REAL Car Heads-up Display C1 HUD Review (GPS, Speed, Direction, RPM, Voltage OBD2, Wiiyii, XTOBD)

[@HeVsuit]

You convinced me to get obe of these from amazon, just installed in odb2 mode on my suzuki vitara and had a test drive. Works like a charm😊 I just have a question, do you recommend switching off the hud via its power switch, or can i just turn off the engine and leave the vehicle?

[@AhmedKalei]

Hi, thanks a lot for such an informative review. Can you please share another link to purchase the HUD c1. The link in the description is no longer available. I’m located in Sweden if this would help. Thanks!

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Ahmed! Ah yes here it is amzn.to/3S1gtFn (I also updated the one in the video description, thanks for the heads up) Cheers!

[@AhmedKalei]

Thanks a lot for your feedback. One more question please, I see there’s an on/off button, do I have to turn it on and off every time if I will use the obd connection? Thanks.

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome! Ah you can adjust the auto shut down setting so the HUD will turn off after your turn off the car and turn on when you turn on the car. Cheers! @@AhmedKalei

[@AhmedKalei]

Thanks a lot Alex for always coming back. Much appreciated!

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome!@@AhmedKalei

[@anonypersona3189]

These HUD makers just need to make a film they can apply to the entire windshield (like front windshield tint) and have it look completely integrated. Would be a lot cheaper than a specialized HUD windshield too.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi AnonyPersona! HUD films are now available like this one amzn.to/3DjLZHN Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@JesusMartinez-wx5jy]

The only thing I don’t really like is how laggy the rpm gauges are. I’m trying to look for a HUD for track days so I don’t have to look down while flying around Streets of Willow

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Jesus! Here is another HUD kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY that also supports RPMs However remember OBD2 data is based on frames, which limits how much information can be pulled and how fast it can be sampled from the vehicle, which is why typically we see gauges for racing purposes tap directly (physically connected) to car electrical system's wiring (ignition and other sensors) for cases where a faster response is required. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@MrColmdonnelly]

Dependent on the car as well. I was seeing reviews for OBD reading dashboard apps on phones that were complaining of data packet rate related lag, but from my comparatively more modern (2018) Audi, the data packets were frequent and granular enough that lag wasn't as much of an issue.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@MrColmdonnelly Yep very true, some ECMs can communicate faster than others. Cheers!

[@KnightAlmighty]

Thanks for the review! One thing that's left unclear to me - in the OBD mode, does it show the speed from the car speed meter or still from GPS?

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome! I'm not sure if the speed comes from the OBD adapter if used or if it continues to pull from the GPS. However in either case there will be an small apparent lag (GPS lag) or if via OBD due to the how data stream rate of the vehicle to the HUD. Here is another HUD that may interest you kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Cheers!

[@surendersingal2192]

What awesome engineering. Thank you sir

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Surender Signal!

[@CC-lb9sq]

Alex when I turn it on it displays language selection how do I get out if this after selecting English?

[@talkingAnemone]

hello sir :) i use this one too and i have one question. 11:00 in this mod can i adjust RPM range? like 9000. 6 is too low for gasoline car you know?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi! The RPM alarm can be adjusted from 1000 to 8000, you can see that setting at around the 6:20 mark. The RPM setting here would depend on preference and car, some cars like my Cobra shift best around 6K where on my GT350 I can go as high as 8K, so it just depends on your car's engine. Cheers!

[@RizHail]

Any other cheaper more basic and small HUD with only speedometer display, can you recommend?

[@jonplay3602]

I've heard by a mechanic that it's dangerous to plug things into your OBD port on a permanent basis are you aware of any such ideas and have you had any problems?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Jon! Ah great question, I have not but here is my follow up where I explain that topic in full detail kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4eYm4Slq9SUeas And if you rather not use the OBD2 port, you can also use the HUD with the included auxiliary power adapter. Cheers!

[@roscoejones374]

First rule of dealing with mechanics, don't trust mechanics.

[@tahirhussain1755]

​@@AlexAutoFun Hi. Very nice video and great efforts 👏. Regarding the ODB port i have seen ur other video where u explained about port functionality. So considering c1, did u continuously plugged it in ur car? Bec it will use data bus as well apart from drawing power from the car. So was it safe to use it continuously?

[@jeffreylonga4469]

Hi Alex, great video. I was almost buying the Hudway drive but this was too big for my car, so this C1 seemed being could fit but now see it has not maps or night vision. Could you recommend any other options with such capabilities?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Jeffrey! ah yes unfortunately the Hudway is the only one that has that level of features at this point, but I'm in the look out for new HUD's if one comes out with what you want I will let you know! Cheers!

[@jeffreylonga4469]

@@AlexAutoFun thank you man 👍🏼!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Jeffrey! Here is the comparison video you guys asked for kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3bKgWejlp2Ji8k Cheers!

[@iFarAway]

Hello Alex, Love your videos! I need your advice. I need a mirror dash cam - primary use case to record everything, but also to be used as a primary digital mirror, with the camera inside of the car. I have Chevrolet Volt 2017, so there is a quite large box where the mirror is attached. I'm currently stuck between 4 Dashcams: Urvolox OEM 12 inch dashcam Wolfbox G840S Wolfbox G850 Wolfbox G880 As I have tinted back glass, I need the rear camera to be very good at low light and have minimum reflections. Please let me know which one you think is the best. P.S. Why Urvolox? It looks the same as G880, however comes with an OEM Mount, however in not sure if the quality is different. Thanks a lot.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi iFarAway! and thank you! ah yes you narrow them down to some good choices. Here is my assessment, I have not reviewed the Urvolox or the G840S so I can't compare those so we are down to the G850 and G880. The G850 is a dual channel dash cam where the G880 is a triple channel dash cam with detached cameras. So I would say go for the G850 if you only need 2 channels and don't need detached cameras. If you need 3 channels or detached cameras then go for the G880. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@iFarAway]

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks. And the rear cam quality is good or is it the same as on any other cheaper mirror dashcams?

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@iFarAway Hi iFarAway! a yes you can see the rear video quality during the test drive portion of my review, here are both so you can compare kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYbFe55pZ8Sea7s and kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHuuk4irlMqan6c (also if you use the bookmarks you can jump to the section you are interested in watching) Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@obamaprism3578]

How do you change from KPH to MPH?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi YaBoyKim! You can see how I change that setting at the 7:10 mark. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@shadishehade8927]

Hello sir, does the distance work as an odometer or does it reset after every trip? Is there any device that keeps track of distance so i can track my oil changes?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi S! Nope, this does not have a trip meter. Cheers!

[@shadishehade8927]

@@AlexAutoFun do you have any recommendations for a device with an odometer

[@mphontsoane6157]

Does it work with my ford fiesta in south africa, because my car does not have a creen and a build in GPS

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Mpho! The C1 does not support navigation (maps). However here is one that does kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Cheers!

[@computertutorials1286]

Is the C1 still the best option around its price point? I've seen some other models(C3, C5, etc) but they're a little more expensive.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Computer Tutorials! Yeah so far from what I have found the C1 is hard to beat in terms in price to features (there are other HUDs out there around the same price but I have not tested them so I can't comment on well those work). Cheers!

[@Jefcleemput]

Nice video. What about the GPS speed alarm?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Jef! Ah that is just an alarm based on the selected value (of speed). Cheers!

[@Jefcleemput]

@@AlexAutoFun I cannot install my mobile app (WiiYii). Do you have any tips where I can find an app that would work? BTW the Hud works stand alone very fine.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Jef! The HUD shown on this video does not support an APP, here is another HUD that does have App support kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Cheers!

[@truongminh3731]

very good 15-12-22

[@HDvieweAustralia]

Hi thanks for the information, can you please make a video on how to use speed alarm for example the road speed limit is 40 km per hour and you are going 50 km per hour so the system should alarm you you're going over the speed limit?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi EasyPizi! Yes you can change the speed for when the systems considers you are "speeding". You can change like all the other settings by clicking on and adjusting the speed or up down with the rocker switch (By default it's set to 150km/h) Cheers!

[@HDvieweAustralia]

Thanks for the reply, that way I know it can be changed the speed limit of 150 km more or less. I meant how to set up an auto alarm when the roads speed limit is for example 50 km per hour or 80 km or more or less.... I hope you understand what I mean:)

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@HDvieweAustralia Hi Easy Pizi! Correct, you can adjust the Speed Alarm setting and change it's default value of 150. The C1 will let you adjust it between 5 to 200 km/h. So it could be set at 50 or 80 since that value is between the acceptable range of 5-200. Cheers!

[@AquariusTurtle]

Alex, how do you change the colors of the speed readout? Right now it goes yellow at around 60 MPH when it should be 80 MPH.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi! You can see how to change the colors at approx. the 6:40 mark. Cheers!

[@AquariusTurtle]

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks. I saw that but it doesn't address what I was asking. The HUD changes font color at different speeds. I'm trying to override that. It changes to yellow at 60 MPH, which is too early. I need it to go yellow at 80 MPH.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@AquariusTurtle You're welcome! Ah yes regarding the speed alarm trigger you can change it, you can see that option at around the 6:02 mark. Cheers!

[@AquariusTurtle]

@@AlexAutoFun But that's not what I was asking about......

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@AquariusTurtle Hi! You can also contact the vendor for tech support, I'm sure they can walk you thru the setup process. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@alrandall5264]

Is it a case of either or with regard to the information/power source? It seems to me that if you use OBD then nav information is not available.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Al! As shown in the video this HUD does not support navigation. However here is another alternative that does support navigation directions kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY and I have more HUD reviews coming, stay tuned. Cheers!

[@feistyfinn9365]

I have a 2020 Corolla and the OBD2 readout seems to lag a bit compared to the dash

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Feisty Finn! Yep, remember OBD2 data is based on frames, which it limits how much information can be pulled and how fast it can be sampled from the vehicle, which is why typically we see gauges for racing purposes tap directly (physically connected) to car electrical system's wiring (ignition and other sensors) for cases where a faster response is required. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@TheChrisDam]

Hi . Tthank you for the video. I've to choose between C1 and C3 HUD so I wonder what is the better . What is you opinion?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Chris! Unfortunatelty I have not reviewed the C3 yet so I can't compare. But if I do add a review for it, I will update this comment for you. Cheers!

[@TheChrisDam]

@@AlexAutoFun I'll stay in tune. Thank you.

[@OleHippy]

Will this finally be the one that works properly with a PHEV like the Volt? The ICE always seems to screw things up when running in electric mode.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Michael! yeah unfortunately many EVs and PHEV do not play well with OBD2 port devices. OBD2 devices use the OBD2 standard which is mandatory for ICE vehicles where it is not required for EVs (however each EV manufacturer seems to use the DLC connector to some degree but with different approaches. So the challenge would be that the device interfacing to the car using the DLC connector needs to be inline with the EV car's communication protocol and power setup, which unfortunately unless each manufacturer shares this information (currently most is proprietary) we are not going to see many OBD2 devices that also fully work with EV's. Another solution I can think of would be for EV's to agree on a standard on how to use the DLC connector and then the aftermarket community can create products around it. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@OleHippy]

@@AlexAutoFun yes, thanks. In six months of screwing with this situation that’s the clearest, most understandable explanation I’be heard. Much appreciated.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@OleHippy You're welcome Michael!

[@DmitriyKomyagin]

compatible with Citroen C4 Picasso 2 (04.2016, 1.6 bluHDI, AT, EDC Bosch 17C60) ?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Dmitriy! This HUD is a universal device for all types of vehicles and makes. And here is another HUD that may interest you if you need advanced features kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Cheers!

[@mphontsoane6157]

Hi, i mean my car does not have maps built in, so does it come with maps in south africa?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Mpho! The C1 does not support navigation (maps). However here is one that does kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Cheers!

[@mustafamohammed9453]

If I connect this via OBD port, will it drain my car battery?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Mustafa! Normally the OBD2 adapter only get's power when the vehicle is On. However your installer can confirm if your OBD port has power all the time or is switched. Cheers!

[@NewYorksFinest1]

Re: c1 obd2 is the screen bright enough and are the numbers large enough to see?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi! You can see the size of the numbers during the test drive portion of the video, also remember the size will vary depending on which screen you select (some have smaller or larger font as shown in the video) and also how far away you sit from the HUD (I drive about middle, not to close and not to far from the steering wheel that is was the angle it was filmed from). Same with brightness, you can see how bright it is during the test drive portion of the video (I show both test drive footage at day and at night), hope this helps. Cheers!

[@NewYorksFinest1]

@@AlexAutoFun how do i make it turn off after the car is turned off?

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@NewYorksFinest1 Hi! If your cigaretter lighter plug turns off and on when you turn on and off you car, then the HUD will come on and off with the car. And if your plug is always on even when the car is off then for those cases this is what I use amzn.to/3BofzJI to control the lighter port manually. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@NewYorksFinest1]

@@AlexAutoFun I use my obd2

[@artemsverhunov7413]

Does speed displays rapidly with no delay? How accurate is it?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Artem! You can see the responsiveness of the speed during the test drive portion of the video, and here is another HUD that may interest you kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Cheers!

[@surendersingal2192]

You mentioned car does not have OBD port then how does Hud show mph, gas levels etc ?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Surender Signal! This car does have an OBD2 port, however here is a good alternative if you do not want to use your OBD port kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@adittionk17]

Can use or not for Suzuki car?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi A! This is a universal kit for all makes and models. Cheers!

[@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib]

Thx for the video, do you think that this does pretty similar to the hudway , considering that the hudway costs😮 8 times this one’s cost!

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Rbta Bu Tariq! that is a good question! The Hudway is way more capable but I'm actually working on a video where I compare them both, stay tuned, Cheers!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi كورولوس بورولوس! Here is the comparison video you guys asked for kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3bKgWejlp2Ji8k Cheers!

[@NewYorksFinest1]

how do i get it to turn off when the car is off?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi! If your cigaretter lighter plug turns off and on when you turn on and off you car, then the HUD will come on and off with the car. And if your plug is always on even when the car is off then for those cases this is what I use amzn.to/3BofzJI to control the lighter port manually. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@jonplay3602]

What's the difference between a C1 and the C3

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Jon! I have not tested the C3 so I can't comment on it's performance or it's differences between it and the C1. I will see if we can add to the list of HUD's to review, stay tuned. Cheers!

[@tscetomirapetkova2456]

how to connect the device to the app? to use navigation?thanks

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Tscetomira! This HUD does not support an APP. However here is one that does have App support kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@arnab72]

How about connecting with GPS ??

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Arnab! No need to connect it to the GPS, this unit has the GPS antenna built in (specially handy if you want to use it with the cigarette lighter adapter instead of the OBD2 adapter. Cheers!

[@arnab72]

@@AlexAutoFun hi alex . What I came to know after install . There is an app called WiiYii. It has its own map system . So I was wondering if it can be connected with Google or Android auto . Might be there is a hack 😁😁😁🤔😁

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Arnab! Ah that maybe for their other more advaced HUDs which are more advanced, this is just a basic HUD. Here is another HUD with app support you may be interested on kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Cheers!

[@vencislavvidov]

what about Wiiyii, XTOBD?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Venci! Correct, this HUD is sold both under the Wiiyii and XTOBD brand. I placed links to it in the video description. Cheers!

[@vencislavvidov]

@@AlexAutoFun Hoe can you use Wiiyii with device?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Venci! The HUD itself (the C1) is Wiiyii and can be used as shown on the video. Cheers!

[@porkrynd6]

You like this or the hudway better?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Corey! that is a good question! The Hudway is way more capable, I'm actually working on a video where I compare them both, stay tuned, Cheers!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Corey! Here is the comparison video you guys asked for kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3bKgWejlp2Ji8k Cheers!

Is it true that this device is not compatible with diesel engine vehicles?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Hraun! You can use it. As explained on the video, this HUD is a standalone device with built in features that do not require interfacing to your car (but it does require that your car has a cigarette lighter port for power). Hope this helps, Cheers!

@@AlexAutoFun Hey AutoFun! Thanks for your fast and kind answer... I want to ask one more question. Can I also use it via OBDII interface? I ask this because some suppliers insist that it is not compatible with diesel engine cars even if the required OBD interface exists.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@ Hi Harun! This would depend on your vehicle, if it has an OBD2 port and if it's a standard 12V (some larger vehicles use a 24V system which could be the reason why you were told it may not work with your vehicle with the OBD2 port) If you car does have a 24V system then you would want to use a standard USB power supply to power the unit. Hope this helps, Cheers!

​@@AlexAutoFun Wouv, that was a great clarification. I was wondering why some cars are not compatible with it. Because it shouldn't have been an engine problem. My car is Insignia B Grand Sport 1.6 CDTI, I will try to find out the voltage value of the OBD socket and I hope I can find it :) I would like to ask one more question if I may... I am considering either C1 or C2 version. Regarding the first one (C1), it seems like LED screen is a bit tall and it blocks the mirror glass from the bottom as far as I can check from the videos and pictures. On the other hand C2 (and also C3) has a bit smaller led screen frame. Hence the mirror glass is not affected by it (If I am not wrong). Did you have the same issue while using C1?

[@AlexAutoFun]

@Harun Mirsad Günday Hi Harun! Unfortunately I have not reviewed the C2 or the C3 so I can comment on those. But regarding the C1 you can see how it looks in this video as far as how the projector looks in front of the clear reflective portion. While it doesn't get in my way, I would imagine that if the reflector is not aimed correctly at the user, the screen can be either partially blocked or fully blocked (same if the seat height is not adjusted correctly, the driver can potentially not see the HUD) So I do recommend adjusting the reflector and seat height before driving to ensure you have a good unobstructed view. Here my other video where I cover HUD placement in more detail kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4XSfYhqj5WUjbc Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@12tribes61]

So this has no night vision?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi 12! Ah no, if you need night vision here is a good system for that kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIGuhKCMl719eLc Cheers!

[@roshaneranda9922]

Any software support other than wiiyii with this?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Roshan! nope unfortunately this HUD does not support Wifi or Bluetooth so there is no software or APP that can connect to it. However here is one that does have Wifi App kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY and I have more HUD reviews coming up, stay tuned, Cheers!

[@sempaxbolong6259]

HUD without map ?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Sempax! This is a basic HUD. Here is an advanced HUD if you need Maps kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Cheers!

[@MichaelRadley]

Hi Alex, I just received the C2 OBD2 + GPS Unit and I'm having trouble adjusting to mph and difficulty selecting the language mode needed! I don't have a toggle switch just buttons to make my selections...any help would be appreciated !

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Michael! that is strange, there should be a toggle switch to adjust settings, what does yours look like like?

[@bilguutei.n106]

is it worth to using?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi! good question, I think HUDs are definately not for everyone. Some find them very helpful and adjust to using them fairly quickly, and some other people don't find use for them or find them annoying. The easiest way to experience a HUD before buying one to see if you would like it would be to test drive a new C8 or a new Mercedes S Class, the new Tundra & Sequoia and other high end vehicles like the BMW X5 also have a HUD from the factory so you can experience one in real life. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@Soso_Janashvili]

The power cable is just a bummer. what the heck is wrong with design of charging plugs to this things. It looks really bad from outside.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Soso! Here is another one that uses a different charger style kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY and I have more HUD reviews coming, stay tuned. Cheers!

[@ramulugadidiryala8760]

Hi sir 5:40 5:42 5:43 5:44

[@tonicrvnts]

😒 Did I miss something ot none of these look like the one on the thumbnail?! 😠

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Toni! You can see that at the 7:53 mark. And here is another HUD that may interest you kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Cheers!

[@tonicrvnts]

@@AlexAutoFun ok! Thanks

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@tonicrvnts You're welcome Toni!

[@syeedali1364]

Kind of in the way went someone walk across.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Syeed! yep the information will be displayed in your line of sight so it will be in the way of your view of the road. Here is two more alternatives kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY and kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooiVhWVqjrKcprs but again keep in mind the idea of heads up display is to show the information in front of the driver's line of sight (which is the reason I don't think they are for everyone) Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@cameronthorby5799]

If only the OBD connection was bluetooth

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Cameron! Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6qwophtnKmZfM0 Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@kevindon3257]

How to change from miles per hour to km/hr

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Kevin! You can see how I change that setting at the 7:10 mark. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@levymichael126]

Hello, i have an Electrical Vehicle (Kia EV6) and what is vert strange is when i plug the OBD port, the systèm tell me that my car is not Recognise so i use it with GPS.. I can't find a HUD for electric car..

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Levy! Yeah EV vehicles don't typically follow OBD2 protocols (since the OBD standard was designed for ICE cars). So if running a HUD on an EV I would recommend using the standard auxiliary power adapter instead of the OBD2 adapter. And here is another HUD that may interest you kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Cheers!