Database Develop

Aftermarket Head Units - What's Coming?

I would assume that the Pioneer NEX units will be receiving Android Auto, but those are really bloated, expensive systems that do way more than I want, and almost all of them have resistive screens.
There is currently an Alpine CarPlay head unit that seems very nice, and has exactly what I would want (except it's CarPlay). I hope they make this sucker into an Android Auto head unit when it's available.
What would be even more awesome is if it enabled whatever system (CarPlay, Android Auto) based on what was plugged in, so you and your SO could have different phones.
Anyone know any other head units that may be on the way?

You might want to check out a chinese Android head unit. They aren't exactly android auto and have their drawbacks on both the hard- and software side but they are available to buy now and are often sold dirt cheap, compared to the prices established brands will probably charge for upcoming android auto devices

Parrot RNB
Check out the first description of the Parrot RNB posted over at the Connected Car forum here. Just announced at '15 CES. It is a double-DIN, Lollipop head unit that is compatible with both Apple and Android systems, gps, OBDII (!).
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449005

I have a Kenwood ddx9902S and could not be happier.
dcdttu said:
I would assume that the Pioneer NEX units will be receiving Android Auto, but those are really bloated, expensive systems that do way more than I want, and almost all of them have resistive screens.
There is currently an Alpine CarPlay head unit that seems very nice, and has exactly what I would want (except it's CarPlay). I hope they make this sucker into an Android Auto head unit when it's available.
What would be even more awesome is if it enabled whatever system (CarPlay, Android Auto) based on what was plugged in, so you and your SO could have different phones.
Anyone know any other head units that may be on the way?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

BPryde said:
I have a Kenwood ddx9902S and could not be happier.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had the 9702s and it had several issues. Ever since my phone updated to 6.0.1 (a Nexus 6P), the audio coming out of it (spotify or GPM) was very quiet. Nothing I did fixed it. Also, when using Android Auto, once an overlay sound (notification, Google Voice Search) happened, the audio would have this audible static in it during bassy notes, only fixed by rebooting the head unit.
I even got a replacement head unit and it had the same issues.
I ended up getting a Joying Android 4.4.4 head unit instead of Android Auto. So far I am really impressed. The screen is really good, the sound is great, and it's got full Android as the head unit's OS.

Android Auto wireless

Hi,
Anyone has some information about Android Auto Wireless?
Pioneer presented the first AA wireless headunit 2 weeks ago.
I think VW Discover Pro MIB2 with latest FW can support AA wireless as there are some codings for this .
Is there an new version from AA for wireless support ?
There is no such option in the latest APK on play store

Interested about news and reviews on wireless Android auto units...I read all the news / press release and see few videos of the units but we have to wait until March / April for release...

I emailed Kenwood about theirs, but they just said they did not have a release date available yet

This looks legit.
Can someone with a Nexus or Pixel confirm this?
http://piunikaweb.com/2018/04/13/good-news-can-now-access-android-auto-wirelessly/

Looks like today's update from the play store has it.. if you don't see the update, you can get the latest version from apkmirror.

melophat said:
Looks like today's update from the play store has it.. if you don't see the update, you can get the latest version from apkmirror.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Latest one on there is 27th March
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

afaik the HU will require Wi-fi for wireless android auto.

I can confirm that the Discover Media MIB2 with Navigation (I have one in my 2017 Tiguan MK2) has Wifi built in, and the headunit coding does have options for both wireless Car Play and Wireless Android Auto. However, these are both SWaP (Software As Product) functions so need activation codes from VW to enable.
I have successfully enable WiFi on my head-unit, but there isn't much you can do with it since all the connected features require VW CarNet, which isn't available in New Zealand.

Currently using the jvc kw-m845bw that supports Wireless Android auto. Currently driving right now with the wireless Android auto working. It's a nice feature, but it would be much nicer if carstream worked on it.

rester555 said:
Currently using the jvc kw-m845bw that supports Wireless Android auto. Currently driving right now with the wireless Android auto working. It's a nice feature, but it would be much nicer if carstream worked on it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, @rester555
Could you please let me know, how phone and car are connected? Bluetooth or wi-fi? How AA is started? Are you starting manually?
So, wireless thing is new for me, that is why asking?
Thanks in advance.

wertasd said:
Hi, @rester555
Could you please let me know, how phone and car are connected? Bluetooth or wi-fi? How AA is started? Are you starting manually?
So, wireless thing is new for me, that is why asking?
Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
@henno88 Sorry for the late post. So when I connect my car it seems to be handshaking on bluetooth and wifi when the head unit is connected. I think when I make calls it's connected to bluetooth, but when I activate Android Auto, it's connected via wifi. I am driving a 2013 ford focus with the JVC KW-M845BW. For my phone, I am using the Pixel 2 XL unlocked variant.
---------- Post added at 02:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:45 PM ----------
To everyone here. Carstream also allows you to play youtube videos on the Android Auto as well now with version 2.0.

Tried to apply "How To use Android Auto Wireless!" but is halted
Hi
Sorry if I mess threads and things up, but I don't know where to stage my question???
I have followed the instructions in xda video "How To use Android Auto Wireless!" on Youtube and I have a question on one of the stages.
At one point I get a screen where I can choose on "Toggle Wifi on Power" among other things, and the video doesn't tell me what to do. There are no OK button or equivalent.
I can't post a pic or link to pic while I'm new here.
Samsung S9 as Master (Not rooted)
Samsung S6 as slave (Not rooted)
Mazda CX-5 2017.
Stationed in Stockholm, Sweden.
Help??

Do many people use this currently for Wireless Android Auto?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...droid-3-0-proxy-gateway-android-auto-t3813163
and
https://9to5google.com/2019/08/29/android-auto-4-6-kill-phone-ui-assistant-driving-mode/

I have Kenwood DMX 8019dabs and samsung s8+ with 9.0 pie (rooted)
Android auto wireless and mirror link works just great. I mean really great!!
Android auto is 4.7 and there is carstream and aa browser what i use.
I have to do nothing just plug usb to phone, set u p wifi from kenwood and thats it.. now whitout usb cable....

Android Auto wireless, in a Saab 9-5
Nice!

hugo_nz said:
I can confirm that the Discover Media MIB2 with Navigation (I have one in my 2017 Tiguan MK2) has Wifi built in, and the headunit coding does have options for both wireless Car Play and Wireless Android Auto. However, these are both SWaP (Software As Product) functions so need activation codes from VW to enable.
I have successfully enable WiFi on my head-unit, but there isn't much you can do with it since all the connected features require VW CarNet, which isn't available in New Zealand.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Replying to an old post, I know, but has there been any development on using the Discover Media built-in WiFi with wireless Android Auto? I have enabled WiFi in my Mk7 Golf and find that it is similarly useless in Australia - can't even stream music. Wireless AA would be absolutely awesome.

Headunit just to display android Auto

Hi to all,
I use Android Auto on my phone everyday. I have an old car and I would like to have a head unit that support Android auto so I only have to connect my phone, but besides the comercial ones from Pioneers and the such, the Android units like Xtron, Ownice,etc has the capability?
I have read a lot, but there is no definite answer.
Thanks in advance

ezmendriz said:
Hi to all,
I use Android Auto on my phone everyday. I have an old car and I would like to have a head unit that support Android auto so I only have to connect my phone, but besides the comercial ones from Pioneers and the such, the Android units like Xtron, Ownice,etc has the capability?
I have read a lot, but there is no definite answer.
Thanks in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can DIY with this https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...elease-openauto-source-androidautotm-t3748563

Yes I can, but I am not the only one using the car. I want to maintain the radio functionality and integration. That is why I prefer to replace the headunit for something better that supports androidauto when I use the car.

ezmendriz said:
Yes I can, but I am not the only one using the car. I want to maintain the radio functionality and integration. That is why I prefer to replace the headunit for something better that supports androidauto when I use the car.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The MTCD headunits can run the Headunit Reloaded app which enables Android Auto..

leonkernan said:
The MTCD headunits can run the Headunit Reloaded app which enables Android Auto..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if you already have a pure android HU, what is the point of android auto? AA only makes sense on OEM or non-android-based HUs. It's very limited, unless you hack it to run AAmirror.

Hisma said:
if you already have a pure android HU, what is the point of android auto? AA only makes sense on OEM or non-android-based HUs. It's very limited, unless you hack it to run AAmirror.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is easier just to enter the car and connect a cable to obtain the integration over the same unit and configuration like calendar, contact and messages. AndroidAuto give me all that I need in a day to day.
Evidently, these units need internet in order to give must of its features, the options are to give internet to the unit somehow with the same phone with the hotspot or cable. Obviously the easier is to it have its own sim card, but that will means another line that will be underused.

anyone get wireless android auto to work

I have a Kenwood stereo that does wireless android auto, in fact it worked great with my pixel 3. I thought that phones with Pie were going to have wireless AA but I can't get it too work with my s10
Anyone get it to work??

I thought all Android Auto was tethered.

EVOme said:
I thought all Android Auto was tethered.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
pie brought wireless AA too xenophobes if you have the right head unit. I upgraded to a Kenwood that has that feature and like I said it worked great with my pixel. Pie was supposed to bring it to non pixelnphones but it's not working for me.

Edit

mpetruzz said:
pie brought wireless AA too xenophobes if you have the right head unit. I upgraded to a Kenwood that has that feature and like I said it worked great with my pixel. Pie was supposed to bring it to non pixelnphones but it's not working for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good to know. Wonder if my car will accept wireless.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

I had an s8 that would auto connect to Android Auto....but now I have an s10e that won't auto connect....Any ideas??

Wireless AA is a power hog. You are basically running the WiFi like a hotspot non-stop, besides the navigation and whatnot (Spotify/Pandora).
If you want to be truly wireless, you better have a good Wireless Fast Charger in the car (and the phone to support it). Ah, and while wireless charging, the phone should be mounted in front of the AC vent, to cool off...
I think that only Pixel and Nexus phones are enabled for wireless AA (info as of March 2019), it's not all the Pie phones:
https://support.google.com/androidauto/forum/AAAA6SY52nIG86005ubnZY

Question S23 & Wireless Android Auto

I'm trying to find out if this will work with a native headunit (Skoda Karoq) so the car supports wireless AA , but I'm unclear if the phone will, I've heard the S22 had issues for some time until Samsung fixed it, anyone running wireless AA natively know?

techguyone said:
I'm trying to find out if this will work with a native headunit (Skoda Karoq) so the car supports wireless AA , but I'm unclear if the phone will, I've heard the S22 had issues for some time until Samsung fixed it, anyone running wireless AA natively know?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It works as expected.

marko.dodig2004 said:
It works as expected.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome, thanks, I didn't really want to have to go to wired or a dongle.

Same, I'm running it on a 2022 VW Polo. Also has native wireless AA, and it's great.
Had some issues with randomly disconnecting when I just got the car, but after a few months that has been fixed and it's never happened to me throughout the last 8 months or so.
Your phone does get tremendously hot when wirelessly charging though, so I recommend still charging with a cable to save the battery somewhat.