Detailed Walkthrough of Linkswell 12.1 inch Gen 5 radio functions

Made this video to answer any questions regarding the new Gen 5 Linkswell and also provided a detailed Walkthrough of the Linkswell 12.1 inch Gen 5 radio functions. #Linkswell #Gen6 #tstyle #linkswellgen 5 #linkswellgen4 #ramlinkswellgen5 #ramlinkswellgen5 #install2019ramradio #upgraderam1500radio #installram1500teslaradio #installramteslastyleradio #ramteslascreen #ramteslaradio #ramteslascreenupgrade

[@princegh06]

Thanks for the video. I have the same truck same color and everything. I recently got the linkswell 5 installed and you just answered every question I had.

[@theblkhorn2082]

Thanks for checking out the video. Glad I could help man. Would love to see some pics of your truck.

[@AdamWade-qf7ee]

Great video. Can’t wait to get mine in tomorrow!

[@theblkhorn2082]

That is awesome man! You’re going to enjoy it!!!

[@LinksWellInc]

Love the video! We love hearing about our customers enjoying our products!

[@theblkhorn2082]

Thanks so much! It really is an amazing radio.

[@stevenbrathwaite9932]

I love my radio. The volume is low. How do I change that¿

[@LinksWellInc]

@@stevenbrathwaite9932 make sure “Factory Amp” is turned off in the settings (System/Settings Guide)

[@larrypotts564]

So this is for the Ram 2022 Big horn 1500. No shop I call. Have this. They want to put in the 10inch .

[@larrypotts564]

I also have the 5inch screen

[@shumbane]

Awesome review. Thank you so much for making this video. 👍👍

[@theblkhorn2082]

Thank you so much for watching man. I really appreciate it!

[@rambreezie6116]

Nice my brother I appreciate that review I think that’s next for me 💯🤟🏽👍🏽

[@theblkhorn2082]

Ram Breezie!!!! What’s good bro! Thanks for checking it out man. It really is a great product!

[@user-sr8cq8td3w]

I getting one put in today that was very help

[@theblkhorn2082]

How are you enjoying your radio So far my friend?

[@ajyt8224]

❤ this was and amazing video

[@theblkhorn2082]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support

[@alexpompa9070]

Awesome video

[@theblkhorn2082]

Thanks bro!

[@altonf62]

Nice Video still on the fence about getting one for my F150 because I use my Sirius XM a lot and I found out they are still working with Sirius to incorporated into the gen 5 system

[@theblkhorn2082]

I can definitely understand that. I’m lovin it.

[@kalinrobinson3871]

You could play it from your phone to the system. Would be a workaround until they figure out how to get it.

[@wathianhudson726]

Love the video Bru I see you from Leland.. I'm waiting for car tune to install mine when it arrives... Big up from Moorhead

[@theblkhorn2082]

That’s wassup home team! I literally just dropped my truck off at Car tunes to install an amp on my door speakers. Can’t wait to see how yours turns out man.

[@johnnypiper1717]

Man that screen looks so 🔥 I have 2020 1500 bighorn with the 8.4 screen I was looking to see about upgrading to the big screens that come in the 5th gens. This linkwell looks really really bad ass. Definitely gonna have to upgrade to this screen

[@theblkhorn2082]

Thanks man! You will absolutely love it! The only thing you have to get use to is not having knobs but I got over that pretty quick.

[@johnnypiper1717]

@THE BLKHORN lol yeah I think I could get over it as well since that things is so clean and awesome. Definitely gonna have to order me one soon and bring it to get Installed.

[@theblkhorn2082]

My audio shop is a Linkswell dealer. Not sure where you are located but Car-Tunes INC is the name of the company that installed my system out of Greenville, MS.

[@johnnypiper1717]

@THE BLKHORN awesome yeah I'm down here in south louisiana good to know If I wanna take a rd trip up there when I'm ready to have it installed

[@theblkhorn2082]

That’s wassup man!

[@lucyfernandez4189]

Ready for install

[@aaroncorum8548]

I got the 5th gen radio, but my button won't work anymore. The tow/haul, traction control, parking sensors nor heated seat buttons work. Does yours? @linkswellinc you got any answers for this? 2018 ram 1500 bighorn

[@DOUGMAC]

Nice. Thanks for the link bud... So the question I have is does the radio have built-in cellular? or are you tethering to get online? Thank you.

[@theblkhorn2082]

Thanks so much for checking out the video. I use my personal hotspot for Wi-Fi through my phone.

[@UnboxTactical]

When you turn the truck off and then back on, does the radio remember the last state you left the HVAC on ?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Yes sir, it sure does.

[@SeguroCoNahim]

Can you put the brighness up and down, as well as how is it daylight does it look good? I have an eye problem and i am wondering if at night it dims?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Yes, you can change the brightness level. Looks great during the day but even better at night. You will love it if you decide to get it.

[@HEzThaVILLAIN]

I need me a screen that size my ride I was looking at the Tesla screens you look for a whole stereo setup and I like how you got your truck on the screen that's the ticket right there

[@theblkhorn2082]

Thanks so much! I’m gonna try to make sure I provide updates.

[@HEzThaVILLAIN]

@@theblkhorn2082 take your time people do have a life outside of social media and have different priorities

[@theblkhorn2082]

@@HEzThaVILLAIN very true my friend.

[@BigRegDaCommish]

I just looked this up and it doesn't work with Ram 1500 Rebel with Air Ride. But I might consider anyway because I got mine lifted and dont use the adjustable ride height settings

[@theblkhorn2082]

Definitely something to think about. I didn’t loose any features with the Bighorn that I have which is why I pulled the trigger. So far, loving this unit man.

[@user-gk7lw1oz3p]

Great video, I decided to purchase the Gen 5. I like your custom boot up logo, did you do that yourself and if so what resolution did you use to create the logo. I tried the 768X1024 as Jon noted in his video, but it doesn't cover the entire screen like your boot logo does.

[@theblkhorn2082]

Congrats on the screen man! I hope you enjoy it. It’s been a while since I uploaded it. I will have to find the specs and get back to you on that. I might even do a video!

[@user-gk7lw1oz3p]

@@theblkhorn2082 Thanks dude, I love it so far still learning all the things I can do with it. I would appreciate it if you could do a video on the boot up screen or at the very least pass on the resolution specs. Keep up the good work.

[@theblkhorn2082]

I think I will my friend. Thanks so much for your support!

[@user-qc1re3ts8v]

I have the gen 5 really like it. Only issue is wireless connection is slow. Can you explain the bt on vs wifi? Do you shut off your wifi?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Anytime I’m running my BT, I always make sure my WiFi is off and my phone is not plugged into the charging port. Illuminating additional signals, in my opinion, helps to increase the connect speed. I also learned that when I get in my truck and it is connecting to BT, if I place my phone near the bottom right side of the screen, it tends to connect very quickly. I don’t have to do this often as I auto start my truck and it is usually already connected when I get in. For the times that it doesn’t auto connect, I clear out all running screens in the background which will restart the zlink connect and it usually picks it right up. Just remember it’s a computer and sometimes you just have to restart it. For a more specific question, I would reach out to Jon Detlefsen who is Tech Support for Linkswell. He’s great about answering questions in the Facebook group. Hope this helps my friend.

[@chesleylohnes8933]

if you are listening to the radio and then you shut off your truck and leave , when you come back and restart the truck , Does it go back to the radio and start playing the radio ?

[@theblkhorn2082]

I have my radio set to default to auto connect to CarPlay. I never listen to the radio so my truck always connects to that on startup.

[@eclecticgentleman]

Do you have a 360 camera system on your truck? Does it still work like the factory 360 if you do? I can't find no video with anyone having their 360 camera working with this radio

[@theblkhorn2082]

Hi my friend! To answer your question, I do not have the 360 camera but I would email Jonathan Detlefsen. His email is [e-mail]. He is the brains behind Linkswell products and the guy you see in the KZbin videos providing tips and information. He is the one to answer any of your questions regarding any Linkswell products. Hope this helps.

[@eclecticgentleman]

@@theblkhorn2082 thanks I appreciate the info

[@theblkhorn2082]

My pleasure friend

[@JM-bh4yw]

Does your battery die ? Some have that problem and I do now since I installed it

[@theblkhorn2082]

No, I haven’t had that issue. Sounds like something may be running in the background to drain the battery.

[@59CameraMan]

did you have Uconnect before the install and if so did you loose Uconnect after the install

[@theblkhorn2082]

I had you connect and now have CarPlay but still have access to unconnect as well.

[@brandengranger9680]

Will the streaming work when the vehicle is in motion?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Yes, it does. As long as you use an internet source, for me, I use my phone as a hotspot.

[@TheDeadaim1989]

Does all the steering wheel controls work like the volume, radio, and phone controls?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Yes they do. Never lost any features in the truck.

[@breezyeffect4825]

Hi , where did you take your car to get it installed ?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Sorry for the late response. I took it to Car-Tunes in Greenville, MS. They are a certified Linkswell dealer and the installer Dalton Trainer, is literally one of the best in the industry.

[@tarallocaballo]

How do you get WiFi to the unit? Hot spot from the phone? Or can you pay for monthly internet for the device with your provider

[@theblkhorn2082]

You will need an external source. I use the hotspot on my phone when I want to use Wi-Fi. I find that I use my Bluetooth features more often than my hotspot. Hope this helps!

[@donearl6675]

🤩🤩🥳🥳

[@theblkhorn2082]

Thanks so much!!!

[@critic_empower_joke_rlaxtslife]

42 seconds to boot up. Out of curiosity, how much internal memory ram is used?

[@theblkhorn2082]

4 GB

[@dsrgarage]

Do the steering wheel controls still work?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Absolutely

[@85rpatton]

I can't get the radio to turn on when I remote start it. How did you get that working?

[@theblkhorn2082]

I had my radio installed by a certified Linkswell dealer here in my hometown.

[@theblkhorn2082]

Linkswell is very responsive when it comes to answering questions about their products. I would ask this question on their Linkswell Inc Facebook page. I’m sure you will get a pretty quick response.

[@KateePerko]

Can you use this system without WiFi or CarPlay? Specifically the navigation app

[@theblkhorn2082]

I’m not sure, I use CarPlay and I’m able to connect to my Waze app through that. I never tried it any other way. I would go to the Linkswell group on Facebook. There really good about answering customer questions.

[@Anthony-ji1oo]

Having trouble connecting to zlink i have android, i do not have 5th gen or this functionality only for 5th gen?

[@theblkhorn2082]

I would hit up Linkswell’ Facebook page. They are amazing about answering questions and giving you a timely response. Customer service is on point.

[@HEzThaVILLAIN]

I use Waze also I use my own voice for my navigation system on my phone I'm going to get there where you at

[@theblkhorn2082]

That’s wassup! Thanks so much for checking out the video!

[@our12silly]

Do you still like this radio? I want to install it into my Ram 2500 but I'm worried about two things. One, if it fails I will lose my AC/Heat, that's bad. Also my hazard button on my 5th Gen Ram has the traction control on the same button area. I see you have traction control at the bottom on the toggle. Mine is located with the hazard button, it's a dual button. I haven't seen how they can handle the traction control. I don't know if it's in the radio? If they remove that I lose traction control button. Do you have a soft button for traction control in the radio?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Love my radio! It’s been awesome so far. As far as traction control, it is still located in its stock position and not in the radio. Check out the Linkswell website and Facebook page. They are really great about answering questions for specific trucks.

[@our12silly]

@@theblkhorn2082 I have an ask. Oh, and thank you for replying. It makes me feel more at ease about installing the radio. I would like to know if you can check your radio settings for the traction control option in the software? Can you take a look? I can't install the radio without traction control. Thank you!

[@theblkhorn2082]

@@our12silly I’m currently a state away from my truck on vacation but below is a link to the man that knows everything about this radio. Please reach out to him with any questions. He’s very knowledgeable and provides great customer service. facebook.com/jonathan.detlefsen.7?mibextid=LQQJ4d

[@our12silly]

@@theblkhorn2082 thank you! Have fun!

[@juanacuna5479]

​@our12silly did you get an answer on the traction control location? I was thinking on installing this today at a local dealer, but concerned about the traction control button.

[@stevejankoski2669]

Right hand drive mode is on rhd in the settings

[@theblkhorn2082]

Thanks so much!!!

[@0fficialmike]

I have a question so the radio comes with the option to have its own hotspot right? so can you stream off of that instead of using your phone ?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Great question! My radio did not come with that option so I use my hotspot on my phone.

[@0fficialmike]

@@theblkhorn2082 amazing response time and okay maybe I just misunderstood just doing some research because i’m considering buying

[@theblkhorn2082]

@@0fficialmikeThanks!! I’m here my friend if you have anymore questions.

[@0fficialmike]

⁠@@theblkhorn2082so I bought it and I can’t get the time to set properly how did you get yours to work?

[@theblkhorn2082]

@@0fficialmike wassup my guy. Honestly, when the dealer installed it for me, everything was set and I haven’t had any issues. I would say hit these guys through Facebook. The Linkswell group is really amazing about answering issues that people have with their radios or providing info on how tos. Here is the link to their page. facebook.com/LinkswellInc?mibextid=LQQJ4d

[@mickeycook569]

I can not get my I-Pod to work? Any suggestions?

[@theblkhorn2082]

I don’t have an iPod but I would go to the Linkswell Facebook group and post the issue that you’re having there. The Linkswell team is very responsive and can usually tell you exactly what needs to be done to fix the problem.

[@PUREOWN]

When you opened your door the graphic showed the wrong door opening. Maybe linkswell can update that?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Yea, I caught that too. I don’t think that’s a Linkswell issue. I’m getting with my installer to see if that’s something that can be corrected. I’m thinking it might’ve happened during installation.

[@LinksWellInc]

@@theblkhorn2082 Settings/System/Settings Guide and flip the RHD setting. Save and reboot

[@theblkhorn2082]

Thanks so much. Worked like a charm.

[@siprianosolis]

Would this fit a 2024 ram 1500?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Yes, it would but I would check the website just to be sure at linkswellinc.com. My radio is a gen 5 but they now have a gen 6 for 2019 and up.

[@siprianosolis]

@@theblkhorn2082 thanks for the reply I might get a refund from Phoenix Auto cause they have yet to deliver my unit

[@NaturalBorN44]

Is this functioning as it should a year later

[@theblkhorn2082]

Absolutely functional my friend, as a matter of fact, I installed my dash cam and Incan view the dash cam through the Linkswell, I also do calls with my team using Microsoft teams. There’s so much you can do with this radio my guy! I absolutely love it! The Gen 6 is the updated version of this. Just fyi!!!

[@denbro33]

does anyone know how to change the open door settings. i open my left door and it shows the right door open.

[@theblkhorn2082]

Hey bro! Go to settings, Systems, Settings Guide, flip the RHD Setting, save and reboot!

[@Anthony-ji1oo]

Also wondering how i can turn off auto climate control

[@Jrocc811]

Nice video. I hate Ram's uconnect trash software. I need to get one of these.

[@theblkhorn2082]

It’s well worth it my friend. If your thinking about getting one, you can order it from www.adcmobile.com and you can use my coupon code: blkhorn83 to receive a discount. They have an updated Gen 6 version and XL style as well.

[@Jrocc811]

@@theblkhorn2082 does your cruise control and other steering wheel buttons still work?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Yes they do!

[@rolnzak]

Does Sirius radio work with it?

[@theblkhorn2082]

To my knowledge, not with the Gen 5, however, they do have a newer gen available that I’m still doing research on. Hopefully I can answer that question soon.

[@kevin122759]

Do you know which works better. Android auto or car play?

[@theblkhorn2082]

I’m not sure but I use CarPlay and have not had any issues with it.

[@Trav247]

How do u use mirror screening

[@theblkhorn2082]

That’s an amazing question and actually something I’ve never thought to try. I’m going to test it out to see if it’s possible.

[@stevenbrathwaite9932]

I love mine. The only problem I’m having is with the sound. It’s very low

[@theblkhorn2082]

Not sure what kind of system you have in your vehicle, but you have to get familiar with the equalizers. I promise you if it’s set right, the sound will come out. I would also ask about this in the Linkswell Facebook group. They are great at replying and are super helpful.

[@AlexPaganfatgnome]

Does this support android auto?

[@theblkhorn2082]

Yes, it does!

[@EdwinGonzales-zd2bp]

So you loose a feature if you can't use your car mics,

[@theblkhorn2082]

I wouldn’t necessarily say your loosing a feature. It comes with its own mic. I’m not sure if you can wire it to your factory mic or not. I just used the one it came with.