New Head Unit/Infotainment

[jazzyb88]

Refer to the below which shows that the Joying integrates very well with the car's features e.g.  trip info and adjusting the clock.

It also shows when a door is opened which is opened and parking sensors display perfectly.

A few photos showing how the HU integrates with some of the data on the RH smaller screen, including syncing the clock.

I'm really impressed with the unit and today finished off doing my dashcam install so quite a productive weekend!

[jazzyb88]

Thanks for the replies. Yeah the joying sounds promising to me - bit of a shame the display doesn’t have a higher resolution available though :/. And a shame there’s no simple dab solution, but there are options - so I’m fine with that.

And yeah the compatibility sounds like more than what I was expecting, so I’m fine with that - and guessing because the old unit was on android too, it’s likely other new android units may have the functionality from the oem unit too.

But yh Im keeping a keen eye on specs, but there’s not a huge amount of detail on some of the other android units regarding the Jazz specifically… makes me edge towards the joying unit, knowing people here have had good success with it.

Curious if there is anyone else on here who’s tried other alternative android units (I’d be keen to know if the 8GB and higher res screens are worth it?!)

If you buy the Joying, ask the seller for another usb adaptor so you can use both of the in built usb ports (they only give you one otherwise) and buy a GPS antenna adaptor like Jim suggested (can also buy that off AliExpress where it's really cheap).

Other than that you don't need anything additional as they provide everything else!

I wouldn't bother with the 8gb ram. That's if you intend to use the android head unit for more than Android auto or carplay e.g. installing android apps on the hu itself

[zesty_bum]

Good afternoon

Has anyone had any experience with the Kenwood DMX7722DABS? Is it a decent HU? I’ll mainly be using wireless CarPlay

I’ve been offered it at a lower price so actually works out better than getting the Joying (for me).

[UKjim]

Are you sure it works out cheaper when you add the faceplate and connects2 wiring loom etc?


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[zesty_bum]

I will triple check this - £175 for the fitting which includes all the required parts.

Is it a decent HU then? I’d be happy to have something that doesn’t have any lag when using navigation via Android Auto or CarPlay

[UKjim]

No idea about the quality but if it's anything like the Alpine I had it was poor, tiny 7.5" screen

[zesty_bum]

Anyone know where I can get hold of a Connects2 (CTKHD18) fitting kit? Seems to be out of stock everywhere I search 

[UKjim]

Anyone know where I can get hold of a Connects2 (CTKHD18) fitting kit? Seems to be out of stock everywhere I search 

If you would consider an excellent condition used one I have a friend who has removed his Alpine CarPlay unit for a Joying and has both the Alpine and full Connects2 kit available 


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[zesty_bum]

Thanks for the suggestion UKJim, I’d normally say yes but electricals have bitten me in the ass a few times, so ideally I’d get hold of kit that has a guarantee - you just never know.

Looks like I’ll have to park this, apparently the CTKHD18 kit is discontinued.

Back to Joying - my only issue with it is the SRS Airbag indicator gets covered up by the fascia 

[UKjim]

Thanks for the suggestion UKJim, I’d normally say yes but electricals have bitten me in the ass a few times, so ideally I’d get hold of kit that has a guarantee - you just never know.

Looks like I’ll have to park this, apparently the CTKHD18 kit is discontinued.

Back to Joying - my only issue with it is the SRS Airbag indicator gets covered up by the fascia 

Your choice of course but not a lot to go wrong with some wiring & connectors particularly as they already have proven to be reliable in service.