DrToothache
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I recently installed an aftermarket 9" android head unit and was asked to do a review / overview of features. The price was $325 after shipping from China. The device works with all existing features in the 10th gen civic and adds some other features:
I made a video showcasing everything that I could think of. I am not an audiophile, or a master reviewer for head units / sound systems so take it for what it's worth. I made the video by request to show what you can do with this head unit.
I am working on an installation video next. The install was relatively easy and took a little over an hour for me, but could easily be done in less time. The unit is basically plug and play, with the exception of having to connect 2 wires which are clearly labeled.
If you are interested in the head unit or have any questions let me know.
Link to head unit.
-----UPDATE-----
CarPlay / Android Auto is now able to be used on this head unit. You just have to purchase this dongle. Works like a champ!
Link to latest firmware for ZBox dongle
See this video on how to update ZBox firmware.
-----UPDATE 2 ----
Video showing how to use Apple CarPlay with this headunit (ZBox):
- Backup camera - all angles available, also has trajectory lines that follow steering wheel movement
- Lane watch - Can be disabled in the settings
- Bluetooth - works with both Iphone and android-based phones. Downloads your contact list.
- GPS antenna - Can use pretty much any GPS app from the play store. If you want to use ones that also require data (Waze, Google Maps) then you either have to tether your phone or download the offline maps to the device
- Wifi - Works great with tethering
- 2 USB ports - one routes to the OEM USB input, the other one goes behind your dash to the glove box. I keep a 1TB external hard drive connected with all my music / videos etc.
- Steering wheel controls - Fully functional, can map any button to perform whatever function you would like. (The cruise control buttons are not able to be mapped however).
- EasyConnect - a phone mirroring app - works with both iphone and android-based devices. Also allows you to play music over wifi.
- Update: Apple CarPlay - possible through the purchase of this USB dongle.
- OS: Android 6.0.1
- 1 GB of DDR-3 RAM
- 16 gigabytes of ROM storage
- SD slot
- 2 USB ports
- CPU: A9, Quad Core 1.6GHz frequency
- Screen Resolution: 1024 x 600
I made a video showcasing everything that I could think of. I am not an audiophile, or a master reviewer for head units / sound systems so take it for what it's worth. I made the video by request to show what you can do with this head unit.
I am working on an installation video next. The install was relatively easy and took a little over an hour for me, but could easily be done in less time. The unit is basically plug and play, with the exception of having to connect 2 wires which are clearly labeled.
If you are interested in the head unit or have any questions let me know.
Link to head unit.
-----UPDATE-----
CarPlay / Android Auto is now able to be used on this head unit. You just have to purchase this dongle. Works like a champ!
Link to latest firmware for ZBox dongle
See this video on how to update ZBox firmware.
-----UPDATE 2 ----
Video showing how to use Apple CarPlay with this headunit (ZBox):
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