Hi,
I want to setup an in car entertainment system for the rear pessengers of my car for a very long drive thats coming up. Previous I used an old laptop strung between the driver and front passenger seat which provided movies etc. I would also like to display navigation info on the rear screen.
So the choices I have- get a small HDMI screen in the back- connected the S2 to it and that give me everything. Nav from the S2 and movies if required.
The other option is to have 2 seperate 'cheap' android tablets in the back (mounted via a headrest mount) with movies on both- but the cheap tablets don't have gps built in. So can I via wifi send the gps data from my S2 to both tablets a the same time- so I can load NavFree. Also is it possible to stream from the S2 to 2 tablets at the same time. What I mean is use the S2 as a media server with the movies on it's micro SD card- and stream via WIFI to both tablets. That way I can get really cheap android tablets.
The last option is get android tablets with built in GPS- prices are dropping for the cheap 'non brand' tablets- GBP130 should be enough for a 7 inch tablet with GPS built in.
Let me know what you think.
I currently have an IPhone 4s and have a car windshield mount (which the note will fit in), but I have a separate cable (iphone cable) that connects to the head unit which charges and of course allows me to control the ipod from the head unit. (shows song titles and such).
What is the best way to connect to the head unit? Is there a head unit that has android integration?
BTW...my current head unit is a Pioneer AVIC N4.
TIA
Does the head unit have an aux input jack or Bluetooth? If not (and I don't think it does) you'll need to swap head units
Bataga said:
Does the head unit have an aux input jack or Bluetooth? If not (and I don't think it does) you'll need to swap head units
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I can get the Bluetooth Module for it but that's only for calls. It does have USB Mass Storage capability though.
I assume that will work (or that's what I need)??
Are there any head units out there that are more Android friendly?
Not really. The USB port may not read the device and only let you use a flash drive. I bought a normal unit with auxiliary front and plug my phone and satellite into that. Gotta get the car dock if you want to charge while driving but I never run low batt and I drive like 5-8 hours a day.
usb mass storage should work with all android phones. it would read it just like the usb flash drives. ive had tried this with an htc inspire on a kenwood stereo. all function controls with file discriptions works.
idanoclo said:
usb mass storage should work with all android phones. it would read it just like the usb flash drives. ive had tried this with an htc inspire on a kenwood stereo. all function controls with file discriptions works.
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Sounds like this might work then.
As a side note...anyone know what the best head unit for android would be?
majority of after market stereos now are intended for the use of ipods but will work for all standard usb drives. if you are unsure, you can always test the demos at your local audio shop.
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for your pioneer avic n4 you need this add-on for usb connection. pioneer cd-ub100
I am looking for a car dock but one that dose not have that stick thing at the end because I need to take it off each day and I don't know if you could do that with the one that's out now
Still looking for a good head unit. I currently have the Pioneer AVIC N4, but to add either bluetooth or USB, it will cost me about a hundred bucks. (Bluetooth is voice only).
I saw the Parrot Asteroid online, but it seems a bit steep (and a bit young...needs some updated firmware I think)
http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/bluetooth-hands-free-car-kits/parrot-asteroid
Any other options out there that you think would be a good fit?? I assume since my Note is nice and big now, that Navigation isn't necessary in the head unit.
I have a pioneer that I use the USB with a 32gb thumb drive just loaded up with music. The phone is also bluetoothed to the head unit for phone calls. I am going to work on using the samsung car dock with a usb host cable and an external hard drive to play media in the car. Only problem I have yet to figure out is how to power it while still using the usb host cable. If I can't find a way I am going to try out a seagate satellite hard drive my buddy has sitting around. Could be a good option, Ive just heard the seagate app kinds sucks
hello guys,
so i just got a new 2012 jetta and its great so far, i am able to get music through bluetooth and its awesome but one thing i havent figured out is how to get the song title and information to appear on the touchscreen in the dash.
If i use the ipod connector in the glovebox everything appears but if i use bluetooth it does not, so has anyone had any luck with this in any way?
please and thanks
ps the car comes with a MDI cable in the glovebox but its for ipod only, is there any place i can get an android version with a micro usb connection.
Hello guys,
I'm putting my big phone (thl t200) on the dashboard of car by using amazing steelie car mount kit.
However, I want to take a step further, I would like to have a bluetooth remote control for my android phone, like apple magic trackpad or logitech T651 near my gear lever so I don't need to raise my hand every time for use the phone and distract.
Those two devices I mentioned above are perfect, except on the size, is there any existing stuff like this, just smaller?
Luca
I have tried searching for a while, but cannot find a solution. I have installed a Samsung Tab A in the dash of my vehicle. It is a wifi only model so I put a 128gb chip in for music and it is bluetooth connected to a head unit neatly tucked away behind the tablet.
My question is this... Without using any data, is there a way that I can use the tablet which is connected to my car speakers for phone calls? Are there any direct tethering apps that can do this? My cellphone is an S8+ and is not rooted.