Looking for an aftermarket head unit - Android auto and car play

[Crusty210]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for an aftermarket head into from a reputable brand for my 2016 Civic Sedan EX-T. My requirements are that it needs to support Android auto and apple car play, along with all existing camera functions and Bluetooth. I'll probably get it installed at best buy or some place similar. Can spend around $300 to $400. Could you give me some suggestions? I'll be happy with a screen size of 7" or greater.

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[yhkwok]

$300 to $400 is kinda tight, depends on the place you go to install, and considering all the harness and maybe an interface for the steering wheel control, perhaps an adapter for backup camera, plus whatever head unit you end up buying...

The cheapest double din Android Auto compatible head unit that I found on Crutchfield is $300, and mostly in mid 300, of course you can get it somewhere cheaper probably, but with all the parts and labor you'll need, my guess is it'll be over $500 to do it right...

But, I haven't done it on my Civic yet (just the Galant), so I bet some other members here can give you a better estimate

 

[Micah]

Buy used for that budget. Hit ebay, offerup, fb marketplace, etc...

 

[arsh88]

I don’t get why you’d want to even attempt if your budget is that low. The stock radio isn’t that bad, you’d be better off upgrading speakers first

 

[Crusty210]

Sounds good. I'll hold off for now. I've been having issues with the stock one where it would constantly beep and change the menu screen but I was able to do a factory reset which seemed to have fixed the issues.

 

[U.S.C]

I went to buy one and for a head unit with everything you want is going to cost you $500+

 

[CivicPlease]

I went to buy one and for a head unit with everything you want is going to cost you $500+

Which head unit did you buy?

 

[Ouhuyy]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for an aftermarket head into from a reputable brand for my 2016 Civic Sedan EX-T. My requirements are that it needs to support Android auto and apple car play, along with all existing camera functions and Bluetooth. I'll probably get it installed at best buy or some place similar. Can spend around $300 to $400. Could you give me some suggestions? I'll be happy with a screen size of 7" or greater.

As a Best Buy MECP certified tech I'll just let you know that the wiring harness you need to buy for your car will retain camera. The bluetooth will be replaced by the bluetooth in the aftermarket HU and will need a mic run. If you need the part list for your install just let me know and ill forward you the email with the parts list for my 17 hatch (same install equipment). Also consider getting a Kenwood Excelon unit like the 9904s. It does Apple Carplay and Android Auto while also having stronger preouts for the audio. Newegg has new in box for $399 right now.

 

[davidgostbo]

Sounds good. I'll hold off for now. I've been having issues with the stock one where it would constantly beep and change the menu screen but I was able to do a factory reset which seemed to have fixed the issues.

There’s an update for your unit that fixes that problem

 

[Ouhuyy]

I'll be doing an 8905s with a PDX V9 for speakers and sub, I'll post an update on how it looks when the radio comes in.

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