ATOTO F7-WE $160 Car Radio Head Unit with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

[@SerenoOunce]

When covering these budget head units please check the standby current draw. Many of these cheap Chinese models can kill your battery. This A7 WE model I have tested only draws

[@donwilbanks2226]

I recently installed the F7 WE in my 2008 Saturn Sky (Opel GT in GB) and I'm impressed! The sound quality just from the wiring harness to the stock speakers (I have the factory amp & sub) is head & shoulders better than the dead GM unit. Car Play is flawless and even the front panel phone mic sounds good according to my wife. Mine only came with the stripped ends wire loom but did include a back-up camera with adjustable guide lines on screen. It is certainly near HD and has night mode. I haven't tried the unit with the top down yet but I expect good things. Worth the money for sure.

[@Monkeybizness707]

Too bad it's a Linux based system, so you can't download apps.

[@donwilbanks2226]

@@Monkeybizness707 Apps on my car stereo aren't important, particularly as it's a convertible 2-seater. That's entertaining enough.

[@Monkeybizness707]

@@donwilbanks2226 perhaps you might think otherwise if you can't interface with a Bluetooth OBD2 that works with your car, or it ignores your backup cam, or you can't use a tpms system properly? Maybe you don't like the clunky atoto interface (I didn't) and want to install a launcher that suits your personality better. All things to consider.

[@donwilbanks2226]

@@Monkeybizness707 TPMS on the info display shows pressure for each tire. I have a code reader. For me, it's about the drive, the tunes, my wife in the right seat and the experience.

[@heffe4257]

@@Monkeybizness707 shut up

[@koolerpure]

the thing i love most about this head unit is the live map and the sound. didnt know my subaru had a high end bass unit installed with its stock radio that died before i bought it until i put in the F7

[@grahambateman4179]

Stu. Great videos mate. Just purchased and had installed the Atoto f7 into my Fiat Motorhome. What a difference from the stock Fiat unit !. Amazing , and i also had the wireless steering wheel gadget. All works floorlessley, and so cheap compared to the named units which are crazy money again. Thanks for the reviews , and keep em coming. Graham in Essex

[@SaabUnleashed]

Glad you like it

[@peterdavies2922]

Hi Graham. I think the stock fiat head unit is the same as the one in my peogout boxer motorhome. Did you manage to get the steering wheel controls on the fiat to work?

[@SparkysShack]

Can you answer this plz mate as can't fine a definitive one...how much Ram has this got? Ta

[@SaabUnleashed]

It's not an Android head unit so RAM is not something you should be looking at.

[@SparkysShack]

@Saab Unleashed it's a minefield for us ol folk 😁

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@SparkysShack have a look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6vMZId8lJWse5o

[@fures101]

Hello, what is the best android head unit when it comes to audio quality ? Thanks

[@jamespovall7551]

I have a problem with my f7 in my saab 93. It seems to always be in dark mode, only time it kicks into light mode is in the dark like in multi storey car parks and such. Have you had any similar problems and have any solutions for it?

[@andyaltrincham5438]

Press the icon for lighting. Its very small top centre left.

[@djnegroelmaestro]

Hey man How you program the steering wheel buttons you need to buy another controller.

[@StephanieWalker-kf2kb]

Other comment was deleted. Was your bc factory or did you install? We had a Pink bc wire, red acc/ignition wire and black ground. We can't get picture in reverse but does show when you select rear camera from home screen. Please advise.

[@Spike20101000]

Have you ever thought about prying one of these units open to see how the circuitry is laid out? I have wondered multiple times, using a 3D printer if I could take one and make it look OEM (in the Saab). Making the screen look flush in a custom mount and moving the buttons elsewhere, or oversizing them, maybe even scavenging buttons off a dead Saab unit it the buttons are simple closed circuit jobs.

[@hal752]

There are a few that have taken them apart. They are simple in design with cost cutting where they can. Poor shielding etc.

[@imrf]

Are there any good Android head units in the price range of this one that you recommend?

[@EumirArcilla]

hi, does it have DVR functionality like the A6? i see that you've mentioned video in interfaces but i just wanted to make sure. thanks!

[@alexd.7973]

Hi. How did you get the steeting wheel control to work? It doesn't work with my connects2 kit.

[@Storytellers210]

Thanks for the review. I am consider buying Atoto F7-WE and replace with Rosen Piranha multimedia navigation system installed in my 2015 Dodge Grange Caravan SE , just wondering do i need to buy backup camera with Atoto F7 WE again or original camera should work ?

[@gergofekete2376]

hi mate can I please ask which 1 din head unit can you recommend for purchasing? I do have 2 din space its just the actual back part of the unit has to be 1 din size due to the installation would damage the inside.Hope it makes sense. Its a volvo s70 from 1997. Looking forward to your reply.Bests: Gary

[@speedsterwinston]

I installed this exact unit a few weeks ago and it’s been okay but I’m having problems with CarPlay apps locking up. Especially navigation apps like Waze and Apple Maps. If I start my car once the Waze app will work. But if I shut the car off and restart it Waze will be locked up requiring me to reboot my phone. It’s a bit frustrating when I stop to get gas or stop in the grocery store for a few minutes I cant easily resume my trip upon restarting.

[@MatthewUllett]

Looking to replace the standard radio on a 2013 Skoda fabia, would this fit. Also which would you recommend the f7we or the A6 pf?

[@Master_Bruce]

I self installed atoto s8 pro10" to my 2008 saab 9-3 2.0T a year ago and very satisfied. It would of been much easier to install f7 but sound( not bad compare to pioneer avh-2330nex, but setting sound can be an ass) and function of s8 pro is amazing(wired or unwired carplay & android auto) many chinese android radio has been a disapointing when you actually connected to a phone calls. Most of'em will be like 3~4, if pioneer were 10 But atoto s8 is is like 7~8, which is not bad to my account. One bad thing is.. it is 10 inch and it sticks out and you will not be able to use your fancy spinning cup holder ever again.

[@theseaofserenity01]

Thanks for the very clear information. Do you know if it can be installed in 2005 VW Beetle? If it can't, do you have any suggestion for one that can?

[@Puddingood64]

How do you connect the wires to set up steering wheel controls, my harness didn’t come with those wires ?

[@rmstark1966]

With the built in mic do you still need to hook up the one given to you in the box?

[@Suppressive_Memer]

someone said you can't listen to music with navigation on because you're forced to use waze and won't allow Both. is this true? looks like music and nav was on a split screen.

[@thomassaballa]

I hope not I'm thinking of buying this radio lol

[@NK-yv5oi]

@Saab Unleashed: Hey! I've got 2 questions for you that might help a-lot of people. 1) Sometimes you have to buy the radio frame separately from the android radio company you desire. Can you show us how to stick the radio to the separately purchased radio frame? 2) With new releases like the M6 Pro Plus (10" & 10.36"), do you think custom vehicle frame manufacturers will come out with slightly bigger radio frames to fit these bigger releasing screens? 9/9.5" screen are 229mm while 10/10.36" screens are 250mm. Thanks!

[@danshilm]

From what I've seen with the frames, the "base" of the screen is the same size and the screen is protruding from the frame. So, provided that the size of the "base" stays the same, you don't need another frame. And that's exactly what I've seen for now with the larger variants of the usual 9" Android head units

[@bigtg42]

Review the Q95 maXeepingrod please

[@iainbanks-k2u]

Do you have a link for the bezel that you refer to for the Saab 9-3?

[@garryjohn7357]

Good afternoon i have recently purchased the ATOTO F7 XE , Could you please tell me what extra's i need to install it in my Saab 9-3 2009 convertible. you have a great channel.

[@jola689]

Can the atoto f7 we default to the fm radio? I have to switch it literally every single time I use carplay. Also can you not play the radio when using google maps? then when a turn gets close it overrides the radio with the gps voice?

[@marcoscardoso81]

Good afternoon. Congratulations on the excellent content and quality of your reviews. What are the main differences between this F7WE and the A6PF? What is the best purchase option? Best regards, Marcos Cardoso

[@tmcthree]

Thanks for the info. Does it have a USB to charge your phone with?

[@pietervandermerwe7454]

Thanks for all the reviews. Can you review the OneNav head unit.

[@SSS1k26]

This Atoto F7 WE or the Eonon X20? Both 7" linusx based systems, both look similar... Whats the better one?

[@zulupenman]

Awesome Stuart 👍 great review, you mentioned CAN- Bus in your 93 …. I have 2004 Saab Aero Convertible with optic fibre system with the premier stereo system … so will this unit work in my 93 ? Is it plug and play with my car, just interested as you said yours had a flicker on the reverse camera because of the CAN -Bus wiring, let me know thanks Stuart keep up the great work cheers Andrew Penman 😀

[@SaabUnleashed]

Nothing is plug and play in that car, significant modification to both wiring and custom fabrication of mounts are required. I did a video, search Joying Saab 2003

[@AlexisOEM]

Can I use Carplay with one phone and play music through aux port using other phone?

[@nitehhawk9868]

Really love the reviews as always and this is the unit I was waiting for :) Do you have an other option for the bezel? I would like one where the ATOTO unit is more flush with the bezel. Saab 9-3 2008. Did you have a steering wheel adapter installed before you connected the AC-44F5 Watchband? ( did see now you added the link for it in the description ) Thanks for the amazing reviews on the units :)

[@SaabUnleashed]

Have a look at this video, I explain how you can fit it flush in this one. It's a bit of a ball ache kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWinpYZ7Z793iMk

[@nitehhawk9868]

@@SaabUnleashed Thank you.

[@ssdamu]

Is there a way to move the apps/icons around on the main menu and other screens? I’d like to have the rear camera and front camera icons on the same screen.

[@Steve-l9v]

Does it connect pac swi-cp2 by the wires or the plug

[@mathsurf]

Great review. Many thanks.

[@D-CHAPO]

What wiring harness would i need for the f7 xe if i have a 2005 ford explorer any links id greatly appreciate

[@chadnavarro5507]

when i touch the touch screen my phone makes a click like im on my phone do you know how to stop this? tia

[@JWoo-ok8rl]

Is harnesses cable should have 3 or just 1box?

[@martinwray6785]

Is there a particular head unit you would recommend for a Citroen dispatch MK2?

[@alejandrogorostiza1197]

Hi, I have a 2015 mazda cx-5. I'd like to get an Android head unit that will fit flush in the OEM head unit's space. I'm looking to spend under $300. I prefer wireless, I don't want mirroring. I prefer if it ran Android and I am adding a woofer. And A Five channel amp. I would absolutely appreciate any recommendations. Thank you my friend😊👍🏾

[@rkbest9783]

Wow. Will this need steering when adapter like pak or access for Nissan Altima?

[@AJANDPAT]

Will this work with 2003 Honda element and where can I purchase it

[@mustafaashraf3996]

Which dash cam this unit will support?

[@EDCabrera1]

i just bought this. i am getting an icon that i can’t identify. it looks like a red plug with the 🚫. it is also not hooking up to carplay

[@hughstratton8767]

how do you do screen mirroring

[@Itawolfib]

What would you put in a old restored Zed (300zx)

[@chipete1]

I have the S8 standard people have problems hearing me with the internal mic and the included mic is there a setting that can be adjusted so they can hear me better

[@SENNI55]

Good evening I am only having wired android auto using Tlink on my headunit I saw a video for you using android auto with Tlink wirelessly How can i get that , am i missing something ?

[@travisanderson1562]

We call them harnesses, the brits call them looms, fascinating.

[@loopernz]

Hi, is this a single din or double din ?

[@Ryan74777]

Have you figured out the issue with most of these Chinese head units and their microphone problem? Seems like everyone has a problem with phone calls.

[@joshatkinson01]

It's because they're listening in on you 😅

[@VioleNFaN]

I just bought Atoto S8 Standard and that installation kit in the link below. Are you unable to mount that head unit flat in that frame?

[@SaabUnleashed]

It mounts as I showed in this video

[@VioleNFaN]

@@SaabUnleashed But I want it flat with the panel. Is that not possible?

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@VioleNFaN It is, but it's a bit of a ball ache. You need the other fitting kit with a cage and an angle grinder. I did it in my first ATOTO video where I wasn't amused! This link will take you to the relevant part kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWinpYZ7Z793iMk

[@VioleNFaN]

I got my Atoto S8 Standard today. No problem to mount the head unit flat with the same mounting frame as you have. Need to cut out about 6-7mm in the plastic frame/plate. And trim of some reinforment wings. The cut dont need to be perfect. The edge will go in under the Atoto headunit.

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@VioleNFaN good to know, if you took a picture of the cuts before you mounted it that would be awesome

[@evilameye]

How do you make the mirror link work

[@carlosmartes6715]

I’ve installed this in my 2003 Jeep TJ, I cannot get it to shutoff when I turn off the ignition. What gives? Thanks

[@SaabUnleashed]

More than likely you need to switch the red and yellow wires. The red wire should only revieve 12v when the ignition is on, this is what turns it on and off. The yellow wire needs a permanent 12v.

[@harkamalsingh4202]

Hi can this fit Subaru Impreza 2014 model?

[@Mothhole]

Is the F7 WE a quad-core or octo-core? Thanks in advance!

[@SaabUnleashed]

It's irrelevant as it doesn't run Android and you can't actually install any apps on it. Having a faster processor would make no difference to the speed of it's basic functionality

[@JonBoehm]

So does this qualify as "best budget / bang-for-the-buck' wireless carplay? -- thanks

[@SaabUnleashed]

I'd say so, yes, with the added benefit of amazon warranty

[@yiorc]

Can you listen to music from a usb or the radio and use google maps at the same time as well? This a question i have with both this unit and the android units as well

[@SaabUnleashed]

Yes you can

[@argentosebastian]

I have a bunch of videos in an SSD card but just a few are playable in the atoto. They need to work in the hardware.

[@Bigroberto2008]

@SAAB UNLEASED, Hi there. I just got my F7 installed this week. I noticed that sometimes the clock/ time and date will restart and i have to fix my time and date in order for it to go into android wireless. Is there a reason why the time and date restarts? Does it need the micro SD card inside to remember time?? everything else works great..Thanks.

[@andres_sj]

The unit is trying to get time from radio stations, just set it manually and turn off the time synchro option

[@sergiovilla9047]

Android Auto cannot use two apps at the same time with the screen split in those two right?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Android auto can split between navigation and audio on the same screen, yes

[@docloco86]

Are Eunavi any good?

[@-SGM-sh9ve]

How is the reliability?

[@faisalthe01]

9:13 it uses 5 row icon resolution on this small screen and it makes it looks good while my 10 inch Teyes CC3 is set to use 4 row icon resolution which makes it ugly looking

[@dave4012]

Would it be possible to install this unit in a 1 din? It looks like there was some smaller brackets?

[@SaabUnleashed]

ATOTO do actually do a single din option with a bigger screen.

[@dave4012]

@@SaabUnleashed witch one would that be? I’m looking for something really nice for my 300zx z32

[@Brainstunt]

Thank you for all the great reviews! 👍 I have a few questions, since i want to combine one of your recommended 'very good' Android Head Units with a cheap 360° Camera Solution (the ones that render bird view from 4 cams) for my camper. I know from your reviews, that the T'eyes CC3 has this 'built-in' option, which they sell as an upgrade, so no compatibility issues expected there. But what about all those cheap 360° camera solutions, that claim they are compatible with any Android head unit? Would they fit to an Atoto, Xtrons, Dasaita, etc? They come with a processor device, that processes the 4 cam images to a single video output, if i understand correctly. This output would then be plugged into the head unit's video input, i assume. But somehow the head unit would need a special app to control and display this processor device (configure the pattern for stitching, switch between different views, etc.)? I couldn't find any info on this. 🙄

[@SaabUnleashed]

You won't be able to use the 360 cams on a head unit that isn't designed for it as it needs special hardware that isn't included. That being said, the head units that do support 360 all seem to use the same camera kits. The Teyes cameras work on two other head units which were sold with 360 capability

[@Brainstunt]

@@SaabUnleashed thanks a lot for your quick response! Looks like i will go with the T'eyes then (or the Kroak?). You mentioned the Kroak can record the cams for crash/surveillance, but did not mention the same for T'eyes. But since the T'eyes is more sophisticated, i assume it can do that too. So again, lots of thanks!

[@HugoPaulo]

Love your videos! Does this unit allow you to change the starting logo?

[@donwilbanks2226]

My F7 does not. I believe other F7 variants do. I was hoping to change the start screen. You can add your own wallpaper.

[@NachoChurro]

I have the F7XE. It does not come with any car logos. I think Atoto only offers that in regular standalone android head units

[@tatan321]

I’ve had three Atoto units fail on me. It seems like they’re using very poor quality power components. They look like a good value, but long term… it’s a big avoid.

[@zpbeats3938]

What do you recommend for a similarly spec'ed unit that lasts?

[@torocars9227]

@@zpbeats3938I’m getting Atto A8

[@pocketstoosumo]

what happened to them?

[@gregbartlett5580]

Do these units also work with the am band, and DAB+ radio?

[@JonnieAlpha]

No DAB+

[@Growler57]

I bought a android head unit for Ford mk2 focus added carlink wireless and a dab radio dongle CarPlay plays well but when I play the dab radio or play music files from usb they keep crashing I’ve reset unit and reinstalled apps but still crashes only carlink works ok????

[@SaabUnleashed]

Sounds like it's a lemon. What brand is it

[@dalemacdonald201]

I'm curious to know how the steering wheel controls are set up.

[@SaabUnleashed]

I did show this in the car integration section of the video. If you mean the wiring, the key wires are connected to the Canbus decoder

[@StephanieWalker-kf2kb]

We're installing in a smart car if that helps. 😊

[@bwidio]

My personal phone is Apple and work phone Android Should I use a Linux based head unit or Android based?

[@SaabUnleashed]

The phones you use are irrelevant

[@nkugwatonny110]

Thanks 4 the explanation. Am in Africa (Uganda) 8:13 where Amazon is operating, can u help me to get it? If am 2 send money?

[@nkugwatonny110]

Amazon not

[@marknarraway5551]

great channel , when buying headunits from china , will i have to pay any import tax when it's delivered ??

[@SaabUnleashed]

In most cases, no

[@marknarraway5551]

@@SaabUnleashed Thanks for the info , do you sell any of your old units ? joying 8.8" ??

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@marknarraway5551 that one is in my friends Mercedes. Some of the others have gone to charity

[@A-.-T]

Hi! Thanks for the video, I have one question though, can you change the color of the buttons?

[@SaabUnleashed]

I show this in the video in the car integration section

[@anthonyfitamant9530]

Salut, une question comment on fait pour garder en mémoire les stations de radio en mémoire sur le F7 ?

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

It looks like he's saying you may have used the wrong cable.

[@anthonyfitamant9530]

@@brahtrumpwonbigly7309 Oui, je me suis rendu compte, que j'avais inversé le + après contact et le + pour la mémoire😅

[@gerardodw]

tiene algún software de GPS fuera de linea?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Not for this head unit as it doesn't run Android

[@MicahGast]

Anyone use Cartaotao or Carlaoer head units? What’s your take Stuart?

[@onnemit5800]

anyone know what type of video files it will play from usb?

[@andyaltrincham5438]

Mp4

[@smykster007]

Hey there, is there any ability to change the boot logo to the car manufacturer?

[@pjm0053]

Yes go to setting and Change date and time to 1-8-2008 1:08 24 hr format go back to setting at it will pop up on one of the screens

[@tashanrick1]

Thanks it worked

[@smykster007]

@@pjm0053 sure did! Real life cheat codes!

[@dominotr7]

Confirmed, works - just did this on my unit tonight. Great!

[@zondervon]

Can you install KZbin on the Linux system?

[@SaabUnleashed]

No. They're Linux based, not actually Linux

[@DEEsr2582]

Do you know of a 4 volt sub output android head unit???luv your content

[@SaabUnleashed]

No I have never seen that power output from an RCA on an Android head unit

[@duceky1977]

Most android units only have terrible pre out voltage. Usually 2 volts or lower sub outputs are even worse. I solved this problem just using an loc. The difference is night and day.

[@DEEsr2582]

@@duceky1977 what’s a loc

[@duceky1977]

@@DEEsr2582 line out converter.

[@DEEsr2582]

@@duceky1977 ok thanks

[@laulau10100]

How does this compare to a teyes cc2plus?

[@SaabUnleashed]

It doesn't compare. The CC2 Plus is a top-end proper Android head unit. The Atoto F7 has a basic interface with limited options. The Atoto S8 range would be more on-par with the CC2 Plus

[@laulau10100]

@@SaabUnleashed hmm interesting, as price wise the cc2plus and F7we are more comparable in my country, seems the cc2plus would be a better option then?

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@laulau10100 yes indeed.

[@brenndoloco]

Just installed this unit in my work van, since using a $50 eBay special headunit prior to installing this unit, it makes a world of a difference with wireless android auto. No colour distortion/glare from daylight. Only one question, is there a way to change the start up logo? Couldn't find any option to change it Thanks

[@capittu89]

Yes theres a procedure to do. Just contact atoto support they will send you the pdf

[@Fcobenzo]

If Logo Boot menu not appearing, ITS HIDDEN , in order to make it visible SET DATE to 2008-01-08 (Y/M/D) and TIME to 01:08 24 h, go back previous menu and it appears, got it from ATOTO Cust Serv. Good Day 0

[@VIPtotheVIP]

I just opened my box. I did not get any of the wire harnesses. So frustrating

[@SaabUnleashed]

You should contact them - I would be annoyed too

[@eg39701]

I wish there was a good head unit on the market with a responsive display and that's not incredibly lagy.

[@SaabUnleashed]

There are many. That's what my channel is for.

[@Growler57]

I like there songs better Africa being there best

[@kingkong2598]

So what's this if this is not an android head unit.

[@Martin-bigsmiffy]

Linux

[@brendonrutherford5118]

Reasonable video just a pity the orator spoke so bloody fast, what's the damn hurry??? This is supposed to be a sort of learning experience!! (yeah right) How about giving one some time to swallow all of this???

[@docloco86]

Are Eunavi any good?