Android Auto - icartizan vs unichip ?
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Android Auto - icartizan vs unichip ?
Can anyone share their experiences with one vs the other? iCartizan seems to have more readily available install information, but I'm wondering if there's a reason to go with one vs the other.
For context, it's a 2015 NTG 4.7 unit with OEM Surroundview and my only interest is getting Android Auto and screen mirroring in place while retaining all OEM functionality.
For context, it's a 2015 NTG 4.7 unit with OEM Surroundview and my only interest is getting Android Auto and screen mirroring in place while retaining all OEM functionality.
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Can anyone share their experiences with one vs the other? iCartizan seems to have more readily available install information, but I'm wondering if there's a reason to go with one vs the other.
For context, it's a 2015 NTG 4.7 unit with OEM Surroundview and my only interest is getting Android Auto and screen mirroring in place while retaining all OEM functionality.
For context, it's a 2015 NTG 4.7 unit with OEM Surroundview and my only interest is getting Android Auto and screen mirroring in place while retaining all OEM functionality.
edit: OK I found it for you. https://www.icartizan.com/
Looks expensive and needs a disassembled dash to install? Also, site says wholesale only.
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Not heard of iCartizan. If it's not a unichip, then what is it. Link?
edit: OK I found it for you. https://www.icartizan.com/
Looks expensive and needs a disassembled dash to install? Also, site says wholesale only.
edit: OK I found it for you. https://www.icartizan.com/
Looks expensive and needs a disassembled dash to install? Also, site says wholesale only.
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If your e250 is 2016 or newer, read this thread, or at least the last half of it... https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...2016-w212.html
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i ended up getting a Joyeauto wireless CarPlay solution via Aliexpress. I had it shipped via DHL Express and arrived earlier than expected. My installer was so impressed with the unit, he is now in their distribution channel and rubbed in my face that he can get better pricing than me. I’m going to send him an invoice for my referral fee...
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That’s correct and they both require dash disassembly. The iCartisan has MirrorLink in addition to CarPlay & Android Auto. As far as I know, Unichip does not offer MirrorLink, but the latency between audio & video was terrible in the iCartisan box. Unichip was non responsive to my installer, as well as myself. N A V ****: I wouldn’t even bother, plenty of nightmares on this and other forums.
i ended up getting a Joyeauto wireless CarPlay solution via Aliexpress. I had it shipped via DHL Express and arrived earlier than expected. My installer was so impressed with the unit, he is now in their distribution channel and rubbed in my face that he can get better pricing than me. I’m going to send him an invoice for my referral fee...
i ended up getting a Joyeauto wireless CarPlay solution via Aliexpress. I had it shipped via DHL Express and arrived earlier than expected. My installer was so impressed with the unit, he is now in their distribution channel and rubbed in my face that he can get better pricing than me. I’m going to send him an invoice for my referral fee...
the price is almost similar to other brands (355 euro = 400 $)
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Yes, it's CarPlay and Android. I got it for less than $400 USD, and now, my installer can get it for even less than what I paid, but that's because he's now a channel seller for them.
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You've been singing the joyauto unit's praises and I'm interested, but I live in an area that's unlikely to have any competent installers. Any idea where the install instructions are? I find a basic wiring diagram but that's about it. I'm interested in what needs to be removed, where I can locate it, where I can stuff the various antennas, microphones, etc.
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You've been singing the joyauto unit's praises and I'm interested, but I live in an area that's unlikely to have any competent installers. Any idea where the install instructions are? I find a basic wiring diagram but that's about it. I'm interested in what needs to be removed, where I can locate it, where I can stuff the various antennas, microphones, etc.
I don't want to sound like a Joyeauto fanboy, but between the four different brands I looked at, I've had the best experience with this. On top of that, it has Wifi for CarPlay. I just upgraded my iPhone 6S to a XS, so I may have to get a wireless charging pad afterall...