SM Apple CarPlay / Android Auto

[Razz]

Will it work with QP Bose NIT?
Thx

 

[Tilum]

Thanks for the replies @conaero & @Devonboy

Will be interesting to see if this genuinely will be a DIY for novices, or if it's a case of better off getting it fitted by someone that knows what they're doing / has done them before! Either way, count me in please Matt.

1. Conaero
2. Zep
3. Stindig
4. Wagons-Lits
5. Mad-Grip (dependant on tech knowledge needed)
6. Sam McGoo
7. Blue520
8. TokyoMB
9. Tilum
10.

T - you're alive! Long time buddy, hope you're well.

All good thanks @outrun Just rather busy these days (in a good way )

 

[conaero]

Will it work with QP Bose NIT?
Thx

Hum it’s not designed to no but saying that the only integration with the oem unit is the video in and out cable to access use of the screen. If that is the same then yes it will work.

For those who don’t wish to do it themselves Prestige in St Albans will do it for a couple of hundred quid or any other audio installer.

 

[dickygrace]

1. Conaero
2. Zep
3. Stindig
4. Wagons-Lits
5. Mad-Grip (dependant on tech knowledge needed)
6. Sam McGoo
7. Blue520
8. TokyoMB
9. Dickygrace

 

[3leftovercrest]

Just need a Maser and then i’m in

 

[sionie1]

1. Conaero
2. Zep
3. Stindig
4. Wagons-Lits
5. Mad-Grip (dependant on tech knowledge needed)
6. Sam McGoo
7. Blue520
8. TokyoMB
9. Dickygrace
10. Sionie1

 

[John Ed]

Yep, im in:

1. Conaero
2. Zep
3. Stindig
4. Wagons-Lits
5. Mad-Grip (dependant on tech knowledge needed)
6. Sam McGoo
7. Blue520
8. TokyoMB
9. John Ed
10.

 

[conaero]

Updated combined list:

1. Conaero
2. Zep
3. Stindig
4. Wagons-Lits
5. Mad-Grip
6. Sam McGoo
7. Blue520
8. TokyoMB
9. Tilum
10. Dickygrace
11. Sonie1
12. John Ed

 

[Sam McGoo]

Is there a link somewhere to the actual unit we are talking about? It would be nice to be able to read the specs and what its capable of etc.. without having to ask on here. e.g. Can you switch between Android and apple? USB connections, Bluetooth streaming, what other inputs, is it possible to run a front camera as well? what apps available etc

 

[Gazcw]

Hum it’s not designed to no but saying that the only integration with the oem unit is the video in and out cable to access use of the screen. If that is the same then yes it will work.

For those who don’t wish to do it themselves Prestige in St Albans will do it for a couple of hundred quid or any other audio installer.

Oh bu@@er mine is Bose. Hope so.

 

[Navcorr]

... is it possible to run a front camera as well?

If I may stick my nose in …. an earlier post shows both front & rear camera inputs. Although the software/switching for a dual setup hadn't been tested at that stage.

It might be worth noting that most setups will require reverse to be engaged before the camera becomes active - usually tapping into the reverse light feed is all that is required. Once first/neutral is selected the camera deactivates. But, typically, this reverse feed signal is still required to activate a second front facing camera. Which, again, deactivates when selecting first/neutral. Strange but true. However, you can get around this "limitation" using a double diode isolation method. Both cameras are still wired using the reverse feed signal but, using a pair of diodes and a secondary switch, both cameras can be turned on and off at will. Effectively creating a monitor which can also be useful in, say, heavy traffic for example. If doing this its best to power the cameras from a MAR position feed - just in case you forget to turn them off. The cameras don't use much power (around .1 amp) but …...

 

[Gazcw]

If I may stick my nose in …. an earlier post shows both front & rear camera inputs. Although the software/switching for a dual setup hadn't been tested at that stage.

It might be worth noting that most setups will require reverse to be engaged before the camera becomes active - usually tapping into the reverse light feed is all that is required. Once first/neutral is selected the camera deactivates. But, typically, this reverse feed signal is still required to activate a second front facing camera. Which, again, deactivates when selecting first/neutral. Strange but true. However, you can get around this "limitation" using a double diode isolation method. Both cameras are still wired using the reverse feed signal but, using a pair of diodes and a secondary switch, both cameras can be turned on and off at will. Effectively creating a monitor which can also be useful in, say, heavy traffic for example. If doing this its best to power the cameras from a MAR position feed - just in case you forget to turn them off. The cameras don't use much power (around .1 amp) but …...

Or leave them on when parked and record into USB perfect ding recorders. Ideal.

 

[conaero]

I’ll look out the specs. I do know the Android box comes with 1 or 2 gb DDR ram, our units will be the more powerful 2gb versions.

As it runs CarPlay or Android Auto, to swap between you simply plug in an iPhone or Android phone to get the relevant system.

As for apps I assume you load in what you want don’t you? I’ve never used CarPlay so you’ll have to advise me on this one.

 

[Navcorr]

Or leave them on when parked and record into USB perfect ding recorders. Ideal.

In practise, as the cameras are facing away from the car, you will only capture directly in front and behind. Probably better off with a dedicated dash cam sited inside the car. Also, I suspect you'd have to wire an additional manual switch to direct the camera stream to a dedicated recorder. Bypassing the HU, or hub in this instance, altogether. Most won't "do" recording. Although "rooted" android devices can be made to do all sorts of weird and wonderful stuff - am playing around with rooting my Kenwood at the moment. All to get a decent graphic EQ display - how f****** sad is that!

 

[Gazcw]

In practise, as the cameras are facing away from the car, you will only capture directly in front and behind. Probably better off with a dedicated dash cam sited inside the car. Also, I suspect you'd have to wire an additional manual switch to direct the camera stream to a dedicated recorder. Bypassing the HU, or hub in this instance, altogether. Most won't "do" recording. Although "rooted" android devices can be made to do all sorts of weird and wonderful stuff - am playing around with rooting my Kenwood at the moment. All to get a decent graphic EQ display - how f****** sad is that!

Agreed. Rather you than me. Now, where has my valve set gone?

 

[Wanderer]

I’ll have one IF we can confirm it works on the pre facelift QP Bose system..

 

[jw38]

I'll have one as well IF:

1. The install instructions are more clear an concise than the ones from the company in Australia
2. You can ship to the US

 

[Devonboy]

Well the ones from Oz were awful! Perhaps Conaero could post the fitting instructions on this thread?

 

[conaero]

Well the ones from Oz were awful! Perhaps Conaero could post the fitting instructions on this thread?

I will be posting very, very comprehensive install instructions...step by step.

 

[conaero]

I'll have one as well IF:

1. The install instructions are more clear an concise than the ones from the company in Australia
2. You can ship to the US

Yes:

1. Conaero
2. Zep
3. Stindig
4. Wagons-Lits
5. Mad-Grip
6. Sam McGoo
7. Blue520
8. TokyoMB
9. Tilum
10. Dickygrace
11. Sonie1
12. John Ed
13. JW38