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Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by bryanpwatson, Sep 1, 2017.

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  1. Oct 28, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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    I was wondering if for some reason it’s actually measuring the actual temp of the air it’s blowing into the cabin and not the actual temp you set it at? Still weird that it’s showing that...
     
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  2. Oct 28, 2017 at 7:48 PM
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    I tried the rear defroster and once I turned the truck off and remote started it the rear Defroster did not come back on. My last truck did the same thing with my remote start and it was all factory.
     
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  3. Oct 28, 2017 at 8:02 PM
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    Thanks. Sounds like I’ll have to wire it to one of the aux switches anyways.
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2017 at 8:39 PM
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    How often do they have this group buy for the 550? Basically will they have another one later in 2018?
     
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  5. Oct 29, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    You bastards hahah..asking me to check stuff out on my unit I started messing with the settings like an idiot and now I lost HVAC on the screen.. Lol. There are so many diffent options.
     
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  6. Oct 29, 2017 at 6:28 AM
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    Sorry about that. You have helped so many of us make up our minds on this awesome unit. I for one REALLY appreciate your patience in answering our crazy questions.
    Thank you Sir!
     
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  7. Oct 29, 2017 at 8:40 AM
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    No problem at all. As long as it helps people make a decision.
     
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  8. Oct 29, 2017 at 9:44 AM
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    To anybody that has one of these installed.. Have you had any issues of overheating or getting hot? Read somewhere that some android head units get pretty hot and the person had to add some heat sinks to help with the heat. I know it is behind the dash and hard to know for sure but I would assume the dash would be getting warm over time.

    Waiting for the lower price this evening if Jodi Miller is correct....... tick-tock. tick-tock.....
     
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  9. Oct 29, 2017 at 10:05 AM
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    O have had two android hu and heat was never an issue and I live in Fl...
     
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  10. Oct 29, 2017 at 10:28 AM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Oct 29, 2017 at 11:05 AM
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    Did you ever get a response to your questions????
     
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  12. Oct 29, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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    With the approaching discount kicking in this evening, I've been contemplating this unit. I'm not completely sold on this and decided to list my views on the pros and cons.

    Pro
    • It looks very cool with the large screen
    • you can download apps from the Google Play store

    Con
    • Its not factory option and any hidden gotchas are unknown
    • No built in XM. Have to rely on a Google Play app
    • You loose factory navigation that uses Satellite. Navigation would required a hot spotted phone providing WIFI.
    • You loose factory push to assist. Granted not that good, but does have basic functionality.
    • Not sure if it has Quick Call buttons on the main screen for quick phone calls. I use this a lot on my factory unit to call my 4 most frequent.
    • Bluetooth is questionable.
    • Older version of Android.
    Also, I work in the tech world and it's unbelievable how many Android devices I've run across that are not worth the box they came it. The quality of many of these unknown brands do not have longevity and I've seen many break over a short period of time.

    Anyhow, It is difficult for me to see the actual gain outside of a cool looking system but wanted to hear other's opinion on how they see it.
     
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  13. Oct 29, 2017 at 11:44 AM
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    Just food for thought, Bluetooth hasn't been an issue at all and the unit is running Android 6.0.1
     
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  14. Oct 29, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    Did you upgrade or did the HU come with 6.0.1?

    Thanks
     
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  15. Oct 29, 2017 at 11:48 AM
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    Good to know it uses a newer version. I thought someone reported that it came with version 4.4.x which could explain the poor Bluetooth on that statement. Are you still satisfied with it or do you view it more of a toy?
    Thanks!
     
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  16. Oct 29, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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    I don't know about this model butt mine uses a satellite gps with its own map app or I can tether my phone and use the Google map with the satellite connwction
     
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    I am satisfied with and especially for the 550 price, I feel you can't go wrong. I never used xm or voice assist options so it makes my choice a lot easier. I totally in understand people being reluctant. All I can say is it meets my needs in a stereo.
     
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    To be honest I am not sure, I think it might have updated as soon as it connect to wifi.
     
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  19. Oct 29, 2017 at 2:43 PM
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    We update our phone's frequently and it has all the horsepower and apps needed. I really need something that will reliably display my phone onto the vehicles screen.

    Also a few other things would be important. Bluetooth for calling, speed dial, backup camera, & old fashion AM/FM radio.
     
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    I have xm now, but barely listen to it, more Amazon music and such. When the kids are in, it's Transformers Rescue bots cartoons. But the coolness factor of this over another head unit is worth it!
     
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  21. Oct 29, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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    The discount is LIVE right now!!! I just got mine for $533.50 with the discount code of SIGNUP3 for the 2G/64G model.

    You can pay extra for expedited shipping ~$44 for me. I chose the free shipping option.
     
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    For those of you considering this with an iPhone, I just noticed that the "Mirror Link" support for the iPhone is only 1 way using WIFI unlike 2-way for the Android phone using USB or WIFI. Just FYI.
     
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    Sounds like there is no way to stream from your iPhone if it requires you to connect through WiFi...:boom:
     
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    There may still be hope. I found this video of an iPhone connecting to an Android device through Mirror Link. The significance here is the Mirror Link connect screen in the video looks exactly like the one in the videos I've seen of the Phoenix HU.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMxVlrBWe_Y
     
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  25. Oct 30, 2017 at 7:39 AM
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    AK-in-MI

    When you get a chance, I was wondering how the mirror link is working now that you have had some time to really play with it since your last YouTube video? You stated when it was plugged in it worked fine and it was over WiFi you were having the issues.

    Also wondering if the vendor got you an update to correct the iGo navigation not having US locations.

    And, if you had to buy an ODB2 plugin to show the speed and tach on the screen or if that just comes standard?

    Thanks for answering our questions. I tend to put more weight on your answers than some marketing/sale person at the vendor.

    Thanks again.
     
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    Interesting.... Has anyone here used Mirror Link before? I have no experience with iit. I wonder if the op has to confirm the link connection on the phone every singe time a connection is made or is it like Bluetooth and once a connection is confirmed it automatically connects from that point forward.
     
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    Can't wait to get mine in so I can use Torque Pro app on it and see realtime info like on my phone except I'll be able to fit a lot more gauges on that extra large beatiful display.

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    That is a good idea. Which adapter do you use?
     
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