iLX-W650 Features You May Not Know About

[@nickdrivinby]

I have this head unit and enjoy it very much. The only complaint I have, is I wish Alpine would release an update (if possible) for some creative home screens. What I mean by that, is a nice optional default dancing spectrum analyzer display with different color options. I am VERY surprised Alpine put no effort into having some type of INTERACTIVE default wallpaper displays. Considering such an amazing clear and colorful screen. I think it would look absolutely amazing with a VU spectrum analyzer, and or even some analog VU meter options.

[@HENRYSYOTAS]

Dude honestly this is this only think that I don’t like about my alpine …. I’m really contemplating switching it

[@unforgiven101inc]

hard to hear you, mic up you work for Alpine...js

[@cinnaeus5950]

I just installed one of these in my 02 F350. I had seen that this unit has a feature where you can swipe up or down on the screen with two fingers for volume control. I can’t find how to enable this. Is this possible?

[@StephanK-dw1di]

This does work, keep your fingers apart and swipe up or down to control volume anywhere on the screen Don’t press, just lightly touch

[@alconyers2003]

Will a alpine remote work with this. If so. Which remote?

[@plumflower22]

Great video! Thanks Chris👍🏼

[@rccipriani]

I have two! I liked it so much I bought one for a second vehicle. Does anyone know if there's a way to "learn" a resistive remote with this unit? Is there possibly a hidden installer menu?

[@shib-n7d]

is there any alternative for steering control unit for ilx-w650 as its not available in my country

[@mightyangel4014]

I have a lowered car and love the front camera to avoid hitting parking curbs, but I have to be able to push the button fast when I’m pulling into a spot. I wish this until had a cam button like kenwood for that reason. Cameras have to be fast to prompt while in action. Not going through a menu.

[@evetimmermans5922]

I just got this installed. How do i switch it to dark mode at night?

[@breakdownbill1]

Will the Bluetooth audio feature allow me to pair a Bluetooth speaker

[@kitt28]

very interesting but my question will have to be, can i change the background spashscreen? when i turn on my car my logo will appear on the start up screen.

[@nathenkatigbak7277]

did you ever figure this out

[@jamesmull1747]

Does this unit illuminate in red at night / is there an option for color?

[@Huero805]

No its an ugly blue

[@FNJ720]

@@Huero805 how can blue be ugly?🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Huero805]

@@FNJ720 cause it is

[@livinlovinlaughin99]

I have this EXACT set up, radio and speakers......it leaves alot to be desired without a subwoofer to bring the richness and full sound.

[@jamescallan4591]

Do Alpine make microphones ? If so next time can you use one

[@kalanperkins]

I had this unit installed in my girlfriends 2015 xterra. I bought a new HD camera for the rear and auto start set up. I had to take the truck back to the installer 3 times because they kept forgetting to hook up the external usb port that connects to the center console or it didn't work. As of now, the stereo doesn't seem to be grounded because we hear a faint hissing/humming sound continuously. I tried turning off the unit for some silence and the only off choice I can find is turning the display off which still creates the hissing/humming sound. The sound from the stereo is worse than the factory stereo, I don't think the installers included the built in rockford amp. We also can't select randomize songs using a thumbdrive, that function doesn't work either, even when it is selected. When listening to the radio, the main display shows the station and other random station buttons and time, very boring to look at, we don't even get to see the name of the song that is playing. We will not be going back to the stereo installer (car toys), as it takes them a whole day each time to even look at why it is humming. We assumed they used a defective unit to install.

[@johnfachy393]

Not sure if this is the proper forum to ask my ? regarding my unit which I had installed back in 01/21 in my 2012 Ford Escape. Loving the sound and versatility of this system but I’ve had 3-4 occasions when my unit has ‘shut down’ (usually I was using it in phone mode, on an actual call) and emitted a very loud, irritating buzzing sound? I was unable to end my call or turn the unit off? I ended up either pulling over, turning off my truck engine and subsequently restarting to ‘reset’ the unit (and stop the buzzing sound) or the unit eventually ‘times out’ and shuts down on it’s own after 1-2 minutes. Pretty strange and while it doesn’t happen often, when it does, ouch my ear drums LOL! Thanks!

[@netwalkergoogle]

I just had the same thing happen to me today during a phone call. The buzzing was so loud I had to pull my truck onto the shoulder of the freeway and shut the power off ASAP. It was borderline dangerous!

[@StephanK-dw1di]

Yup! Happened to me right after it was installed and the stock answer from Alpine is to download the update on a flash drive and install it on the unit-I still have yet to get the “update” to download to the unit…very frustrating convo with Alpine-absolutely no help unless I want to “send it back and they send me a remanufactured unit”- yeah, wait, I’ll send you a brand new unit, leave a gaping hole in my dash and wait for you to send me a unit you “fixed”? lol! What BS I’ll never buy from Alpine again-junk

[@rw1355]

Happens to me when shifting into reverse once in a while. Wired in a switch to power off radio so I don’t have to turn off vehicle.

[@PhilBesch]

Came here for some features that I might not know about. It has 2 camera views, Google maps, and slots for an amp. Well all that is on the box. Fortunately my friend told me that you can touch the screen to change the volume up and down. Or that you can hold the home button to change the screen brightness. Or did everyone know about that?

[@soniapulido7654]

I love Alpine

[@guile9381]

Have you guys thought about re-releasing some of your head units from the 80’s & 90’s?

[@Huero805]

I have a new one with equalizer

[@andrewwiencken4588]

can you plug a iphone and a ipod at the same time and switch between the two ?

[@mariosanchez8875]

Brother I got these two units but I need the bracket to mount it behind my Ilx-w650 is there a link to find the mount

[@playaloc]

Any remote control with this receiver?

[@monitoringsystem1366]

Hello everybody! does anyone know how to connect the steering wheel to control? without connecting to the CAN. or can you suggest the pinout of the cable?

[@midwestrotty8871]

you need a module for what ever car you are trying to put it in to be able to use your steering wheel controls

[@dilleoc5759]

Wish yall would have added mirror imaging,

[@x1brandonx11]

Will this fit into a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee with that alpine amp kit ?

[@dustykelchen421]

I have a iLX702 in my Wrangler that died after getting rained on. Will the W650 work as a replacement in the WRA kit?

[@LloydBuchholz]

How do you set the clock on a 650

[@AddiMcBride]

too bad the phone connection port only works when it wants to

[@Rude-Bird]

What speakers are those?

[@ronb7371]

Great video but you need better audio. Too low as compared to others i've checked out.

[@datvi55]

Hi, Does it have 3 way audio crossover support? I was going to buy it but if it does not have 3 way I will not buy it

[@jasonmcmaster3939]

Any fix for the washed out, barely visible display?

[@juanjrmendiola8412]

I disconnected my battery and now I can't use my equalizer? How do I get it back to working?

[@darkwolfd04]

im having a volume disruption depending on the way im playing my music fm radio full volume controll no disruption, but streaming via blutooth if i turn my phone volume all the way up the system shuts down around 26 and the same thing happens on android auto around volume 23,

[@daviddart400]

How do I turn on hpf mode?

[@Bigdickmcgee6996]

you should make it so we can change the background and starting splash screen various alpine and many other radios like alpine are able to do so why cant this one whats the point of being able to load an image off a usb but not being able to do anything with it also screen mirroring many other radios can you just have to be parked it would be nice to have that feature the main one id like is having access to change the splash and background screen ive pretty upset with that part of my ilx-w650 radio

[@Bigdickmcgee6996]

my audis interior lights are all red and id like to be able to change the background screen to red at least

[@rorycourt]

I agree, seems like a no brainer to be able to change the splash screen and background....

[@GSndrhn]

I've had this one for about a year, my only complaint is the screen darkening is minimal. Still too bright for night driving. Maybe an upgrade to turn screen off? Switching to Pioneer for this feature...

[@omgitsfirekiller]

You can hold the home button to black the screen out

[@crihsagnlel]

​@@omgitsfirekiller Does that turn off the music?

[@StephanK-dw1di]

Go to setup, system, dimmer and turn the brightness down

[@Detroit-gx5nd]

Very nice design especaily with the amp. Makes it easy for dIYers to install.

[@shib-n7d]

is there any alternative for steering control unit for ilx-w650 as its not available in my country

[@lunchie80]

Audio company makes videos with poor audio...

[@BASESKIZL]

How do you turn this POS off? What is it randomly decided to scream (loud buzz) at me when I put it in reverse ?

[@quake2u]

My only problem with is unit is it will only play 2 or 3 of my 100's of AVI's and MP3's through USB

[@tarpontime7562]

How do you get the google maps icon on the Home Screen?

[@StephanK-dw1di]

My guess is you have to use car play

[@atlasvelazquez1683]

HI there, i purchased this item about a year ago and I"m having issues with carplay connect and rebooting. When start on the car stereo start freezing on the welcome screen "ALPINE" sometimes, it goes to radio or sometimes it does not. IN addition, when is on play, it reboots on and off. I'm wondering if any of you guys know how to ask for support. I can't find anything on the web. thanks

[@Balto1357]

i just want to use my own background on my ilx-W650!

[@jfish9014]

Yeah, hopefully they come out with some sort of firmware update that enables that option…

[@sarahmangone7785]

I have a 2007 Toyota Avalon and I want the sound system to ROCK! I am ordering the ILX-W650 and the amplifier. I have front and rear speakers and tweeters. Also a subwoofer. could you recommend the speakers to use with this system?

[@BASESKIZL]

Get a 5 channel amp. I have the same car but the middle front speaker is not working. Is very quite on calls. You may be able to fix with an additional amp but it’s starts to add up.

[@raymondcrouch2563]

Got one installed along with a backup Cam. Backup cam works when you do manually but cant figure out how to trigger it automatic when car goes in reverse. Any help would be awesome THX.

[@jeepman41]

The cam has to be wired to your back up lights to make it work when in reverse.

[@KrisMcKnight-yp6nc]

does this unit have HD radio?

[@repairvehicle]

How do you add Google maps?

[@infotime]

Google Maps is part of CarPlay. If you have an iPhone you just need to have the Google Maps app on your phone. It will then show up when you’re iphone is plugged in to this unit using CarPlay. I assume it works the same with Android Auto.

[@pfdlegaspi1]

Question? I’m really interested in this radio to replace my stock radio on my 2011 tacoma. I love that it has google Maps and Waze. My question in order to activate these features do I have to link it up to my iPhone via hardwire or Bluetooth?

[@jeepman41]

I have the same unit and you have to have it plugged in to your phones charging port to operate Android or Car play.

[@gerardorodruiguez5928]

I want to know if i could install an external 4ch amp with this unit?

[@rccipriani]

It has front, rear, and sub line outputs. They also sell their own amp which attaches to the back of the unit.

[@grayblackwood6741]

ive had this radio for going on a year now and im not impressed,im missing my pioneer 4600 and i really wish that wasnt the case i love alpine,just cant get into this 650

[@johnfachy393]

Helpful tips, thanks!

[@bbay1977]

I was wondering of it will play media from a 2.5 external drive? I have looked at plenty of videos of people saying it will allow a thumb drive to connect but they never show it or what the menu looks like once connected. Thanks

[@dimitri13]

An external storage drive is basically a big flash drive. You should be fine.

[@mibooth1852]

How do you turn it off if you don’t want it on??

[@herbertnajera7796]

Hi Chris, I currently have this set up in my car. Great sound system, however, I need bass. What subwoofer do you recommend for this particular set-up to further enhance the overall sound quality? I don't want something to shake/rattle the car, just something to truly maximize the overall sound quality? Thank you!

[@PreenonHuq]

alpine s series or the kenwood comp c are the two best for the money. Honestly the comp c is probably better for the money but alpine s series is going to be better.

[@tealcodotnet1272]

I want a dashcam that will record as I drive, so I have proof of what happened if some jackass causes a wreck. Will this unit do that?

[@jaspercane6608]

My system option will not light up Cant use it....I cant even change the time on the clock

[@jaspercane6608]

half my options dont light up.

[@salvatoresidoti3018]

When it is out of park half the feature will not work because alpine does not want you to be distracted during driving. There are things you can buy to be able to use it when it is out of park

[@deannadee5336]

Is Toyota camry 2017 a good. Fit? We been all day try to DYI install this radio

[@luivillslugger]

I got a question the back part I'm still going to run some amps for mids I'm put 8= 6.5 and 8 tweeters on my 2000 grand marquis on the trunk I dont know yet for subs but do I need that back part?

[@Huero805]

It helps s to run youre tweets mids , but you need a sub you need a second amp

[@michaelsojos7773]

How can I adjust the volume ? I can never get past level 2 because it sounds extremely loud on such low volume . Thank you .

[@lunchie80]

On the amp? As in a power stack amp attached to the back? Turn the gain down. On your deck? If it's from a built in source, go into settings and find the input gain adjustment. Turn it down. If it's an external source(phone headphone jack or something) turn that down too. Also check you haven't got all your bass and treble maxed. If you have amps, turn the gain down. Volume knobs go both directions 😂

[@thangknowa2567]

Just ordered this unit today. Looking forward to installing the entire package next week.

[@shib-n7d]

is there any alternative for steering control unit for ilx-w650 as its not available in my country

[@corina0001]

I love this stereo...only issue is that as soon i switch my key to ACC my amp turn on automatically even though stereo is off :(

[@shib-n7d]

is there any alternative for steering control unit for ilx-w650 as its not available in my country

[@RAGordy]

There is a subwoofer out on this head unit. Is it powered?

[@dennissimmons3730]

Its a pre amp output

[@grayblackwood6741]

i tried to get used to it i just cant,the lack of features baffles me,anyone interested in a mint condition alpine w 650,$250 still has the factory screen film,i plan on going back to pioneer unless i can find an alpine that offers wireless car play,youtube and gives you factory maint screen with tire pressure,rpm a 0/60 timer,air temp sensor,any help??

[@AlpineTV]

Sorry to hear you are not happy with your 650. If you are looking for wireless CarPlay and expanded features though I would check out the iLX-507 unit. I think it will have everything you are looking for and more.

[@033randy]

Is this radio remote ready?

[@davidhuerta331]

Mine didn't come with a bracket, where can I get one?

[@304cortez85]

David Huerta a lot of times the bracket will either come off your old radio or be included with the dash kit which is usually sold separately.

[@Sherky59]

My shop made me purchase an Amp kit because they said it was better for the mini amp which made no sense

[@joe95123]

Could I put an amplifier to this

[@Detroit-gx5nd]

yes the w450 was desinged to mount on the back of it seamlessly

[@scottcates]

Ironically and somewhat tragically, the audio of this video is terrible LOL

[@Huero805]

What really really sucks about this radio is when u turn on youre car this stereo takes a while too boot up gives u the slnce how cheap it is... and another thing is u cant boot up background images bummer, other then then that its an ok radio but im thinking of returning it

[@FNJ720]

*sense

[@wkeil1981]

Lotta hand movement

[@s10jam]

Still cant change the background... It looks like you guys stole the image from a Playstation 2.

[@Kot1026]

Video about car sound... with almost no sound lol

[@loganresch4128]

The alpine ilx-650 sucks I've had it for 1 year installed on a 2004 gmc sierra and the double din radio has been nothing but problems from the screen deciding to go haywire by opening random apps and settings to the whole radio just playing a high-pitched noise and going to a frozen screen while driving... talk about a distraction while trying to drive

[@godseeker82]

Can't hear it

[@ratted55belair16]

The way he carries himself in this video.. yea... not feeling this dudes vibe...

[@bedevil1]

Not the point.

[@tontobb8956]

Agreed. Just not the right person to be doing this type of video

[@tontobb8956]

@@bedevil1 it is the point. He’s selling and represents the brand. Not a great ambassador imo

[@tayler2396]

I just wish mine would not produce constant annoying white noise.

[@dunnoyolo2238]

Can you stream Netflix or youtube on it ? Biggest downside compressed music No CD/DVD and its gonna need amp so not a cheap buy.

[@ksmiles5333]

No

[@cp6303]

Bluetooth microphone speaker output while talking sucks

[@georgeparajon1430]

Alpine

[@seadog19591]

I have been using Alpine for years, But this time they played a dirty trick, if you buy just the HU your only getting half the radio, This thing clips out at between 20-25 of 35 on the volume scale, Thus forcing you to buy the additional power pack to get decent sound out of it. shame on you Alpine This is something you didn't know and isn't mentioned in any of these videos.

[@karlfryer6247]

Please bring back the 60w output, I can't find any more old head units. If you would just add that to this unit then you wouldn't have to add a jumper amp. Please start using common sense.

[@KillaCamm]

Definitely a Chomo Chris

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[@BEAZY_5150]

Weird that people are saying good things about these paperweights. Maybe if you’re a seasoned non audiophile but THIS HEAD UNIT SUCKS! First I had to buy a 12$ bypass for that stupid e brake cable. Without the BYPASS you can’t even access the Bluetooth to connect. Honestly who the hell watches movies while driving? Second, it is WIRED CARPLAY and the preamp voltage out of the RCA is only 2.0 fully cranked to 35, where the internal amp starts to clip after volume 20. Under 35 nothing for rca voltage on the sub out. Nothing fancy, just your “basic bitch” of the head unit world. Hopefully I can get someone to respond over at Sonic Electronix, they also have shit customer service.

[@soniapulido7654]

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