2024's Best Car Apps for Android Head Units and AI Boxes

[@SaabUnleashed]

Don't forget to check out www.cartechstudio.com if you need an infotainment upgrade!! Use the discount code "saabunleashed50".

[@jobbythehutt]

Have you reviewed the Xtrons IA1239BLH ? If not, could you please? And also, if possible in the meantime, could you pass a brief comment on whether it's any good or not and if it's worth £300? Ta!

[@lDevilDriverl]

Hello, Can someone hack my car through that obd device?

[@delcoburn9635]

Can I access my climate controls and ambient lighting from this head unit.. I have a 2013 lincoln mkx and I really wanna change the old unit, I'm adding subs

[@ozbusa]

Welcome back - I've been missing your content :) Glad to see you back

[@bigzlowered]

Would love to see the updated launcher video you have planned. Curious to see what other options are out there!

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

CarWebGuru Launcher Is the best launcher. All android mods and premium apk free are found on mobilism

[@sirndimz3418]

Cannot wait for the HiRes android head unit setup.

[@shakeelfaris7623]

Did you manage to work this out? I'm wanting to do this too.

[@hal752]

Welcome back. Feel lots has changed over the last 6 months. Seriously suggest you look at the dudu os headunits. Currently on the closed beta for the 7862 boards. Feels like a oem setup.

[@Pro1er]

Your back! I was just checking two days ago to see if you had published any videos that I missed.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Been building the new studio, videos will now resume :)

[@Pro1er]

@@SaabUnleashed That's great to hear! Looking forward to the new launcher video...speaking of which, what launcher is that at 2:55, I don't recognize it.

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@Pro1er That's the factory launcher on the KSPIV head unit

[@Pro1er]

@@SaabUnleashed Looks really nice! Thanks!

[@erichollis1]

Hi. Love your content.... I want to put an android headend into my 2000 Mercedes Benz E430. Your videos are helping me figure out what I need to do....

[@popuptoaster]

I had a double DIN android headunit in my 2000 E55, I had to 3D print a facia adapter for it as the MB nav/headunit is slightly oversized.

[@TheGhungFu]

Navigation : OSM and+ (Open Street Maps). Hands down the best offline. I tried many others and just keep going back to OSM. So many features.....

[@SaabUnleashed]

Interesting - I'll check that out, thanks for the recommendation

[@alexander1989x]

Mine is iGO. Known for ages as the best offline navigation for WinCE based navigation.

[@alexander1989x]

Mine is iGO

[@SeifEddineB]

For me, MapFactor Navigator is the best in my opinion, and it's also based of OSM with an option to get TOMTOM (Europe) maps

[@hoosierdadddyyy]

thats better than google maps?

[@30300steve]

Great video, be interested in a video on wireless android auto adapters that work on aftermarket head units like Sony or Pioneer,

[@SaabUnleashed]

I have a few of those reviews coming up, but I have already done a few. This is the latest kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGWWpn1tpt2Jjpo

[@LimitGTX]

Very informative and can't wait to see what launchers are good as hoping there is one similar to default android auto but just runs on the head unit no phone necessary

[@TheRealMrRoyal]

Welcome back!!! Been too long. Any plans to test out some of the updated gen 2 atoto's??

[@SaabUnleashed]

Yes indeed, frequent videos will be started again now

[@Dan-LS]

Thank you from SAAB land 🤗😁 Just got a android radio.

[@DoeBoy999]

I think over hte next few years these android units will be refined to the point that they will put the main players in the market under a lot more pressure. Not much innovation in the traditional makers of headunits at all anymore. With hardware quality on the rise and true android 12-13 units coming on the market with serious audiophile quality components its a no brainer.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Indeed, and even the cheapest brand named units have pretty poor sound reproduction

[@NexxoExxon]

I paid 3K for a premium navigation and sound package when I got my new car 10 years ago and not once have they updated their dashboard. Navigation map is also outdated and to keep it updated I have to pay $275 for a new SD card yearly. Now that I discovered Android head unit I can just get a nice one for $275 and get free offline map app updated every year. The future is Android head unit imo.

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@NexxoExxon 100% agree

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

All android devices and its versions are thought of years ago before they are release years from now.

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

@@DoeBoy999 most of the people installing android headunits from Chinese manufacturers who found a tiny market niche 0.00002% are doing so because their factory stereo limits because of the owner unwilling or unable to afford a luxury vehicle that has a better entertainment console. Tomorrow console are already designed for the next generation where vehicles become most autonomous. Some people on here are wanting to pimp out a shitbox interior. I wonder once Mobilism closes its doors to mods android apk what are these people unable pimping their stereos going to do? lol

[@rexaca1826]

thanks Mate, saludos desde Republica Dominicana

[@mrgokarcik1084]

yoooo hes back!

[@RobertoGiuseppeRemo]

Waze 😂 100% Sygic it's the best!

[@turkeyphant]

Milkdrop was the bomb.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Yesss

[@kubasv2]

Thanks for tips! Any suggestion for Android app reading/showing directly CANbus data? My unit is connected to CANbus, so no need to add ODB2 reader and apps like Torque Pro support only ODB... Thanks

[@Mister_G]

I was hoping for something on off-line navigaton, but interesting video, none the less. Looking forward to the launcher one.

[@Sithhy]

Organic Maps is pretty good for that

[@Mister_G]

@@Sithhy Cheers - I'll check it out.

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

Best launcher CarWebGuru Launcher

[@AussieInvestigator]

Great video as always! With regard to navigation apps, I find TomTom Go better than Waze on Australian roads. I have a Chinese no-name Android head unit which mostly functions well but will randomly reset to factory settings. It's quite annoying because I have to download my apps again and restore all of my preferred settings. I can't find any way of backing up and restoring from a backup. 😕

[@sk1ppman]

Still waiting patiently for that 2024 launcher video.

[@Ssjfarrelly]

My god, your back🎉🎉🎉. Hope all is well, I have messaged both through various videos and the web site several times without luck. Are you back to direct messages through the website?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Hey, try emailing me [e-mail]

[@hilariorodriguez9907]

I was the 1k like on this video😊

[@michaelshort6188]

Love your Channel, just got into Android head units myself. I don't like Android auto because it limits what you can see and what you can do to what they say. One thing I am missing though, to be able to see text messages when they come through my phone. I can make phone calls, but I would like to see text messages as well. I understand it's dangerous to try to send text messages, but I just want to know when they came through who sent them and what they said. If it's important I can pull off and respond to it.

[@liamschutte6609]

THANK YOU BRUV

[@musaadedibu9316]

Thanks for the amazing review My Question:, Is it possible to android car launcher of my choice with the AI launcher on my factory head unit. I have some very nice launcher I would love to use with it Thanks

[@abyss610]

have any recommendations for a music player for music i have on a USB? just got an xtrons unit and the music player just shows a bunch of folders in order of album name and doesn't group anything by band. i live in the middle of nowhere and cell service is spotty at best so can't really stream anything . i only listen to music in the car so i don't have the music on my phone at all (just audio books)

[@dotmhd]

Hello, I really love your content ! Thanks for bringing us knowledge about Android head units, it's kind of hard to understand how it works alone. Do you know if there will be other brands that will provide head units with HDMI input like Mekede did ? I tried their model but the HDMI app provide no important settings such as scaling or brightness. This is a feature that I would love to see integrated in my car head unit.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Its rare because there isn't much of a market for it, but if one comes up, I'll be sure to review it. I do love that feature

[@dotmhd]

@@SaabUnleashed thanks a lot !

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

Why HDMi to a auto headunits? The screen is meant as a touchscreen for music and console access, it’s not meant to watch Netflix or your Laptop content. It’s definitely not meant to be used as a Airlineseat entertainment centre. HDMI is not a necessity , you have literally too much time on your hands or just wanting to tweak your headunits to show off to friends that you have a custom stereo? I don’t keep my vehicles long enough to want to tweak the shit out of them. The purpose of the headunits replacement is to modernize the console to a oversized Samsung tablet.

[@dotmhd]

@@MalcolmH-p6z1. Why not ? And above all why bother if you are not concerned by this matter ? 2. You know some cars have hdmi or av input supported by their stock head unit like the Honda e ? 3. You will understand when you will have an electric car maybe

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

@@dotmhd I have two hybrids Highlander and RAV4. Theres absolutely no reason to have a hdmi, 1st screen too small , hdmi 1.4 full potential is meant for accessory upgrades like huge arc home soundbar , 3rd its wires that are in the way where we now live in a wireless age, and number 4 just plain Stupid!! lol

[@S3r53]

Nav radio is not on App Store. Any other suggestions pls!!!

[@dbaldock9]

I've been looking for an Android head unit with two features: 1) Ability to tune FM HD radio channels (USA version of DAB) ; and 2) Ability to interface with and control my SiriusXM SXV300 Tuner (which is advertised as working with name brand car stereos displaying the SiriusXM-Ready logo). The tuner was purchased with a Kenwood DDX9907XR Stereo that I had installed in 2021. Do you know of any adapters (probably USB) that could connect between an Android head unit and the SXV300 10-pin DIN cable (that one cable provides power, control, and audio signals)?

[@shakeelfaris7623]

Hi. You mentioned aomething about adding Hi-Res capabilities or setup, have you already done this and I've missed it?

[@SaabUnleashed]

I haven't yet done that video, but I will be

[@Pete.h]

Hi, great video, thanks. Navradio+ doesn't support my head unit, what do you think is the next best FM tuner please?

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

SYGAV headunits have a great radio chip and a nice android software that has a good radio app to it

[@shauns8371]

I thought that Atoto XE series was satellite (Sirius) ready?

[@ericbleau2392]

What is the best voice recorder, voice typing, or diction app for Android?

[@TheVirtualFuture-By-WB]

I didn't see a link to the Launchers Video you mention

[@krilledahl8894]

Hi! The navradio app that you show. Does it automatically resume and start the radiostation you left when you turn the car off and then resume when you start the app?

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

This is only a launcher, the radio is an app on its own , whatever you last left your app or radio (app) is will do the same on any launcher.

[@PaulHouston-im6dk]

Just purchased a new and managed to get my smartphone connected to android auto.. Have installed the usual music streamers and a couple of nav programs. What I would like to do is install a simple large clock widget! Any ideas on how to do this lf possible Thanks

[@pilotboy]

theres plenty of widget apps on the play store and f droid the atoto launchers support widgets, not sure about others

[@MrNunoVaz]

Anyone using the HU as a GPS tracker for the car with a SIM card? Any recommendations for the app to track it? Ideally something that gives the last known location if the car is turned off.

[@googleuser4241]

Thanks for as always interesting video. What would you suggest regarding privacy on majority of Android head units cos as it appears most of them (including my iDoing) do not have built in screen lock. As a result say when going to car shop for repair all the content of your unit is readily available to any one interested.... (your contacts, WhatsApp or Messanger convos, browsing history and so on). There is literally zero privacy after engine is on. Tried a few screen locking apps from Play Store but all of them have some issues, especially when after reboot or prolonged screen off, unit is unprotected as background processes are actively being killed by the system to preserve resources and non system apps wont start up automaticaly including this screen locking apps. This is a really big issue for this units.

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

Headunits should never be locked because it’s connected to the main ECU and is assisted to your Obd2 . The headunits screen must be accessible to all mechanics

[@googleuser4241]

Back to my question, How do you safeguard personal data though?

[@roywx2013]

Can you please make a video for your best local music player apps?

[@garrittstork7891]

Blackplayer!

[@skyrevenger]

Musicolet

[@JohnWaynezgb]

poweramp

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

Poweramp

[@BarryWhitfield-dj7xf]

Did you ever test any of the Ainavi products?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Not yet, but soon

[@jesselaredo969]

Hi, great video, I have been struggling to find help in finding a Chinese model for my 2014 Toyota Sequoia with the JBL system. There a very few places where you can get someone to answer the phone to walk you through buying the right equipment. I am hoping the car tech studio company can walk me through the buying process to make sure I get the right equipment. With that said, what brand are their head units? Are they comparable to Teyes and Joying? Thank you

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

SYGAV is the leader , they actually make their Android head units specifically for Toyotas

[@killdano]

Waze's tech has been ported to Google maps and it doesn't feed you ads while you're driving

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

Yes they do, depending on location and you know it's owned by Google?? It’s been owned by Google for almost ten years , since then Waze is been getting slower from touchscreen . Police emoji is been showing up a few seconds later or not showing unless screen refreshment so less people use Waze .

[@TRYHARDGAMER604]

How do I get torque pro on my device? Ive had the app on my phone for a few years and love it, and just upgraded to a modern head unit, but it doesn't show up for me in Android auto... do I need one of those ai things?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Torque is not an Android Auto app. Yes, you will need an AI box. Check the link in the video description for the best one I've tested and use the discount code

[@MrSparsilis]

Is there a ai app for cars like Gemini ?? I have a android head unit ??

[@KTM22Ride]

How hard is it just to make a clock app! It would be nice if one of the screens just showed the clock so it would be easy to see.

[@SaabUnleashed]

There are plenty of clock widgets available, these can be used if your launcher has multiple screens that you can swipe between

[@ZeeDeeLicious]

can you use custom launchers such as smart luncher, Nova luancher ect apk's on the head units the same as you would a android tablet? for example if i have purchsed one of these these launchers would i be able to install it on the device? also imagine running emulators of these devices for the kids to play games with a blutooth controller on long journeys ect... and i have one of those cheap obd 2 scanners that work of blutooth im going to check if its compatible with the app from my phone then can transfer the apk to my head unit if it works. :) also a honoroble mention, i take it Shareit app should work that would allow you to send the same apps you from on your mobile device and other files directly to the headunit, migh come in handy.

[@beastboyreaper5731]

Can this install in the Toyota Rumion 2011 model.

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

If it has android software and any software can be sideloaded. Most people replace their factory stereo. SYGAV is the leader in auto androids headunits especially for Toyotas

[@dineshshehant]

What is the best video player. and can you play KZbin in background

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

Smart tube found in Apktime

[@joecole354]

What head unit, are you using in this video?

[@SaabUnleashed]

The one on my desk is a Joying. The one in the car is built in from factory on the Mustang Mach-e

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

Best headunits are from SYGAV

[@andrewjames3353]

On X off road is cool

[@black2807001]

Hi you have been a great help can you guide me with choice for a nissan juke 2014

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

Not a good brand, next time buy a Toyota. Nissan is the Chrysler of Asia, they are typically bought by poor Filipinos and a smaller percentage buy for its certain look not realizing it’s a lemon from Japan

[@Curtiss1965]

Witch ones of these apps are free, and Witch ones are offline......?

[@SaabUnleashed]

I think they're all free, or at least have free versions. (for example, Torque Lite, Nav Radio Free ect). Personally, I don't mind paying a couple of quid for an app I'm probably going to use everyday to support the developers. They can all be used completely offline too, with the exception of Waze, Sirius XM and Zapmap

[@normski262]

Waze is not good if your in some other countries, like Bulgaria all map words are in Bulgarian ....

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

Waze sold to Google , it’s never been the same, now they are slowing it down causing people to no longer use it.

[@M4TTFPV]

09:48 you are driving in Peterborough 🙂

[@SaabUnleashed]

Yep, I live here!

[@M4TTFPV]

@@SaabUnleashed oh that's really cool! You might have seen my Mondeo ST in the BTCC livery driving round. I just installed a head unit so your videos were really inspiring. May I ask a question, I have the 5 volt Android DAB plus adaptor and it is really poor signal. I was considering a 12v external antenna with sma. But as the DAB in to the unit is only USB in. Would it work, could it damage the head unit?

[@MrSparsilis]

It doesn't work for my car on fortunately I rly want one I texted them hope they send me one

[@ToxicSocietyTroll]

Pioneer dolphins..

[@kristijanantalasic6759]

Tpms apps

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

Best is Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro For changing settings including mutting your seatbelt chimes software is Carista Obd2

[@BUZDRIFT]

Ew gross Neutron player, fk no POWERAMP FTW ALWAYS, absolutely destroys those two apps!

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

Poweramp is a better app

[@SecretsofFantasticAI]

Thank you Bro for the great video 🙏🙏 I am looking to replace the Touch & Go 2 navigation system in my 2018 Toyota Avensis T27 👎 I haven't found anything interesting.🥱😓 Do you have any brilliant ideas for me? 💯👌😎 Thank you in advance🤗🤗

[@pilotboy]

atoto or eunon are always good options ay

[@MalcolmH-p6z]

SYGAV headunits. The Toyota model you have is not sold in many countries