Android Stereo Backup Cam WiFi GPS Bluetooth Review
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- This android stereo is a universal double din head unit that offers GPS navigation, Bluetooth hands free, WiFi, backup camera and a whole heap more features all for under £90
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Hi John, just recieved the head unit and going through the wiring I noticed that there is an external mic input. It's on plug connector A, connections A19 and A20. I noticed you are not using plug A. I am going to try the external video and audio outputs to our TV which is on this plug and will add an external mic and see if it works.
The Zenecs days are numbered 👍
Update, now fitted and I can confirm the external microphone works.
Great video John. I literally bought the same stereo last night and see that you've done a review.
To compliment your review i wanted to add 2 things-
1- An adapter loom is available on ebay for around a fiver to preventall that soldering...search "iso android adapter"
2- You stream DAB over the internet using wifi however there's an option to buy a USB DAB adapter for around £20. That with an app with give it the capability without using wifi.
All in all a great review. I'm so glad you took the time to explain the launcher app that you use.
We’ve had dab in cars for a few years and reception is pathetic, so as we have unlimited data in our van it’s so much easier to stream radio over WiFi 👍🏼
@@johnmandy learn summat new every day 😆😆😆
Obviously great info that's relevant and useful for those intending to make the purchase 👍👍👍👍
@@johnmandy ..I just had delivered today...so a bit of headscratching as 3 week old Ducato ! Don't want to mess up...of course...The manual is need of reading over many times...Thanks for Info...As,adaptor loom will cut out risk of brain overload..hopefully. So try and get raduo out of dash so to see if will fit snugly....We see if I can work it all out...challenging !!...looks good , and, of John rates it.,should be good enough to me....
Thanks John and others. From the details on Amazon it looks like a 16 pin connection. If I look on eBay for “ISO android adapter” the ones that come up are 20 pin. Any ideas? Thanks. Eeyore.
I use Torque and Sygic on an Android tablet. Torque connects to a Bluetooth OBD2 scanner and lets me setup extra instruments as well as read fault codes. Sygic is a navigation app. I’ve also got Viewranger for OS maps, and I’ve paid for some detailed maps that were handy when driving in the Lake District. It doesn’t do navigation but has great maps.
Darren Jones, can you reset the check engine, oil and service lights too? 👍🏻👍🏻
Turner Walker Not that I know of, but I’m using it in a 2001 car that doesn’t have oil change or service lights.
Almost spent £400 for a car stereo from Halford but this looks soooo good! I think I might have to go for this. Great video thanks John!
Hi john and mandy, been following you both for a while now think you are both absolutely amazing, knowledgeable and down to earth, we are now about to purchase our first motor home but finding it very daunting 🤔.
Keep up the good work
Perfect timing my Zenec e 3715 has died £700 plus for a new one, just ordered one now for under £100 no comparison, thank you John/ Mandy 🏴🇫🇷
Wow love it......I’m technically inept 😂 when it comes to fitting anything. Electronics scare the hell out of me when it comes to installation 😂😂
hi Guys was looking to upgrade my current car system to something like this, so just bought it thanks for the review
They are excellent had mine fitted in my Transit camper for around a year now and works great mine is also fitted with rear view camera and also use the sat nav all the time which is great, I did do a little review on it on my channel. sure you will like it John its a great gadget to have.
Followed your links but chose a 7" version to fit my nissan nv200, glad you pointed out the Agama app, makes life so much easier, love the way you can reprogram the buttons to suit your needs. I've not bothered with fm aerial as yet as I need a special adapter but I generally just stream the radio or music I want, like you said for the price it's a great bit of kit. Thanks for reviewing John.
Great pointer thanks John. Fitted and working in my X250 converting from the original Single Din unit. Not quite as much frame available to screw to in my case probably because I was converting from Single Din, so having experimented and struggled with a cheap Double Din Box I bought a CT23FT29 KIT from Data Dynamics which makes fitting much easier and neater. Ignore the website year restrictions, when received the box label says Citroen, Peugeot, Ducato 6/2006>
Brilliant, just checked Amazon and they haven’t run out or put the price up yet! Been looking forward to this review, thanks. Jon in the Burstner x
Thanks for showing this. It's been a year since I went through a few cheap Android head units but even the best one was sluggish and on a really old version of Android.
They sell a more powerful unit, I got the 1Gb system, but whilst it’s not fast it’s also not too slow 👍🏼
@@johnmandy I only really need mine for satnav and switching to the reversing camera. The one I have just dies if I stick a USB memory card in with a few albums on.
Can you not stream over WiFi? Or stream via your phone on Bluetooth?
@@johnmandy I've bought yours from the link in the description and it's like night and day compared to my old one. I did buy a Kenwood/JVC ISO harness previously and this still fits the new one without soldering.. BTW it's not android 9 on these. It's a custom build of something earlier as the system icons are very different.
Have the same issues with the Zenec, it is absolutely useless. I am going to check out this unit some more but definitely going to change
Wow, looks great, its on my list thanks john....
ive cracked already, ordered from amazon via your link..... thanks again..
Now this really looks good, love it, thanks John and Mandy.
So glad you made this video fitted the radio today works great will get the same launcher you have looks really neat will tackle setting up the reversing camera tomorrow thanks again love the channel
just ordered mine
Hi What make and model and where to buy. ..looks good..missed the start of John's review. Thanks
@@JimRYoung in description under vidio £90 amazon
I just use my iPad with an aux lead. Works superb. On a ram mount bracket 👍
Yep 👍🏼 with a Bluetooth amp it’s great that way
Wow 🤩 looks 👀really good 👍
Good review I've wanted one for ages but wasn't sure which to buy, I've ordered this one from amazon and its arriving on sunday
I agree brilliant bit of kit, if you want one for the mk3 iveco, search for 'single din' type on amazon, as it has an swivel screen enabling it to fit within the Iveco mk3 dash, ohh and a aerial booster, as the radio signal drops out on the iveco aerials 😉👌👍.
Oh good info 👍🏼😎
nice setup
Brilliant system ideal for your use with having WiFi in your van John....stay safe...thanks for sharing
Hi John & Mandy, Just ordered the 2G version from your link, bit extra but looks like it will be worth it 🤞thanks for the great review....
Used several free navigation apps, I find Waze is the best by far.
One thing with that i've never managed to understand how to put the road closed notification on it, it can still say there's incidents 20 mins after clearing too. The Police seem to use it, as soon as you put they're there, if they're using a speed detection device they move location so fast you don't see them for the dust.
Good little review their John I guess lots of people will be buying them now
For those people who have asked about steering wheel controls I can confirm that after paying for a local car audio specialist to fit mine All the steering wheel functionality remains on a 2019 Ducato based Motorhome
Hi what's needed for 2010 Peugeot boxer for radio wheel controls to work on this unit please?
Great vlog John and Mandy, looks a nice little setup that does, and as always concise and informative tips and content. Hope yous have a great week and Best wishes and stay safe and well to you both and your families ❤️ 💙 ❤️ 💙 ❤️ 💙 ❤️
Ps hope Mandy is healing well now from the bungee related incident ❤️💙❤️💙❤️
She’s much better thanks ❤️
I think that of all he gadgets you’ve reviewed this has to be the best. Is it as simple as replacing a car radio? It looks like it is!! I’m an Ex auto electrician from way back in the 80’s and it seems a breeze even with the soldering etc. Great video and as soon as I get my van I’m avin it!!👍👍😎😎
Nice one Gadgets it’s amazing what you can get now for little a cost 👍 well impressed 👍😀🐾
Bargains don’t always have to be cheap & nasty eh 👍🏼👍🏼
John & Mandy on To right 👍😀🐾
I agree that the door speakers are poor and I changed mine. On our Burstner, same year, there were no tweeters installed so I fitted new door speakers and tweeters and it made a huge difference in sound quality but with road noise we only really use it when parked up. Definitely changing out this crappy Zenec head unit
Another good timing review, I need to upgrade my cab unit... 🤔🙂
Hi John and Mandy, just bought one of these from your link so will be fitting soon. Cheers.
Looks brill, can you put your vehicle dimensions into the nav? Once again great vlog 👍
The free app “ Here” doesn’t support that, but you can download other apps, some free too, that do allow you to put in you vehicle data for safer route planning 👍🏼
Informative as always John. Going for the newest version with 4gb ddr ram. We also have a Fiat Ducato based moho. Looking forward to your next video. Hope you are both well. Stay safe.
Sue and John.
Nice setup. Is the wild camping a free app ?
We pay for the website as we get discounts for all sorts of other services, the map is included in the £15 annual subscription. Far more comprehensive than p4n too
@@johnmandy thanks for the reply cheers.
Phil's new version is waaay better than the old one. The street view integration helps me choose with some confidence.
Thanks for the video John 👍🏻
All done John & Mandy
Hi John an Mandy .... as usual great vids 👍 John.. with you skills couldn't you open the unit up an add an external microphone yourself?
Nice job well done 👍
Why does he never just admit that Mandy does all these jobs 😂😂😂😂 🍷🍺👍
Hi can i ask how did you wire the unit on a switch to the lesure battery or is there and videos on how to show how its wired ?
Awesome system bud 👍🏻
Excellent,worth considering 👍
Looks great, the only problem is wifi use. We've got unlimited wifi in the UK on a 3 sim, but when you go abroad its capped and they charge you a fortune.
Change to EE 👍🏼 no euro cap
Hi Guys great Video as usual. Always impressed how you tackle the jobs on the motorhome.
Just ordered the same unit for are Autotrail Tracker but not looking forward to fitting it myself guaranteed something will go wrong lol . Have you got any suggestions that you have not mentioned on the video are there any wiring instructions on line just so I can look over🤔🤔. If i have trouble will have to get it fitted by a auto electrition.
The iso standard for stereo wiring uses unique colours so just match the colours from old stereo cabling to the new stereo cabling 👍🏼
John & Mandy on Tour
Hi Guys can you help on the stereo I have the stereo working which is good for me I just can not get the reverse camera to work any advice
Thanks Mark
Thanks for your helpful videos John. Do you think it would fit into the 2011 fiat Ducato. and When wiring to leisure battery how do you keep your presets did you run 2 feeds from leisure battery or keep the one from engine bat. Sorry one more how do you find the volume control when driving is it easy to adjust. Thank you for your help
There’s a 2nd link in the video description for a single din fitting unit. It’s a tablet running android so it remembers everything when you power it back on. Volume is easily adjusted with the buttons
Great review and looks fairly easy to install.
What were the little speakers? Can the be wired into the existing wiring for the other speakers?
Thanks Phil
I had some boxed shelf speakers, not common these days, that I wired into the head unit loom. 👍🏼
hi john ,,did you change this head unit to a better one ? vaguely re ember you saying something about changing it ,,but might be getting confused ,,if you did what one did you get ?
Great video thanks
Hi John, just a quick one, with my one which I believe is the same as the one in your video. Everything went to plan but just one thing,the clock is about 15 hours ahead and I can't find any way of changing the time. I've checked through all of the menus without any luck. Did your one come with the correct time. Once again thank you for the original video it was really helpful as is all of your shows.👍
hi john and Mandy ,,that looks great ,,could you do a step by step install im a bit of a worrier when it comes to cutting wires ,,do you think this would void the warranty ?
Yes Zenec is the worst "radio" I have ever owned, so giving this a go too. Thanks John
Hi john. Loving the channel. Just bought this stereo for my 2009 relay & love it so thank you for the recommendation. Only issue I’m having is it’s messing with the vans canbus as I think the factory unit has it built in. Can anyone recommend which adapter to use to sort this out. Thanks in advance.
Hi John, Thanks for the review. Just ordered one of your link to fit into my Frankia. I was looking at a £700 unit. Saved a good few ££££. Hope it is as easy to fir as you make it look. BTW what make is your reversing camera? Thaks
This head unit comes with a camera 👍🏻
@@johnmandy THanks john, I know it comes with a camera, but I was going to buy a quality camera. I thought your camera looked great quality so I was just wondering what camera you already have fitted?
Hi John and Mandy, fantastic review.. I'm having one for my Boxer.. One question and I'm sorry if i missed it in your video due to my excitement, but does it work with the steering wheel controls?
Thanks and happy travels 😊
I asked the same question about 30 mins ago and they replied and said the installation book does show how to do so. :-)
@@HighWealdGirl Thanks! Silly me, I should have looked at the comments first too.. Thanks for replying 🙂
@@MHUK-Matt It's OK! So many comments to trawl through - I'm amazed how quickly they replied! 😊
Hi John and Mandy great channel keep it coming. What brand of speakers did you install in the front door upgrade? Thanks
I haven’t upgraded the door speakers.
hi John and Mandy, love the video, finally one that shows and explains!
John, i love that interface but nomatter what search terms i use, i am unable to find it. would you mind responding with information on where or which search info you used to get it.
thanks a million, steve.
You didn’t mention what you are searching for Steve.
@@johnmandy sorry guys. I have replaced my original fiat radio with a double din like yours, what I am looking for is that Fiat interface that you bought and installed as the UI for your new setup. the one displayed with the fiat logo, selectable for stations, nav etc.
Thanks for the great demo, can you please tell me where i can buy one of these,
Best wishes J
All links are in the video description.
John?, OH< hi copper and mandy> have you thought about make or getting a cover for the front of it and how about one of the covers like they have just on the top for summer i.e.the heat
Hi there, thanks for this review, I bought one :-) works brilliantly, but when I was setting it up I managed to flatten the van battery, did you connect this to your lesiure batteries?
I am wondering if I could use the switched live from the lesiure battery when stopped and then from the van battery when running.
Ps I have a converted LDV Maxus and it was a bit of a job to get it to look nice in the dash, managed in the end, due to the size you do have to compromise a bit.
As I showed in the video, I fitted a switch to isolate the power. 👍🏼
@@johnmandy thanks John, yes you mentioned the switch, that's what prompted the question, I am assuming it was to the switched live of the lesiure side of your 12v system, only reply if thats wrong
Hi John and Mandy another good informative video not like some making a vid for the sake of it! Have you heard from Dave (Jock in a Box) He hasn't posted anything this week I hope he is alright I emailed him but no reply, maybe he is just working long hours. Thanks Paddy in Dublin
hi - bit late the party and just watched your vid - I think I already know the answer, but is there any way of inputting the moho dimensions on the maps?? we usually use a camper sat nav but keen to replace our rubbish media unit. thank you - loving your vids x
This looks great, I have the zenec and not happy with it. Did you used to get interference on the reverse camera? I'm getting a lot especially in low light so wondering if this might improve it 🙂
This improves the picture hugely 👍🏼
Hi John, what did you do with the Blue and Me module? mine is faulty and is making the the odometer flash so I'm thinking of ditching the factory head unit in favour of something like this one. Did you encounter any CAN bus problems or need to get the modules written out etc.
Brilliant 🥂
Hi John n Mandy great video as usual. Can you add a amp it?
Yes, it’s got rca outs for amp & sub.
John that looks very tempting. Would you say the 2Gig RAM version is the one to go for, or is 1Gig adequate?
The 1Gb model does the job 👍🏼
@@johnmandy Thanks John 👍
Can you direct me to the Fiat screen interface you have, not sure where to look???
John can you put the size of your motorhome into the gps system
You can install any gps software you want, there are even free systems where you can pop your vehicle info into 👍🏼
Hi john and Mandy love your videos we got one of these for our self build ducato playing with and just can not change the logo to Peugeot any tips it driving me and Karen mad thanks
Did you buy the app I mention in the video?
Great vlog as usual John,how's Mandys lip-still looks sore.
John , is it Apple car play compatible, great vid
Hi John and Mandy...If buying a new Ducato van with 'option' of factory fitted 7" Touch Screen Media (DAB Radio/AppleCar Play/Android Auto) (1RB) at a cost of £600 plus quid...would you leave it off as an option and fit an aftermarket like you have ? thanks for the informative reviews..cheers
The upgraded fiat radio isn’t great, not worth £600 in my view. I’d fit aftermarket & get something much better for far less.
Hi John great video really interesting I want to put one of these in my van can you tell me will the sat nav work when you are not connected to the Wi-Fi many thanks
The unit comes with a GPS receiver and that’s how it knows where you are, so it’ll work fine without WiFi.
@@johnmandy Thank you so much for answering my question so many times I do not get a response we need more helpful people like yourself once again thank you regards Tony
If you connect unit to your phone (wifi hotspot?) Can you still connect phone Bluetooth to make calls etc? Cheers
Yes, that works fine.
Hi John and Mandy another great video thank you , would I be able to fit it in a Talbot express rambler 1992 ?. Thank you Adie 👍
John great review, question about the sat nav can you put your van dimensions in so it keeps you off unsuitable roads?
It’s an android system so you can install whatever satnav software you want, including ones you can enter the vehicle info.
With regards to the external mic. I've got the smaller version of this stereo, and the mic is shocking!! I wondered if a bluetooth mic/headset would be better
Hi John & Mandy, I would like to seek your advise / recommendations re the best SatNav devices.
I am currently planning an extended trip to Europe in my self build Sprinter, I would like to know if you would recommend a dedicated sat-nav device of a Android tablet with GPS running Google Maps ? I am leaning towards a Tablet with GPS and limited wifi connection, what device / model would yous recommend ?
Hi John, Great videos. How about a review of portable power banks? I would love to understand why some 50000mah are £7 and others are £150 on Ebay
Those reviews are all on Gadget John channel 👍🏼
Hi John.. when you have music playing and you open an app, does the music stop, or can it still play simultaneously in the background.? I'm quite intrigued as my crafter has the basic spec stereo..
It’s multi tasking, just like a smartphone. So the music plays until you stop it even if you open other apps.
@@johnmandy thankya John.. 👍
Hi John and Mandy, love your videos, how long does it take to boot up after being switched off?
I have a different model and it takes approx 2 mins to come on, very frustrating.
Just a couple of seconds, as it shows in the video 👍🏼
I had this with my Atoto unit, it comes with two ISO harnesses, I needed to use ISO harness B to supply contant (very low) power to the unit to enable instant on
Forgot to ask John and Mandy but in your option what's the best navigation to install, cheers
Hi John, is it possible to use this unit as a stand alone, as I don't want to replace my current Dab radio with reversing camera. I'm thinking that the sat nav would be a great addition. Thanks, Peter.
No it’s meant to replace your stereo.
@@johnmandy Thanks for the response John.
Hi John, just installed such a unit to my camper - it's fantastic but did you manage to connect CANBUS (the steering wheel buttons) perhaps to this unit?
Andy. Did you manage to get a canbus?
@@canaryseasider No I didn't I have 2 cables which were connected to the CAN of original radio but when I try to connect both or one to my new unit - all lights on my dashboard go crazy and displaying all kinds of errors I think that some sort of a dongle maybe would do the trick but no idea where and for what to look for.
@Andy Dzierzba thanks for the reply. I’ve been looking at Dynamic Sounds pt#CTSPG015.2 or CTPSPG017.2 ( 2015 onwards ) have a look see what it is. I think it might work
Great system John do you know if you can get peogeot instead of fiat thanks
The app I mention allows you to put any vehicle logo in the middle 👍🏼
Just go a similar unit in my Relay but have added a DAB adapter and a CarPlay dongle. Did you get the steering wheel controls working I have with a Connect2 adapter. I suggest Poweramp for your MP3 player
Where did you get the connect 2 adapter for steering controls would love to know which wired you cut /took from the main loom to this head unit
ianlangerz there’s several sellers on eBay
hi John and Mandy . does this unit work as a stand alone sat nav and reverse camera with out using it on wifi and downloading apps
dean wood mine does particularly if you choose a satnav app that supports offline maps eg Waze Navmii
@@stevebrown6665 thanks for that steve
I have an older Peugeot Boxer with a single radio slot, I'm fairly handy with tools etc, do you think the mounting bracket can be adapted to fit my single din slot? That would be perfect for me if so.
This should work for your van
amzn.to/2PhbfnR
@@johnmandy Thanks for that, that's my next purchase. Loving the videos by the way, great content!
Going to buy one of these for my transit conversion what connections do I need to buy to wire this up? Thank you for all the videos not long found your Chanel and love the content thank you
I just bought the stereo and wired it as shown in this video, nothing else was bought.
@@johnmandy thank you for the reply will give it a go I just thought there might be an alternative to soldering. Thanks again great video
Hi guys ,brilliant video how do i purchase the fiat interface , what site did you download it from .......
Many thanks in advance and keep up the good work 👍 😀
All the info is included in the video 👍🏼
👍
Good job
I have just purchased this for my Peugeot boxer 2016, how do I attach the unit into the dash does it need a frame to attach this unit to? To hold it in place?
Hi John, how did you connect the wires up? Crimp? Blocks? Cheers Steve
Solder 👍🏼
Hi John, can you adjust bass, treble settings and left and right when using Spotify and any other apps? Mine works when using the internal music player but not with the built in radio or any apps. Tried their help desk who say the unit doesn't support this which seems strange.
Seems to work fine for me on Spotify, amazon music, radio player etc. 👍🏼
@@johnmandy much obliged John, its still a great head unit for the money
👍 I like that.
Random question, were you driving through West Cumbria earlier today? My OH says he saw you whilst at the car wash :)
Not us, we’re in Surrey.
If it has a 3.5mm jack point, you could use a 3.5mm bluetooth mic?