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[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Find the best prices using our affiliate links: Civic head unit: geni.us/seicane-civic More "OEM" units: geni.us/seicane Universal 2-DIN unit: geni.us/seicane2DIN Dongle: geni.us/carlinkit OBD2 WiFi: geni.us/veepeak *Oct 2019 UPDATE!* Seicane has not honoured our original affiliate link, and stopped all communication after the release of this video. Also they discontinued the head unit I originally requested (I would have found this an acceptable reason to not send me one had they told me). Some comments have expressed lack of customer support from the company's website after purchase, something we have no interaction with to verify. Links have been updated to cheaper resellers on Ali Express so you can save even more money than with our original discount code, get buyer protection and better customer support. I will say I have no problem with the quality of this head unit, other than the built in microphone is garbage for phone calls and on this Android 6 unit there is no plugin for an external mic, something I believe is supported on newer units. Since it has been one year since our install, this unit still works as new. The dongle I bought from Seicane quit working during the winter (within 6 months), and I have replaced it with a different wireless one. *FULL DISCLOSURE:* Seicane sent us this unit to install and review, and this video went live before they saw it or gave us any feedback on it. We did not receive monetary compensation for this video (we have an affiliate link in the description that anyone can sign up for and get), opinions are our own. Thank you guys for watching, you guys are the reason we get to keep doing what we do.

[@ryancosc3649]

DEBOSS GARAGE did they ever send correct unit or offer to do so ?

[@duttydiesel8303]

@@ryancosc3649 - that was the same question I had? Was this viewed as a positive review? From a consumer standpoint I definitely agree it is a positive review, completely honest, and not trying to mask the problems that they were faced with.

[@BoliMeKurac]

Didi you try Eonon? I heard good things about them

[@nilval445]

Change the launcher on that unit to carwebguru.. watch it transform the interface into something spectacular.. the launcher pre installed is below par.

[@nilval445]

@Moritz Schmidt There is a low brightness /night mode. Infact the brightness control is a numerical value you can set it almost invisible😀

[@TheAbrahamHD]

Instructions unclear, bought a Tesla instead.

[@Phelper99]

At least you didn't get an appendage caught up in it while installing, good job.

[@JopieH2]

Thats what you get for 39k

[@payito2658]

😂wtf

[@eclipse9304]

Could make selling the car in the future much easier, especially to some kid who's buying his/her first car.

[@Kystifyable]

Like the video disclosure, nice change of pace from the rest of youtube.

[@aaronshensky9385]

Haha. Love the Beers later pop up. Better then the spongebob cartoon "5 hrs later"

[@marceljames9801]

Thanks for the SUPER HONEST review... This really helps with making a decision...

[@da8675]

Wow! I am thankful for the full disclosure and honest review. I'm still mad as Seicane and I didn't even make the purchase. I will never order from Seicane now. Thank you.

[@MatHelm]

Having installed over 100 car tackers of diff makes for finance company's, I can tell you that no GPS antenna need be seen. The only requirement is for there not to be any metal above it (and of course it be placed high under the dash). And as far as I can tell, there is no "Up". But there may be sides, as it seemed to take it longer to get a lock the couple of times I tried to stick it on a vertical surface...

[@olov244]

I want one of these screens, but it seems they've all got these small annoying issues

[@MyIronman8]

Thats bad ass radio for what you got . Its like the joying radios

[@samuellindstrom2137]

Liked the video already, and i only saw the intro lol 😂

[@johnpossum556]

I'm a gonna buy one so I can watch more KZbin!

[@davidblanck4131]

I actually would like something like this. Hopefully the better model solves some of these issue.

[@TDKRepair]

Rich, it was weird seeing you so clean and working on something so new!

[@hennies9509]

😂😂😂

[@a89proof]

I've been running an Atoto for over a year now, just a smaller double-din sized unit. Same general complaints with android being clunky to use for the things you want a car stereo to do, and with the touchscreen with no knobs being very non intuitive to use without steering wheel controls. Physically the Atoto has held up very well, but out of the box it evidently had some moisture between the screen and digitizer. It'll 'fog' a big and then flash off when going from garage to sun with the top off of the car. Also, the screen isn't the least bit visible in the sun with a roadster, so lack of tactile controls is irritating. Looks like CarPlay would solve most of the issues with these, but if I had it to do over again, I'd just go with a Kenwood, Sony, or Pioneer with better control over sound processing and do without app support.

[@joshcrd7925]

To be honest its not android itself, its the specific companies iteration of it.

[@billyring9803]

Trick to get rid of the fog, use a vacuum on it, it never came back for me after :)

[@hennies9509]

I have always stuck with Pioneer in my vehicle and tried others, but there is no comparison. Just my 5 cent when it comes to speakers, etc.

[@st7650]

Thanks for posting been looking for one of these for a long time now own 09 Honda Civic ex coupe would love to have an Apple play one thanks for posting

[@GenAfterNextTactics]

Im glad you guys do honest reviews, keep it up.

[@robertbrazas9287]

Awesome vid! What's the total time estimate from breakdown to install?

[@christarbutton1279]

Be glad you didn't get the one with the buttons and smaller screen. I have one like that of a different brand. The problem with it is the wat the screen is angled back makes it extremely hard to see in the daylight even at maximum brightness. But I do understand wanting knobs that's why I got the one that I did.

[@BEATSBYSAV]

Does this change the way your speakers sound in the car ?

[@murdockpm]

Hey Rich! Are you looking for an apprentice? I can supply the tims every morning!

[@blongsiab]

I got the volume, the mode, and the channel up and down to work it is in the settings somewhere. I just couldn't get the car info in didn't let me do any of that.

[@ershadbashiryar6642]

So the wire harness that comes off the new unit is a direct match to the ones from the 2010 Honda Civic? No need to strip wires?

[@michaeliline6966]

Nice video, very informative and entertaining :)

[@reedmurungweni2091]

what an intro dude///dope!!!

[@snapnews7502]

What about steering controls.. does it support steering volume channel and mode options??

[@TheSecretsOFNature420]

Hi thanks for you full review about the android head unit for Honda Civic I have the same unit everything works except the steering control to operate the unit all wires are connected as should to but I don't know what I missed can you please give heads up to how make it works? thanks

[@jrrodriguez1231]

Bought that same exact one but have no sound coming out of speakers..how can I fix that

[@JAYJAY1787]

Looks good I personally went with the newer model, have you tried to video chat from it

[@zach4321]

When someone reviews an Android device who doesn't know anything about Android is pointless. The audio player widget on the home screen is just that, a widget. It's tied to a specific audio app on the device. It's not tied to the radio or your phone. Widgets are something are Apple folks won't like until Apple comes out with them. Then it'll be ground breaking. You can probably press and hold over the widget and remove it.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

It’s an Android 6.0 unit, not much more to say about it. If I was an Android user I’d be trying to get Android Auto working anyway.

[@jouko1736]

I'm not a big fan of apple products. And of course android has it's own faults too. Neither of those OS's are flawless. But putting a 6.1 android marshmallow OS on device like that in 2018? Really? Old as hell and not in anyway comfortable to use.

[@juancarlospalomino8939]

the android version doesn't matter that much on a head unit, but that widget was for the music app that came with the unit, you can delete that one and put whatever music app you want, the problem is that you don't know how to use it 😂, and you can get it to work with android auto easily

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

I installed Android Auto just to try it but it just hangs on startup. Not compatible with this OS version or something. I’m not confident enough to say it can’t be done, but I don’t have a need for it. Everyone says press and hold player widget to delete it - tried but nothing happens.

[@_framedlife]

@@juancarlospalomino8939 and it's not that hard to create a unified player for your hardware or to have the widget listen to system Multimedia broadcasts and display that. That's how you get controls on wear OS and lockscreen controls (on pre 5.0 phones) that's also how Bluetooth controls work. And as for widget system, iOS does has widgets (the left most screen) but you can't that put them anywhere you want as you can on android. Also it seems like they use a custom launcher which doesn't have the long press to delete option. It's either a widget that is hard-coded or a launcher feature. Either way it's of no use.

[@Solar_and_Security]

**Edit: The disc loader does not work. So I got wiring harness shipped with it so no sound, and the Disc loader doesn't work, stops at 90% in, and gets hung up. I'll be asking for a refund.** **Save yourself a major headache, and DO NOT order anything from this company** So here's my take on it, bought the unit, that you "should have gotten" got in after 2 weeks, after paying for the 3-5 day shipping. Total came to just over $405 and some change. Which the only way they were able to take the payment was through paypal. No order sheet or any company information included with the system. which worried me a little. No sound after connection, 3 connectors didn't have a spot for stock connectors. It needs to be said, I have a 2008 Civic SI so I'm not sure if they sell these as replacement for the lower Honda models, and don't expect the people that have the older Nav system from Honda to upgrade. My steering wheel interface did not work, my guess is its one of the connectors I'm missing. Screen and system looked good when it came in. interface was fluid, and the buttons made it feel similar to the older system. However at this point I would steer clear from these guys. The lack of connection clearly need to get the system functional, and the fact that those connections were not included should, in my opinion make this company a waste of money. Contacted Seicane today, so hope to hear back from them by tomorrow. At this point going to give them the benefit of the doubt, to make it right. however if they give me the run around, or try and say this is somehow my fault, I'll be contacting my bank asap. Hopefully this helps someone considering this, I think DEBOSS GARAGE should have said something about the turn around time for replies in the video, seeing as of now, it is 2-3 days to get a response when I questioned about tracking status after the unit was clearly not here in 3-5 days. Other than that I like the videos guys keep'um coming....

[@2vikings2]

solid tutorial bro

[@fixins]

I see a YJ hiding back there! Cummins swap?

[@outlaw03d]

Hi seems EX model has external amplifier that wont work with the android head unit, the sound wont come through, any suggestion would be appreciated!

[@justfly2525]

I've had so many issues with my Seicane unit that I don't have room here. Highlights: trim surround doesn't match up with knobs on my dash. The microphone is worthless for calls. I wouldn't buy one again.

[@PamelaCurry]

I ordered an Android 9.0 unit with octacore 64gb and received a quadcore 32gb for my 2007 Honda Accord EX-L. Soft buttons on left of screen quit working after a week. The dual climate control seems to work except no display. They're response was to switch two wires sending a poor quality grainy photo.

[@bigmike9903]

I love my $20 dual single din Bluetooth radio

[@calebb16]

The intro is a killer

[@kdstyles1979]

i have been looking for a unit for a 2008 Honda Pilot and cant find one anywhere. would you guys happen to know where to look

[@riverware2881]

Teach us how to put a 2 din touchscreens. Into a 1994 ram

[@Thelastairbendy]

beginning of video: "you do want a big fancy screen" in conclusion: "its distracting at night, we dont need a 10 inch screen"

[@da8675]

I wouldn't mind the larger screen but you really do need the tactile controls for ease of use.

[@Trin_Trin_]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tilauncensored6799]

Technically you need wifi for it to work? Since i seen the wifi connection thing on

[@Jay482]

Have you tried the dasaita unit? I heard that’s the higher quality version. What are your thoughts? I want to order one for my 2008 civic.

[@MsMozel]

Hi, new to your channel. Wondering what kind of gas mileage do you get on that Honda and how many miles are on it?

[@rafatrill]

Sound man Doug Bernard makes a iPad dash kit he also makes some for Samsung tablets pretty kool

[@macman1138]

I have one of the Seicane head units for my Jeep Wrangler and I love it!!! But how could they build something so awesome without a built in satellite receiver? I am really pleased with my radio from Seicane.

[@wcstroud]

how is it 5 months in?

[@Toolsnstuff321]

When I first used the radio app I didn’t get anything playing is it because it has to be set to North America radio? Or do I need to put a radio antenna I get zero reception from the head unit but everything else works and I plugged in everything that it came with

[@DeanRendar]

i just got told these prefab custom dashes with affordable internet app connected dash touchscreens exist, my reality feels like its unraveling its cleverness all along, but had to know the roots of such luxuries at their peak expensiveness and low tech origins, this would been a 2ooo buck custom shop setup in the days before smartphones, so neat to know its all ready to order and self install for cost of a console..

[@andreslozano901]

So my 2014 Honda civic EX coupe has a tiny screen that shows me my rear camera and songs on bluetooth and stuff like that. Will that be affected if install this screen? Thank you!!

[@vincentvang5666]

What if mine is the GPS system one? I have different wires in the back? Will this one work too?

[@sergiomejia4555]

What year is this honda and did you say you payed 400 for the car ??

[@robertvinscent6568]

Do a review on the Atoto A6 Pro. !!!! You can buy a special dash cam that only works with that head unit,,, TPMS system , a wireless steering wheel control, back up camera, wifi etc. The sound is amazing and not tingy. And it has a two second boot time. Problem I had with my seicane unit was if I start my car and just back up the unit wouldn't be fully booted so the back up camera was kinda pointless. My 99 Integra feels like a 2015.

[@williamsantiago9284]

could you do this with the same civic but a double din unit? mine doesn’t have that interface it has a double din i would assume area

[@Wordsnwood]

Aside from route accuracy, IMHO the most important thing about GPS is if it gives good spoken guidance. (I'm with you about screens being too big and therefore distracting) I have a garmin which actually speaks the street names, which my wife especially loves. Does this speak directions + street names? I had no idea that you could buy replacement head units like this, so cool video!! Really exciting how easy it is to install.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

The unit comes with a GPS preinstalled called iGO. It has spoken guidance but not street names. You can get google maps, Garmin and Waze through the Google Play Store. With my iPhone and the dongle I just use Apple Maps and it has street names on spoken guidance.

[@Wordsnwood]

Thanks for the explanation! Still a cool idea. But seriously, was that Honda really $428? I need to talk to you before I buy another car!!! :-D :-D

[@NFSGamerful]

If you want a free navigation app that speaks streets, try waze, I'm fairly certain it works world wide. I've used it for well over a year, it uses current traffic reports to get you the fastest route.

[@nilval445]

Sygic car navigation or OSMAnd. Be for warned OSMAnd is a bit resource hungry and a bit nerdy.. by that I mean an overload of features.

[@esaedvik]

@@nilval445 There's really nothing better around than Waze (now owned by Google).

[@Eggyrock18]

Hi Deboss Garage! Does it matter if you just put the airbag sensor at the back? Without seeing the light if its on or off. I’m just wondering if its okay or safe. Thank you!

[@soufdallas]

Its never okay to not plug the air bag sensor back in. Lol, better to be safe than sorry for the passenger

[@gpowerdragon9852]

the screws are called Henry Phillips

[@soxfourtyfive7582]

Did you have to do any wiring or was it all set up to be plugged in?

[@QuickMind]

you guys should review some Joying units!

[@UniPasta]

Can you get Google assistant on this unit to make phone call for you via voice control without using Android auto

[@Frost-rm5jz]

Hey rich can you make a video on synthetic oil vs normal oil

[@KareemNassri]

I bought the $200 unit for my civic and they sent me one that looks to be used, it had scratches on the screen and a bunch of fingerprints marks. I said that’s okay maybe it happened during shipping. As soon as I installed it, the screen worked, but no sound was coming out. I tried changing the radio setting from Asia to North America, and it didn’t work. Literally a day later, the screen turned black. I can see some light on the touch buttons, but the screen was all black. I took it to an audio technician and he said the device is faulty. Went back to Seicane and they said okay send the device back to China and they’re having me pay for shipping even though I already paid $85 to ship it from them. And they’re having me pay for shipping again after they fix it or send me a new one. So now I’m out of $200 and I seemed to have broken a clip so my stock radio doesn’t fit OEM you can still see it popping out. For next time I always recommend buying from someone local or at least in the same country you are in.

[@keyami3269]

Will this work on a 2005 Civic?

[@doubleemcastillano464]

I find that the 15 Civic has an audio delay when using bluetooth. Hasn't bothered me too much but I guess it could be pretty annoying.

[@qtube723]

Hey I got the dongle but I see it’s just screen recording my screen and showing it on the screen any ways to correct this?

[@joannaatkins822]

So they're not sending the other radio 😂

[@johnpossum556]

Hostage Radio!

[@iwtommo]

Standard chinese buisness attitude. Any company in the west would try and fix this PR disaster but the overseas attitude is to sweep under the rug and blame the customer

[@grounding123]

@@iwtommo Typical communist horse shit...

[@wholelotta5387]

Compatible with 2007 Acura CSX? Need confirmation before I buy pls.

[@megaman4201]

Thanks for the video! I'm considering Siacane to replace the stock head unit in my 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo... mainly just to have Bluetooth and backup camera! They are pretty much the only ones who make a plug-and-play replacement as the Cayenne has a fiber optic system and you need several additional parts and harnesses with any other replacement head unit which makes the price two to three times higher! So overall you would say good sound and good quality? Not glitchy or broken yet? Todd Annapolis, MD Also, gave you a sub and thumbs up for the vid.

[@chfigueroa97]

I have the same one but my Bluetooth sound ant working and how do u hook up wifi

[@cc-fq5cy]

I want this! Does the new unit come with just the screen or does it come with the screen and new base?

[@Karenbloodhero]

You do good job bro

[@Karenbloodhero]

I don’t know what happen when I install no sound

[@Duke-ih8mo]

I have the 8.1 how can I get it to watch Netflix please help me it was my only reason getting this unit

[@FernandoLopez-fn2tz]

How did you download and activate the dongle I been having trouble connecting it

[@Flangobeast]

Only if they had one for a 2012 Focus

[@joaoluizvieirajunior5746]

do you have units from Dasaita?

[@ucy_jvp27n6wsatjmhwasdmg5]

Tesla stocks bout to go down

[@kazi1]

Elon Musk Ha!

[@4thgradedropout980]

You guys should hook up with garage b sometime.

[@2trains182]

Has your seicane unit failed yet? Mine failed 2 months in and their customer support on AliExpress is useless. It was great until it wouldn't boot up, I tried resetting and lots of other things and no luck

[@hualingan111]

hi ? Hualingan Aftermarket Apple Carplay, Android Auto??

[@brzilcanal]

Hello i need sound my car correct with wheel control? Civic 2011 generation 8

[@ibrahimsaim6375]

You should be able to hold and remove that widget that plays music from the hard-drive and add a widget for the radio channels that way when u go back to the home screen you can change the station

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Someone else suggested that as well but it doesn’t seem to function like a widget.

[@aboubacarsavane1289]

I have a Honda 2011 if I would like to have this screen it can cost me how much

[@user-gk1tu1cm9l]

I'm just curiously asking I've got my Seicane installed on my Hyundai Santa fe but steering keying didnt go with the setting also multitasking was not possible such as listening to radio while using navigation driving, moreover movie clip show "do not watch while driving"message.would you tell me settting up for these?

[@nilval445]

You definitely need to get back to your installer. The phone call, navigation and radio should all work simultaneously and seamlessly.. of course, it will have only the phone audio when you are on phone. The head unit mutes the radio when it plays the navigation instructions and resumes when that instruction is over.

[@mazharmalik4259]

Hi Where you get this complete unit from .

[@LoudGuitar14]

Did your civic have the premium audio/built in amplifier and sub? Because I’ve noticed that is an issue when trying to replace the factory unit. I’ve seen a few work arounds but none really work resulting in too much gain and a volume knob going from quite to too loud in a single turn. And all of them result in the factory sub not working.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

No sub or premium audio. No issues though

[@bertinocordova7019]

Nice video

[@calebfilms4044]

Is their people I can pay to just install it for me I’d be nervous af taking my car apart

[@harutohashimoto7683]

So I don't have to CUT AND GLUE BACK CABLES, RIGHT?

[@Ashak2001]

HUH!? NO DONT CUT ANYTHING DEAR GOODNESS 😬

[@jansen_vlog]

Great video. Very informative. I want to see more. I have Nissan Rogue and installed aftermarket radio as well and I like it.

[@miggsperez]

Does your iPhone have to be connected to the dongle at all times in order for CarPlay to work?

[@jaymax9560]

yes

[@MAS68saxophone]

I actually own the one you ordered first and its a good unit, just wish it was a bit quicker haha

[@dylankelsey7314]

How is it ?? How do you like it any issues or flaws? Would u recommend buying ?

[@MAS68saxophone]

@@dylankelsey7314 its a great look and works as it should but it doesn't really work with phones 2019 or newer (in my experience) and the software is outdated and not updatable

[@ankithmistry]

Hello Deboss, great vid, Is there automatic brightness control ? and how is viewing angle ? thanks :)

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Yep there is automatic brightness control that is adjustable and no issue with viewing angle.

[@ankithmistry]

@@DEBOSSGARAGE excellent i am assuming it's normal display and not ips one right ?

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

@@ankithmistry I don't believe it is IPS no.

[@MrEstherons]

You gotta make this face! Lol. Funny

[@mohaiminulhossain9478]

hi! Can you send me that link for 2017 toyota camry se apple carplay

[@Lettusfarm]

Any reason why my buttons light up, but no screen turn on?

[@jasonsolberg8750]

More like a Ford quality! Awesome Lol! Keep up the awesome vids rich!

[@tracylawrence598]

There is no such thing as a refund for them. If something doesn't work or they send you the wrong one, you are DONE! Customer service is also in the toilet.

[@danielbeavers8701]

I may or may not break you're dash while installing. Lol!

[@theelder2111]

does the aux port still work?

[@Ahmad-tj2yc]

can this be fitted into honda insight ?

[@amaraconde1241]

Is this can work on Acura CSX 2010