Does anyone have experience with Android Radios?
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so this might be capable then of powering them, and that would be perfect!
Turthfuly, had to Google Dongle- seems to be capable of accepting your PC with that then, one can hook a computer up to it?
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Yeah, it's really just supposed to be a lightweight controller. I would never thing about using a PI to act as a media center.
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Wow, interesting thanks! It seems to be pretty capable indeed, I am taking a hard look at it then, would like to install 2 DVD monitors for the kids in the Drivers seat back "headrests": https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...installed.html
so this might be capable then of powering them, and that would be perfect!
Turthfuly, had to Google Dongle- seems to be capable of accepting your PC with that then, one can hook a computer up to it?
so this might be capable then of powering them, and that would be perfect!
Turthfuly, had to Google Dongle- seems to be capable of accepting your PC with that then, one can hook a computer up to it?
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They don't have the processing power nor memory to run this well
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I have lots of experience with them.
Joying Android 4.4.4 double din head unit. - YouTube
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Nice video. I just called Crutchfield and they said I would have to have a continuous wifi connection for this to work. I understand to download apps, but once downloaded, such as Torque Pro, it should work all the time via bluetooth, regardless of wifi connection, right?
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Nice video. I just called Crutchfield and they said I would have to have a continuous wifi connection for this to work. I understand to download apps, but once downloaded, such as Torque Pro, it should work all the time via bluetooth, regardless of wifi connection, right?
WiFi is only required when you use internet based apps, such as Google maps. You can download sygic, which has offline maps and use it for navigation.
Don't get advice from crutchfield concerning things they don't sell/understand. They are in the business to make money, not to help you.
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Torque uses Bluetooth for obd. Nothing crutchfield offers can do this.
WiFi is only required when you use internet based apps, such as Google maps. You can download sygic, which has offline maps and use it for navigation.
Don't get advice from crutchfield concerning things they don't sell/understand. They are in the business to make money, not to help you.
WiFi is only required when you use internet based apps, such as Google maps. You can download sygic, which has offline maps and use it for navigation.
Don't get advice from crutchfield concerning things they don't sell/understand. They are in the business to make money, not to help you.
Also, as I drove around to day, using my existing DVD player I noticed it ties into me existing 6disc head unit and within that I have the option to have kids in the back with head phones (listening to DVD) then switch the radio on for front passengers, would I be able to integrate that into this Kitkat unit?
Thanks again,
Devon
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I am pretty sold on these, high on my list of things to do! I was thinking, a few other questions, if it has 3/4G and WiFi, do you have to pay for that service? Like I would on my phone and such? To download apps and use some software?
Also, as I drove around to day, using my existing DVD player I noticed it ties into me existing 6disc head unit and within that I have the option to have kids in the back with head phones (listening to DVD) then switch the radio on for front passengers, would I be able to integrate that into this Kitkat unit?
Thanks again,
Devon
Also, as I drove around to day, using my existing DVD player I noticed it ties into me existing 6disc head unit and within that I have the option to have kids in the back with head phones (listening to DVD) then switch the radio on for front passengers, would I be able to integrate that into this Kitkat unit?
Thanks again,
Devon
I'm not sure how your existing system will be able to be connected, and that may be a downfall to this type of unit. You may have integration problems no matter what aftermarket unit you use.
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Yes. As long as you have at least wifi, you will be able to download any app from the play store (except MightyText).
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I'll make another video tomorrow and outline some, if not most of the features that this unit has.
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Yes, they use a "ripped off" version of pioneer's RDS. It works very, very well. You will pick up stations you never knew existed that are very far away. I live in east central Virginia and can pick up FM radio stations from Baltimore and NC.
I'll make another video tomorrow and outline some, if not most of the features that this unit has.
I'll make another video tomorrow and outline some, if not most of the features that this unit has.
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Nice video. I just called Crutchfield and they said I would have to have a continuous wifi connection for this to work. I understand to download apps, but once downloaded, such as Torque Pro, it should work all the time via bluetooth, regardless of wifi connection, right?