Eonon VWA13 wireless Android auto/carplay. set up and over view

[@jacquelineimms4662]

Just subscribed ..Great info Thanks Dave 😊

[@Official__RILO]

Great vid Dave your efforts are appreciated

[@TB-ud4iy]

Great video, does this work with factory fender amp and system? I bought amother unit that looked exactly like this and it didnt seem to work with Fender. Thanks!

[@whatsdavedone104]

Yes all the Eonon VW specific units work with Fender. If you go to the unit website page and go down to the "features" section you will see it works with Fender and Dyno systems 👍

[@edom4080]

Hey Dave. Thanks for your contributions here re Eonon. I just bought the VWA13 and really like it. It actually works well! Cant say that about the 2 others I had to return for various reasons. I am wondering if you have trouble getting 3rd party launchers to work well in this device? If so, which ones work? I;ve tried Vivid and Agama and both gave me problems and caused me to have to reset a bunch of things. Since I use the VWA13 mostly with wireless Android Auto it isnt a huge deal, but I;d like to find a nicer car launcher for this thing. I find the Eonon menu tree to be really confusing and limiting. If you;ve tried a few other launchers that may merit a video since I couldnt find anything specific. Any help appreciated. Ed

[@whatsdavedone104]

I don't use launcher due to issue that can be caused...on the Eonon Facebook group m.facebook.com/groups/eononofficial/?ref=share A few people are using carwebguru successfully 👍

[@edom4080]

@@whatsdavedone104 Thanks for getting back to me. I;ve determined that Android Auto just doesnt play well (for me) with the built in Android 13. I;ve decided to use AA almost exclusively and just use the head unit to play music from the usb via PowerAmp and for the obd2 and that gives me fits at times too.

[@whatsdavedone104]

@edom4080 maybe a factory reset of the unit will sort any gremlins 🤷‍♂️ mine runs smoothly with no issues

[@briansibanda4969]

I would appreciate you making a video how you connect to the wifi or hotspot

[@whatsdavedone104]

For Bluetooth....open Bluetooth setting on phone and search for devices....Bluetooth name Eonon and connect. WiFi, pull down from top of the screen, tap WiFi tab and then search for the WiFi connection you want to use 😀

[@simonmayer5753]

Ordered it yesterday

[@Official__RILO]

You got it yet?

[@simonmayer5753]

Yeah. Its really nice. Works perfectly in Golf 6 Variant @@Official__RILO

[@simonmayer5753]

@@Official__RILO yeah. Works fine. Unfortunately I can't log into netflix and Amazon Everything else works perfect.

[@TheRipper3564]

We need an update

[@simonmayer5753]

@@TheRipper3564 I really like it. It doesn't work 100% of the time. Sometimes it doesn't output sound and you have to turn it off and on again. But when it works it's really fast, sounds good and really responsive

[@tomp.8129]

Hi guys, does this unit need the adaptor from eonon for the reverse camera to work?

[@whatsdavedone104]

If you have a factory fitted reverse camera then yes you need A0580 canbus adapter availbe from Eonon website

[@tomp.8129]

Thanks Dave, your videos really help to learn about their units. Might get one of these for our Tiguan.

[@whatsdavedone104]

@tomp.8129 I would recommend the VWA12S6G over the VWA13....the A12S6G is a far quicker unit as it has 6g of ram and 64g of memory and on the 4th March all A12S6G units will be getting android13 via an over the air update...the VWA13 is only 2g+32g. Yes there is quite a price difference but in my opinion you would be happier with the high end unit over the budget unit. Discount code Dave10 still applies tidd.ly/3tBjQZK

[@tomp.8129]

I know... the 6g is a better unit. Decision time...

[@whatsdavedone104]

@tomp.8129 what decisions are to be made....pay a little more with 2 years warranty and support and being happier with your purchase or get the VWA13 and possibly wish you had of spent a little more 🤷‍♂️ the VWA13 is only currently available on ebay so you only get 1 year warranty....purchase the VWA12S6G from Eonon website and you get 2 years

[@elegantpc]

Hi Dave, how are you? The vwa13 video looks great. In my opinion, it's always a worthy substitute for the vwq53pro. I wanted to ask you for advice on the installation of the vwa12s-6g. In the connection diagram, do I need to connect 22 AUX input L to 12 Audio Input L and 23 Aux input R to 14 Audio input R, just like in the q53pro installation by following the manuals? Could you help me with this? Thanks a lot in advance.

[@whatsdavedone104]

No you don't, they are pre outs for a sub....they didn't need connecting on the Q53pro either 🤷‍♂️ don't know where you got that instruction from

[@elegantpc]

the doubt came to me while assembling and looking at the diagram in the manual from the Eonon website for the q53pro on page 4. I compared it with the one for the vwa12s6g on the last page

[@whatsdavedone104]

@elegantpc I see your confusion....the OUTs are going to AMP then INs are connected...without the amp they do nothing when connected as on amp to power them 👍

[@elegantpc]

@@whatsdavedone104 Thank you so much for the clarification

[@rullverine]

How does the sound compare to thw vwa12s? Is it pretty similar? I've still not got round to buying one yet (for money reasons) so this might be a better option!

[@whatsdavedone104]

Sound is good after playing with the EQ to get it to my liking 👍

[@apexjeep8861]

The ones on the camera should have a wire to either connect or cut hanging on one end of the connector and that will get rid of the lines

[@jovimax]

Hey Dave, any news on when Eonons announcement will be please?

[@whatsdavedone104]

They are on there Chinese new year break.....hopefully the end of the month 👌

[@jovimax]

@@whatsdavedone104ah yeah. Thanks mate.

[@Edje151184]

Hey Dave, I'm thinking of getting one for a Seat Leon (2012) (my fiancees) but not sure what the best option is right now. i see they have the VWA12S-6G, VWA12 and VWA13 that should be fitting. Would you be able to give any advice? im thinking of including a dashcamera and maybe DAB+.

[@whatsdavedone104]

The VWA12S6G is the best unit. VWA12 & VWA13 are budget units, not as powerful and quick as the A12S. The budget units are only 2g+32g so a bit slow and laggy. VWA12S6G is 6g+64g so 3 times more responsive with no lag. Dash cam I prefer the A100 over the R0020 as it's small and more compact. DAB is a better choice over FM as you get more choice of station with crystal clear sound quality Discount code Dave10 tidd.ly/3tBjQZK

[@Edje151184]

@@whatsdavedone104 Thank you so much for the fast replies and the clear and calm video's! they are really helpfull. Your response pretty much confirmed from what i was gathering from your other video's. It made everything more clear to me. Thank you for the discount code aswell!

[@Edje151184]

Hey Dave, Sorry to bother you one more time, i'm just wondering (sorry i am very new to changing stuff in cars) would i still be able to use existing usb ports in the car? or can i only use the supplied cables that come with the head unit? I wouldnt be sure where i would put the lose usb ports so using the build in one would be nice imo. thank you!

[@whatsdavedone104]

@Edje151184 the factory USB port can't be used with aftermarket headunits...I have installed USB fast chargers in my car as the ones on headunit only supply 0.5amps so no good for charging phone....see this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKi3iquYq6p9bMksi=CyKhWJqgesxIzdLm

[@Edje151184]

@@whatsdavedone104 thank you again for the quick reply!

[@chishenry5860]

Hi Dave, would you know if this works with an oem flip up reverse camera for a mk6r golf?

[@whatsdavedone104]

Yes these eonon units do work with the oem flip cameras, you will need an rgb to av converter.....see link s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EwOW4SL

[@TheRipper3564]

​@@whatsdavedone104The adapter from eonon A501 has a connector you can just click in the radio. So how did you connect that adapter from aliexpress with the radio?

[@whatsdavedone104]

Cut the plug off and splice the cables together

[@TheRipper3564]

@@whatsdavedone104 that simple? I think i should give it a try due to the 28€ price difference. Thx 👍

[@jaxondejager3372]

Hi Dave, have you tried re assigning the steering wheel controls with this headunit? I tried it with no luck. I click on the begin learn button and press the buttons on my steering wheel but it doesnt seem to do anything. I just want to change forward track and back track since its reversed.

[@whatsdavedone104]

I only ran the VWA13 for testing purposes and the video. I have the VWA12S6G installed as my main unit. I didn't look into customisation of steering controls on the VWA13. Have you joined the Eonon Facebook community group and asked on there?

[@jaycod2938]

Hey I have the va12 and for some reason my canbus features and my backup camera only works in the f-cam app not when when in reverse it is an aftermarket camera so I can see it works but not properly when in reverse Any ideas on fixing those two things would be greatly appreciated btw the car is 2012 gti

[@whatsdavedone104]

Double check everything is plugged in correctly, is it turning on and off with ignition?

[@jaycod2938]

@@whatsdavedone104 yes no issues there just got the sim data plan for it as well so most everything else works as it should subwoofer also just doesn’t read any car info

[@whatsdavedone104]

If you go to "car info" then "my car" app can you access the canbus settings....

[@privatesender2036]

What specific command did you setup in bixby to turn on the wifi hotspot when bluetooth connects to the car?

[@whatsdavedone104]

Modes and routine app....IF "Bluetooth device" connects to Eonon Then "mobile hotspot" on

[@privatesender2036]

@whatsdavedone104 Thanks, mate! Cheers.

[@ItsDavid07]

Hi mate, any way to disable the start up sound on the VWA13? Its so jarring every time I turn it on 😅

[@whatsdavedone104]

Unfortunately not on the VWA13, you also can't disable the reverse camera if you don't have one fitted. VWA12S6G you can disable and customise boot logo and turn off reverse camera.

[@Angultra]

Hi Dave, did the VWA12s-6g get the Android 13 update or is this the only one with 13?

[@whatsdavedone104]

The VWA12S6G has received the android13 update via over the air update. The VWA12S6G is delivered with android12, once you connect to WiFi you are prompted to update. If you are looking to purchase an Eonon VW unit I would highly recommend the VWA12S6G over the VWA13. The VWA12S6G is 6g+64g, the the VWA13 is only 2g+32g meaning it very slow and laggy compared to the VWA12S6G. Discount code Dave10 can still be used via this link tidd.ly/3tBjQZK

[@Angultra]

@@whatsdavedone104 Thanks m8 bought one using your link. Can't wait to set it up!

[@lewiscookelc89]

Does it have a Satnav that works without connecting it to a mobile? Like I don't have unlimited data and I wouldn't want to connect my phone to use Satnav all the time, or if I've run out of data still be able to use the nav.

[@whatsdavedone104]

If using android auto/carplay then it uses your phones GPS....if you want to run Google maps on the unit itself you need a hot-spot connect....very little data is used when using navigation

[@lewiscookelc89]

​@@whatsdavedone104 cheers pal

[@tamwalker5807]

Hi I just installed the vwa13 head unit and can’t seem to change time zone even when I am connected to my wi-fi. TIA

[@whatsdavedone104]

Do you have GPS antenna plugged in?

[@tamwalker5807]

Yeah pal is that the problem? Cheers

[@whatsdavedone104]

@tamwalker5807 have you changed the time zone in the setting of unit to your time zone? Are you a member of the Eonon community Facebook group?

[@tamwalker5807]

@ when I go into settings I’ve turned sync etc on then scroll down to time zone and it’s not showing bold (no option to press it) I did see that on Facebook might join group.

[@whatsdavedone104]

@tamwalker5807 I am admin on the Eonon Facebook group....it's run by Zoe and Rita who are employees of Eonon. I don't have the VWA13 in my car at the moment and can't remember off hand which option it is you need to change 🙈

[@iDennis95]

How is 2 gigs of ram holding up? From what I've read it could be a bit laggy sometimes. I don't think it'll matter much for using Android auto?

[@whatsdavedone104]

I don't have the VWA13 installed, it was very laggy 2g is not good. I have the VWA12S6G and it work faultlessly. I don't rate the budget units. Discount code Dave10 can still be used on all eonon products just use this link tidd.ly/3tBjQZK

[@carlgallagher15]

Hi Just fitted this unit ,and added the dab usb .I have downloaded the dab app ,but when I use the app it says no usb found , tried all 3 usb sockets but non work . Any ideas . Cheers Carl

[@franciscomunoz4296]

My car compass messed up after I installed it. Did you have any problems with your compass? If so how did you fix it?

[@Shak.1]

Will this work on a 08 golf mk5?

[@whatsdavedone104]

Yes the Eonon VWA13 will work with 2008 mk5 but I would recommend the VWA12S6G over the VWA13 as it has more Ram and Memory.....VWA12S6G is a better unit

[@Shak.1]

@@whatsdavedone104 cheers Dave, appreciate the help mate

[@Hawkster78]

hi dave, just installed vwa13 in my 2011 scirocco - does it also work with factory built in dynaudio soundsystem … radio works but i have no sound .. canot hear nothing … any thoughts ☺️🙏🏼 appreciate help

[@whatsdavedone104]

I have replied to your lost on the Eonon Facebook group.

[@tristanhconsulting]

Hey mate, I recently bought one of these head units, and since installing audio/ sound randomly stops working. The only way I have found to fix it is reset the head unit which is annoying because it erases all my settings. Have you got any idea what issue might be causing this? Thank you

[@whatsdavedone104]

To be honest I don't rate the VWA13 because of 8ssues like this....the VWA12S6G is far better. 🤷 How often is this happening? Does a soft reset not sort the issue....press and hold the reset button until the lights start to flash then release

[@tristanhconsulting]

Only thing that’s worked is a factory reset, it’s done it 3 times in the 24 hours I’ve had it installed 😩

[@tristanhconsulting]

I’ll try a soft reset when it drops out again and see if that’s a quick fix, I’ve emailed Eonon, if it continues I’ll return it and upgrade and hopefully the new one works well. Thanks mate

[@larrylamb2017]

Hi Dave, fitted a VWA13 and whilst setting up it has literally flattened my battery, any ideas what could be causing this, thanks in advance.

[@whatsdavedone104]

Guess you only had ignition on and not engine running....that's what caused your battery to go flat.

[@larrylamb2017]

@@whatsdavedone104 thanks for quick reply, so basically don't use the unit unless engine is running?

[@whatsdavedone104]

@larrylamb2017 yeah basically....if you have any car radio on with ignition off it will drain the battery....you are not the first and won't be the last to ask this same question

[@madvr69]

Dave will this fit the 1.6 Golf 2011 bluemotion?

[@whatsdavedone104]

Yes, straight plug and play, but I would recommend getting its big brother the VWA12S6G. It's a better unit, more memory and ram, so it is more responsive and won't cause any lag tidd.ly/3tBjQZK

[@45gallo]

Just purchased this I got no sound Silverado 2007 help?

[@eden20111]

Hi dave, i have the VWA12 headunit from last year. Is there any way to update to android13 without buying a whole new headunit?

[@whatsdavedone104]

The budget unit VWA12 can't be upgraded to android 13 as it doesn't have FOTA updates. The only unit that can receive FOTA is the VWA12S6G...more powerful unit. I don't rate the budget units as only 2g+32g....A12S is 6g+64g

[@FahimAhmed-cw4pi]

I’ve got a similar screen in a golf however the screen don’t turn off

[@whatsdavedone104]

In a mk5 or mk6? Do you have a link to your unit? If its in a mk5 that's the issue and will need hard wired to ignition live fuse....these units are designed around mk6 canbus system not mk5

[@mexicomatt212]

@whatsdavedone104 Hi Dave firstly thanks for the great info re Eonon head units! I am really hoping you can help me. I just installed the VWA13 two days ago, and all good, yesterday i signed into my KZbin account and it told me (for some reason) I needed to setup a lock screen, so i did, set a pin. last night i went to use the car, and the lock screen comes up, and it wouldn't accept my pin (it had earlier). Long story short, today i have entered the pin so many times i now need to wait 30 seconds between each entry. I pressed the RST button, it rebooted the device, the clock is now wrong, but still on the lockscreen and the pin isnt working. help!

[@whatsdavedone104]

Unfortunately I have no experience of lock screen, didn't even know it was an option....you will have to contact eonon for help on this. Are you a member of the Eonon Facebook group? m.facebook.com/groups/eononofficial/?ref=share

[@mexicomatt212]

@@whatsdavedone104 Thank-You for your reply! sorry, just seen it. I managed to figure it out, long story short, the issue was the pin had an extra digit in it (figured it out by accident). To remove / not get the mandatory lock screen issue, there is a setting in the google account to set Android devices to 'unmanaged' then it doesn't force it. I returned the unit and got a new one, and thanks to you is now working great with reverse and front camera connections! Thanks Again. The only issue i have is yesterday ai changed the volume reduction level when in reverse (in the Factory Settings menu) and when i saved it, it restarted the unit, and now the steering wheel controls no longer work, any ideas? Cheers Dave.

[@whatsdavedone104]

@mexicomatt212 I am currently away on hoilday....have you tried "personalising"the steering controls to see if it works that way?

[@mexicomatt212]

@@whatsdavedone104 Cheers Mate, enjoy your holiday! I joined the Facebook group, left a comment there explaining the issue. I did follow someone's instructions for setting the CAN TYPE back to my car, and then re-learning the buttons, my car was not in the options (VW EOS) so i chose Golf, the buttons were recognised when 'learning' but didn't work afterwards. I will try with different VW models., see if that sorts it. Weird thing is, it is if the car doesn't even recognise the stereo is there, there is no radio etc option on the instrument panel, there was before.

[@mexicomatt212]

Think I sorted it! Didn't realise I had to navigate back to the Factory Settings page and then SAVE so that the stereo reset. (Was confusing as after each step there was a message on the stereo saying settings saved!)

[@A_Bathing_Ape]

Hey everyone, got an Eonon for my 08 touran, when i plug it all in there's no sound? There's an AMP cable already connected into the unit/canbus. Any ideas please ?

[@whatsdavedone104]

Which model, is it new install?

[@MuTTley_MuGGins]

Mate, I cannot sort my steering wheel settings, and each time I turn my eonon off, it resets the time regardless of whether or not I have automatic settings or not??

[@whatsdavedone104]

Time is set via GPS/Bluetooth connection, ....what dobyou mean cannot sort steering wheel controls?

[@MuTTley_MuGGins]

@whatsdavedone104 when I turn volume up it turns down when I turn volume down it goes back, when I go into the steering wheel learning it doesn't seem to make a difference to the controls?

[@whatsdavedone104]

I don't have my VWA13 anymore, I gave it away. I can't remember but I think there are 2 ways to set steering controls, join the Eonon Facebook group and ask on there m.facebook.com/groups/eononofficial/?ref=share

[@MuTTley_MuGGins]

@@whatsdavedone104 thanks man have a good night

[@skiddledat108]

Thankyou

[@Loner45ify]

Can i buy that old VWA12 off you? 😊

[@whatsdavedone104]

Unfortunately not...The VWA12 is going to be given away to a lucky subscriber when I hit 3.5k, I will also be giving away an Eonon P3 portable carplay unit.

[@evertsdzirvinskis6263]

Hi mate what is the password for the theme settings

[@whatsdavedone104]

Password for themes on the VWA13....there isn't 1 to my knowledge 🤷‍♂️

[@trentc6069]

It's 1234