.

Last modified: March 3, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Android Navigation System, DVD Navigation, Suzuki • 6 • Tags: android suzuki sx4 navigation, android sx4 radio, suzuki sx4 dvd player, suzuki sx4 radio

May 17 2017

BMW E84 X1 Android GPS Navigation Unit Installation Instructions

A new pure Android OS navigation head unit available for BMW E84 X1 is available now. Compared to the old Wince version of BMW X1 GPS unit, the new Android version comes with modern Android interface, 1024*600 HD resolution capacitive screen, Wi-Fi and Mirror-Link function.

BMW X1 Android navigation

Android 7.1 OS
8 inch 1024*600 HD resolution capacitive screen, touch screen
Quad-Cores 1.6GHz CPU processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB Flash
GPS navigation, Bluetooth, USB, SD, WiFi, Mirror-Link, etc
Learn more: https://www.dvdgpsnav.com/8-android-bmw-x1-navigation-gps-system-head-unit-with-bluetooth-sd-usb-tv-dvd-player-optional.html

How to install this BMW X1 Android navigation?

Installation is very easy if you have experience before for a similar head unit. You can download the installation manual directly to check the detailed step by step instructions. No matter your BMW X1 navigation unit is with Wince system or Android system, installation is more or less the same.

Use pry tool to disassemble the trim strip at right, then pull out the air vents, disconnect cables behind.
Remove 2 screws, then take out the storage compartment, disconnect the cable behind.
Then pry the plastic strips from right to left, take it out, put it aside.
Now you can pry out the climate control panel, unplug cables behind.
Next step is to detach the factory radio/cd. Pay attention to 2 screws, remove these screws, so that you can take out the radio and cd.
Disassemble the decorative bar below the shift gear, use a pry knife to pry it out from right to left, then pull it out, so that you can easily install the new control box, please mind the cable for the control box.
Disconnect your factory wiring harness from the back of radio/cd, then connect your female plug with our new male plug, connect your male plug at the back of radio/cd with our new female plug, there’s a 2 pins small plug which should connect our small speaker.

Attention!!!
If there are fiber optic cables from your original plug which connects to the back of your factory CD, you need to move the fiber optic cables to our new plug and connect them to the same position on the new plug, see below picture:
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If you did not move the green and black fiber optic cables to our new plug, you will hear heartbeat sound coming out from car speakers after installation.
Connect all cables, including power adapter cables, red/green/blue/grey plugs, USB cable, control knob cable, GPS antenna, WiFi antenna, RCA cables.

P.S: Just click the above picture for larger view.Blow photo showing you how to connect red/green/blue/grey plugs, and usb cable, control box cable.

You can run the USB cable into the glove box from the inside of dashboard.Pay attention to left side of the unit, so you can see the connectors for gps and wifi antenna, pull out the red cover so that you can connect the antenna:
If you need to connect a back up camera, there’s a green cable for rear view video input:

If you connect a back up camera, you also need to connect this BACK wire:

Note: If you don’t connect a back up camera, you don’t need to connect the BACK wire.

Operation Instructions for this Android BMW X1 E84 navigation:

If you want to listen to the radio sound and gps sound at the same time, you can let the gps sound comes out from the small speaker, and radio sound comes from car speakers, how to do that?When the unit plays radio, firstly press this CAR button, then press NAVI button, so the gps sound will come out from our small speaker, and the radio sound comes out from car speakers, see below pic:
Please note the music sound from the new Android BMW X1 navigation unit should be transferred to your car speakers through your car’s aux mode, if you don’t turn to aux mode and turn up the aux volume, there will be no sound for USB playing. If you don’t know how to activate the original aux mode and how to turn up the aux volume, just follow these steps:Firstly press the AUDIO button from your original CD, then you can turn to AUX function via the right knob, and change the aux volume, make sure it’s not mute.
Note: The aux volume may be lower compared to the radio or CD volume, so you’d better turn up the aux volume to highest level.
If there’s still no sound from our music playing after you turn up the aux volume, your aux wires may not go through factory cd, then you can contact us to get a aux adapter cable to connect your aux directly to get sound.
Below is that cable with a blue plug, only if your aux wires don’t go through factory CD, then you can use this cable:

Plug 1 and 2: connect your aux plugs in the armrest, firstly you will need to unplug the aux plugs in the armrest, then connect 1 and 2 with them.
Plug 3: connect the back of the new main unit where the blue plug should be.
Plug 4: connect 2 female aux plugs from the power cables, red to red, white to white.
Note: there’s also a small black 2 pins plug from the blue plug(this picture does not show), you should connect it with our small speaker.

The BMW E84 X1 Android GPS Navigation can also support an aftermarket reversing camera, which can automatically work after you put in reverse gear. If you are interested in a rear view camera as well, you can measure the dimensions from your trunk handle to check if this BMW trunk handle back up camera fits your car.

Still have a question? Dvdgpsnav is your best partner to help you install any aftermarket navigation head units.

Last modified: December 21, 2018 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, DVD Navigation, DVD/GPS Installation • 6 • Tags: Android BMW X1 head unit, BMW X1 Android GPS, BMW X1 Android navigation, bmw x1 aux, installation instruction

Mar 24 2017

How to Check If My Mercedes-Benz C W204 Has AUX?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 from year 2007 to 2014 including models C220, C180, C200, C300, C250, C350, C230, C63 AMG. If your Mercedes W204 comes with original 5 inch small screen without navigation system in the dashboard and want to upgrade it with a large 8 inch screen aftermarket navigation Mercedes W204 Android head unit, you need to find out if your W204 has AUX function or not.

So how to check if my Mercedes-Benz C W204 has AUX?

Firstly a 3.5mm AUX jack is usually located in the glove box at the front of the passenger’s side. You can check if your car has one there:

w204 aux jack in the glove box
If yes, you can connect it with your phone via a aux cable, and see if the music sound from your phone comes out from car speakers.

Secondly, please check if you are able to turn to AUX mode from factory menus, just follow below steps:

whiling playing a CD from your menu, use your control knob to select CD, then press the knob to enter.
Use your control knob to turn to Aux as the below pic, press the knob to turn to Aux mode

Tip: If you have ipod plugged in, ipod turns off the Aux option(iPod and Aux functions go through the same media interface connection and it defaults to the iPod), so you will need to unplug it so that you are able to select the aux input.
If you are able to enter into aux mode(not grey color like disabled), that means your car has aux function, then you can use a Aux cable to connect your phone, play music with your phone, and see if the music sound comes out from car speakers, if yes, that means your car’s Aux works well now.
By the way, your aux volume may be lower compared with radio and CD’s sound, that’s normal for nearly all Mercedes Benz C-Class W204.

Why AUX function is so important?

AUX is used to transfer the music sound from the new aftermarket Mercedes-Benz W204 head unit to your car speakers, so if your W204 does not have AUX function, there will be no sound from the new USB or SD function. By the way, the GPS sound comes out from a small speaker included in the package, so that you can listen to factory radio or CD and use GPS navigation system at the same time.

Aftermarket BMW X5 E53 DVD GPS Navigation Head unit – Android Version

The first generation of BMW X5 is BMW E53, a luxury mid-size SUV introduced in 1999 and was replaced by BMW E70 in 2006, yes, it’s a old vehicle, are you boring with the original old car stereo system in the dash? If your answer is yes, you can upgrade it with an aftermarket head unit with Wince 6.0 operation system or the latest Android OS. Aftermarket car DVD player with GPS navigation system for BMW X5 E53 has become increasingly popular for the past several years, because it not only offer you many different types of music and video options, but also support steering wheel controls and rear view camera displaying.

We produced the first model of BMW X5 E53 navigation head unit in 2009, and it has been upgraded many times for software, firmware and hardware during the past years, the latest update is a new pure Android based BMW X5 E53 DVD GPS head unit.

bmw x5 e53 android navigation

bmw x5 e53 android head unit

The Same Features from Two Models:

They are designed for the same car model of BMW X5 E53 from 1999 to 2006, fits BMW E53 with business CD and radio, or with a wide 7 inch or 4.3 inch small screen together with factory navigation system, installation are the same for both models.

Both of them come with car DVD player, Bluetooth hands free phone calling, Bluetooth streaming music, GPS navigation system, SD card slot, USB port, support steering wheel controls, support rear camera video input, 7 inch HD screen, support touch screen.

What’s the difference?

The main difference is the system used. The new BMW E53 DVD GPS head unit is based on pure Android 7.1 operation system, while the other model is with WinCE 6.0 system. The Android unit comes with modern Android interface, and the other WinCE unit comes with UI which is similar to original BMW navigation system.

Secondly, the Android BMW X5 E53 GPS head unit has more features such as WiFi, Mirror-Link, supporting Android Apps downloading and installing. And they are with higher configuration for hardware: 1.6GHz Quad-Cores high speed CPU, 1024×600 high definition capacitive screen, 16GB Flash, 2GB DDR3 RAM.

In general, i’d prefer a new modern looking BMW X5 E53 DVD navigation head unit with Android system.

How to Install Android BMW X5 navigation head unit?

Previously, we have already posted BMW X5 E53 Navigation System DVD Player Installation Tips, which tells you how to install the aftermarket navigation unit in a BMW E53 with business CD and radio in the dash, and if your car has a 7 inch wide or 4.3 inch small screen, you need to run a 6m long cable with both 17 pins and 40 pins plugs to connect your E53’s 17 pins or 40 pins plug under the trunk. As for wires connections, you will not need to modify wires for installation if your car does not have DSP amplifier. A wiring diagram can be found at the bottom of the Android BMW X5 head unit:

Click the image for larger view

How to connect all cables and plugs?

1: connect to the plug from the power cable, get power to the unit
2: connect with RCA cables
3: TV antenna
4: USB cable
5: Back Video input cable, this is for backup camera video input
6: DVR cable connect a DVR(optional)
7: NC/ USB cable
8: GPS port to connect external GPS antenna
9: WiFi port to connect external WiFi antenna
10: Radio adapter cable

From the power cables, there’s also a small white plug which is used to connect a CAN-BUS decoder box, so that steering wheel control works after installation.

DVDGPSNAV is a professional and reliable company focus on aftermarket car GPS Radio head units available for any car brands including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Toyota, VW, Suzuki, Hyundai, Mazda, etc. If you are interested in upgrading the factory car stereo with an aftermarket navigation system, we are your best choice, not only for our high quality products, but also excellent service which has been proved by our customers.

Last modified: November 30, 2017 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, Buying Guides, DVD Navigation, DVD/GPS Installation, Uncategorized • 4 • Tags: Android 7.1 BMW X5 E53 radio, Android BMW X5 navigation, bmw x5 navigation, E53 navigation, installation of e53 navigation

Feb 17 2017

Your Mercedes-Benz E W211 Can Run Android Radio Navigation Head Unit Too!

The Mercedes E-class is one of the new models introduced by Mercedes-Benz; it is luxurious and larger than the S-class and C-class. The three Mercedes models are similar in several aspects. Some of the brands that the E-class is competing with are the Lexus GS, Audi A6, Volvo S90, and BMW 5 series which is its closest rival. The E-class has been modified to give you both comfort and luxury.

Mercedes-benz E-220 04 W211

These days, the Android operating system runs on practically every type of tech, from phones to TVs. Recently, the Android OS has made it’s way into the vehicle market, allowing lots of apps to be used seamlessly in the car, thanks to new Android head unit which integrates the standard car entertainment like GPS navigation, FM/AM radio, Bluetooth hands free phone together with a familiar user interface with the ability to run practically even any apps on the market.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 including models E55, E240, E500, E320, E350, E270, E280, E220, E200, etc. Here are just some of the reasons why you need to upgrade the factory unit with the new Android W211 head unit for your Mercedes Benz E-class W211.

Android applications

There are numerous Android apps that you can benefit from by buying the Android W211 head unit. You can also install Skype, MSN, YouTube, twitter, E-Book, Gmail etc using Google play store right from your Android device. This system also supports installation or removal of apps on RAM or SD optionally. Additionally, you can use USB flash to download Android applications. You can enjoy the convenience that comes with using the W211 head unit.

Bluetooth Hands-free Calling

You do not have to receive your phone when driving thanks to the Bluetooth hands-free calling feature. You can easily make calls using the Android W211 car stereo unit. The phonebook copy function enables you to see who is calling you. Therefore, you can drive safely and still receive your calls.

GPS Navigation System

The head unit for Mercedes-Benz E-class comes with GPS navigation system built-in. The system enables you to have an accurate estimation of your destination. You can use navigation software such as Sygic, Google Maps, waze, iGo primo, copilot and TomTom among others. Furthermore, you can use the system to choose the suitable route when there is traffic.

It comes with Wi-Fi

You can connect to fast internet when you buy the Android. There’s an external WiFi antenna included, therefore, you can browse the internet fastly without any issues. You just have to activate the access point in settings of WiFi. You get the freedom to enjoy browsing the internet. For this reason, you should get the Android navigation head unit.

Parking camera

Parking has now been made easy thanks to the Android Mercedes W211 head unit which supports an aftermarket rear view camera, you can use the head unit to check whether you are parking correctly or not. You are guaranteed of safe parking of your Mercedes E-Class. The rear view camera will be automatically activated when the vehicle is in reverse gear. You can easily switch the on or off parking in the setting. Apart from the rear view camera, you can also make use of the DVR. The android head unit gives you help with both DVR and rear view function.

These are just some of the reasons why you need to buy the Android GPS head unit. Of course an Android unit can also do other things like Mirror Link, a full mirror which is able to show exactly what you do on your phone. There is no doubt that you will enjoy driving thanks to the Android w211 GPS. It has all you need to drive your car without any inconveniences. Therefore, you should not hesitate to buy the android head unit for your Mercedes E-class and enjoy the luxury that comes with it.

Looking for the best quality Mercedes-Benz W211 Android head unit? Just check it here:
http://www.dvdgpsnav.com/android-double-din-mercedes-benz-e-class-w211-navigation-dvd-player-e55-e63-e300-e320-e280-e350-e500-head-unit.html

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Last modified: February 17, 2017 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD Navigation, Mercedes Benz • 0 • Tags: Android head unit, Android w211 navigation, Mercedes-Benz E Class W211, w211 radio

Nov 10 2016

Hyundai Elantra Navigation DVD – Which Model Fits My Car?

This post will tell you how to distinguish the difference for the dashboard from 2013 and 2014 year Hyundai Elantra, so that you can know and choose which navigation DVD GPS unit perfectly fit your Hyundai Elantra.

The dashboard looks very similar for a 2012, 2013 year Hyundai Elantra and 2014, 2015 year Hyundai Elantra, the most different part is the air vents near both sides of the Hyundai Elantra radio system in the dash, for a 2012 and 2013 year Hyundai Elantra, the in-dash radio usually looks like as following:

Last modified: November 10, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Buying Guides, DVD Navigation, Hyundai • • Tags: 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 2014 Hyundai elantra, 2015 Hyundai elantra, hyundai elantra, navigation system

May 24 2016

BMW E46 M3 Navigation System – Support Steering Wheel Control

An aftermarket navigation system should support steering wheel controls, this function is usually supported by a CAN-BUS decoder box which connect with a small plug from the power cables. The BMW E46 M3 navigation system can also support steering wheel controls, while if you find your steering wheel control does not work after installation of the BMW E46 navigation system, then you should check the CAN-BUS decoder.

Last modified: November 9, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, DVD Navigation, DVD/GPS Installation • • Tags: bmw e46 navigation, steering wheel control

May 13 2016

Benefits of Aftermarket BMW Navigation DVD Head Units

BMW are widely known to be one of the best cars in the world. For many BMW owners, their cars come with built in DVD head units. However, many people prefer to get hold of the aftermarket DVD navigation head units which are customizable and offer a deluge of optional extra features.

The aftermarket DVD head units with built in GPS navigation systems can be purchased according to the BMW model. However, most of these units are compatible with multiple models. Herein are several features that BMW DVD players with navigation systems have to offer for consumers.

bmw navigation dvd head unit

1. Sizable Display.

After market BMW Navigation DVD players come with a 7 or 8 inch TFT LCD panel display. This means they are not too large to be a distraction and not too small to cause straining. The adjustable brightness features allow for easy readability during the day or at night.

The display is a 16:9 aspect ratio High Definition screen that allows touch screen operations via a stylus or the fingers. Clocking resolutions of 800 by 480 or more, the unit can support 1080P videos and has preset wallpapers to theme up the dashboard.

2. GPS Navigation.

They have an in-built GPS antenna to help solve directional problems for drivers. Most aftermarket DVD navigation head units come with a SD card or flash disk with programmed IGO or Syngic GPS maps which are totally free.

These maps are available almost everywhere in the world and can be regularly updated to keep up with the ever changing map systems. This is done through complementary organizations or secondary parties with large up to date map databases.

3. Bluetooth Connectivity.

This feature should ideally be standard in nearly all electronic devices nowadays. With the BMW aftermarket Navigation DVD player, users can easily connect to other complementary devices via Bluetooth.

It enables the driver to make hands-free phone calls in addition to the Bluetooth call log and Bluetooth Volume features. Moreover, drivers can listen to music from their phones and other devices.

4. Simplified Controls.

A very practical feature of aftermarket DVD players with inbuilt GPS navigation systems is that they can support factory steering wheel control. This is made possible by the CAN-BUS decoder included in the package that is connected through provided cables.

Additionally, the touch screen features and the included remote control device eliminate the traditional inconvenient button control systems. These head units are definitely user friendly further providing a user manual to enable drivers to get an easy grasp of its numerous features.

5. Auxiliary Video Device.

Aftermarket Navigation DVD head units offer drivers an optional rear back up camera with video input. It comes with the picture in picture (PIP) function which can be easily switched on or off.

6. USB and iPod Connectivity.

Drivers can connect to peripheral devices in their BMW via the standard USB port. This enables them to view movies or play music from external storage devices such as flash disks, hard disks and their mobile phones. The BMW DVD head unit also has the iPod function that supports iPod or iPhone.

The Aftermarket Navigation DVD head unit is an advisable choice for all BMW models. With its analog TV, FM/AM and video playback support, it provides wholesome entertainment to ensure a wonderful driving experience, you can find out the best BMW navigation DVD head unit for your BMW model easily via the link.

Due to different BMW models and manufacture years, the new head unit may be different, so you can send your BMW model, manufacture year and a dashboard photo to us for further checking, so that we can recommend you the best model for your car. We can also help for installation, for any questions your installer may have, we are more than happy to assist you.

Last modified: May 16, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, DVD Navigation • • Tags: bmw head unit, bmw navigation, bmw navigation dvd

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