Add Apple CarPlay/Android Auto to your VW, SEAT, or Škoda for under $300 | “RCD-330” Easy how-to

00:49 - Overview
01:37 - Introduction to the stereo we will install
02:13 - Compatibility
03:52 - Model variants of the stereo
07:46 - Installation
09:55 - Review of the stereo/Features overview
Today I will be showing you guys how to add Apple CarPlay/Android Auto to your 2004-2015 VW, SEAT, or Škoda for under $300! This video includes everything you need to know about installing this to your car, such as compatibility, model variants of the radio, installing the radio, and a review of the radio! This radio is essentially plug and play with compatible models, and it's cheap too, which makes it the best upgrade you can do to these cars!
This video is very long so I have provided timestamps for different "chapters" of the video above
I bought my unit off of Aliexpress and it was very cheap and shipped in just a couple weeks!
I hope you enjoy this video and find this useful!

[@patevans1341]

This is the most informative video out there on these units. Thank you so much.

[@batistaestefane]

"Enjoy the video?" Dude, I absolutely love it!

[@bolgerkov]

Man, I was literally lost searching for the right unit. If there only was more hq content as you make..Huge thumbs up👍👋

[@tarasm3658]

Awesome video mate. So much valuable information regarding this unit especially considering there are so many variations of this unit which if I did not know. I would have bought the wrong one if not for your video. Very much appreciated :-)

[@WillTheProducerTwitch]

I dont have a VW, Seat, or Skoda, and dont plan on buying one, but for some reason im still here watching this video, great video for people that do so GG my dude

[@Romif_SK]

This is the best video explaining the situation with RCD330. Don't understand why it's not the very first in search list.

[@bhanujchaudhary6969]

Thanks dude! I was looking for a head unit for my Fabia and your video helped me. Thanks again mate.

[@mackenziekuchaes5139]

Thanks for making this! It helped me understand quite a bit!

[@alexandru-mihailadam8798]

You did a great job!! I was very confused about all these annotation A,B.. thx a lot for information

[@the14ball]

Awesome video dude! Great information on all the models. You saved me from buying a RCD360.

[@DrSec56]

Great job Tristan. Very informative and well researched .

[@0o0HoUsEo0oFreaK0o0]

Awesome Tristan. Thank you very much for this information. Especially the detailed explaination of all different models. Much love from Switzerland It worked perfectly for me on my VW Scirocco R of 2012

[@amirdhaoui1445]

do you have Dynaudio installed ?

[@Stefan-hx4eh]

Great video! Found out about these systems but could not find a lot of information about them. This is all you need to know. Thanks!

[@jangoanjeint1378]

He really put work in there and it shows. Thanks a lot 🙏

[@RonnieAT]

Wow, that's is a really great and informative Video! The best I could find cause I'm looking to get a RCD330 right now :)

[@rizwanmeah7492]

So much effort put into this video. Thank you so much.

[@arthurkirk2100]

Thanks for the most comprehensive video on the 330!

[@Asebrak]

That's the best video i've seen on VAG radios, thanks.

[@emmankianga9082]

I appreciate the research and good presentation. Kudos! and Thank you

[@Rrr-rz1pg]

Keep up the excellent work 👍🏽 thank you

[@JMCHN21]

The video I was looking for very informative

[@ch0zm0]

You saved my life! :D Thank you! :)

[@velvetrooster5569]

Just got mine and the I got the F model and it’s really nice.

[@RavyTheRaver]

I'm sold, after watching your tutorial I'm getting one asap

[@SuperHankys]

You are absolute LEGEND!

[@ipaghd]

Simple as this for anyone that got here after 1 year of the video launching, buy NONAME revision B it’s the cheapest and has Android Auto and CarPlay (prices are going up since this radios are not being produced anymore), or buy NONAME revision F with Multi-Touch (which is the biggest difference and update) but doesn’t work right in Apple CarPlay somehow, any other revision is just a money grab, cheers for the great video explaining all the versions that existed up to your video!

[@GinoBrouwers]

Very well explained!

[@thrasher305]

Best video on the subject. Thanks dude

[@Jushwa]

Great comprehensive video thank you so much

[@matt.banton]

Super helpful, thanks so much for sharing

[@MercedesMCBenz]

Great video. Very informative and you are a well spoken young man. Good luck on your KZbin Chanel. This car radio looks awesome. Thinking of swapping the one in my vw passat 2015 for this one because of the carplay. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@larryrentz4517]

Hii

[@ashs8606]

I have 2015 Passat as well did you end up swapping it? If so where did you buy it ! I want to pull the trigger as well any help would be great

[@gvandoul]

All the info needed in one place, and then some.

[@thijskennis8757]

Great job, nice and clear video

[@H808Cars]

Your old radio looks like mine in my 2014 Tiguan. Except mine doesn't have Sirius. Since the instructions and our radios look the same, Iʻm excited.

[@Sayaran]

Nice job on the video. Looking to add one of these to my 2011 GTI. Thanks

[@brunopluksna3906]

Very important thing, many users reported on rcd330plus forum that the desay models in cold weather conditions is glitching on cold boot, got mine 187B noname for mk5 with canbus adapter for 250$ on aliexpress, best purchase ever

[@tristan.z]

Good to know! One of the reasons I avoided the Desay version and got the more expensive "Visteon" version instead!

[@amitgore]

sir, liked your comparison of models.

[@alexandru59139]

Brilliant research

[@lorenzo3136]

Great video Tristan!

[@tozvieira]

Hi Tris. Thanks for the awesome video. One simple question, after an year, how it's going and working the headunit? Thanks

[@jp_manns]

Very informative video 😊😊

[@dividingdan]

great video bro!

[@morenamosotho]

Very very informative video. Thank you. I’ve a 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid. Which model should I buy?

[@Shalapudanton]

Great video! Thank you.

[@Sandreip]

Very detailed and helpful video. But I would desire to know if there is an upgrade for the new variants of VP ( I am having a 2019 Polo AW1)

[@qhealy]

Great video. Very informative. Is there a way to use the existing usb connectors in the car with this radio? I’m not a fan of having the cable come out the front.

[@rrosomasa]

Bro, this is awesome, I’ve been searching all over and this vid answers most of my Q’s! Is it possible to have 2 apps running at the same time? Say maps and Spotify ? I do this often on my phone

[@zafrijalil9964]

It is as actually!

[@m4cdemos]

brilliant presentation. Thanks

[@andrelimatv]

Thank you so much for your video!

[@crusadeagainsttomatoes2518]

This is amazing! Thanks

[@Twacool]

So helpful thanks

[@artandsoul11]

Great video!! I'd be happy to hear any relevant updates, 2 years after this was recorded. Is the 187F still the best recommended? What is the 187G? Are these units OEM or close knock offs? I am specifically curious about the quality of the FM radio receiver component which tends to be great on OEM but really garbage on aftermarket Android units. Also - how well does the screen do in direct sunlight (huge windscreen of the SEAT Alhambra)? I've looked at a few videos, everyone is showing CarPlay - I haven't seen a single demo of Android Auto. Does it work? Any evidence that it does? Can you recommend a seller? Is Lemon Shark a seller or manufacturer? Know anything about them? OK, I have flooded you with questions. I hope you can help with some... Cheers!

[@davidfraga1672]

Thanks for your video! Which CarPlay enabled stereo would you recommend for a 2015 Golf mk7 that came with MIB1 Discover Media as standard? Is there a cheap option as well? Thanks

[@kaic]

Superb vid

[@playfrog]

Hi Tristan, thank you for this video, great job. I have a Tiguan and I have installed a 360 pro, which the only thing that does not work is the camera, but the supplier provided a drawing where I need to bypass the camera modul to have video feed. However will I have the guidelines or not?

[@johndoe2022]

Hey man great video! what should I need to install rear camera on the original unit for Skoda Rapid 2018\Skoda Fabia 2019? thanks man!!

[@zarkoboyadjiev3061]

Hey Tris, great video! Can you please provide information about how VW OPS work with this multimedia? Also if it`s possible can you share a link with us for purchase?

[@johnmagalhaes6708]

Thanks for this video, great detail. I purchased the same as you but I am unable to get any sound from the unit, any ideas? Parking sensors and other sounds work fine but nothing from the unit.

[@rhaqbani]

Thank you a lot fot this information

[@nikolaoskortimanitsis1577]

Congratulations for your video! Great Presentation! I have vw golf sportsvan 2016 with infotainment MIB 1, could I put something and convert MIB 1 so that I can mirror my mobile?

[@jaswal3319]

hey bro make video on installing back up camera on this specific unit please

[@cosminalbu77]

Good video mate. I've got a Skoda Octavia vRS 2011 I plan on installing one of these into. I assume that the air conditioning information is still displayed on this new stereo? Also, does music and/or navigation information feed back to the small screen on your dash cluster (between the speedo and revs)? There are all features my factory Skoda stereo has.

[@eyaddc]

great video thank you.

[@simonrhys]

Great video!! I've got a question on the 330. Does it support voice activation. Like asking it to call someone off your phone or playing music??

[@ClarkeRoberts]

Thanks for the video! Do you know if the unit you recommend would fit a 2012 Golf Cabriolet? 😊

[@arsenal7167]

Good video man. Does the air conditioning details come up on the screen?

[@anonymousjohndoe]

Have you ever considered writing encyclopedias? Excellent vid.

[@Tester-scratch]

Thanks for posting this. One thing though - internet radio is not a direct substitute for a satellite radio (DAB) tuner, which doesn't eat into your data allowance.

[@seanoregan570]

Very detailed and informative, thank you! Do you know of any after market versions of the newer style glass faced radios seen in 2017+ volkswagen models? would be a great video to make next! Thanks again

[@tristan.z]

I do not. However, the glass radios in those are the best out there in my opinion!

[@nikolatesic1786]

@@tristan.z Hey bro, would 187F work on my skoda rapid spaceback 2016? Im a bit worried since the standard radio is put with an angle.

[@williamleach6082]

Does anyone know if these units would be a suitable replacement for a Bolero headset in a Skoda Yeti 2015? Thanks in advance. Great video by the way! 🙏

[@kamanjati]

I have 2010 Tiguan 4motion, what are exact parts do I need, and where do I get them from? Great video and content, thank you so much

[@Matk3]

Awesome video mate. I'm interested in how the sound quality is, did it remain the same as with the previous unit?

[@warrencrozon2219]

Hey Tristan. Glad I found you. I have a 2016 Tiguan and want to upgrade to Apple Car Play compatibility. Is the RCD 330 the right unit?

[@tomnelson9338]

hello there, fantastic video, thanks alot! Quick questions... on the Seat leon mk 2 (2010) do I need a bus CAN and will my existing 12v outlet still work? Thanks!

[@MrOdsgaard]

Excellent video! THX 😁 I noticed that your rcd330 has those small metal thingys on its sides to the back. My original radio has them as well. Takes a small torx9 to remove em. Problem is, they dont fit on my rcd330! What did u do?

[@ag1969]

Hi Tristan, thank you, so much info. My son has a 2012 VW Passat. We live in Australia. What would be the best model for his car with Apple CP?

[@matanerez225]

Thank you man

[@kennethmendieta6798]

Is the 187F still the most recent one? what is your experince so far with it, any issues? Great video really good information!

[@elkellenhabla]

Oh, didn’t realize I’d lose digital radio with this unit. Still seems worth it to get CarPlay. 👍🏽

[@velvetrooster5569]

You can literally get a radio tuner app on your phone that works with Apple CarPlay or android auto and you’ll have your digital radio right there, so yeah you technically lose digital radio in the unit itself but you still have the option for digital radio through Apple CarPlay, or android auto That’s what I do although I mostly stream with Pandora music or KZbin music so either way, but sometimes I use the radio tuner app on an Apple CarPlay and it’s really good?

[@karmicforce01]

Thanks for the info. I just got the "G" version installed on my 2013 Golf GTI without a problem. It looks like it has RDS info on the radio now. Not sure what other upgrades were installed. Is there an opportunity to upgrade the firmware in these devices?

[@showerhead2]

Thank you for a great video. Tired of waiting for VW to provide map or software upgrade for the factory RNS315 in 1 2016 Amarok (don't think these exist in the US) I'm in the early stages of researching a hardware upgrade. It seems One the RCD330 variant might be be the solution. However for a newbie (with an Android phone) who hasn't yet seen or really understand what Carplay or Android Auto is, could anyone clear up the following? Will the phone, audio playback, GPS or map or camera functionality for any of the models described, integrate with the dash display and steering wheel controls as the factory RNS315 did? I'm assuming that if I choose carefully, phone integration might, audio playback might, and reversing camera will? But that map functionality won't? So if maps are provided by phone and app integration are spoken instructions still heard? Finally in addition to the different variants described in this video, I have also seen other model names such RCD340 RCD410, and RCD440. What significance if any, are these if only perhaps to equate to 187x variants. PS I see that there's now 187G?

[@besmirqerimi6115]

Great video explaining. Which model do you recommend for a Golf mk5 2008 with stock navigation unit? Apple carplay and android auto is a must. Please reply my comment. 🙏✌️

[@darkblood8986]

Hello thanks a lot for your video, it is really helpful. I have one question if you could help me : my seat leon 2012 doesn’t have a Bluetooth module installed ( block 77-Telephone not showing in vcds) can i still install this unit and use it as intended or do i have to install the Bluetooth module first ? Thanks a lot

[@joshamos9801]

Quick question, if my golf already has a reverse camera installed stock not aftermarket will I still need the adapter or is the adapter only needed for aftermarket reverse cameras ? Great video thanks

[@James.Gornell]

Great video! I’m wondering why my Skoda Octavia 2014 wasn’t in the list. I have the really basic unit with no screen. Just cd player, USB, AUX. Can I get one of these units?

[@jaredwick2976]

Such a useful video Thankyou! Quick question if you’re still around a year later.. I just ordered one from eBay it’s the 6RD-037-187b NoName but with software 5532 is this just a updated software version or possibly a rip off?

[@giotto4321]

Very useful video, thanks very much. One very minor point, at 2:08mins, the sign you've used for 'less than' $300 is actually the one for 'greater than'. It should be $300. ;)

[@Shadybelle23]

Only question, would it work with fender audio? Just wanna make sure, amazing bud dude!

[@MyLifeAsNick13]

Thank you so much for this helpful info. I had after-market speaker system installed but kept my factory head unit (don't like the look or UI of aftermarket systems) . Any advice on doing this upgrade with my set-up?

[@tristan.z]

I believe it should work, if the factory headunit worked the new one will too!

[@youmixlignito]

This video was really interesting but do you know if other model of radios with apple car play could be compatible with the seat mii/vw up 2014?

[@dusanzlatanovic1932]

Great video. Probably the most educating on this matter I found:-) Which model would you recommend for the 2015 VW Passat TDI? Thank you very much.

[@velvetrooster5569]

187F

[@RockstarAutoParts]

Please make a long-term use review,is it still works great?, does is have any lag? Did you updated it to any latest firmware available on rcd330plus forum ?

[@giancarlocamarabianco2412]

Ok Tis vidio is really great! questions, OPS ? Android 10 or less?

[@chriskodiac]

Excellent!!! do you know if it's compatible with Seat Leon Style 2014?

[@milobenites6824]

Hey there, quick question would you know if the same model you installed would work on a 2017 Jetta? I really appreciate the help

[@DivineWisdom28]

will this work for my 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. it currently has the basic infotainment system. I'm in the US

[@LucaBertuolo]

Why did I just watch the whole thing, I don't even have a VAG car, the video was so interesting though!

[@Madman4518]

Hey there! Do the function buttons on the steering wheel (radio-volume control etc.) still function with this unit ? I have the same Jetta as yours, same radio, spec, options lol. Thanks in advance.

[@manbearbeard]

An amazing video. Thanks. What about the Lemon Shark RCD360 PRO? I am thinking of getting one for my Golf MK5.

[@mshi101]

I have same question

[@huggi2]

I hope this video gets more views because it answered so many questions. does siri activate when you press assistant button on steering wheel?

[@tristan.z]

Yes it does, as long as your car has steering wheel controls! No modification required!