Steering Wheel Control questions - MTCB Android Head Units General

I'd like to buy a steering wheel control adapter for my ford focus 2006 and pumpkin 7' KLD6
I found those two
iDatalink Maestro ADS-MSW
Metra Axxess ASWC-1
Any recommendation ?

tag on question... i assume if you get a universal double din, you need a module like this correct? but if you get a vehicle specific unit from Joying or Pumpkin, you do not need to get a module like these?

ford focus 2006 dont you have steering wheels control on your car ? i have ford focus 2009 and sterring wheels control working well with my android head unit

Yes I have but it needs an adapter to "speak" with the HU unless I'm mistaken

Caddish said:
Yes I have but it needs an adapter to "speak" with the HU unless I'm mistaken
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No, the headunit should have an SWC adapter built in, I know my 2 joying headunits do. I was under the same impression when i first got my headunit but found I had wasted money because it was already present in the headunit.
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No, the headunit should have an SWC adapter built in, I know my 2 joying headunits do. I was under the same impression when i first got my headunit but found I had wasted money because it was already present in the headunit.
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Did you get a Universal joying unit or a vehicle specific one?
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I got a Universal headunit, joying doesn't make a factory fit one for my 3rd Gen Toyota Tundra
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Well that changes everything then. I was thinking of getting a vehicle specific one since I thought it included the adapter.
There are some much cheaper Universal units
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CadillacMike said:
Well that changes everything then. I was thinking of getting a vehicle specific one since I thought it included the adapter.
There are some much cheaper Universal units
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I know a different manufacturer that makes one for my 3rd Gen Tundra but it costs about $500 and I paid $289 for the universal one, it's not a factory look but does the same thing.
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Right, I was looking at a Seicane model that was like $470, but there is a Pumpkin universal unit with way better specs for like $269.
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Car cradle with charging and FM transmitter?

I'm looking to ditch my iPod and replace it with my hero. I have a belkin tunecast for my iPod and want something like that. It's an additional plus if its fairly generic and could work with future phones.
Thanks
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Kinivo BTH220 Bluetooth Headphones NOT Compatible?

Weird, my Nexus 10 can't find the Kinivo BTH220. These are very popular, inexpensive bluetooth cans. From Amazon reviews they are reported to work with Nexus 7. Anyone else have problems? I'm stock for now on the Nexus 10.
Tried to pair my Kinivo BTH220's as well - same issue. Doesn't find them. I'm too much of a noob to offer a solution but wanted you to know you're not alone with this question. Wonder what's going on with the N10, they work perfectly with my phone...
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BTW - I'm rooted, so it doesn't appear to make a difference either way.
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I'm having a similar issue with my Motorola s10 HD
Surprisingly no issues connecting to car audio
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Don't know enough about Bluetooth. Possible the N10 doesn't have the right frequency or radio to support these headphones?
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Incompatible bluetooth stack?
Oh No...this is not compatible with Google Nexus 1.
OMG. Is this headphone not compatible with Android devices?
My google nexus one (rooted) is not able to discover the headphone at all.
Is this headphone only working for Apple products and Windows 7?
On the manual, it should work with Android devices though.
I'm hijacking this thread since I searched the forum for bth220, but my kinovo's aren't working on my HTC One X+. Can pair with my car.
Hmm, not sure what's going on, but I have those headphones and they work great on my nexus 10.
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TheHunterOfShadows said:
Hmm, not sure what's going on, but I have those headphones and they work great on my nexus 10.
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I found this from a review on Amazon: ... I contacted Kinivo when I had some difficulty pairing the headphones with my Nexus 10. It turns out the pairing difficulty was my fault (I was making the Nexus 10 bluetooth visible to devices but forgot to also have it search for devices). Kinivo responded almost immediately and walked me through the correct setup. Bottom line, buy the Kinivo product, you won't be disappointed!
Update: I tried again with Nexus 10 and paired ok. I'm not sure what the problem was.
Still isn't working
SGS3
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Still isn't working
SGS3
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I used it with my GS3 just this morning. Try this. Turn off the headphones. Enable bluetooth on the phone. Hold down the power button on headphones for 10 seconds or so until the lights flash. On the phone scan for new bluetooth devices. It should pair.
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starfcker69 said:
I used it with my GS3 just this morning. Try this. Turn off the headphones. Enable bluetooth on the phone. Hold down the power button on headphones for 10 seconds or so until the lights flash. On the phone scan for new bluetooth devices. It should pair.
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How is the sound quality with the s3 ?
I have these headphones and they work fine on my Nexus 10. I also have the newer model the 240 and they also work fine...
galaxys3lover said:
How is the sound quality with the s3 ?
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It just ok. Cuts out occasionally when not fully charged. I still use with an S3.
These headphones are great. I have 2 sets, one at work and one at home. The company is awesome too. A friend of mine had a pair crap out on him and Kinivo sent him a replacement free of charge and didn't even ask for the old ones back.

Pioneer AppRadio2 and ARLiberator. Any Experience?

I recently ordered a Pioneer AppRadio2 and have ARLiberator installed on my Note II. Waiting for the radio to come in from Amazon.
Does anyone have experience with the AppRadio with the ARLiberator on the Note II?
How does it run? Is it smooth? Is it worth it?
Thanks!:good:
I have this combo and it is excellent. Pioneer should be paying the dev of arliberator as it is way better than the garbage that pioneer offers!
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jarmenti said:
I have this combo and it is excellent. Pioneer should be paying the dev of arliberator as it is way better than the garbage that pioneer offers!
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Do you have to install a brake bypass switch for it work?
I got the appradio 2 its awsome with the note II you have to buy the adapter for the mhl cable or it wont work or just buy a compatible mhl cable but yea I love it in my wifes car.
I installed the brake bypass... worth the 15-20 dollars.. otherwise you have to toggle the ebrake for video. Simple 3 wire connection
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tfaulk88 said:
I got the appradio 2 its awsome with the note II you have to buy the adapter for the mhl cable or it wont work or just buy a compatible mhl cable but yea I love it in my wifes car.
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I have the 8400bh that has app radio capabilities, but I was curious where do you attach the mhl cable to? Is it in the back of the unit?
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I have the 8400bh that has app radio capabilities, but I was curious where do you attach the mhl cable to? Is it in the back of the unit?
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The back of the Appradio2 unit has an HDMI port.
Brandon_schulze said:
The back of the Appradio2 unit has an HDMI port.
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I see, thanks!
Brandon_schulze said:
Do you have to install a brake bypass switch for it work?
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For some reason, I left my brake wire unconnected and it works just fine without any warnings when I hook up my phone either immediately before or after the Head Unit turns on. However, if i were to hook up my phone some time after the AppRadio has been turned on, then it will show me the warning screen. So I left it unconnected and just hook up my phone immediately. My AppRadio 2 is a US version too.
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Oh, one other thing is I have to have ARLiberator and Bluetooth ready for a connection as well.
Have a new gs3 and i rooted it. I will download ARLIberator once the head unit see the phone. Bought the android pieoner cable, had cable installed by BestBuy (which is where i bought the head unit and had it install by them) and then went and bout gs3 cause of all the reviews. Only thing that works is my phone charging, unit do see phone. Any help would be great..
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Have a new gs3 and i rooted it. I will download ARLIberator once the head unit see the phone. Bought the android pieoner cable, had cable installed by BestBuy (which is where i bought the head unit and had it install by them) and then went and bout gs3 cause of all the reviews. Only thing that works is my phone charging, unit do see phone. Any help would be great..
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Go to samsung site or newegg and buy the 5 to 11 pin mhl adapter. Don't buy from ebay as you may get a fake unit and end up with snow issues.
S3 and note 2 needs 11 pin and the pioneer android kit uses 5 pin mhl.
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Or just return that pioneer cable which costs way too much and just buy the Samsung 11 pin mhl adapter and any hdmi cable. It's way cheaper and you can get the official Samsung adapter from the Samsung site with the 50% coupon.
the pioneer kit doesn't work with the s3 is cause its a 5 pin when the s3 needs an 11 pin.
Thank u for reply. My pioneer cord is already install and i got it for $35 off Amazon. Do u have a link for the adaptor? With that adaptor my phone will work and charge at same time? Also wondering what a tasker app does and which one do i download? I heard that the tasker will do everything once phone is plugged in and turn off screen too. I plan on plugging in and putting phone in compartment out of site. Again thank you for taking time to answer the other questions and now these if u can..
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0UW0CF0055
Its currently out of stock though.. try checking samsung site for the same item.
As for tasker, im using it but it didn't work too well with turning the screen off. Once in a while the screen turns on. Other tasks work ok tho.
You can try downloading tasker and screen off apps and search around how to use tasker to toggle screen off.
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Not feeling lazy today so here goes the task for screen off.
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Amazon has somebody those ill order it now
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I bought two Samsung mhl called one from Amazon one from eBay. Gave me snow every 5 seconds. So video was cutting out as well as audio. Bought one from Samsung and tried it with the identical issue. Ps they are all 11 pin. The hdmi cable is good and bought it from mono price. Anyone have any suggestions.
I use a galaxy s3 from T-Mobile with wicked 9.1 Rom.
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I use an appradio2 in my car in conjunction with my note 2, I am using an allshare cast dongle so theres zero wires. Everything remains in my glove box.
Boo, my bh-8400bt doesn't have a hdmi port in the back I believe, but it does support app radio capabilities on iOS.
30 more then I planned but if it really works. Wish i had known about it, could have saved me 30 by not ordering pioneer android cable...
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adrenalinemotion said:
I use an appradio2 in my car in conjunction with my note 2, I am using an allshare cast dongle so theres zero wires. Everything remains in my glove box.
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Do use still use arliberator?
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In-dash nexus 7 with working steering wheel controls

I just wanted to share my project that I been working on. I installed a nexus 7 tablet in the dash of my 2013 Chevy Silverado. I completely removed the factory radio. Installed an aftermarket amplifier for audio out to the truck speakers. Working steering wheel controls for audio playback.
Redoing my install. I bought a case for the tablet and fiberglassed it right to the dash.
Still have more sanding to do...
I would advise against using the case I bought. The fiberglase/bondo does not stick to it.
I'm currently running:
Kangarom
Poweramp
Pandora
Google maps/navigation
Hardware used:
Joycon steering wheel control interface: http://www.amazon.com/Joycon-EXR-St...ie=UTF8&qid=1405163077&sr=8-1&keywords=joycon
Tablet case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009YJ7JTI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
USB OTG Y Cable: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CXAC1ZW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
USB Hub: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Z4G3I6/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
12vdc to 5vdc converter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BWLP88A/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
12vdc 0-10 sec delay relay:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B0QHRXQ/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Not Installed yet:
Easycap: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044XIQIW/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Backup Camera:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049LBJ56/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Future additions:
Backup camera
FM radio
Maybe more to come as I learn what else I can do with it.
This is really nice! Thanks for sharing.
I am thinking about doing the same thing, although I just recently installed a nice aftermarket Pioneer HU.
But it seems like my car's screaming ANDROID at the moment
Could you please share how you managed to get steering wheel controls working?
That would be awesome.
Thanks!
Moti
moti_r said:
This is really nice! Thanks for sharing.
I am thinking about doing the same thing, although I just recently installed a nice aftermarket Pioneer HU.
But it seems like my car's screaming ANDROID at the moment
Could you please share how you managed to get steering wheel controls working?
That would be awesome.
Thanks!
Moti
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Steering wheel controls work using a joycon exr connected to a usb otg cable then to the nexus 7. Here's a link to the site you can order it from. There's more info there too.
http://www.rcjoycon.com/base_3/menu_11.php?com_board_basic=read_form&com_board_idx=383&menu=11
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Great stuff! Thank you.
This is a very cool project and good work! If I wasn't such a poor graduate student I would consider doing this with maybe a galaxy note. My Mazda 6 dash is too small I think to accommodate a tablet. Thanks for sharing!
Very nice setup man.
I also have a Silverado and just began my install and just started working on the mounting process but im a little stuck. Do you think you could provide more detail about how you mounted your nexus? I bought a $10 double din kit off eBay but it doesn't really fit too well so I need some new ideas.
Thanks!
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Very nice setup man.
I also have a Silverado and just began my install and just started working on the mounting process but im a little stuck. Do you think you could provide more detail about how you mounted your nexus? I bought a $10 double din kit off eBay but it doesn't really fit too well so I need some new ideas.
Thanks!
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I used some epoxy (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000PELVT0) to glue the frame of the double din kit to the kit. I then used a dremel to cut the the front of the kit to the desired thickness I wanted for the frame. Then used some plastic and the epoxy again to build a case around the tablet. If I have time after work today I'll take mine out and take some more pics of it and upload them for you. I pretty much only used the frame and the parts that screw to the truck from the kit. The rest is some other plastic I had and the epoxy.
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I'll be keeping an eye on this thread. A friend of mine intends to do something similar with his 2012 Focus and we need all the inspiration we can get
danipoak said:
This is a very cool project and good work! If I wasn't such a poor graduate student I would consider doing this with maybe a galaxy note. My Mazda 6 dash is too small I think to accommodate a tablet. Thanks for sharing!
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Any car with a console big enough to support a double-DIN headunit has room for a 7" tablet. That's almost exactly how big the opening is.
Thanks that would be great. Any other ideas on how to mount it would be helpful too.
I got a webcam to work in the daylight by attaching some sun glass lens to it. I'm not sure how it will fair in the dark tho.
Nice job...
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Tyler 3 said:
Thanks that would be great. Any other ideas on how to mount it would be helpful too.
I got a webcam to work in the daylight by attaching some sun glass lens to it. I'm not sure how it will fair in the dark tho.
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I never got around to taking mine out of my dash to take pics yesterday but you can use an actual backup camera by using one of these: http://febon.blogspot.com/2012/02/1.html?m=1. I plan on ordering mine this Friday. You gotta email them about ordering it.
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I never got around to taking mine out of my dash to take pics yesterday but you can use an actual backup camera by using one of these: http://febon.blogspot.com/2012/02/1.html?m=1. I plan on ordering mine this Friday. You gotta email them about ordering it.
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How much is that? I couldn't find a price on their website
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How much is that? I couldn't find a price on their website
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I think it's $77. Includes 15 day shipping. If you want it in 3-5 days it's an extra $30.
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Yeah that may be too pricey for me. I'm just going to see if I can get a webcam to work.
What amplifier did you end up putting in your truck? And are you just using a 3.5mm to RCA for the audio to it?
My problem is not the steering wheel
The problem is triggering reverse camera and display it on screen
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-gLrqUHATQ
Found this one but its application dependent not hardware
But does the work
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deliad said:
My problem is not the steering wheel
The problem is triggering reverse camera and display it on screen
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-gLrqUHATQ
Found this one but its application dependent not hardware
But does the work
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That is the device I posted a link to earlier.
For triggering the reverse camera...the joycon exr that you can use for the steering wheel controls can also be used to trigger the camera. I'm not exactly sure how its gonna work until I get the parts I need to try it. Here's some info on the joycon and reverse camera. http://www.rcjoycon.com/base_3/menu...e1=&com_board_search_value2=&com_board_page=&
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Tyler 3 said:
Yeah that may be too pricey for me. I'm just going to see if I can get a webcam to work.
What amplifier did you end up putting in your truck? And are you just using a 3.5mm to RCA for the audio to it?
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I'm pretty sure this is the amp I used. Started this project over a year ago with the og galaxy tab in my impala I had at the time...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004T163SY.
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Did you need to purchase a wiring harness to hook it up to the speakers?
No. I just spliced into the speaker wires. You'll lose all you warning and door chimes tho... If you want to keep those you gotta get the harness.
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Nice set up. I have been running a Nexus in my A4 for about 4 months or so now, it's an awesome piece of kit to have in the car. My project is 99% complete, but just need to figure out a way to tidy up how it looks in the dash.

Android head unit choice for BMW E87 UK

Hi,
I'm looking some android radio form my BMW E87
Could you tell me if ERISIN - ES3740GBP is good choose for my car and it will not broke after couple mots of using?
Is there anything i should be looking for or best avoided?
Thanks,
Try Xtrons on ebay
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