CHEAP Carplay/Android Auto | Under $60!! | 10 Hour Use Review!

[@maptopia3358]

I drive a 2001 F-150 and having a nice aftermarket display makes the truck feel so much newer. This is a fantastic bang for your buck, quality of life improvement. Great video, I look forward to seeing what you share next :)

[@itgarageben]

Thanks for watching! That was exactly my thought! Loving the CarPlay. It’s a huge difference over that $30 cheapo

[@MRNOlR]

it looks pretty good for 60$ i might have to install this for my town car.

[@itgarageben]

Highly suggest it! Thanks for watching!

[@krsjames1]

I have a couple Kei trucks that I’ve imported from Japan and I’ll be installing this unit in them asap! Thanks for the review 👍🏾

[@itgarageben]

They’re plenty good for what they cost! Been using mine since Dec. no major issues

[@michaelduong5562]

Nice set up! Great review! Keep it up. That little single din deck is fire for what it's worth 🔥💖🥰😍!

[@itgarageben]

Thanks man! I love it. After all this time (9 months) my only complaint is the lack of volume knob and remote control

[@craigjennings2020]

I subscribed for the Ford Courier content. 😢 Here for the other great projects. Keep on keeping on brother!

[@itgarageben]

Thanks for subbing! I wouldn’t be opposed to another! I loved that little truck. Unfortunately they all cannot stay..

[@janetteklein134]

Awesome! My husband’s daily driver could use one of these!

[@ThunderstruckVE_75]

Nice video mate. Love your Lincoln. My Alpine head unit has no volume buttons nor a remote. It's bloody annoying. Wish l didn't buy it now. Lol. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺

[@itgarageben]

Oh man! I think you gotta have one or another! Thanks for watching!

[@honda90084]

How's the unit holding up? I just hooked one up in my square body. Im having an issue getting one of my speakers to work that i know is good. Also have you hooked the backup camera? Other than that everything else is working great

[@itgarageben]

Just double check wiring, make sure all the pins look good going into the unit. I just took the Lincoln on a 6 hour one way roadtrip. Still love it. Best $55 radio money could buy in my opinion. Only issue is the lack of volume knob/remote. When finding the updated link I found one with a volume knob. I would install that one next time. But still liking it! Thanks for watching!

[@itgarageben]

I have not hooked up the backup camera.

[@him89]

I bought a similar one. It was $30 works great.

[@itgarageben]

Thanks for watching! Glad to hear!

[@aleksandarbradic1310]

Hi bro, thanks for the video Just one quick question, how did you connect carplay/android auto? I wirelessly tried couple of times with my android phone, but it is not doing anything. Any tips would help😀

[@itgarageben]

Hey! So through Bluetooth, but it also uses wifi. The code for mine was 0000 And then it just worked for me. Good luck! Also. I’m using CarPlay if that makes any difference

[@CharliesMustangShop]

I like your crib set up

[@itgarageben]

Thanks for watching! Basement is key for extra car part storage

[@ronaldmiller2740]

GREAT THANKS FOR THE NEW YEARS TOY,,,. SHOWING US ..HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@itgarageben]

Thanks for watching!! Happy new year!

[@brosetoldyou4831]

I’ve got a 91 crown victoria that I was looking to put a radio in. Dash is JUST like your Linc. I may have found a winner.

[@itgarageben]

Heck yeah man!

[@hondata70]

It looks period correct with. Modern touch

[@itgarageben]

Exactly! I love it and got a ton of compliments

[@bigfatcat]

@itgarageben Can you explain in more detail why you had to rob the power from the lighter backlight? What does it have to do with the signal wire to your headlights switch? I'm looking to install this unit in a 1991 VW Vanagon Westfalia.

[@itgarageben]

So I just used that because it was tied to the headlights and right there. You can steal switched power from anywhere as long as it ties in with the headlights. Basically giving power to that wire will dim the unit.

[@luisel_menor5215]

May get this for my 2000 Explorer got a new bezel and don't want to cut it to install a double din

[@itgarageben]

Do it! It’s good!

[@etmesi]

I was going to use this on a Tri-Amp system, so I need the trigger power wire, when the deck turns on it powers the out 12VDC wire for the amps to come on, does this have that? I have been trying to search for a manual for this.

[@itgarageben]

Yes it does. It has the typical blue wire. Good luck!

[@etmesi]

I was hoping I could use the Video in or Bluetooth in video and this deck would play that, not having to use an external video monitor. I might be asking too much

[@itgarageben]

I can’t speak on any of that

[@hanly2]

I cant get any audio, did you use an external amp? Was there output settings?

[@itgarageben]

I had no issues with audio. That makes me think you have an amp in your car that needs power. Or just even bypassed to work

[@awnisaleem6505]

i wanted to add carplay and all that to my passat and i was looking for something like that when i stumbled upon a Pioneer DMH-A4450BT that i got for like 80 bucks, that saved me from the chinese stuff lol

[@itgarageben]

Good deal! Glad you got something that works for you!

[@isai_vixtha]

Just ordered for my 99 Camry

[@itgarageben]

Good deal! I bet you’ll enjoy it!

[@Zack-smith]

How is this radio working out for you and does the gps work

[@itgarageben]

I love it, It works through your phone only, there is no standalone GPS on this unit

[@Zack-smith]

@@itgarageben I know what I’m buying to replace the factory radio in my 89 gnc sierra classic s15

[@timelordnoah5179]

Thank you!

[@itgarageben]

Thanks for watching!

[@tri5garage544]

How’s it holding up? Any updates?

[@itgarageben]

Other Than the remote being not the best (and mine breaking) It’s been great. Only glitched on me a couple times in almost 10 months. Well worth the price of $60.

[@tri5garage544]

@@itgarageben sounds well worth it.

[@itgarageben]

@tri5garage544 I sure ain’t mad at it!

[@samjohnson2801]

Nice bro

[@itgarageben]

Thanks for watching! Are you planing on putting something similar in one of your cars?

[@samjohnson2801]

@@itgarageben yes in an old Porsche

[@itgarageben]

@@samjohnson2801 awesome! Does it happen to be a 944??

[@samjohnson2801]

@@itgarageben no but it would be cool in a 944. It's a 996 I been looking at double din units that kinda look like the PCM but I think this single din would look cool

[@FarmRoadBilt]

Will the volume buttons on your phone turn it down?

[@itgarageben]

I do not know for android auto, but for Apple CarPlay, no you have to use the radio itself

[@Inisfad]

I just got a Dual single din flip out radio with AM/FM, CD player, etc., for $65 on Amazon……

[@itgarageben]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@Geo-ym7ds]

How do you change the light color on the power button.?

[@itgarageben]

It’s a setting choice in “quick setup” when you first hit the setting “app”

[@danieldubb2053]

Can you hook up subwoofers to this stereo?

[@itgarageben]

I don’t exactly remember, but I think there is the rca outputs for subs.

[@danieldubb2053]

Did you ever go ahead and install the reverse camera 📸 I just ordered sould all be in today for same car

[@itgarageben]

@danieldubb2053 I have not! If you get to it, leave another comment on how it went!

[@potatosalad5355]

Hey buddy go to catch a SHARK...!!!

[@robmespeedy]

How does the audio perform?

[@itgarageben]

For $60, just fine. I’m no audio guy, but it’s fine for me.

[@itgarageben]

Are you debating grabbing a carplay unit for your car/truck?!?

[@guillemlluciagris5072]

I got one for my partner's 2008 Suzuki SX4 and it has been a total gamechanger. Best way to bring an older car up to date tech wise

[@itgarageben]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@androidsbest5399]

13:00 Nah bro, your cam has nothing do to with the Unit. Its just slow

[@itgarageben]

100% it was filming with the phone. I’ve had the unit for over 6 months now. Never had that issue again.

[@LuisMartinez-om3tz]

How it's running now?​@@itgarageben

[@itgarageben]

Still runs as “good” as the day I put it in. Remember, this is a sub $70 unit. So set your expectations accordingly. But I would buy again.

[@kingkhan-sh8dj]

What is the stereo name is

[@itgarageben]

Thanks for watching! There is a link in the description.

[@plopterjones2147]

Do you have name and brand? Link no longer works.

[@itgarageben]

There really wasn’t a name/brand. But I’ll find a similar one and update the link

[@itgarageben]

www.amazon.com/Hikity-6-9-Inch-Wireless-Touchscreen-Bluetooth/dp/B0CB5W6M8V/ref=sr_1_11?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-Xn3qIQder4NonrORfpjgfBv4J2TSKtikWrNAkbV_8oPfYFDkGqc7DWP8vxmvNm9bzvmRr1-2nQSvwouxxcqrjLa__brO3StVwLzNmumO8kShADHZ8C6eZmYvv4_Vgt_VSamrkEWPK3BZSbRAv87AdIhCIHt7gX9ysdaDkOVL5-VmQeaG-icfbmC123sK3NRk25gNPNc0FLuQqgvMY9JKk2zM4vWgPC0Z5CrTvQTmCg.VRPD0ioH8gpycYgu9zzeNgouniksOTC0koSQu0mvT9U&dib_tag=se&keywords=single%2Bdin%2Bcar%2Bplay&qid=1719495072&sr=8-11&th=1

[@Timmward]

I got the same one I think for 140... Nvm totally different

[@itgarageben]

What’s different on yours?