Installed this on my 2017 off road premium and it was honestly the easiest install ever. Just plug and play no splicing or cutting involved. Best way to keep OEM components and simply add Apple CarPlay feature.
Appreciate the video! Everything works great except when I plug my iPhone into the usb the music says it’s playing but no audio is coming out. Any suggestions on fixing? 2018 4R Limited
I have had mine since it first came out and overall I like it and use it "most" of the time - there are some quirks but for me it is really nice having around. I like having 'Hey Google" because Alexa does not seem to like to work in my 2018 SR5 P. I like having Google maps because although the picture is not a nice as OEM - IT IS ALWAYS UPDATED - don't have to wait 3 years for my OEM to update a new exit on 95. The sound is not as nice as on my OEM JBL but it is nice to use Spotify! Lastly as in many Android Auto devices - the microphone is trash - I try to set my Bluetooth to only answer calls from OEM (which is Fantstic!) but sometimes android auto turns OEM off and AA back on for calls. Minor quirks - BUT WELL WORTH THE PRICE! The best part is - If your not liking it at the moment - All you have to do is hit your OEM power button once and your back on your full OEM setup complete - no rebooting or anything like that - mine goes back and forth seamlessly! Hope this helps.
Can someone explain to me, after I set this up am I supposed to keep both the BT and Wifi connections to the unit or should one be dropped? What about Bluetooth to the OEM interface? Should that be disabled?
Hi, any further updates from anyone on whether this unit is working on their 4Runner? I'm thinking of buying this unit also and am just checking to see if anyone has had an bad or good experiences with this unit on their car. Thanks!
I installed this on my wife’s 4Runner and even though it’s awesome having all the CarPlay amenities, it glitches and bugs so much, at least 3-5 times a week. The google map will go blank, it’ll randomly disconnect from your phone, it’ll freeze and you’ll have to restart. There’s pros and cons and I would say the pros out way the cons but it still annoying to deal with
@@BallsJohnson0509 thanks for sharing this. I’m still stuck then on how to get CarPlay for my 4Runner at a reasonable price. I was about to purchase this unit so this is helpful.
Real sat / XM is through the main headunit, unfortunately you cannot listen both together , CarPlay or XM, unless you are using the app from your phone…
So my '18 4runner has a pioneer HU, and the instructions say pioneer is OK, but the website says it won't work with 4runner specifically w/a pioneer head unit. What's the situation? Am I SoL?
Can I still listen to my car's OEM Bluetooth? When I go back to regular Bluetooth (not using the android unit) it shows the media I am playing - but I hear no audio.
Yes it will . Check my video for the list of trucks : cars in the description Best CarPlay & Android Auto on your OEM Toyota 4Runner / Tacoma and Entune 2.0 ruclips.net/video/xn3etIdTwR4/видео.html My truck is an sr5 premium 2017
great video. question: whats the process to get to CarPlay once you enter the vehicle/start up? is it automatic as you plug in your phone? do you have to connect to bluetooth everytime?
@@TwistedJake gotcha okay. So once you hop in the vehicle, it’s a matter of tapping the CarPlay app on head unit, and that’s it? Seems like a good setup
@@vinbia Sorry, Misread your question. Once you have got the initial Carplay setup done there is nothing to push every time you get into your rig. It will automatically connect and start Carplay with no buttons pushed. The only caveat is that if you are like me and use remote start and have great home wifi in the driveway, it can take 10 seconds or so once you get in the rig for it to switch over. When I'm not on my home wifi the carplay connects before I even get in. (I have a shortcut hack to solve it at home. I hit an NFC chip by my door when I leave. Puts my house into away mode, turns off the lights, unlocks the 4Runner, disconnects wifi, then waits like 15 seconds to turn wifi back on when I'm getting in to leave. It connects Carplay instantly for me.)
On their CT Home web site they say that it is “Not Suitable For OEM Head Unit #86100-35180!!! Wireless Carplay Android Auto Adapter For Toyota With Entune 2.0 2014-2019.” And that’s exactly what the product information my 2016 4runner limited has. What gives? What is the problem? Any alternatives? My front plate is OEM 510145 ,JBL Gracenote, XM SIRIUS, micro SD .
Backup camera works perfect. Only radio controls I’ve used are the volume knob, steering wheel volume, and steering wheel track forward. They all work like they should.
@@TwistedJake I bought a front camera from cartrimhome also to go with this. This is such an awesome find and thanks a million for the speedy upload of your install video!
What happens when you put the vehicle in reverse while playing Music in CarPlay? Does it mute audio and switch to rear view cam via Entune? What happens when you change out of reverse? Does it switch back to Carplay and unpause the music?
I did exactly this today while listening to music via Apple Music. Everything keeps playing and the backup camera just displays like normal without disrupting anything. When you come out of reverse CarPlay is instantly on the screen again. No delay or hiccup or anything.
hows the experience using waze, google maps, apple maps? I realize the limitations are on the display itself. But wondering how the GPS/Nav refresh rate looks on these simple displays
How is your audio quality on factory Bluetooth vs CarPlay audio? I had to pull the CarPlay module out of my limited because the audio quality was weak. Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this.
I just installed mine and noticed it felt a little hollow. Looked around in settings and couldn’t find anything in the phone or CarPlay. Then I remembered that the headunit itself had an eq setting unique to each input, and since i never used aux before it was still just zeroed out. I had to disconnect the unit and plug in something to the aux cord, but after setting the eq, it sounds just like my Bluetooth.
Installed this on my 2017 off road premium and it was honestly the easiest install ever. Just plug and play no splicing or cutting involved. Best way to keep OEM components and simply add Apple CarPlay feature.
Very good tip and comment to disconnect your Bluetooth from your oem because it interferes with CarPlay! 🙌
I was wondering about this. Glad I saw this tip!
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Appreciate the video! Everything works great except when I plug my iPhone into the usb the music says it’s playing but no audio is coming out. Any suggestions on fixing?
2018 4R Limited
I tried this, it works but the factory screen resolution isn’t up to par. I think go after market if you want a crisp screen
I have had mine since it first came out and overall I like it and use it "most" of the time - there are some quirks but for me it is really nice having around. I like having 'Hey Google" because Alexa does not seem to like to work in my 2018 SR5 P. I like having Google maps because although the picture is not a nice as OEM - IT IS ALWAYS UPDATED - don't have to wait 3 years for my OEM to update a new exit on 95. The sound is not as nice as on my OEM JBL but it is nice to use Spotify! Lastly as in many Android Auto devices - the microphone is trash - I try to set my Bluetooth to only answer calls from OEM (which is Fantstic!) but sometimes android auto turns OEM off and AA back on for calls. Minor quirks - BUT WELL WORTH THE PRICE! The best part is - If your not liking it at the moment - All you have to do is hit your OEM power button once and your back on your full OEM setup complete - no rebooting or anything like that - mine goes back and forth seamlessly! Hope this helps.
Can someone explain to me, after I set this up am I supposed to keep both the BT and Wifi connections to the unit or should one be dropped? What about Bluetooth to the OEM interface? Should that be disabled?
How have you been liking it after a year of use
Hi, any further updates from anyone on whether this unit is working on their 4Runner? I'm thinking of buying this unit also and am just checking to see if anyone has had an bad or good experiences with this unit on their car. Thanks!
I installed this on my wife’s 4Runner and even though it’s awesome having all the CarPlay amenities, it glitches and bugs so much, at least 3-5 times a week. The google map will go blank, it’ll randomly disconnect from your phone, it’ll freeze and you’ll have to restart. There’s pros and cons and I would say the pros out way the cons but it still annoying to deal with
@@BallsJohnson0509 thanks for sharing this. I’m still stuck then on how to get CarPlay for my 4Runner at a reasonable price. I was about to purchase this unit so this is helpful.
Real sat / XM is through the main headunit, unfortunately you cannot listen both together , CarPlay or XM, unless you are using the app from your phone…
Copy that. Good info.
@@TwistedJake good job on the video! Bravo I like content line this. Honest, pure, to the point.
So my '18 4runner has a pioneer HU, and the instructions say pioneer is OK, but the website says it won't work with 4runner specifically w/a pioneer head unit. What's the situation? Am I SoL?
Bro una pregunta, que modelo de estero tiene tu runner, tengo una 2019 y quería saber si funciona, es código del stereo es 510413
Can I still listen to my car's OEM Bluetooth? When I go back to regular Bluetooth (not using the android unit) it shows the media I am playing - but I hear no audio.
Any idea on how to show the volume level? Whenever I turn the know it doesn’t show the volume level graphic? (1-30 etc)
Ordering from china isn't even bad anymore. I don't have Amazon prime and sometimes AliExpress items get to me before Amazon does.
Will this work on a stock 2018 SR5 4runner?
Yes it will . Check my video for the list of trucks : cars in the description
Best CarPlay & Android Auto on your OEM Toyota 4Runner / Tacoma and Entune 2.0
ruclips.net/video/xn3etIdTwR4/видео.html
My truck is an sr5 premium 2017
great video. question: whats the process to get to CarPlay once you enter the vehicle/start up? is it automatic as you plug in your phone? do you have to connect to bluetooth everytime?
Disconnect from factory bluetooth first. Then connect to carplay bluetooth and it will connect you to the carplay wifi.
@@TwistedJake gotcha okay. So once you hop in the vehicle, it’s a matter of tapping the CarPlay app on head unit, and that’s it? Seems like a good setup
@@vinbia Sorry, Misread your question. Once you have got the initial Carplay setup done there is nothing to push every time you get into your rig. It will automatically connect and start Carplay with no buttons pushed. The only caveat is that if you are like me and use remote start and have great home wifi in the driveway, it can take 10 seconds or so once you get in the rig for it to switch over. When I'm not on my home wifi the carplay connects before I even get in. (I have a shortcut hack to solve it at home. I hit an NFC chip by my door when I leave. Puts my house into away mode, turns off the lights, unlocks the 4Runner, disconnects wifi, then waits like 15 seconds to turn wifi back on when I'm getting in to leave. It connects Carplay instantly for me.)
@@TwistedJake exactly what I was wondering! This sounds like exactly what I'm looking for, then. Many thanks.
On their CT Home web site they say that it is “Not Suitable For OEM Head Unit #86100-35180!!! Wireless Carplay Android Auto Adapter For Toyota With Entune 2.0 2014-2019.” And that’s exactly what the product information my 2016 4runner limited has. What gives? What is the problem? Any alternatives? My front plate is OEM 510145 ,JBL Gracenote, XM SIRIUS, micro SD .
Back up camera and radio controls work, right?
Backup camera works perfect. Only radio controls I’ve used are the volume knob, steering wheel volume, and steering wheel track forward. They all work like they should.
@@TwistedJake I bought a front camera from cartrimhome also to go with this. This is such an awesome find and thanks a million for the speedy upload of your install video!
What happens when you put the vehicle in reverse while playing Music in CarPlay?
Does it mute audio and switch to rear view cam via Entune?
What happens when you change out of reverse?
Does it switch back to Carplay and unpause the music?
I did exactly this today while listening to music via Apple Music. Everything keeps playing and the backup camera just displays like normal without disrupting anything. When you come out of reverse CarPlay is instantly on the screen again. No delay or hiccup or anything.
@@TwistedJake Thanks for the details!
hows the experience using waze, google maps, apple maps? I realize the limitations are on the display itself. But wondering how the GPS/Nav refresh rate looks on these simple displays
I'd call it very bearable. I don't really notice the lack of resolution until I load it side by side with my tablet or phone.
How is your audio quality on factory Bluetooth vs CarPlay audio? I had to pull the CarPlay module out of my limited because the audio quality was weak. Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this.
I haven't noticed a difference. I'm streaming Apple Music Lossless if it matters.
I just installed mine and noticed it felt a little hollow. Looked around in settings and couldn’t find anything in the phone or CarPlay.
Then I remembered that the headunit itself had an eq setting unique to each input, and since i never used aux before it was still just zeroed out. I had to disconnect the unit and plug in something to the aux cord, but after setting the eq, it sounds just like my Bluetooth.
Need to tune the EQ
How's the resolution on screen?
Whatever your oem res is
limited multitasking and crappy resolution