This has to be the best radio install video ever on the Atoto I’ve seen and the fact you aren’t a radio professional is also incredible, do you have a great salsa recipe you can share too? New subscriber thanks for this content
I noticed when you were going through the settings that the "Steering Wheel Position" was set to "right" instead of "left" like it is in the US. Maybe that's why your steering wheel controls aren't fully working?
Just got this radio last week. Haven't done the camera yet though. Every car has a vent for pressure in the trunk near the bumper surround... Go into the car and run the wire along the trim, don't run it below the car. Too many ways it can be damaged, due to the elements and road crap. Instead of taping the rca connections under the car, get large heat shrink if you are keeping it outside. Be better protection and hold better as well
For anyone that comes across this, I just installed my camera. I have a 2004 mazda 3 hatch back. I ran the wire up into the trunk using the grommet that the license plate lights wire came up through. I soldered extension wires on the signal wires and tapped them into the reverse light wires in the headliner BEFORE it goes to the trunk so I didn't have to run wires into the hatch. Then just ran the wire along the floor under the door sill trim then up behind the glovebox and into the radio. Super clean
If Logo Boot menu not appearing, ITS HIDDEN , in order to make it visible SET DATE to 2008-01-08 (Y/M/D) and TIME to 01:08 24 h, go back previous menu and it appears, got it from ATOTO Cust Serv. Good Day
Love your videos. Theyre great and very informative. Im wanting to get the ATOTO A6 PF and backup camera for my 07 chevy tahoe. Will the wiring haness link you have on amazon work for this?
Fantastic video. Thanks so much for your time. I have the ATOTO A6-PF and it works flawless except for the fact that I can not get the Backup Camera to work. The camera works when I plug it into the FRONT camera RCA but I can not get it to work by shifting it into reverse. Thanks again for the great review! Rob. N1WOX (Retired)
Do you have the pink trigger wire connected per instructions? Many people in the comments have faced a similar problem but I'm not sure what they have done to solve it....
great informative video. a question which seems to be common with this unit, how is the microphone handsfree call quality? many people complain that it is not great with this unit (people on the call cannot hear you well). what is your experience? are you using the included microphone? or have you replaced it or disconnected it? thank you
There may be other options but you do need something like the PAC kit to make them work. I don't really use the steering wheel controls so I haven't bothered to go back and try to get the programming fully worked out but the volume buttons and one or two others work.
I need to look into this for my 2000 Ford F150. I would like to have hands free phone capability. I may have missed it, but are you able to make phone calls as well using the Atoto?
Nice job and well explained... I'm still trying to figure out the best route to take on my 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. It has the hands-free BT, SiriusXM, steering wheel controls, and Rear Backup but can't believe they left out Android Auto and Apple Carplay. 😕
@@SevenFortyOne I just installed this same Atoto model with the PAC interface on my GMC sierra and love it but I too am having issues getting the steering wheel controls programed. How were you able to figure this out? Did PAC and/or Atoto provide assistance? Thank you for the great video!
Wow what a great job! Wow what a wiring nightmare i needed to take a nap after seeing all the could go wrong stuff turn out ok. one question does it have provision for a forward looking dash cam and a recording in case of crash. i know a chevy really wants to be a tesla.
If Logo Boot menu not appearing, ITS HIDDEN , in order to make it visible SET DATE to 2008-01-08 (Y/M/D) and TIME to 01:08 24 h, go back previous menu and it appears, got it from ATOTO Cust Serv. Good Day 0
Just installed this same head unit. I noticed that if I am listening to music via wireless Android auto the home screen just says Android Auto but doesn't list the track/artist info. It shows it when using Bluetooth. Is yours the same? Seems odd to me.
Can you tell me how you wired the back up camera to the back of the Atoto head unit so that it both works when putting the vehicle in reverse AND at any time when the vehicle is not on reverse but with hitting the camera button.
After getting power from the rear and grounding also in the rear There is a red wire attached to RCA jack that plugs in to the head unit That red wire needs to be tapped in to accessory power If you do that then you will have the camera come on in revers And also you can have the camera come on buy pressing the camera icon on the screen.
Mmh? Glad I can still access my Atoto xe wires and I didn't solder Seems none of the directions say to connect the RCA red wire to accessory power. Thanks
Until I read this I was preparing to return mine if it didn't allow for a backup camera. Though I have the radio connected thusfar does not show a camera icon. Guess I have to connect the red wires.. both to the RCA screen and to the hot wire to my back up light.
@@fapapas4534 welcome Also make sure the ground wire for the camera at the back of the car has its own ground I tapped in to an existing ground wire and it didn’t work properly So I drill a hole near where I tapped in to the reverse light and put my ground there with a bolt and nut.
I'm not really sure but I think you can use the factory cam as long as it has the same plug and video signal type as the Atoto cam. It would be best to check their support website to be sure
Can you please tell me how you wired the camera inside of the dash? My camera trigger isn’t working properly. I wired the red to red and pink to pink and got no reverse camera when put into reverse. I always have to do it manually
@@SevenFortyOne yes the trunk is connected to specs. Power to reverse light power and ground to a chassis. My problem is the back of the head unit. I’ve attached pink to pink and red to accessory/ignition. It’s not swapping. I’ve seen In some videos were RUclipsrs aren’t using the red behind the head unit and then connecting the pink In the back of the head unit to a white cable.
Hi Rob, I installed the backup camera. When I put my truck in reverse the screen goes black and the "no camera signal" as yours does in the video but no video ever appears on the screen. I also went into the camera settings and made sure that all the settings looked good. I can't find a solution after hours of research and troubleshooting. Any ideas?
Hard to say without being there...Jake sure you've got the wires connected up right on the back of the radio unit...they are a bit tricky. Double check the instructions for correct wiring
I will double check the wiring behind the unit again. It seems weird that it would pick up the fact that I'm in reverse and have something be connected wrong but I suppose anything is possible.
@@SevenFortyOne It's triggered when it goes into reverse it just goes to that "no camera signal" screen like yours in the video but the camera footage never displays.
The camera isn't turning on. It goes to that screen, then it takes a second or two for the camera to turn on. If your wiring isn't right, the camera won't get power when you shift into reverse
I have been opening a podcast or Spotify on Android auto and then pausing that. I haven't found a way to shut off the radio app once it's playing either
@@SevenFortyOne you have to hit the return to previous page icon on the top left That brings you back to the main screen and shits off the radio app I pressed every button under the sun
I have the single din version of this but mine can't connect to wireless android auto as it's refusing the wifi password. Does anyone have an idea where I can get a firmware update?
hello i have a problem with the rear camera on this particular Model of Atoto, when i put the gear stick in reverse nothing happen , but the video of the camera works in app , any idea what can i do ?
@@SevenFortyOne Thank you very much, the triger wire was not connected, it was my first full installation (camera and sensors) , I did it one more time in which I already had the video cable from the roof top of the car and i read that not all navigations required that cable. After I connected it all went perfectly 😀✌🏻
I need your help! I have the atoto f7 xe 10.1 My camera works when I tap on the rear camera icon but it will not come on automatically when put in reverse.
@@SevenFortyOne yes, there’s a power wire for the lights that come on with my camera I tapped the reverse light wire from my pickup and connected the power for the lights and the power for the signal
@@SevenFortyOne yup. Two red wires to the reverse light wire and the black wire to ground. If I click on the rear view camera icon it only shows me the rear view if I have my truck in reverse. So I figured it was a setting on the head unit itself
Never run your wires like this on the outside of your vehicle. Easier to run the wire through the factory wiring holes then chasing the 3 wired under the carpet.
I have just purchased this particular unit after having had a rotten run with unbranded RED CHINESE audio heads & I can honestly say I have three (3) yeah thats right 3 of these useless piles of sheer & utter crap. The biggest hassle in my opinion is the over heating factor as I never really got this problem sorted out to my total satisfaction dispite my technical background with the computer industry inclusive of the cooling factor!! (yeah right) Any rate have only bench tested this unit (Atoto F7-XE) & to date there is just no comparison between this Atoto & the sheer rubbish I was playing around with previously!! For mere starters, proper instructions & actually written in an understanable level of good english as against the pathetic Chinese attempt of totally broken english!! Proper packaging as well as various additional bits & pieces including a screen protector can you believe which came with the unit & it didn't arrive at my door packed in the usual mere plastic bag that the chinese are so well known for. I've since learnt (the hard way) that merely buying the cheapest (RED CHINESE) product around should not be your main objective & my advice therefore is to pay the extra up front to ensure that you are getting good product in the first instance & not some load of sheer cheap & utter rubbish that should to all intents & purposes still be sitting on a dusty shelf somewhere inside of Red China & where it rightfully belongs!! For monetary value alone this Atoto unit F7-XE is really good value & fairly easy to setup. I know its not top of the line but neither is the price & all indications to date are that it is 200% better than the sheer rubbish I have been trying to buy recently & it'll absolutely suffice for most people who just want a reasonably good level of sound etc in their vehicle. I'll do a proper detailed update once I've installed this unit in my vehicle & its up & running!! (understandee de englishee???)
This has been a sort of variety channel since I started it back in 2009. I do radio when I have time but fill the voids with other things I'm working on. Most people just skip the stuff they don't like and watch only what interests them. I may split into two channels at some point and this type of feedback will help me decide what content to move off of this channel.
Imma add that your comment is absolutely useless and negative.. I just found this video on this channel and people who negatively give “feedback” are useless keyboard warriors.. get a life and don’t watch stuff that doesn’t interest you.. no one wants your two cents.
This isn't strictly a radio channel - never has been. I take occasional sponsorships from non-ham related companies to help offset the cost of running the channel so I don't have to ask for things like super chats and patereon subscriptions. The equipment I use isn't cheap and it takes a considerable amount of time to produce a video. If there weren't opportunities to monitize my efforts I wouldn't be able to make any videos.
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This has to be the best radio install video ever on the Atoto I’ve seen and the fact you aren’t a radio professional is also incredible, do you have a great salsa recipe you can share too? New subscriber thanks for this content
Thanks for the kind words!
Nice install Rob! Not a bad unit for what it is... Crutchfield has great stuff and has for decades!
I noticed when you were going through the settings that the "Steering Wheel Position" was set to "right" instead of "left" like it is in the US. Maybe that's why your steering wheel controls aren't fully working?
Just got this radio last week. Haven't done the camera yet though. Every car has a vent for pressure in the trunk near the bumper surround... Go into the car and run the wire along the trim, don't run it below the car. Too many ways it can be damaged, due to the elements and road crap.
Instead of taping the rca connections under the car, get large heat shrink if you are keeping it outside. Be better protection and hold better as well
For anyone that comes across this, I just installed my camera. I have a 2004 mazda 3 hatch back. I ran the wire up into the trunk using the grommet that the license plate lights wire came up through. I soldered extension wires on the signal wires and tapped them into the reverse light wires in the headliner BEFORE it goes to the trunk so I didn't have to run wires into the hatch. Then just ran the wire along the floor under the door sill trim then up behind the glovebox and into the radio. Super clean
Auto harness warehouse makes plug and play harnesses for all different vehicles, saves the wiring time!
Wrong… not all vehicles as you stated. Honda vehicles only … says it right on there website homepage.
If Logo Boot menu not appearing, ITS HIDDEN , in order to make it visible SET DATE to
2008-01-08 (Y/M/D) and TIME to 01:08 24 h, go back previous menu and it appears, got it from ATOTO Cust Serv. Good Day
Great review. Just what I needed before purchasing the unit. Thanks.
Excellent video, thinking about getting one of these. Do your rear screens still work? Also, will this work with the factory camera if you have it?
My factory camera quit working before I installed this. I never tested the rear screen as I don't use it
Love your videos. Theyre great and very informative. Im wanting to get the ATOTO A6 PF and backup camera for my 07 chevy tahoe. Will the wiring haness link you have on amazon work for this?
I'm not sure if the Tahoe and suburban are the same. You'll have to check the Atoto site
Do your rear entertainment screens still work with this?
Great professional video, exact to the point with complete explanations, great job! Glad I found your video.
Fantastic video. Thanks so much for your time. I have the ATOTO A6-PF and it works flawless except for the fact that I can not get the Backup Camera to work. The camera works when I plug it into the FRONT camera RCA but I can not get it to work by shifting it into reverse. Thanks again for the great review!
Rob. N1WOX (Retired)
Do you have the pink trigger wire connected per instructions? Many people in the comments have faced a similar problem but I'm not sure what they have done to solve it....
great informative video. a question which seems to be common with this unit, how is the microphone handsfree call quality? many people complain that it is not great with this unit (people on the call cannot hear you well). what is your experience? are you using the included microphone? or have you replaced it or disconnected it? thank you
I rarely talk on the phone anymore and never while driving so I can't comment on the mic quality even though I do still have it hooked up.
@@SevenFortyOne no drama, appreciate the reply. Hopefully they may have fixed the issue with better hardware etc
Since it is Linux based can you install Gqrx SDR and a RTL-SDR dongle and have a multi-band SW and Ham SDR radio?
Nice job Rob!
Hmmm .... Now that's an idea! I'll have to look into that
Hey Rob, you are a Tech. Good job Sir, happy Weekend. 73 de YFUG 💯👍🙋♂
Is the pac kit required to get your steering wheel controls? Were you able to make the controls work?
There may be other options but you do need something like the PAC kit to make them work. I don't really use the steering wheel controls so I haven't bothered to go back and try to get the programming fully worked out but the volume buttons and one or two others work.
Very detailed review...🏆👍
Very thorough...!!
Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed this!
I got one last month, every now and then the volume buttons don't work.
I need to look into this for my 2000 Ford F150. I would like to have hands free phone capability. I may have missed it, but are you able to make phone calls as well using the Atoto?
Yes, you can make calls. I hardly ever talk on the phone myself outside of work so I forgot to mention that
Nice job and well explained... I'm still trying to figure out the best route to take on my 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. It has the hands-free BT, SiriusXM, steering wheel controls, and Rear Backup but can't believe they left out Android Auto and Apple Carplay. 😕
What do you mean, it has wireless carplay and wireless Android Auto I have the same model but the boot logo option does not appear for me
@@Kelvin-w6s I mean, I DON'T have this radio (yet), but I'm trying to decide on which one to purchase as there's a lot of models from Atoto. 😊
Hi Rob,
Nice detailed install. Did you get the steering wheels controls to work with the ATOTO? You and the family stay safe. 73 WJ3U
Yes, I got everything working eventually. 73 Don!
@@SevenFortyOne I just installed this same Atoto model with the PAC interface on my GMC sierra and love it but I too am having issues getting the steering wheel controls programed. How were you able to figure this out? Did PAC and/or Atoto provide assistance? Thank you for the great video!
Excellent video / presentation
Thanks for the video - great job!
No way to record from the input cameras?
i have a 2008 ford e150, you think this would fit it?
Hello my friend, I have the same model, however I do not have the Boot logo option, how do I activate it or how do I make it appear?
In the settings
Wow what a great job! Wow what a wiring nightmare i needed to take a nap after seeing all the could go wrong stuff turn out ok. one question does it have provision for a forward looking dash cam and a recording in case of crash. i know a chevy really wants to be a tesla.
You can add a forward camera but the unit itself has no recording ability that I know of
Nice job man.
great video! very informative.
I have the same brand, but it don’t have no boot logo Change features
Where can I find wiring adaptor for my 2008 Chevrolet avalanche
I lost the wiring for the pac, is there anyway to find them
Nice job. I am having the same problem with the time. Hopefully this will help. Thanks
Fyi. I was able to change the time by not having my phone on Bluetooth that way I found the settings.
If Logo Boot menu not appearing, ITS HIDDEN , in order to make it visible SET DATE to
2008-01-08 (Y/M/D) and TIME to 01:08 24 h, go back previous menu and it appears, got it from ATOTO Cust Serv. Good Day 0
Just installed this same head unit. I noticed that if I am listening to music via wireless Android auto the home screen just says Android Auto but doesn't list the track/artist info. It shows it when using Bluetooth. Is yours the same? Seems odd to me.
I'm not sure about the home screen but it shows up below navigation when I'm in that mode
Is it slow when using wireless android auto?
Can you tell me how you wired the back up camera to the back of the Atoto head unit so that it both works when putting the vehicle in reverse AND at any time when the vehicle is not on reverse but with hitting the camera button.
I thought I showed it in the video...
After getting power from the rear and grounding also in the rear
There is a red wire attached to RCA jack that plugs in to the head unit
That red wire needs to be tapped in to accessory power
If you do that then you will have the camera come on in revers
And also you can have the camera come on buy pressing the camera icon on the screen.
Mmh? Glad I can still access my Atoto xe wires and I didn't solder
Seems none of the directions say to connect the RCA red wire to accessory power. Thanks
Until I read this I was preparing to return mine if it didn't allow for a backup camera. Though I have the radio connected thusfar does not show a camera icon. Guess I have to connect the red wires.. both to the RCA screen and to the hot wire to my back up light.
@@fapapas4534 welcome
Also make sure the ground wire for the camera at the back of the car has its own ground
I tapped in to an existing ground wire and it didn’t work properly
So I drill a hole near where I tapped in to the reverse light and put my ground there with a bolt and nut.
What if my car already has a back camera and i want to still use it or do i have to use the atoto camera ?
I'm not really sure but I think you can use the factory cam as long as it has the same plug and video signal type as the Atoto cam. It would be best to check their support website to be sure
Can you please tell me how you wired the camera inside of the dash? My camera trigger isn’t working properly. I wired the red to red and pink to pink and got no reverse camera when put into reverse. I always have to do it manually
Did you connect the wires at the back by the camera too?
@@SevenFortyOne yes the trunk is connected to specs.
Power to reverse light power and ground to a chassis.
My problem is the back of the head unit. I’ve attached pink to pink and red to accessory/ignition. It’s not swapping. I’ve seen In some videos were RUclipsrs aren’t using the red behind the head unit and then connecting the pink In the back of the head unit to a white cable.
I don't remember how I connected mine and no longer have that car. If it's not shown in the video I don't remember how I got it working.
Hi Rob, I installed the backup camera. When I put my truck in reverse the screen goes black and the "no camera signal" as yours does in the video but no video ever appears on the screen. I also went into the camera settings and made sure that all the settings looked good. I can't find a solution after hours of research and troubleshooting. Any ideas?
Hard to say without being there...Jake sure you've got the wires connected up right on the back of the radio unit...they are a bit tricky. Double check the instructions for correct wiring
I will double check the wiring behind the unit again. It seems weird that it would pick up the fact that I'm in reverse and have something be connected wrong but I suppose anything is possible.
The camera is triggered to turn on when you go into reverse. Of the wires aren't hooked up right, it won't trigger the camera
@@SevenFortyOne It's triggered when it goes into reverse it just goes to that "no camera signal" screen like yours in the video but the camera footage never displays.
The camera isn't turning on. It goes to that screen, then it takes a second or two for the camera to turn on. If your wiring isn't right, the camera won't get power when you shift into reverse
Question
When listening to FM or AM how do you turn it off without just muting it
There is no physical on off and no icon on the screen to turn it off
I have been opening a podcast or Spotify on Android auto and then pausing that. I haven't found a way to shut off the radio app once it's playing either
@@SevenFortyOne ok
I’ll continue on in my search for the ever elusive on off button
@@SevenFortyOne you have to hit the return to previous page icon on the top left
That brings you back to the main screen and shits off the radio app
I pressed every button under the sun
I figured that out this morning too....you beat me to posting the answer.
@@SevenFortyOne 👍
I have the single din version of this but mine can't connect to wireless android auto as it's refusing the wifi password. Does anyone have an idea where I can get a firmware update?
hello i have a problem with the rear camera on this particular Model of Atoto, when i put the gear stick in reverse nothing happen , but the video of the camera works in app , any idea what can i do ?
Check to make sure your wiring is correct. Also, atoto had tech support that may be able to help
@@SevenFortyOne Thank you very much, the triger wire was not connected, it was my first full installation (camera and sensors) , I did it one more time in which I already had the video cable from the roof top of the car and i read that not all navigations required that cable.
After I connected it all went perfectly 😀✌🏻
I have the 10 inch screen but it keep sayin no video signal what would I need to do to solve this
Check with Atoto tech support
I need your help! I have the atoto f7 xe 10.1
My camera works when I tap on the rear camera icon but it will not come on automatically when put in reverse.
Did you hook up the pink wire at both ends?
@@SevenFortyOne yes, there’s a power wire for the lights that come on with my camera I tapped the reverse light wire from my pickup and connected the power for the lights and the power for the signal
Did you connect up the black wire on the camera end to ground?
@@SevenFortyOne yup. Two red wires to the reverse light wire and the black wire to ground. If I click on the rear view camera icon it only shows me the rear view if I have my truck in reverse. So I figured it was a setting on the head unit itself
I had pink and black wires for the trigger. Only the pink goes to the back up lamp. I'd contact Atoto tech support at this point
Atoto Is a Chinese brand?
Yes
I trust you even though you’ve done your disclosures at the beginning Thankyou sir.
What is the usb wire in the back for?
You should watch the video
Whats the ram on this product
Never run your wires like this on the outside of your vehicle. Easier to run the wire through the factory wiring holes then chasing the 3 wired under the carpet.
I have just purchased this particular unit after having had a rotten run with unbranded RED CHINESE audio heads & I can honestly say I have three (3) yeah thats right 3 of these useless piles of sheer & utter crap. The biggest hassle in my opinion is the over heating factor as I never really got this problem sorted out to my total satisfaction dispite my technical background with the computer industry inclusive of the cooling factor!! (yeah right) Any rate have only bench tested this unit (Atoto F7-XE) & to date there is just no comparison between this Atoto & the sheer rubbish I was playing around with previously!!
For mere starters, proper instructions & actually written in an understanable level of good english as against the pathetic Chinese attempt of totally broken english!! Proper packaging as well as various additional bits & pieces including a screen protector can you believe which came with the unit & it didn't arrive at my door packed in the usual mere plastic bag that the chinese are so well known for. I've since learnt (the hard way) that merely buying the cheapest (RED CHINESE) product around should not be your main objective & my advice therefore is to pay the extra up front to ensure that you are getting good product in the first instance & not some load of sheer cheap & utter rubbish that should to all intents & purposes still be sitting on a dusty shelf somewhere inside of Red China & where it rightfully belongs!! For monetary value alone this Atoto unit F7-XE is really good value & fairly easy to setup. I know its not top of the line but neither is the price & all indications to date are that it is 200% better than the sheer rubbish I have been trying to buy recently & it'll absolutely suffice for most people who just want a reasonably good level of sound etc in their vehicle. I'll do a proper detailed update once I've installed this unit in my vehicle & its up & running!! (understandee de englishee???)
This is getting boring. If my car was that old, id hire someone to instal a backup camera. I thought this was a radio channel.
This has been a sort of variety channel since I started it back in 2009. I do radio when I have time but fill the voids with other things I'm working on. Most people just skip the stuff they don't like and watch only what interests them. I may split into two channels at some point and this type of feedback will help me decide what content to move off of this channel.
Imma add that your comment is absolutely useless and negative.. I just found this video on this channel and people who negatively give “feedback” are useless keyboard warriors.. get a life and don’t watch stuff that doesn’t interest you.. no one wants your two cents.
Go get some PuC you PuC😂
Well! Another radio channel sold out! I get so sick and fkn tired of this. A hobby go's commercial. I tuned in to watch radios🤬
This isn't strictly a radio channel - never has been. I take occasional sponsorships from non-ham related companies to help offset the cost of running the channel so I don't have to ask for things like super chats and patereon subscriptions. The equipment I use isn't cheap and it takes a considerable amount of time to produce a video. If there weren't opportunities to monitize my efforts I wouldn't be able to make any videos.
How does the rear screen output work?
this one should have wireless android auto, so you dont have to plug the usb cable for it to work, just connect over BT.
It does. I mentioned it in the video but didn't demonstrate it to keep the length of the video a reasonable length