You have to connect Bluetooth and then wireless connect WiFi to the KENWOOD. Sometimes you have to reset your phone but you can go into settings on the KENWOOD to add your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay. Mine works great. Sometimes it doesn’t connect automatically but I reset my phone and it usually does.
Does your WiFi on your phone say you are connected to the Radio? Click the menu button on the radio (top left corner) and click devices and click on your phone to connect.
@@DieselLegiance do I need to have WIFI for this. Thought it runs off my data. I can’t get the CarPlay to connect to my phone at all but I have Bluetooth for kusic
It’s not a true high definition screen, but it is much clearer in person. It’s a budget friendly radio unit. If you paid twice as much, you probably would get a better looking screen.
It looks like you can get a micro HDMI to HDMI type a cable and attach an HDMI female to female coupler to the end of the cable. Then repurpose one of your 12V sockets, replacing it with a 12V HDMI/usb socket. Plug the back end of the HDMI socket cable into the other end of the HDMI coupler and plug the usb cable into the receiver. Full transparency, I haven’t tested this yet personally but plan to once I purchase and install this unit.
Thanks for the review, I just installed a Sony in my Jeep and I’m not really happy with the quality. I plan to exchange it for this Kenwood.
Thanks for this video...just purchased this unit today and I appreciate the walk through.
It’s honestly not a bad value for wireless Apple CarPlay & wireless Android auto. It works perfectly fine and looks great. 👍🏼
Did you have an issue with the radio staying on after you turn off the truck
No, when the truck is off and the key is off the radio is off.
How did u connect your Apple car okay I’m having trouble with mine did u use the usb to iPhone to pair it or u paired it wirelessly??
You have to connect Bluetooth and then wireless connect WiFi to the KENWOOD. Sometimes you have to reset your phone but you can go into settings on the KENWOOD to add your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay. Mine works great. Sometimes it doesn’t connect automatically but I reset my phone and it usually does.
Gonna pick one up tomorrow 😁
How can I get Apple car play to work?? I have it hooked up and allowed actor my phone and it won’t pop up
Does your WiFi on your phone say you are connected to the Radio? Click the menu button on the radio (top left corner) and click devices and click on your phone to connect.
@@DieselLegiance do I need to have WIFI for this. Thought it runs off my data. I can’t get the CarPlay to connect to my phone at all but I have Bluetooth for kusic
Will my steering wheel controls still work after i install it?
It should if you buy the right harness.
Question how high do radio volume go
Does the screen look this bad in person?
It’s not a true high definition screen, but it is much clearer in person. It’s a budget friendly radio unit. If you paid twice as much, you probably would get a better looking screen.
Question I’m having my kenwood DMX8709S install do I need a hdmi micros type male and a male same type C? I have a iPhone want to stream movies
Streaming movies with an iPhone to the KENWOOD is tricky and you may need a special adapter? I think it works on android but iPhones are tricky.
It looks like you can get a micro HDMI to HDMI type a cable and attach an HDMI female to female coupler to the end of the cable. Then repurpose one of your 12V sockets, replacing it with a 12V HDMI/usb socket. Plug the back end of the HDMI socket cable into the other end of the HDMI coupler and plug the usb cable into the receiver.
Full transparency, I haven’t tested this yet personally but plan to once I purchase and install this unit.