Is this the BEST budget radio with wireless CarPlay!? Let's install this in the Jeep and find out

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  • Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024

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  • @dabb6
    @dabb6 8 месяцев назад +3

    Works great! Thanks for the tutorial. My stock radio kept cutting in and out then stopped all together. Just installed this and it works perfect. Louder than the stock. CarPlay works just fine and so far the mic picks up my voice very well. Switching between certain menus does make it think/skip, but only for a fraction of a second. I got the 32g unit. Thanks again.

    • @Danielxperez14
      @Danielxperez14 8 месяцев назад +1

      what year was your jeep?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  2 месяца назад +1

      @@Danielxperez14 My Jeep is a 2011

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! Glad this video helped in some way. I have still been super happy with the performance of this over stock. This radio is loaded with features and performs better than the stock unit. Thank you for watching!

  • @franklambert8874
    @franklambert8874 29 дней назад +1

    This was a great video and after getting a quote for the installation of a basic touch screen radio from an installer which included a $250 labor cost, I started looking for a cheaper alternative. After watching your video I ordered one of these radios and following your instructions easily installed my own. The only issue That I ran into was I was not sure where to plug in the usb cable so I left it off. Thanks!

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  24 дня назад

      @@franklambert8874 Wow that is awesome! I’m glad to hear that because that’s why I make these videos to help others save money and take on these upgrades with confidence. Thanks for watching!

  • @Thatarmyguy150
    @Thatarmyguy150 8 месяцев назад +2

    Been looking for a cheap way to get apple car play in my jeep I’m going to order it this check thanks for the video keep up the great work

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Awesome, glad you found this video then. That was the same reason I ordered it and I’ve been very happy with it so far. Thank you for watching!

  • @BrianHudson-c3c
    @BrianHudson-c3c 7 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you!!! FYI- this does work with Factory Optional Subwoofer. Also, go to Settings and increase the default volume settings

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  7 месяцев назад

      Awesome, thank you! That is good to know. Thank you for watching

    • @Edscomment
      @Edscomment 6 месяцев назад +1

      User-fi5zzx8ke5d. Quick question is your jeep a Sahara ? And do all other steering functions work ? Thanks !

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  6 месяцев назад +2

      @@Edscomment My Jeep is an unlimited trim so I only have volume and skip on my steering wheel, both of those still work with the included controller. If you have the Sahara or Rubicon all the other controls are suppose to work, but unfortunately I can’t verify that. Thank you for watching!

    • @uncpandabear408
      @uncpandabear408 2 месяца назад

      @@BrianHudson-c3c how did you wire in the subwoofer or did you not have to do anything extra?

  • @DarkOpsSurvival
    @DarkOpsSurvival 3 дня назад +1

    Great video Thanks!

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  3 дня назад

      Thank you, and thanks for watching!

  • @HuskyFarva
    @HuskyFarva 4 месяца назад +1

    AWESOME video bro! This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  4 месяца назад

      @@HuskyFarva Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful to you, thanks for watching!

  • @parker4583
    @parker4583 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for the video. I just installed the 2GB version into my 2014 wrangler Sahara which had the UConnect/SiriusXM touch screen radio. It works well and I’m really surprised at the value you get here. Have you figured out how to remove apps from the Home Screen in order to add the ZLink app?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  8 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome, thank you for watching! I have not added the Zlink app to the home page, I wasn’t aware you could do that so I’ll look into it. I always wait for it to auto boot which takes about 15 seconds or open the app page and click the Zlink app. I’ll try and see if I can get it added to the home page and update you if I figure it out.

  • @sebastian52704
    @sebastian52704 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great Video, thank you for the recommendation! love from LINY

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out some of my other videos for some more cool budget minded upgrades.

  • @lostkid467
    @lostkid467 10 дней назад +1

    I saw the active alert app👨🏻‍🚒👨🏻‍🚒

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  3 дня назад

      Good catch 😂 That is probably why most of my upgrades are budget minded. Thank you for watching!

  • @bmiddleton115
    @bmiddleton115 4 месяца назад +1

    Thinking about pulling the trigger on this, will you be doing a follow up video on it?! Thanks!

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  4 месяца назад

      @@bmiddleton115 This is hard to beat as far as features offered for the price. I may do a follow up video on it in the future if there is some interest on that. Thank you for watching!

  • @DelbertLayfield
    @DelbertLayfield 11 месяцев назад +2

    This looks like just what I am looking for. But I don't know the information on the radio you installed.

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching! There is a link in the video description that will take you right to where I purchased the radio.

  • @martintorres1487
    @martintorres1487 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, waiting to see the reverse camera instal and am curious to see if Sirius xm can be retained.

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I still listen to Sirius XM with this radio. I didn’t purchase their extension to plug into the radio, but I have the Sirius XM app and can listen to that using the Car Play feature. I will be installing the reverse camera in the near future, so make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss when I upload it. Thanks for watching!

    • @vinceowens165
      @vinceowens165 8 месяцев назад +1

      I sure could use some advice on the camera install. Reversing rigger line called a6. However no lines is marked as such…I’ve got key1 and key 2. White, brown…anybody know which it might be?

    • @vinceowens165
      @vinceowens165 8 месяцев назад +1

      Also at rear of truck. Red connects to positive pole of reverse light cable? Could use some help on that…and camera power cable black to ground I understand but red goes to reversing light cable???ugh I need help…

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@vinceowens165 thank you for watching! I had a similar issues and took me awhile to figure out, very frustrating. I’m going to do a reverse camera install video, just haven’t had time to record yet. Back by the camera you have a red, black, and another red wire connected to that yellow RCA type connector. Black goes to ground, both reds tie together and go to the power side of your reverse light. Then the yellow RCA cable by your radio had a red wire that need to be hooked up as a trigger. If you have the same radio I do, this wire was not labeled but is the pink wire in the main power harness on the radio. I hope this helps and I was able to explain ok, if not keep an eye out for the reverse camera video and I’m going to cover all of this. Thanks again for watching!

  • @paulswanholm-do3un
    @paulswanholm-do3un 6 месяцев назад +2

    Hey, great video! Very informative. Do you know if the reverse camera will only come on when the Jeep is in reverse? Having a two door I don't really need a backup camera and am wondering if it can be mounted on the front of the Jeep and turned on while not in reverse? Like the front cameras on the new Jeeps.

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! The way I have it set up the camera receives power and turns on while in reverse. You could mount it on the front though and put the power side on a toggle switch. That would let you turn the front camera on when out on the trail or something. Thanks for watching!

    • @paulswanholm-do3un
      @paulswanholm-do3un 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@JKJeep Thanks for getting back to me! I'm not sure how to do that, but I'm sure I can figure it out. Also, is the GPS antenna you mounted under the dash?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  6 месяцев назад +1

      @@paulswanholm-do3un Absolutely! I try to reply as quick as possible. At around 9:15 in the video I show how I ran the wire for the GPS, I mounted it on top of the dash in the center. My dash has a little square cast into the plastic and that’s where I stuck it. I realize I didn’t get a great shot of doing this but hope that answers your question.

    • @paulswanholm-do3un
      @paulswanholm-do3un 6 месяцев назад

      @@JKJeep It did. I bought one and while hooking it up realized where you mounted the GPS antenna.
      Unfortunately, the radio turned out to be a piece of crap and needs to get sent back. It seemed to be working at first, but now has quite a few problems.
      I'm not blaming you, maybe I got a bad one, I don't know. Oh well

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  6 месяцев назад

      @@paulswanholm-do3un sorry to hear that! I hope the seller got you a new one or refunded your money. On a good note, at least this radio doesn’t require and mods to the dash so you didn’t cut up your dash to put in a bad radio. I wish you the best in getting something you will enjoy!

  • @PhantomPhixer1
    @PhantomPhixer1 8 месяцев назад +1

    Well done!

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you, and thanks for watching!

  • @michaelsantangelo6978
    @michaelsantangelo6978 5 месяцев назад +2

    Great video! When I click the link to the radio, it shows 5 different models with 5 different prices. Which one do I want for my 2021 Wrangler Unlimited?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I got the 1+32g for car play, there are some other options that have more memory. The one I got is the base model and is the cheapest. Whichever one you pick read through their description and make sure it fits your year model jeep. Thank you for watching!

  • @salsal7342
    @salsal7342 4 месяца назад +1

    Any updates as far as the quality? Any issues with sound?
    Thanks for the Video!

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  4 месяца назад

      @@salsal7342 Thank you for watching! The sound quality is actually better than stock, which surprised me for how affordable this unit is. I use the Car Play everyday and love this upgrade!

  • @Heater23
    @Heater23 8 месяцев назад +2

    After using this for 3 months can you please provide an update on it?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  8 месяцев назад

      I still love this radio, and you can’t beat all the features you get at this price! Glad I purchased it and I would recommend to anyone wanting to get a car play capable radio that doesn’t have a ton of money to spend. Thank you for watching

  • @270billjones
    @270billjones 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice work - thank you for the video!

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks, I appreciate that and appreciate you watching!

  • @kha-im4437
    @kha-im4437 9 месяцев назад +1

    Bro I have Jk 2014 and I vhave. 2 grey harness conector one same like you and one small only with 3 wires

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching! That doesn’t seem like very many wires for your factory connector.

  • @michaelsantangelo6978
    @michaelsantangelo6978 21 день назад +1

    Looks like they've changed what's in the box since you did this video. I click the link, and it doesn't look like you get all the parts that you showed.

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  21 день назад +1

      I followed the link and they show in the description that they still include the needed wiring to hook this radio up, it's just not pictured. Mine only came with the radio, wiring and a backup camera. Thank you for watching!

  • @netcollier2377
    @netcollier2377 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hey there, any reason why one can’t just splice into the factory Mic? Thanks for the video

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  8 месяцев назад

      Hello, if you have a mic already you should be able to reuse it. I had to install one because mine did not have hands free calling prior to changing the radio. Thank you for watching!

  • @marcrumpke8182
    @marcrumpke8182 8 месяцев назад +1

    Was just wondering where you ended up connecting the microphone and if it has 3M tape on the bottom side to attach it somewhere on the dash

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching! Honestly I still haven’t decided where I want it more permanently, i currently just have it looped around my wiper switch with the microphone pointed towards me. I will update my reply though if I find a better spot for the mic.

  • @franklambert8874
    @franklambert8874 29 дней назад

    USB connection?

  • @kharlsutil1048
    @kharlsutil1048 9 месяцев назад +1

    You showed the volume on the steering wheel control works with the unit, but how about the previous/next buttons and answer call button? Will they work with the unit as well? Thank you

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  9 месяцев назад +1

      The previous and next buttons also work for skipping songs. I have been impressed with the features of this radio at this price point. My Jeep does not have the phone button on the steering wheel so I cannot say for certain, but I bet it does work. With the included mic, I can use the phrase "hey Siri" to bring up the assistant to initiate phone calls and text as well as reply to text. Thank you for watching!

    • @kharlsutil1048
      @kharlsutil1048 9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for making this video, and for the reply! Im thinking about going the same route.

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  9 месяцев назад

      @@kharlsutil1048 absolutely! I appreciate the view! I will probably try to do a video on the reverse camera they send with the radio in the near future. This is definitely a great upgrade. May need to upgrade speakers now

    • @98335bkw
      @98335bkw 3 месяца назад

      Which radio fits the 2015 jk rubicon’s

  • @markcloudy7880
    @markcloudy7880 5 месяцев назад +1

    It’s been a little while, how’s it holding up? I’m very interested in this.

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  5 месяцев назад

      Still love it! Great budget option to get wireless car play, thanks for watching!

  • @thekowboyinkslinger4044
    @thekowboyinkslinger4044 2 месяца назад +1

    Have you figured out how to change it to MPH instead of km/h?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  Месяц назад

      If you go into the radio settings you can change it from there. You have to put in the passcode, which is 8888 to access the settings menu. From there you can change this as well as many other things. Thanks for watching!

  • @fabiomontoyac
    @fabiomontoyac 2 месяца назад +1

    Are you doing well with the car stereo you installed on JK?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  Месяц назад

      Yeah, it works great! Very happy with the purchase!

  • @anthonystrout
    @anthonystrout 9 месяцев назад +1

    How’s the lag? It looks like it’s lagging a bit from when you touched it to when it actually moved.

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for watching! There is a little lag but it’s not terrible. It is pretty responsive to switching between screens, but the transition isn’t as smooth as your phone or a higher end unit. When on the main screen, listening to music while using the GPS there is no noticeable lag. Overall better than I expected out of a unit at this price point. I would still recommend this if you are looking to get wireless car play in your vehicle with something you can put in yourself without spending a fortune. Thanks again for watching

  • @garycook568
    @garycook568 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! Thanks for watching!

  • @Kiltedpir8
    @Kiltedpir8 2 месяца назад +1

    This radio is a great find, but it remains on android, and I’ve got an apple. Any way to revert this radio to iOS?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  2 месяца назад

      I don't believe there is any way to change to OS from android to iOS on this radio. I have still been very happy with the performance of this radio though. Thank you for watching!

  • @kha-im4437
    @kha-im4437 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hey body how you installed reverse camera ?? We need extra mount camera ?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching! I plan on doing an install video on the reverse camera for this radio. You will need to purchase a reverse camera mount bracket. When I do the video I will put a link to the one I use in the description.

  • @AgeNob
    @AgeNob 3 месяца назад +1

    I am having troubles with the steering wheels controls not working. Am I missing something, I used all steps you did and they do not work. I plugged factor head unit back in and it worked perfectly

    • @jzeller12
      @jzeller12 2 месяца назад +2

      I ran into the same issue, if you look at all the wires grouped with the main large wire harness, there is also that black box that’s part of it, running off this is a little wire harness with 2 wires, mine are blue and yellow, connect this to the head unit, the slot I used is the one next to the opening for all the audio and video and whatnot wire harness, hope this helps

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  2 месяца назад

      Sorry I did not see this sooner, I did the same thing that jzeller12 did and all my steering wheel controls have worked. Thank you for watching!

  • @JDLRodriguez
    @JDLRodriguez 6 месяцев назад +1

    Speaking of sound its sound louder than the factory?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  6 месяцев назад

      Honestly this radio sounds better than the stock, and you get the added feature of car play. Thanks for watching!

  • @jurassic_bass_fishing
    @jurassic_bass_fishing 4 месяца назад +1

    I want to buy this radio for my JK, but I had a serious doubt: Can the lighting color of the buttons be changed to green? as if it were factory, because I saw in your video that it is illuminated in red

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for watching! I have not messed with the colors too much on this unit. But, I do know in the settings you can change both the background color as well as the color of the button illumination.

  • @charlestaylor9161
    @charlestaylor9161 9 месяцев назад +1

    You didn’t say where you got it or who makes.

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  9 месяцев назад +2

      I got the radio off of Amazon. I put the link right to the radio in the video description to make it super easy to find. Thank you for watching!

  • @ryansimono647
    @ryansimono647 8 месяцев назад +1

    Correct me if I’m wrong but how is the sound quality. My jk comes with the alpine system and I’m curious to see if sound quality is affected at all with this install

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching! I could not tell a difference from the stock unit, if anything this one sounded better than stock. But, my stock unit was their basic one. This radio is too much for the factory speakers, so I’m looking at upgrading to some Alpine speakers soon.

  • @jeffw7233
    @jeffw7233 7 месяцев назад +1

    How's the AM/FM reception?
    Thanks

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  7 месяцев назад

      FM reception is not the best. It picks up local channels well, but others I use to listen to don’t come in very clear. Since installing I only use Apple car play and stream the music and stations I want to hear and it works great for that. Thanks for watching!

  • @cadenrivera24
    @cadenrivera24 5 месяцев назад +1

    Update? Any issues?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  5 месяцев назад

      Still working great, I love the Car Play and that is all I use. Thanks for watching!

  • @carldrews7079
    @carldrews7079 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, just what I'm looking for. Thanks. Keep us updated in a couple m9nths on if you still like it.
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Years

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for your feedback and support watching my video. I will post a several month update and let everyone know a more long term opinion.
      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!

    • @dallasormandy8600
      @dallasormandy8600 11 месяцев назад +1

      Where did you purchase it from?
      Happy New year!

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  11 месяцев назад

      @@dallasormandy8600 Happy New Year! Thank you for watching, I purchased from Amazon and left a direct link in the description for convenience. I still love this radio and hard to beat at this price.

  • @randytidmore8021
    @randytidmore8021 5 месяцев назад +1

    Who makes it ?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  4 месяца назад +1

      @@randytidmore8021 It’s made by Podofo, I bought mine from Amazon and linked it in the video description so it’s easy to find. Thanks for watching!

  • @BenMiller-cx7fx
    @BenMiller-cx7fx 28 дней назад

    Anyone know why this won’t work on a 2016 JK?

  • @GotTh3Frag
    @GotTh3Frag 2 месяца назад +1

    Can anyone confirm that a backup camera works?😊

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  Месяц назад

      Yes, I installed the backup camera and it works. Thanks for watching!

    • @moemanm1202
      @moemanm1202 Месяц назад +1

      How do you run a backup camera if it doesn't have one ​@@JKJeep

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  24 дня назад

      @ I ran the wiring for one under the carpet to the glovebox and then to the radio. I was making a video on it but all my content got deleted unfortunately. Run through the center of the rear gate where the other wires come through, then behind the plastic on the passenger side of the car all the way to the glovebox. Thank you for watching!

  • @RioKash
    @RioKash 9 месяцев назад +1

    🔥

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @Thomas-fy9yc
    @Thomas-fy9yc Месяц назад

    Anyone comment on the color of the controls at night? I’d like to keep it as close to OEM colors as possible which is that greenish white

  • @Lilburke
    @Lilburke 5 месяцев назад

    I have no sound with radio everything works but no sound i have alpine speakers how do i hook up to 2017 wrangler jk not sure why it works with no sound need help?!

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  5 месяцев назад

      Dang, that is not good sorry that happened. Luckily the harness they provide makes it so you don’t have to cut your factory harness. Have you reached out to their customer service? That has to be a bad unit it it’s not putting out any sound. I hope they take care of you and get this resolved quickly. Thanks for watching!

  • @antjuanrivera
    @antjuanrivera 10 месяцев назад +1

    How many watts per channel is it versus the factory radio?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching! Unfortunately, I have looked through the literature that came with the radio, and I am unable to find the answer to your question. I couldn’t find a watt rating on the radio itself either.

    • @antjuanrivera
      @antjuanrivera 10 месяцев назад

      Ok, is the volume high? What is the max volume number?

    • @antjuanrivera
      @antjuanrivera 10 месяцев назад

      Also, does the phone button on the steering wheel activate the radio

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@antjuanrivera the max volume is 30, it’s pretty loud. I would even go as far to say it sounds slightly louder and then stock even with stock speakers still. My Jeep does not have the phone button, but if you have it then it should bring up your phone assistant to make calls/text. It comes with a microphone, I can just say “Siri” and have my phone send a text or make a call all through the Apple car play.

    • @dabb6
      @dabb6 8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the tutorial. My stock radio kept cutting in and out then stopped all together. Just installed this and it works perfect. Louder than the stock. CarPlay works just fine and so far the mic picks up my voice very well. Switching between certain menus does make it think/skip, but only for a fraction of a second. I got the 32g unit. Thanks again.

  • @TekleMeElmo
    @TekleMeElmo 4 месяца назад +1

    This head unit has terrible reviews. Anyone have any issues with this head unit?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for watching! Despite the reviews online I have had very good luck with this unit. It is louder than stock and packed with features.

    • @hassanaltamimi9489
      @hassanaltamimi9489 11 дней назад +1

      Mine was working great until a few weeks ago when it completely got frozen… I tried everything but it just gets stuck on the android boot screen :( any advice?

    • @JKJeep
      @JKJeep  3 дня назад

      @@hassanaltamimi9489 Oh no, sorry to hear that! I would recommend reaching out to the manufacture on how to proceed. I hope they get you taken care of. Thank you for watching!