DIY: Easiest way to install a Tablet as a Stereo in Your Car

I've always wanted to use a tablet as a car stereo display. And this is the easiest and flush way I found that works best & cheap!
Step 1: Use or buy a 8" Tablet or iPad (depending on dash size)
Step 2: Connect Tablet through Bluetooth or wired connection.
Step 3: Buy Velcro from Walmart or here amzn.to/2IrKAE0
Step 4: Cut your strips to size for your dash & tablet
Step 5: Line up and stick 1 side of the Velcro's strip on dash
Step 6: Use the other side of Velcro for the tablet to stick & grip, but lining up to the other receiving Velcro to stick on top of each other.
Step 7: Press them together and watch it stay in place, easy as that!
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[@ETHANIOM]

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[@Rubin_Lopez]

Hey big suggestion for anyone looking to do this. Use painters tape first! Any color and then put the velcro on it. This way if you ever decide to remove the velcro you can without having the glue bake in the car into the dash. Something when attaching items to the wall

[@unknowntosociety01]

Thanks 🙏

[@Rubin_Lopez]

@@unknowntosociety01 💪💪

[@carlosmelendez8317]

I was thinking that too especially when temps get 80+ degrees in the summer and the velcro glue gets really slimey and bakes on whatever it's sticking to. Great idea with the painters tape.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@carlosmelendez8317I wonder if the painters tape gets gooey in the heat also. Probably not.

[@carlosmelendez8317]

​@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017yeah in extreme heat it may get gooey. A tablet mount holder that you put in the cd player might work better as well and not have to worry about the tape

[@CHANGONATION]

I switched to an Android unit 4 years ago, up to this day I still love my radio and by far well worth the investment.

[@kennethblackburn8756]

If this is an install, that means tree air fresheners have to be installed as well

[@johnsys7836]

Hi I had a similar setup a few years ago. They make a magnetic cell phone or tablet holder that goes into the cd slot. Would be good for your phone too since doesn’t block vents. Other option I do in conjunction is to actually use L brackets and cover it colored duct tape or fabric and slip it into the ends of the dash.

[@ObiWanKenBroBi]

Totally unrelated but that’s my gym in the video 😆

[@CoopzVideo]

Dude, this is genius, thank you! I was trying to stick mine on to the screen with double sided suction cups but it didn't really work. I've got some velcro in my tool box which I didn't even think of using but it's perfect! Thanks!!

[@kernow9324]

@Iain Cooper I actually laughed out loud reading your comment :)

[@nak141]

Me too tried the same... Bwhahaha never thought of this... Lols

[@mrharocesar]

Seems like a good idea until you leave the iPad in there while running to the store and come back with a missing iPad and a broken window

[@iBertz]

Could happen, but worth my luck, I'll be fine.. 😥

[@laquanny2009]

😂

[@jijodrumbeats]

@killit withfire hahaha.....

[@PainesvilleSpeedway]

Don't listen to these fucking morons commenting - You're 100% correct. The thieves who might look in the vehicle are just going to think it's a useless factory head unit, like so many mfr's are running now. I've been doing it with a 10.1" GalaxyTab on Uber/Lyft for over 3 years and 5000 rides - These dummies who are dogging you haven't done SHIT like you're doing. Stay brazen, stay strong, ignore the sheople - You have to stay outside their herds to get anywhere in this world. Just look at fashion trends for the last 1000 years - That should tell you something. Sheople/lemmings/groupthink/crowd mentality - Whatever you want to call it, they buck change. They don't like your creativity. But you're right, and it's an awesome way to roll with vids/mp3s at your fingertips!

[@MkMk-ox8my]

Cesar exactly happen

[@cruxinterfaces]

I've seen your other videos as well as this one, continue the great work, Thank you for the content

[@MrSQLifeMrQ]

I bought a tablet holder for my Samsung Tab E which I hardly used. The holder uses the disc tray to settle and it's brilliant. I bought a Aux Bluetooth stick very cheap and the soubd is exceptional. Very happy with my cars entertainmemt. I have 30gb hotspot limit and the internet with ease.

[@bornjamerican52]

Great idea 👍🏾! I have a 2018 ipad I am going to try this

[@GamersPlayerUnion]

Damn I did the same exact thing last night and works like a champ. I used the same material as well. I guess I wasn’t the only one thinking outside the box

[@thomashaas5965]

Hey...here's my question. Now that you have been doing this, does the iPad rattle against the plastic underneath?

[@johncooper7242]

that's a great solution . Simple, cheap, easy to fit and remove and does everything you need ....Whats not to like !..

[@edifierbass7821]

Well that's great , i've seen lots of videos doing those things like using the tablet on their cars , but hey cool to watch it again thanks for sharing..

[@LMKtron]

smart, cheap and simple. nicely done

[@manavchauhan2783]

Done it in my miata with big cellular iPad. Use VLC player, very easy to send video songs from android and it's crazy it fits perfectly. Big screen tiny interior. Looks factory like and I love it.

[@wandasneed2355]

Hey, can you post a pic. of this in your miata? I'm wanting to do something like that in mine.

[@manavchauhan2783]

Wanda Sneed I am not sure how to comment a picture here. Add me on Facebook and I'll send you pictures

[@manavchauhan2783]

MANAV CHAUHAN from city Deland, Florida

[@barbaraeberly4235]

I love the simple solution. I have CarPlay in my car, but you pointed out I could have bigger maps screen. I would use Siri to ask it to do stuff. Like call people, text someone, etc. I missed how you have iPad audio coming through your car speakers.. I’ll watch again. Way to go, Sir. Great workaround. Remember to take iPad out when you leave car.

[@omararroyo9172]

He has his iPad connected to his cars Bluetooth like connecting your android or iPhone same thing plus he’s using his hot spot from cell phone to get his iPad running

[@dariusharris7139]

Thanks for the video , what size iPad is that sir cause I have a 9.7 inch

[@babiboib7]

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[@maniazexi9597]

How much and how well would you say the kia optima works for you? I’m planning on getting one myself but i need experienced kia owners to tell me what to expect and if it’s worth its price

[@lonster3000]

Nice job. I just put an iPad mini in my car, used some magnet mounts. How are you going to do navigation? I went with a cellular iPad so it would have built-in gps even if I use it with tethering instead of its own data plan. You could have added a very minimal skin on the iPad and then attach the Velcro to that, just so you would not have the hassle of removing it at some point.

[@huwkelvinmorgan3575]

In the U.K we have something called DAB or digital radio that gives you a massive amount of extra radio stations by the side of normal FM it would be nice to see a DAB app on that tablet

[@juancamaney3562]

Great awesome video 👍 But how do you hook it up to your car speakers 🤔

[@user-ts9hm1gz2p]

Serious brand loyalty here

[@juanlanda967]

They sell tablet holders that mount from the CD player. They work very well, and looks like it would be perfect with your vehicle setup. It wouldn't block the A/C vents unlike other makes.

[@jb0579]

Link? That's exactly what I need!

[@sandibiagi2962]

Hi! I did this exact thing you just said ~ its a SUPER strong magnet holder that fits perfectly into the cd player slot ~ only thing is, its SO strong that when I went to remove the carplay unit, it tore the magnetic strip right off the back of the carplay lol! Maybe the sticky side of that magnet wasnt strong enough? It was 3m, so I thought it would stick pretty good to the back of the carplay but nope

[@gregcy89]

Its a very good idea for those who dont wanna ruin their tablet and their stock dash. Im thinking something similar for my XF but with magnets and metall behind the dash cos it will look more clean

[@william3370]

Man he is one KZbinr I wish was bigger on this platform. He is really chill.

[@iBertz]

If I was bigger, I'd make more videos and do more to give back too. Someday I'll get there I hope. Thanks for your support

[@william3370]

CooLoserTech yea man just tell us what we can do to help out. We should spam ppl on FB ur links lol

[@snauspockets9924]

I've been using a tablet Mount that comes out of my cup holder that sits right in front of the screen and I don't know why I never thought of just velcroing the dang thing to the old screen that I don't look at other than the back up camera. The weight of the tablet makes it wobble around and it is very cluttered and fills up the space. I saw this video and went right out with some Velcro and boom my Highlander has a huge upgrade. I can turn off the screen underneath(for less heat) but I don't think I can keep it off without unplugging the power or something. I wanted a Pioneer Dex unit but my quote at car toys ended up being almost $2,000 for the deck alone because apparently my Highlander is complicated. *rolls eye*. I'm not a cheap guy but I love when I get to be cheap and still enjoy good. Thanks for the video.

[@bigdeelow1]

That will be snatched out in a matter of seconds in my neighborhood 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheSupremeDunk]

You need to move

[@kraions6608]

I have the same dilemma ang was thinking of buying a tablet car mount instead of invested in hundreds of dollars worth of headunit which my tablet can basically do the same things and even better. Thanks for this. Also there are apps that you can just use specifically when driving that limits the clutter of your UI and other apps you wont typically use.

[@fasn279]

Is your dashcam interior and exterior, if so how much did the dual set up cost?

[@DidierBan]

I like it , it blends well with all the instruments.

[@simongithaiga2642]

How do you deal with overheating of the iPad especially I hot climates?

[@JohnDought]

Velcro, of course! Very smart!

[@inhawaii4941]

Can you give me a link for the phone mount

[@tihomirtodorov7201]

Awsome buddy. Well done

[@chrisjay2901]

Can you listen to KZbin videos and is the volume good do it still have the car base or no....

[@gradyhue]

Who makes that magnetic phone holder thingy?

[@sun6v546]

Very very good job , Mate, Keep up the good work. Can we totally / permanently fix it there , including the reversing camera .... ???

[@electroguy5478]

Great video, I have the same iPad mini, and I would like to install it in my truck, I have a 04 S10. I wish I could figure out something like this but don't really want to stick anything to my dash or ipad. I can't afford to have my dash fabricated, and I've watched many of videos on how to install it, but I haven't seen anything that would work for me.

[@patrickmunyoki2971]

I like it. It's a good hack and the budget is really good

[@williamadams2240]

Man this is awesome bro 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@johnbuenaventura1]

Did the velcro hold up with the heat?

[@robertwq]

Is the link to the adapter mentioned at 2:14 in here?

[@Dan4o9]

Can I connect the tablet to the radio and control the radio from the tablet

[@SouzieQ]

What dash cam do you use?

[@dariusharris7139]

What size tablet is that u installed

[@stevechalk22]

Perfect! Just saved me a bunch of money!

[@demaciu88]

Once you had the loop part of the Velcro on the car, why didn't you just put the hook side right on that then remove the tape, lone up the iPad and press it into place? That would have aligned everything perfectly.

[@carlosmelendez8317]

I was gonna get an in car head unit but a cheap tablet and this mount is a better option so i can keep the car stereo stock if i sell in the future and will still have a tablet in the end

[@tokagaaxx1897]

Bro it's good idea 👍👍 I like it

[@iBertz]

I'm still using this method, but switched to the Huawei M5 tablet 👍

[@thevibez1292]

How do you play through the car speaker ??

[@darkftforce]

when you put phone on ac vents, in winters when you use heater, doesnt your phone gets hot?

[@nanourbano]

Magnetic strip would make a nicer install... i still use ezpass belcrow... but trying to find the magnetic strips... sick job thought.. thumbs up..

[@289cobra9]

2011 Ford Escape. Don’t have a screen in the dashboard. Bought the Apps 2 cars phone CD mount. Holds my iPad 9.7. Covers the radio controls but it’s fine because I have volume on the steering wheel.

[@bengythomas1]

How did you put wifi or data or internet

[@surya5568]

bro are you sure this is not gonna fall down if you drive fast or turn hard? please reply

[@justarnold3]

This actually smart!!

[@jb0579]

But how do you get te sound into your speakers??

[@MrJewelicious]

I like the idea. I wish an ipad can connect wirelessly with a back up camera tho.

[@arnoldbliss6238]

Nice Job!

[@vizioconto2553]

where is the link for the gsm adapter ?

[@mujjuman]

hey man nice solution. u can also use these magnetic strips. btw what service do u have on ur pixel

[@Najar_M]

mujjuman you can only get them with Verizon

[@JoseSantos-ko9kw]

Marcos logos Nope, there's a way to use it on at&t or some other carrier.

[@JoseSantos-ko9kw]

Marcos logos On the AT&T page it says you can use it on their service as long as the phone is unlocked from the Verizon service.

[@vicebastidas77]

Or Google's Project Fi

[@riskinhos]

messes up the compass

[@zekenzy6486]

when you drive on bump. is the ipad falling down ?

[@SmalltimR]

Does it provide front and read fader?

[@joysgc6353]

Cool idea! Tx. I am planning to install a tablet on my Elantra. And play Android Auto using my Samsung hotspot. Wish me luck, please.😊

[@user-nf3oq2ge3g]

That Velcro will stick for 25+ years we did this on our boat for the remote control cuz that was fancy in the 90s. 25 years of neglect and outside and it’s still on and if you really need the back up camera just take it off for the minute or2

[@ianw7162]

Looks good. I use my maps etc, by tethering to my phone.

[@mexicangangster50]

Can you do a water bottle cap install next !?

[@rudisramirez5690]

Everyone is saying crap about this but I think it’s cool

[@kevinedwards1747]

Can I do this in my vic.?

[@jim9219771]

I've got some older Android tablets laying around, also have a galaxy tablet with a data plan. A couple of things, I would like to be able to tune in my local radio stations and my OEM stereo doesn't have Bluetooth. Any thoughts?

[@slow_rednline4874]

App radio +tiny 4 channel+rca to 3.5mm jack into 2 in one audio/power plug the end can be USB c or lightning..depends on what you use

[@618Todd]

" it's ok Officer, the video is for the passenger 😀"

[@Josehernandez-on4dw]

Amazing hack

[@ChiefPapi]

You could do the same thing to a case and then have the option to remove the tablet from the case instead of peeling the Velcro over and over... Good video

[@nak141]

I saw an Indian guy tied a thick thread between the ac grill and the 7inch tablet like hanging a piece of cloth. Remove & carry it while going home/parking. Just need a reverse wifi camera.

[@hcazonis]

I was worried about replacing my high-end older oasis with this one kzbin.infoUgkxCgPI5O2AtmcHq9SJhgsCGbpAzJAJfrJp but it is surprisingly light and the screen resolution is just as good. I never had the warm light on my old kindle, but i do not use it on the ipad so I will probably not need it. I think the only thing I'll miss is the self-adjusting light, but this is so worth it!

[@Mexicandude36]

I know this way is so cheap but honestly you can buy a iPad CD holder , it will cover your whole stereo and is way more easy to remove it , that's the way I have it

[@arizonaranger8402]

Does the tablet have an AUX input?

[@andreikolas8922]

How it is connected to internet and car speakers?

[@mrpep1976]

I don’t see the link to the gps adapter. Can someone please let me know which one it is

[@soldbytech]

just curious via bluetooth connection, do your videos have delays on youtube ?

[@iBertz]

I have not seen the lag or delays at all. I think Bluetooth is fast enough these days to transfer seamlessly. I wouldn't like to watch videos with the audio not in sync. So I have no lad delays playing off the ipad to my Bluetooth connection

[@dukedizzy]

CooLoserTech man im shocked maybe it depends on the car but ive tried it in soo many cars but it never syncs i have an iphone x and a galaxy s9 both do the same thing.

[@markbell1089]

How loud are those ipads? Main reason I asked is because my car stereo stopped working

[@foodinhaler712]

I'm going to use this method too in my Hyundai Accent. So sick of my dumb display

[@dsms4274]

How to charge tablet. Can you connect with 12 V car battery

[@Salad360]

Does your car not support Android Auto or CarPlay? Then you could use the built in screen and have gps that isn't shit.

[@J2DaB33]

does it fail while your driving

[@HenryPadilla]

KZbin works good over Bluetooth? In my car the sound is not synced right

[@MySpaceSucks3]

Henry Padilla do you have a Chrysler with the Uconnect? Mine does the exact same thing in that car, but every other brand Bluetooth is fine

[@les536]

Your original radio was already nice

[@santanadegollado9812]

Good idea.... BUT the problem with velcro is the heat in the car when the windows are up on a hot day.. The velcro will "POUR" off... Just closing your door the tablet is going face down like a $2 hooker.... Best bet would be a dash or windshield mount that you can position

[@sandibiagi2962]

hahah

[@shawng5799]

People in the UK you can get Velcro pads called "Power Commanders" check them out,really good my Google mini is hanging off the wall with one now. Homebargains B&M and the like sell them.😉

[@mollerbt]

Wouldnt the velcro sticky just melt when it gets hot in the car? I don't see how this will work very long with how hot it can get inside the car. I would think it would ruin the velocro sticky and just make a mess of goop...

[@iBertz]

It's been 90 degrees the last 2 days and it hasn't even moved. 3m tape is stronger than you think, but I'll also be testing more ways to get set up tooo

[@chrisjay2901]

How is the volume

[@stephenandrosen]

THIS. IS. ESCHUUUPPPPPEEED!

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U got my subscription 👍

[@iBertz]

Hey! Welcome thanks

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Help with Ranault Megane 3 screen

[@chrinamint]

I like it!

[@leonardtharindu]

For $300 you can install a good android car stereo

[@MySpaceSucks3]

Tharindu Leonard can’t watch video or use apps on android stereo

[@captaincanada1525]

yes you can... it literally runs android. wtf. @@MySpaceSucks3

[@MLProductions.1]

@@captaincanada1525 there cheap and sound quality is horrible. Either way a good headunit is the best. Not a Chinese Android unit there's no point in having a bunch of apps in your car either way.

[@tipdog36]

I thought that was a good idea until 2 years later as android keeps updating, the stereo and some apps become obsolete. Ended up with android auto / carplay stereo.

[@MLProductions.1]

@@tipdog36 yeah exactly and those Chinese units sound like total crap and have all types of issues. A good headunit is the way to go. Either way idk why anyone would want a screen so cluttered up in there car.

[@randomwrestlingthemes524]

how did it hold up after over 2 years and in the heat??

[@iBertz]

I guess I do not have that much heat here in Oregon to melt, or it does fine just the way it is setup.

[@findingandvalue]

No clean way to have a power cable in? Using a lot op GPS+music and video all day will eat the battery quite fast.