Y’all are making this wayyyy more difficult than it needs to be. Two fire sticks and boom, my kids are able to watch anything they can watch at home including live TV as we stream at home. I hated the DVD’s; my kids don’t watch the same movies and who the heck even owns DVDs anymore? I love that we no longer have to bring iPads in the car as we always had to carry them into wherever we went (for security purposes) in regards to babies…they should be rear facing anyhow until at a mimimim the age of 2, longer with newer car seats, so they can’t watch these screens or an old DVD player screen anyhow. Seriously ditch the phones and get two fire sticks! I bought mine in July 2020 and there were zero how to’s, videos etc…even GMC had no idea. I figured it out though
There's only one electrical outlet for one firestick. I guess you can buy an outlet extension for other one. But now it looks bad with sticks coming out of outlets in a high traffic area where kids come in and out. My kids already bumped into the brand new firestick and broke it.
I guess your kids never walk around in the vehicle, or throw backpacks down, and you just set them in there and strap them down. For the rest of the human race, I have already gone through THREE fire sticks because the "mental giants" at GM decided a smart thing would be to leave the USB in a traffic area. Don't forget the fact that they mentioned you still have to pay for wifi or have a good hotspot plan for your phones. OR, you could just put in a DVD and press play like before... But hey, you do you Boo...
firestick or similar will need to wires (power and output)...that makes the messy 2nd row even more messier with young kids...i would just use the app on the screen hulu to watch whatever available on hulu... i would not want to see wires over that section
I guess the point here is how much you pay for a system.. we know we all ways find a way to make things work but if you pay high price i will expect will work sample and easy to connect with out additional (firestick) supplies
I hooked up Fire sticks in ours, one for each of my kids (ages 9 and 4). I used a small surge protector in the outlet so I could power both Fire sticks, and just used zip ties to keep everything neat. Each kid has their own profile on Fire TV and they each have a remote and wireless headphones, and they love it. Initial setup definitely took a minute, but once that was done I think it’s awesome! They can watch anything we would watch at home now, and I don’t have to listen to the same DVD’s a million times.😂
My 11 year old and 5 year love this system. We hooked up the firestick and hooked to Hot spot. Easy set up. The remote control worked perfect. You guys are making this harder than it needs to be
There is a reason Blockbuster is out of business. No one is buying DVD/Blurays anymore. Is the system finicky? Yes. But once I slapped a Fire stick in and set it up everything works perfectly. You set it up once and your pretty much done. There used to be cassettes and CD players in cars we don't have those now. Technology evolves 😄 stop fighting it and learn it.
I have the 2021 tahoe z71 with media package. I have an external hard drive and put about 500 movies on it and I connect it to the USB in arm rest. It is great cause you can watch 2 different movies at the same time with no internet. So that's another option. So just so your aware that's another option. Just letting you know.
@@jennifereddleman6656 yes, just depends what size of thumb drive you put. I have an external hard drive and a 2 terabyte thumbdrive as well and just connect that, works awesome and no internet loading, so it instantly loads the movies and you can fast forward and rewind at will.
I think this set up is better suited for teenagers, not small children. Also, the stop/start issue is a huge oversight, considering in some vehicles the a/c can still be on when the engine is off let alone all the other electronics.
@@Pickuptrucktalk that’s why people brought up the iPad argument. Two standard iPad or two refurbished ones are more than half off of the price of this system.
Was told at a Chevy dealership yesterday, that the rear entertainment system will not work unless you pay for the onboard WiFi package which runs about $250/ yr. Absolute incredible waste of money.
We just added a $25 Roku Premier player and power off of the USB C port. I'm also guessing that GM will add an app store to put the apps directly on the screens in the near future.
Interesting. I just bought a 21 Suburban with rear “entertainment “ system. Its a joke. It would be nice to know why Apple was excluded from the rear when I use Apple Play up front?!
2021 Escalade I purchased two Fire Sticks one for each HDMI. Ran the wires through the center console trim each cord line one per side. Then plugged into 2 port USB car charger. Works great and remotes work No problems. Will admit was a pain to get it setup but this makes it simple for the kids to stream.
We bought our 2021 Suburban in November and I have tried all the exact same things you talked about in this video and bought all the different things from apple TV and so on. But it's all a pain to have to do, instead of just popping in a video. Finally have 2 portable bluray players and longer HDMI cables so anyone can control what's being watched and it's simple, just put it in and push play! I have 4 boys ages 1 to 12.
Agree with all of this. Another thing I noticed, unrelated to the operation of the system, is that if the person in the front seat has their seat back just a little too far, when you lower the second row seats, the headrest collides with the screen!!!! And those seats don’t fold slowly, they slam down!
I agree with everything you are saying, and I have ran into all those problems. I bought a DVD player from Amazon that had really good reviews on Amazon, but it rarely works in the car. I put a Roku in and now I can’t figure out how to get my iPhone hotspot to work for the car for the Roku to work. I can’t just throw my kids in the car and run somewhere. I have to have a good 15 minutes before we leave to get the car set up with the TV going correctly and making sure to always remember to turn auto stop off. we had an Infiniti QX 60 before this Tahoe so I could control all the movies in the DVD player from the driver seat but now that I can’t, I have to make sure it’s all set up before I leave any issues happen while I am driving, I have to pull over and tend to the TV screens since they cannot be controlled from the front.
Completely agree!!! I opted NOT to get this read entertainment center when I found out it had no DVD. You can get aftermarket installed for much cheaper than this anyway! I am glad I did my research on this and found this out from folks like you before i added this on. We travel a lot and it is fun to stop and get a redbox for the kids to watch together on the ride. HORRIBLE SET UP for any car but when you look at how much a Tahoe is, this is NOT an improvement! Thx for the info. Its good to know I am not alone out there.
I just purchased a new $60,000 Z71 Tahoe it has no navigation on it no music need to pay for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth it has no blind spot mirrors on it! My daughters have Toyota and Kias and they have all this stuff as standard equipment I cannot believe GM makes you pay for all of these extras after spending $60,000 it is total BS in my opinion!
I TOTALLY agree with you! We just spent $107,000.00 on a new 2021 Escalade and I cannot believe how useless this package is. I am all things Apple and like Apple products BUT Apple is getting ridiculous. I agree with the person that Said Cadillac would have been better attaching 2 iPad Pro to the back seat headrest for this $2500 package. I’m pretty tech savvy and this is a step back in the wrong direction in my opinion. My grand daughters jumped in thinking that the screen would work like an iPad since we purchased WiFi service. GOT THAT WRONG. they had to run back in and get their iPads. So what’s the purpose of the entertainment system? So so frustrated. I really think this is a step backwards. Apple should be ashamed. Guess I’m on my way to get a firestick and 2 HMDI to usbc cables. I agree with you 100%.
Poor guy. Spends over 100 k and complains about a fire stick. I spent a little over 80gs on my High Country and I’m ok with a Firestick and wire purchase. Lol. No biggie
So, are you saying apple is incompatible with this system? I recently purchased a Suburban and tried to connect my firestick but it keeps restarting and saying "No signal". How can I make this work without having an android phone?
Not if they just upgraded since this video or what, but i got a 22 Suburban with the rear media with no issues at all. Netflix, hulu, and youtube kids streams with no issue.
You’re better off to ditch that option and buy them iPads. I know you said your kids don’t have them but you could not get that 2500 dollar option and go buy them a 1000k iPad each and still come out better and cheaper.
If you are planning a road trip I see it as a luxury feature to have, but you have to be the type of buyer that needs that type of setup for their family. Or it could be a setup for small kids who don’t have tablets but parents want to setup a screen to keep them entertained. If the kids already have tablets then I don’t see much of a need for more screens. New cars can’t never keep up with the latest phones. That’s why the aftermarket for stereos help pave the way for innovation.
Do your research. Could be simple or difficult, depending on your needs. I have a 2, 5, 11, and 13 yr old. We hooked up a Roku stick which powers using the c port. Gives us access to a huge plethora of apps. We share what kids are watching on both screens. Reduces needs of more than one device etc. keep it simple… Netflix, Disney+, etc. we only use the screens when we are on trips. Nothing local as kids don’t need that much screen time anyway. Does cost to have wifi just like with any other internet service. Don’t want to pay, bring your compact dvd player and hook it up. Or, don’t get the package.
Bro this is the future we dont use DVD anymore. If you got a 65k truck you got to get with the program and and download the app's and get the necessary cords needed. I have the 2021 Yukon denali xl ultimate package and my kids love the new screens over our 2012 denali DVD system
This is actually way more user friendly than this video leads you to believe. You do not have to pay for vehicle WiFi. You just need someone to show you how to use it properly.
Please enlighten me then. I bought a 2021 day before yesterday and I have iPhone X I have unlimited data on my phone. My kids iPads don’t have internet connection unless hooked to a WiFi. I setup with onstar the WiFi. Any help would be appreciated!
turn you iphone into a hotspot. the only downside is if your unlimited data has restrictions. my unlimited is useless for wifi hotspot because it throttles the data down so people can only text or email over the wifi hotspot.
Had same aggravation but after 2 months of trial and error best way to do it is Firestick in HDMI and pay the $25/month for cars WiFi. Works good. Takes about 3 minutes to get a movie in for the kids.
As a father of 4 , ages from 10- 15 we travel a lot. As to respect your opinion I have to disagree with you on this matter. We are a iPhone family and we find the media package very user friendly, concise and convenient. This was one of the main reason we converted from Ford to GMC. I say, if you are able to operate a smart phone, the media in the GM SUV should be no issue. As for the20lb projectile, it will sit on the floor and if a sudden Hot occurred than if will fly low toward the lower end of the center consul
They took away the DVD to force you to stream pay per view movies...kickbacks when the provider gets a movie request through a GM system address. The problem is when you play a free movie through Amazon Prime or Hulu or whoever, someone's phone may or may not be functional for what the kids really want to do, which is social media, like Snapchat. Kids will be content with their phone and the cell reception unless you live out west in the mountains, then you may want to get the in-car wifi that I assume is piggybacked on their On-Star system. I'm good with this kind of stuff and could figure it out in a few minutes. I used to build gaming computers. But, that still doesn't mean it's a "good" system. It could have many caveats such as a nonfunctional phone depending on the model. The USB-c ports sounds like Apples doing. Believe me this is all about sharing kickbacks, they are working together to maximize the money they are removing from your wallet.
I second this. We use Roku at home so my 5 year old can easily navigate to watch Netflix, youtube, etc. Setup once and now it loads automatically every time!
Miracast works off of the wifi network and the devices connected to the same network can use it. It's WINDOWS based feature. Apple is a little bit hassle to use Miracast everywhere.
A lot of these new cars have all the options, but you have to pay for the service to use. We have the Tahoe RST and couldn’t get the phones to go through them even after hooking up the USB-C. And none of the rear USB-C ports charge the phones. Very frustrating.
I just got a 2021 Yukon with these, I think it’s great for teenagers. One was watching movie from iPhone using adaptor. Other was playing Xbox. I can see it being hard with little kids
This system set up was a huge fail by GM. We cant figure out how to turn off the headphones so we can play the sound through the speakers. Would have been better to have a DVD option.
What Samsung do you have? I am willing to buy a dedicated phone to avoid the wires…my kids have broke two HDMI cords and a Roku…and we are iPhone people.
Very excited about our Yukon with the rear entertainment. But my nine-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter do miss our Odyssey minivan where the DVD system was right in the back and the kids could just plug-in a DVD and watch it on demand. Our kids have been bringing their electronics with them instead of the rear entertainment system usage. It’s a shame because it looks great, but the functionalities just not there without the built-in DVD system. And yes, I am tech savvy and have plugged in the Amazon fire stick with the HDMI cords but it’s just a hassle because they keep getting knocked out and you have to restart the whole system and it’s just a pain in the butt.
I also bought a tiny DVD player but again, the cords are all over the place and there’s not a good place to put the DVD player so I will just keep working with it until we find something that is the best case.
The kids can look for wildlife out the windows and listen to my great tunes or they can ride on top the luggage rack with Aunt Edna...good talk Russ....
I agree 100%. It's a pain in the butt. Though you can use a fire stick with the remote and the talk into the remote to select movies which helps, but it's not a fool proof plan since you can't see the screen. My kids are 1 and 3 so this is really not practical for them. Super disappointed.
I wouldn’t find the Xbox being a tripping hazard. Seems it would be used more for a road trip and not a quick stop for the store. But I do agree with the steps to even using the monitor to be excessive.
For what you pay for these vehicles the tech should be much simpler to hook up. Shouldnt have to buy more “adapters and cords” to get going. The tech exists to be much better so not sure why they are so behind. I agree 100%
I loved this system in our 2023 Yukon. People still use DVDs 😂. I use Roku or Fire stick. This is by far the best Rear seat entertainment I've had. I love having the HDMI so kids can play their game consoles. It's definitely not for people that don't understand streaming and basic controls and functions. I honestly can't believe what the fuss is about. Much better than packing tablets and discs around and more capable. It's best for older kids and adults. It has amazon, youtube, and Hulu built in can start watching in seconds. In my other car I have two 15.6" led monitors ran by mini-pc. Can stream anything I want and can also remotely access my home media server. Where there is tons of music and movies copied from discs. Or play computer games or consoles while traveling. It's the bees knees.
What about a lightning to hdmi adapter for iPhone? Can you just put a movie on a flash drive and plug it in? Not a very well thought out system. In such an expensive vehicle they should’ve just put a disc drive in there. GM should’ve just put two iPads or android tablets on the headrests or pretty much anything better than what they did. Good luck
Yes, a lightning to HDMI works the iPhone. That’s the cable I referenced in the video. Like I said, you need to go shopping after you buy this SUV to get your tech to adapt to the system. Pretty ridiculous imo.
it will work but now you have a device tethered to the center console in back. cable in the way lot of the time. plus, it ties up that device so if your kids have a phone or iPad the screens only show what is being played on that device when connected. it's a really dumb move that they jumped into way before they'd thought it through. a simple DVD disc is now replaced by a device that costs hundred(s) of dollars. y'all are welcome to argue, but own this system for a few weeks and you will end up agreeing.
I agree. I think it’s a poor design. I bought my 2021 Tahoe used and was super excited to use the rear entertainment system but I’ve been unsuccessful. It’s frustrating, I’ve tried for hours. I’ve been trying to use a fire stick and it will just not work.
@@ericahowze6922 I have unlimited data with our iPhones. I bought Apple’s hdmi adapter (off brands don’t work) and plugged my iPhone into the hdmi port. The wife and kiddo love watching Netflix and AT&T TV. I don’t mind using my iPhone to stream. It keeps my eyes on the road and not texting. If you didn’t have unlimited data, Netflix offers ways to download shows and watch without network. Maybe in the future I’ll get an iPad with cellular but right now it’s super easy with the iPhone.
I have iPhone and both the USB and HMDI adapter to my phone. I have unlimited data on my phone but nothing in the rear seat hooks up no matter what I do. I'm going crazy. No one at the dealer has been able to make it work. I have the RSE app and it wants me to chose a monitor but none appears. Help! Had this car since October and can't make it work.
From the looks of it GM hasn't changed anything... I bet those USB-C ports since they are connected to the entertainment system, isn't USB-PD. They could easily add a few more 12V outlets to the vehicle. I don't know why they don't. Ford does it. Also all 120V outlets should include a switch to turn it on near the outlet. Don't know why they keep putting it on the drivers side. I'm hoping for 2024 model year, Ford will figure it out and offer ProPower and the Powerboost on the Expedition. People take these SUVs camping too. Would power up a campsite with the AC outlets if it was the case.
Guess what? To get Yukon Denali 2023 with reserved package you need to have that "strange" system, otherwise no Denali reserves (my dealer told me that). And the system is even more like a joke. My two screens have only HDMI 1 and 2 selection as a source...no usb or mirorcast like you have here. You are lucky my friend!
Yes, very frustrating set up. I have a roku player that I set up and it re boots every 10 seconds, says 'no signal' and reboots. Anyone else have that issue or how to resolve this?
I'm looking to a buy a 2023 Tahoe so I'm researching the option. While I don't use DVD's and my 7 year doesn't even know what they are.. lol. I see you frustration; I've worked in software quality and User experience testing for almost 20 years. And if it a application is harder to use than it's predecessors or alternatives it doesn't work. Hopefully the new generation is better. Thanks for the video.
I have been griping about this since I got my 21 XL. No apple support - a rats nest of cables, expensive ones at that - I really am so let down by this system on a whole. My 5 and 7 year old have moved to the third row and we have Velcro iPad headrest holders. Problem solved. Then force me into a hotspot plan to use anything worth plugging in, and then, bam the power dies on anything plugged in. This combined with the brake system recall and the service restraint system messages at 1000 miles makes me furious!!!! Thanks for making this, they have been my exact sentiments for months!!!!
The pouches on the back of the seats are perfect for tablets, Apple or not. That way they're mobile and the kids can load them with hours of games and movies. And I believe you can get the nav separately from the entertainment system. At least I hope so.
I just got a 2022 Tahoe with the rear entertainment system. I am not seeing the 'navigation' option on the screens.Do you know if that is available on the new models? Also, can I play something from my iPhone to my front screen and send it to the back screens?
Im barely a minute in and I can tell you - for me - that whole thing sucks. Ignoring all the assumptions GM has made, the basic complexity of initial use and continued use - I would rather have that vehicle with none of the entertainment stuff and Ill just supply my own.
We used the Amazon fire stick, but could not get the sound to come through the car speakers. The headphones that came with the Yukon Denali did not work 🤦♀️ or would not connect to Bluetooth, even after we changed out the batteries…. We had to connect our own speaker
Well I don't think I have to say how I feel about too much tech in a vehicle. Love electronics but putting tablets in vehicles etc. Is just asking for more issues/ headaches. I'm pretty content with my personal smartphone or tablet.
Seriously, an XBox in a vehicle? DON’T THINK SO. Looks very non-friendly and non-usable to me. I think GM is taking it too far, they need to concentrate on quality and forget the trinkets.
oh no :**( why dont they just copy Chrysler say what u will about the quality of the vehicle but the audio and video tech has always been the best. lessons learned from the old caravans which had the best connectivity and secondary screens blue ray drives usb ports hdmi etc etc . why did chev do this crazy setup with it being a totally separate system not controlled by the main screen for input and output selection and media capabilities etc ...why why check out the uconnect system with rear entertainment system it just works it just does what you expect doesn't matter if it's in my journey or my Durango it just works how you expect :( me no understand
@@Pickuptrucktalk I just checked too my start stop doesn't disable the 120v outlet because they put two batteries in for the start stop vehicles and when battery level goes down it shows on my cluster a gauge then starts the motor simple :/ what a silly oversight
I kinda agree with you ,not having the ability or option of putting a DVD ir bluesy disc is crazy. A xbox I the middle is a hazard even a switch .they should ve a drop in floor to put the game system in so it wouldn't be a hazard. Sometimes the engineers forget about the usability of the product. Also st 2500 the screen is thin enough to a Blu ray disc on the side .
People are suckers for buying that crap!! When I was a kid we'd drive two days from Cleveland to Miami to visit our grandmother! No b.s. phones or anything!! We saw America!! If we started whining my father would reach over the front seat and give us a good crack!!! No spoiled brats in our house!!
Why on earth do you need to hook up an X box or a Playstation inside of a vehicle? Just give them a smartphone so they can entertain themself in the car. It ain't a cutting-edge vehicle if you find features on the vehicle that just doesn't make any sense. Cutting edge means zero frustration, and everything just works minus the headache.
It’s not worth it. i waited 8 months just for the rims and the rear entertainment. the cup holders don’t hold anything spills on to wireless charging the heating and cooling system is weird bc of the way the sun roof. everything slides arround . the console not moving is stupid bc then everything is on the drivers elbow room . I would rather have my 2017 back. not worth 75,000 dollars at all. the cameras lag and i hate that the car cuts off in 15 mins. The best thing is probably the trunk space that’s it.
You need to buy a HDMI adaptor for the iPhone. You will also need a HDMI cord to plug into one of the HDMI ports on the Chevy. You can play video games on the TVs.
Thanks for the video. I just ordered my suburban with this set up. I actually like the set up. Seems better than the previous drop down screens. More options which is cool but with that said, I too feel it was a huge step back to remove the DVD/blu-ray drive. Keeping that feature would have really made this system fantastic. I believe they did this because dvd/bluray are becoming obsolete. But it doesn't hurt to have it. I am curious, do you have to have a wifi service for these to work? If so, do u pay seperate monthly or is it included in the lease/finance? As far as the phone connectivity. I dont blame GM. It's Apple to blame. Connecting a iPhone, iPad or even a apple TV is a pain because of the ios system. Thats why I switched to android many many years ago. Apple is such a pain in the ass. So far behind and yet still claim to be the best. Hopefully once mines arrives we can figure it out. Thanks again and good luck, we are against tablets/phones on the road, we prefer the kids talk, or watch a movie altogether on road trips rather than be in thier own zone with faces stuck to a tablet. Happy holidays!!
Yes, you have to have a Wifi service for this to work and you will either need to add a hotspot on your phone or pay the additional fee for Wifi through AT&T. When I did a quick search, it looks like around $20 a month to add AT&T. I was against tech as well for quite a while and we take tech breaks on road trips. With that said, I'm a big fan of "quiet time" and headphones with tablets are quite nice.
The system is GREAT. I love it. I put headphones on my kids while they watch you tube/plex/amazon/Netflix/youtube/the great outdoors outside while I drive with my wife listening to the music we love or silence. If anyone is annoyed by this system they don't know how to use it correctly.
@@jackatkinson3868 I know owned the suburban for 10 months. I think the screens are a cool idea but sooo many flaws. The biggest flaw is that they didn't give you the option to control the screens from the front screen. Sony times we've had to pull over and go to the back to set up the tv. Also, without the wifi, they are essentially useless. Having to screen share is ok but not ideal. Overall great idea, bad execution
I tried to do that already with my iPhone and you have to download some app that is not miracast, tried fires tick and it keeps resetting I got so frustrated and trust me I have build some patience with my 5 kids 😂😂 I have 2021 high country suburban, I had a 2016 Yukon Denali and it was super simple and easy to set up movie from front screen 🤷♀️ and I’m not old lol
So agree with you! Put in a DVD player and be done w it. Biggest waste of money- wish I would not have ordered this option and saved $2000. I have hotspot on my phone that is part of my unlimited data package - I don’t feel like paying more $$ a month to pay for the suburban’s wifi
@@ek3433 Me. Why pay for 5 different streaming services and still not be able to find the movie you want to watch... With kids, sometimes popping in the DVD that the driver can control and hit the buttons to play it from the front...it's priceless.
Maybe I am just getting old, but I see that stuff in vehicles and think it would be less frustrating to just burn a few thousand $ and be done with it.
Just buy an accessory that attaches and hangs the iPad in the same spot as the screen and voilà there’s your rear entertainment package. Probably spend less than 30 bucks on eBay for those things instead of 2500 for this navigation screen basically
Y’all are making this wayyyy more difficult than it needs to be. Two fire sticks and boom, my kids are able to watch anything they can watch at home including live TV as we stream at home. I hated the DVD’s; my kids don’t watch the same movies and who the heck even owns DVDs anymore? I love that we no longer have to bring iPads in the car as we always had to carry them into wherever we went (for security purposes) in regards to babies…they should be rear facing anyhow until at a mimimim the age of 2, longer with newer car seats, so they can’t watch these screens or an old DVD player screen anyhow. Seriously ditch the phones and get two fire sticks! I bought mine in July 2020 and there were zero how to’s, videos etc…even GMC had no idea. I figured it out though
There's only one electrical outlet for one firestick. I guess you can buy an outlet extension for other one. But now it looks bad with sticks coming out of outlets in a high traffic area where kids come in and out. My kids already bumped into the brand new firestick and broke it.
We use the firestick too, but still does not solve the problem of the back seat headrest crashing into the screen when you put them down.
I guess your kids never walk around in the vehicle, or throw backpacks down, and you just set them in there and strap them down. For the rest of the human race, I have already gone through THREE fire sticks because the "mental giants" at GM decided a smart thing would be to leave the USB in a traffic area. Don't forget the fact that they mentioned you still have to pay for wifi or have a good hotspot plan for your phones. OR, you could just put in a DVD and press play like before... But hey, you do you Boo...
firestick or similar will need to wires (power and output)...that makes the messy 2nd row even more messier with young kids...i would just use the app on the screen hulu to watch whatever available on hulu... i would not want to see wires over that section
I guess the point here is how much you pay for a system.. we know we all ways find a way to make things work but if you pay high price i will expect will work sample and easy to connect with out additional (firestick) supplies
You sir make very valid points especially the $20 a month for car wifi, the 20 pound projectile, & not apple compatability
I hooked up Fire sticks in ours, one for each of my kids (ages 9 and 4). I used a small surge protector in the outlet so I could power both Fire sticks, and just used zip ties to keep everything neat. Each kid has their own profile on Fire TV and they each have a remote and wireless headphones, and they love it. Initial setup definitely took a minute, but once that was done I think it’s awesome! They can watch anything we would watch at home now, and I don’t have to listen to the same DVD’s a million times.😂
Hi! I have the ‘23 Tahoe and I am trying to figure this out for my son. Did you use your own hotspot or did you pay for the Wi-Fi in the vehicle?
@@ciarahord658 that’s what I want to ask too. If you have the Answer, let me know
My 11 year old and 5 year love this system. We hooked up the firestick and hooked to Hot spot. Easy set up. The remote control worked perfect. You guys are making this harder than it needs to be
Did you miss the part where we talked about the specific audience we were referencing?
@@Pickuptrucktalk
Still dont make it out to be harder than it needs to be
This is the best system I’ve ever had in a car. Now a days nobody uses dvds no more. This is all I need. With those 2 hdmi ports content is unlimited.
There is a reason Blockbuster is out of business. No one is buying DVD/Blurays anymore. Is the system finicky? Yes. But once I slapped a Fire stick in and set it up everything works perfectly. You set it up once and your pretty much done.
There used to be cassettes and CD players in cars we don't have those now. Technology evolves 😄 stop fighting it and learn it.
I have the 2021 tahoe z71 with media package. I have an external hard drive and put about 500 movies on it and I connect it to the USB in arm rest. It is great cause you can watch 2 different movies at the same time with no internet. So that's another option. So just so your aware that's another option. Just letting you know.
I didnt realize you could put that many movies on a thumb drive. Wow. I could download our whole DVD collection!
@@jennifereddleman6656 yes, just depends what size of thumb drive you put. I have an external hard drive and a 2 terabyte thumbdrive as well and just connect that, works awesome and no internet loading, so it instantly loads the movies and you can fast forward and rewind at will.
He said external hard drive not a thumb drive , you can get 1 terabyte hard drives for cheap now and download lots of content
Your 100% correct. Were dealing with the same issue, after spending $70k.
We use Roku, works perfect and no hassel
I think this set up is better suited for teenagers, not small children. Also, the stop/start issue is a huge oversight, considering in some vehicles the a/c can still be on when the engine is off let alone all the other electronics.
I think you have to be at least 12 to use the system and even then, why would you even bother?
@@Pickuptrucktalk that’s why people brought up the iPad argument. Two standard iPad or two refurbished ones are more than half off of the price of this system.
Was told at a Chevy dealership yesterday, that the rear entertainment system will not work unless you pay for the onboard WiFi package which runs about $250/ yr. Absolute incredible waste of money.
We just added a $25 Roku Premier player and power off of the USB C port. I'm also guessing that GM will add an app store to put the apps directly on the screens in the near future.
adding apps would be the future... not just hulu
Interesting. I just bought a 21 Suburban with rear “entertainment “ system. Its a joke. It would be nice to know why Apple was excluded from the rear when I use Apple Play up front?!
2021 Escalade
I purchased two Fire Sticks one for each HDMI. Ran the wires through the center console trim each cord line one per side. Then plugged into 2 port USB car charger. Works great and remotes work No problems.
Will admit was a pain to get it setup but this makes it simple for the kids to stream.
have any video of this? good idea
We bought our 2021 Suburban in November and I have tried all the exact same things you talked about in this video and bought all the different things from apple TV and so on. But it's all a pain to have to do, instead of just popping in a video. Finally have 2 portable bluray players and longer HDMI cables so anyone can control what's being watched and it's simple, just put it in and push play! I have 4 boys ages 1 to 12.
Agree with all of this. Another thing I noticed, unrelated to the operation of the system, is that if the person in the front seat has their seat back just a little too far, when you lower the second row seats, the headrest collides with the screen!!!! And those seats don’t fold slowly, they slam down!
And God forbid an accident do you want that glass screen splintering and tearing up your precious cargo aka kids?!!!
My toddler in the booster seat cracked the screen when he kicked it. Got a quote for $10 grand to fix the screen.
I agree with everything you are saying, and I have ran into all those problems. I bought a DVD player from Amazon that had really good reviews on Amazon, but it rarely works in the car. I put a Roku in and now I can’t figure out how to get my iPhone hotspot to work for the car for the Roku to work. I can’t just throw my kids in the car and run somewhere. I have to have a good 15 minutes before we leave to get the car set up with the TV going correctly and making sure to always remember to turn auto stop off. we had an Infiniti QX 60 before this Tahoe so I could control all the movies in the DVD player from the driver seat but now that I can’t, I have to make sure it’s all set up before I leave any issues happen while I am driving, I have to pull over and tend to the TV screens since they cannot be controlled from the front.
Completely agree!!! I opted NOT to get this read entertainment center when I found out it had no DVD. You can get aftermarket installed for much cheaper than this anyway! I am glad I did my research on this and found this out from folks like you before i added this on. We travel a lot and it is fun to stop and get a redbox for the kids to watch together on the ride. HORRIBLE SET UP for any car but when you look at how much a Tahoe is, this is NOT an improvement! Thx for the info. Its good to know I am not alone out there.
I just purchased a new $60,000 Z71 Tahoe it has no navigation on it no music need to pay for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth it has no blind spot mirrors on it! My daughters have Toyota and Kias and they have all this stuff as standard equipment I cannot believe GM makes you pay for all of these extras after spending $60,000 it is total BS in my opinion!
I TOTALLY agree with you! We just spent $107,000.00 on a new 2021 Escalade and I cannot believe how useless this package is. I am all things Apple and like Apple products BUT Apple is getting ridiculous. I agree with the person that Said Cadillac would have been better attaching 2 iPad Pro to the back seat headrest for this $2500 package. I’m pretty tech savvy and this is a step back in the wrong direction in my opinion. My grand daughters jumped in thinking that the screen would work like an iPad since we purchased WiFi service. GOT THAT WRONG. they had to run back in and get their iPads. So what’s the purpose of the entertainment system? So so frustrated.
I really think this is a step backwards. Apple should be ashamed. Guess I’m on my way to get a firestick and 2 HMDI to usbc cables. I agree with you 100%.
Poor guy. Spends over 100 k and complains about a fire stick. I spent a little over 80gs on my High Country and I’m ok with a Firestick and wire purchase. Lol. No biggie
I can't believe you spent 107000 on a vehicle and don't understand how awesome this system is... were you gifted your wealth cause you're not smart...
So, are you saying apple is incompatible with this system? I recently purchased a Suburban and tried to connect my firestick but it keeps restarting and saying "No signal". How can I make this work without having an android phone?
To make things worse, GM just got a huge gut punch from the government today. To the tune of 6 million recalls.
Just Googled that. It is the same recall everyone has faced - the dreaded Takata airbags. Everyone has recalled millions of vehicles to replace those.
@@Pickuptrucktalk yea, with the waay they make money on these large trucks and suvs they should be fine.
Not if they just upgraded since this video or what, but i got a 22 Suburban with the rear media with no issues at all. Netflix, hulu, and youtube kids streams with no issue.
You’re better off to ditch that option and buy them iPads. I know you said your kids don’t have them but you could not get that 2500 dollar option and go buy them a 1000k iPad each and still come out better and cheaper.
You are 100% correct! My opinion system not designed for external devices just pay $$$ and subscriptions and go.
If you are planning a road trip I see it as a luxury feature to have, but you have to be the type of buyer that needs that type of setup for their family. Or it could be a setup for small kids who don’t have tablets but parents want to setup a screen to keep them entertained. If the kids already have tablets then I don’t see much of a need for more screens. New cars can’t never keep up with the latest phones. That’s why the aftermarket for stereos help pave the way for innovation.
Do your research. Could be simple or difficult, depending on your needs. I have a 2, 5, 11, and 13 yr old. We hooked up a Roku stick which powers using the c port. Gives us access to a huge plethora of apps. We share what kids are watching on both screens. Reduces needs of more than one device etc. keep it simple… Netflix, Disney+, etc. we only use the screens when we are on trips. Nothing local as kids don’t need that much screen time anyway. Does cost to have wifi just like with any other internet service. Don’t want to pay, bring your compact dvd player and hook it up. Or, don’t get the package.
Bro this is the future we dont use DVD anymore. If you got a 65k truck you got to get with the program and and download the app's and get the necessary cords needed. I have the 2021 Yukon denali xl ultimate package and my kids love the new screens over our 2012 denali DVD system
These systems are met for road trips. This go for any rear seat media from any manufacturer.
Wrong
Lol . Well that's obvious, people aren't sitting in their driveway or garage to watch movies on these screens
This is actually way more user friendly than this video leads you to believe. You do not have to pay for vehicle WiFi. You just need someone to show you how to use it properly.
Please enlighten me then. I bought a 2021 day before yesterday and I have iPhone X I have unlimited data on my phone. My kids iPads don’t have internet connection unless hooked to a WiFi. I setup with onstar the WiFi. Any help would be appreciated!
turn you iphone into a hotspot. the only downside is if your unlimited data has restrictions. my unlimited is useless for wifi hotspot because it throttles the data down so people can only text or email over the wifi hotspot.
Had same aggravation but after 2 months of trial and error best way to do it is Firestick in HDMI and pay the $25/month for cars WiFi. Works good. Takes about 3 minutes to get a movie in for the kids.
I pay enough for cell phones hate to think of paying for the wifi - so wish I would have never bought this option
As a father of 4 , ages from 10- 15 we travel a lot. As to respect your opinion I have to disagree with you on this matter. We are a iPhone family and we find the media package very user friendly, concise and convenient. This was one of the main reason we converted from Ford to GMC. I say, if you are able to operate a smart phone, the media in the GM SUV should be no issue. As for the20lb projectile, it will sit on the floor and if a sudden Hot occurred than if will fly low toward the lower end of the center consul
How did you get it to work? I watched numerous videos and I spent hours trying to get it to work.
Please let me know what you have found is the easiest for Apple users.
I love mine. Load mp4 movies to a usb drive and we are good to go
What format did you load as and what company did you download them from ?
They took away the DVD to force you to stream pay per view movies...kickbacks when the provider gets a movie request through a GM system address. The problem is when you play a free movie through Amazon Prime or Hulu or whoever, someone's phone may or may not be functional for what the kids really want to do, which is social media, like Snapchat. Kids will be content with their phone and the cell reception unless you live out west in the mountains, then you may want to get the in-car wifi that I assume is piggybacked on their On-Star system. I'm good with this kind of stuff and could figure it out in a few minutes. I used to build gaming computers. But, that still doesn't mean it's a "good" system. It could have many caveats such as a nonfunctional phone depending on the model. The USB-c ports sounds like Apples doing. Believe me this is all about sharing kickbacks, they are working together to maximize the money they are removing from your wallet.
Fire stick works on it like normal with remote
But takes FOREVER to set up. And half the time won’t even connect to my Tahoe internet.
I second this. We use Roku at home so my 5 year old can easily navigate to watch Netflix, youtube, etc. Setup once and now it loads automatically every time!
@@miahjohnson9532 can you use a roku on it??
Miracast works off of the wifi network and the devices connected to the same network can use it. It's WINDOWS based feature. Apple is a little bit hassle to use Miracast everywhere.
A lot of these new cars have all the options, but you have to pay for the service to use. We have the Tahoe RST and couldn’t get the phones to go through them even after hooking up the USB-C. And none of the rear USB-C ports charge the phones. Very frustrating.
I just got a 2021 Yukon with these, I think it’s great for teenagers. One was watching movie from iPhone using adaptor. Other was playing Xbox. I can see it being hard with little kids
Kids won’t do all this and most older adults don’t know how. Kids (mine anyway ) are content with the phones.
Yep, I had one owner who literally told me he regretted getting the package since his kids just ignore the screens anyway.
This system set up was a huge fail by GM. We cant figure out how to turn off the headphones so we can play the sound through the speakers. Would have been better to have a DVD option.
How is the third row seat people supposed to watch like before when it was in the ceiling ??
No idea.
What Samsung do you have? I am willing to buy a dedicated phone to avoid the wires…my kids have broke two HDMI cords and a Roku…and we are iPhone people.
Very excited about our Yukon with the rear entertainment. But my nine-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter do miss our Odyssey minivan where the DVD system was right in the back and the kids could just plug-in a DVD and watch it on demand. Our kids have been bringing their electronics with them instead of the rear entertainment system usage. It’s a shame because it looks great, but the functionalities just not there without the built-in DVD system. And yes, I am tech savvy and have plugged in the Amazon fire stick with the HDMI cords but it’s just a hassle because they keep getting knocked out and you have to restart the whole system and it’s just a pain in the butt.
I also bought a tiny DVD player but again, the cords are all over the place and there’s not a good place to put the DVD player so I will just keep working with it until we find something that is the best case.
The kids can look for wildlife out the windows and listen to my great tunes or they can ride on top the luggage rack with Aunt Edna...good talk Russ....
for the iphone, you can use an adapter for HDMI. you don't need apple tv and all that...
I agree 100%. It's a pain in the butt. Though you can use a fire stick with the remote and the talk into the remote to select movies which helps, but it's not a fool proof plan since you can't see the screen. My kids are 1 and 3 so this is really not practical for them. Super disappointed.
So they made it more complicated and less functional. Good job engineers. 🤨👍
The Engineers are awesome. You're less functional.
@@jackatkinson3868
I agree with you. I am definitely getting less functional the older I get.😉
I wouldn’t find the Xbox being a tripping hazard. Seems it would be used more for a road trip and not a quick stop for the store. But I do agree with the steps to even using the monitor to be excessive.
For what you pay for these vehicles the tech should be much simpler to hook up. Shouldnt have to buy more “adapters and cords” to get going. The tech exists to be much better so not sure why they are so behind. I agree 100%
I loved this system in our 2023 Yukon. People still use DVDs 😂. I use Roku or Fire stick. This is by far the best Rear seat entertainment I've had. I love having the HDMI so kids can play their game consoles. It's definitely not for people that don't understand streaming and basic controls and functions. I honestly can't believe what the fuss is about. Much better than packing tablets and discs around and more capable. It's best for older kids and adults. It has amazon, youtube, and Hulu built in can start watching in seconds. In my other car I have two 15.6" led monitors ran by mini-pc. Can stream anything I want and can also remotely access my home media server. Where there is tons of music and movies copied from discs. Or play computer games or consoles while traveling. It's the bees knees.
What about a lightning to hdmi adapter for iPhone? Can you just put a movie on a flash drive and plug it in? Not a very well thought out system. In such an expensive vehicle they should’ve just put a disc drive in there. GM should’ve just put two iPads or android tablets on the headrests or pretty much anything better than what they did. Good luck
Yes, a lightning to HDMI works the iPhone. That’s the cable I referenced in the video. Like I said, you need to go shopping after you buy this SUV to get your tech to adapt to the system. Pretty ridiculous imo.
it will work but now you have a device tethered to the center console in back. cable in the way lot of the time. plus, it ties up that device so if your kids have a phone or iPad the screens only show what is being played on that device when connected. it's a really dumb move that they jumped into way before they'd thought it through. a simple DVD disc is now replaced by a device that costs hundred(s) of dollars. y'all are welcome to argue, but own this system for a few weeks and you will end up agreeing.
Thanks a bunch, very good info
I agree. I think it’s a poor design. I bought my 2021 Tahoe used and was super excited to use the rear entertainment system but I’ve been unsuccessful. It’s frustrating, I’ve tried for hours. I’ve been trying to use a fire stick and it will just not work.
Soooooo I have had my new 2021 for 3 weeks and the rear entertainment is amazing. Not sure how you are having issues.
How are you using it? I'd love some pointers!
@@ericahowze6922 I have unlimited data with our iPhones. I bought Apple’s hdmi adapter (off brands don’t work) and plugged my iPhone into the hdmi port. The wife and kiddo love watching Netflix and AT&T TV. I don’t mind using my iPhone to stream. It keeps my eyes on the road and not texting. If you didn’t have unlimited data, Netflix offers ways to download shows and watch without network. Maybe in the future I’ll get an iPad with cellular but right now it’s super easy with the iPhone.
Thank you so much for the help!
@@yeojw1987 I am having trouble with getting the sound thru the wireless headphones are you having this issue?
I have iPhone and both the USB and HMDI adapter to my phone. I have unlimited data on my phone but nothing in the rear seat hooks up no matter what I do. I'm going crazy. No one at the dealer has been able to make it work. I have the RSE app and it wants me to chose a monitor but none appears. Help! Had this car since October and can't make it work.
Rather have a straight FM radio with a cd, maybe navigation
Ah yes, the passengers would surely love that
From the looks of it GM hasn't changed anything... I bet those USB-C ports since they are connected to the entertainment system, isn't USB-PD. They could easily add a few more 12V outlets to the vehicle. I don't know why they don't. Ford does it. Also all 120V outlets should include a switch to turn it on near the outlet. Don't know why they keep putting it on the drivers side. I'm hoping for 2024 model year, Ford will figure it out and offer ProPower and the Powerboost on the Expedition. People take these SUVs camping too. Would power up a campsite with the AC outlets if it was the case.
the point is to force you to use onstar which is 2500 fee for three years... it is a business move...
Guess what? To get Yukon Denali 2023 with reserved package you need to have that "strange" system, otherwise no Denali reserves (my dealer told me that). And the system is even more like a joke. My two screens have only HDMI 1 and 2 selection as a source...no usb or mirorcast like you have here. You are lucky my friend!
Yes, very frustrating set up. I have a roku player that I set up and it re boots every 10 seconds, says 'no signal' and reboots. Anyone else have that issue or how to resolve this?
I'm looking to a buy a 2023 Tahoe so I'm researching the option. While I don't use DVD's and my 7 year doesn't even know what they are.. lol. I see you frustration; I've worked in software quality and User experience testing for almost 20 years. And if it a application is harder to use than it's predecessors or alternatives it doesn't work. Hopefully the new generation is better. Thanks for the video.
I have been griping about this since I got my 21 XL. No apple support - a rats nest of cables, expensive ones at that - I really am so let down by this system on a whole. My 5 and 7 year old have moved to the third row and we have Velcro iPad headrest holders. Problem solved. Then force me into a hotspot plan to use anything worth plugging in, and then, bam the power dies on anything plugged in. This combined with the brake system recall and the service restraint system messages at 1000 miles makes me furious!!!! Thanks for making this, they have been my exact sentiments for months!!!!
The pouches on the back of the seats are perfect for tablets, Apple or not. That way they're mobile and the kids can load them with hours of games and movies. And I believe you can get the nav separately from the entertainment system. At least I hope so.
I just got a 2022 Tahoe with the rear entertainment system. I am not seeing the 'navigation' option on the screens.Do you know if that is available on the new models? Also, can I play something from my iPhone to my front screen and send it to the back screens?
We just spent 3 hours without any success. This is awful. I feel like returning the car that I just paid over $80,000 for!!!!
Man that sucks. I understand your frustration. Felt like such a technology newbie with this system.
Im barely a minute in and I can tell you - for me - that whole thing sucks.
Ignoring all the assumptions GM has made, the basic complexity of initial use and continued use - I would rather have that vehicle with none of the entertainment stuff and Ill just supply my own.
Just buy an accessory that attaches and hangs the iPad in the same spot as the screen and voilà there’s your rear entertainment package.
You can play DVD the portable DVD work hdmi it works
We used the Amazon fire stick, but could not get the sound to come through the car speakers. The headphones that came with the Yukon Denali did not work 🤦♀️ or would not connect to Bluetooth, even after we changed out the batteries…. We had to connect our own speaker
"Sommmebody is GETTING OLDS!!🙃😂
He he
I’m 31 and am having a very hard time with this system. Do you know how to make the speakers of the car work with the TV?
Lol we spent 45 min trying to figure this crap out and we’re late for a party
@@therusticgarden5282 here for the same reason. Did you ever figure it out?
So plug a DVD player in the hdmi and turn off auto stop Start
Works fine with Samsung s20, already has Smartview option in top drop down menu.
Well I don't think I have to say how I feel about too much tech in a vehicle. Love electronics but putting tablets in vehicles etc. Is just asking for more issues/ headaches. I'm pretty content with my personal smartphone or tablet.
We have a similar system in the 2019 traverse premier. Way to complicated for a 8 and 6 year old to operate.
I really struggle to see how this is kid or family friendly in any way.
Has anyone felt it’s hard to see around the screens???
Seriously, an XBox in a vehicle? DON’T THINK SO. Looks very non-friendly and non-usable to me. I think GM is taking it too far, they need to concentrate on quality and forget the trinkets.
It works better with an Amazon Fire TV stick!! Small HDMI cord and it’s an easy hook up!
Yup. Exactly. No big deal
Agree, I tried all types of product combinations and the Fire Stick was the best. Small and easy to to hook up.
oh no :**( why dont they just copy Chrysler say what u will about the quality of the vehicle but the audio and video tech has always been the best. lessons learned from the old caravans which had the best connectivity and secondary screens blue ray drives usb ports hdmi etc etc . why did chev do this crazy setup with it being a totally separate system not controlled by the main screen for input and output selection and media capabilities etc ...why why check out the uconnect system with rear entertainment system it just works it just does what you expect doesn't matter if it's in my journey or my Durango it just works how you expect :( me no understand
I agree. Chrysler's system is really easy to use.
@@Pickuptrucktalk I just checked too my start stop doesn't disable the 120v outlet because they put two batteries in for the start stop vehicles and when battery level goes down it shows on my cluster a gauge then starts the motor simple :/ what a silly oversight
@@kykyABCA Good to know. I was going off what others said about the system from the videos I watched. I'll edit the video if that's the case.
I kinda agree with you ,not having the ability or option of putting a DVD ir bluesy disc is crazy. A xbox I the middle is a hazard even a switch .they should ve a drop in floor to put the game system in so it wouldn't be a hazard. Sometimes the engineers forget about the usability of the product. Also st 2500 the screen is thin enough to a Blu ray disc on the side .
You can easily plug in a cheap dvd player or fire stick. There’s two hdmi slots….
not full of it totally agree ty
People are suckers for buying that crap!! When I was a kid we'd drive two days from Cleveland to Miami to visit our grandmother! No b.s. phones or anything!! We saw America!! If we started whining my father would reach over the front seat and give us a good crack!!! No spoiled brats in our house!!
Why on earth do you need to hook up an X box or a Playstation inside of a vehicle? Just give them a smartphone so they can entertain themself in the car. It ain't a cutting-edge vehicle if you find features on the vehicle that just doesn't make any sense. Cutting edge means zero frustration, and everything just works minus the headache.
I rather just get each of my kids an IPad and save my money.
I tell my kids to see if they can find any cows in the fields out the window Tim. Sounds like a better option than this screen.
Mike, there are ALWAYS cows out the windows where I live. LOL.
All I saw was the sun and not the outlets. GM really need to make it more user friendly.
It’s not worth it. i waited 8 months just for the rims and the rear entertainment. the cup holders don’t hold anything spills on to wireless charging the heating and cooling system is weird bc of the way the sun roof. everything slides arround . the console not moving is stupid bc then everything is on the drivers elbow room . I would rather have my 2017 back. not worth 75,000 dollars at all. the cameras lag and i hate that the car cuts off in 15 mins. The best thing is probably the trunk space that’s it.
I wish my wife had watched this before buying a 2024 suburban
You need to buy a HDMI adaptor for the iPhone. You will also need a HDMI cord to plug into one of the HDMI ports on the Chevy. You can play video games on the TVs.
Exactly my point. You buy the vehicle and then you buy all the cables to go with it. That's ridiculous.
Which one did you buy? There are a ton out there- will they all work the same??
I’m loving all the diff ideas people got 🤔got my wheels spinning lol
Fire stick or Roku that's it works great
Thanks for the video. I just ordered my suburban with this set up. I actually like the set up. Seems better than the previous drop down screens. More options which is cool but with that said, I too feel it was a huge step back to remove the DVD/blu-ray drive. Keeping that feature would have really made this system fantastic.
I believe they did this because dvd/bluray are becoming obsolete. But it doesn't hurt to have it.
I am curious, do you have to have a wifi service for these to work? If so, do u pay seperate monthly or is it included in the lease/finance?
As far as the phone connectivity. I dont blame GM. It's Apple to blame. Connecting a iPhone, iPad or even a apple TV is a pain because of the ios system. Thats why I switched to android many many years ago. Apple is such a pain in the ass. So far behind and yet still claim to be the best.
Hopefully once mines arrives we can figure it out. Thanks again and good luck, we are against tablets/phones on the road, we prefer the kids talk, or watch a movie altogether on road trips rather than be in thier own zone with faces stuck to a tablet.
Happy holidays!!
Yes, you have to have a Wifi service for this to work and you will either need to add a hotspot on your phone or pay the additional fee for Wifi through AT&T. When I did a quick search, it looks like around $20 a month to add AT&T.
I was against tech as well for quite a while and we take tech breaks on road trips. With that said, I'm a big fan of "quiet time" and headphones with tablets are quite nice.
@@Pickuptrucktalk , I agree. Quiet time. We need that more often! Lol. Trust me, I have 4 kids!!
The system is GREAT. I love it. I put headphones on my kids while they watch you tube/plex/amazon/Netflix/youtube/the great outdoors outside while I drive with my wife listening to the music we love or silence. If anyone is annoyed by this system they don't know how to use it correctly.
@@jackatkinson3868 I know owned the suburban for 10 months. I think the screens are a cool idea but sooo many flaws.
The biggest flaw is that they didn't give you the option to control the screens from the front screen. Sony times we've had to pull over and go to the back to set up the tv. Also, without the wifi, they are essentially useless. Having to screen share is ok but not ideal. Overall great idea, bad execution
Why do you need wifi? You can't stream 4g?
I think your video was very helpful with providing clarity 👌
can the monitors be removed ?
No
Geez it's super easy. Lightning to hdmi dongle or just get a firestick. Super easy and a great system
I tried to do that already with my iPhone and you have to download some app that is not miracast, tried fires tick and it keeps resetting I got so frustrated and trust me I have build some patience with my 5 kids 😂😂 I have 2021 high country suburban, I had a 2016 Yukon Denali and it was super simple and easy to set up movie from front screen 🤷♀️ and I’m not old lol
So agree with you! Put in a DVD player and be done w it. Biggest waste of money- wish I would not have ordered this option and saved $2000. I have hotspot on my phone that is part of my unlimited data package - I don’t feel like paying more $$ a month to pay for the suburban’s wifi
Who owns dvds????
@@ek3433 Me. Why pay for 5 different streaming services and still not be able to find the movie you want to watch... With kids, sometimes popping in the DVD that the driver can control and hit the buttons to play it from the front...it's priceless.
What is a DVD?
I cannot get a small Blu-ray player to work. Anyone know if it should?
You can buy usb DVD players
For cars
Maybe I am just getting old, but I see that stuff in vehicles and think it would be less frustrating to just burn a few thousand $ and be done with it.
you have to connect to the system inside the console...little reading of the manual would have helped you.
Just buy an accessory that attaches and hangs the iPad in the same spot as the screen and voilà there’s your rear entertainment package.
Probably spend less than 30 bucks on eBay for those things instead of 2500 for this navigation screen basically
At least it has rear ac vents