Atoto S8 standard mini review walkthrough
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Brief introduction to the base model S8. Like the more expensive versions it is powered by the Spreadtum 8 core processor. Just a nothing-special speed review here but note that this, unlike some standard car radios it requires a constant 12v connection. On my Nissan, the harness yellow wire turned out to be an a 12v accessory connection so I had to bypass it completely and connect it to the fusebox directly where I found a constant 12v using my multimeter. The red wire that's meant for an accessory connection then was then wired to the yellow wire.
*Feb 2021 Update* Sadly I have had to return the head unit as it was eating up car batteries. It was passively drawing 0.7 Amps when completely switched off regardless of what I did. I even hooked it up directly to an axillary battery to isolate the cause from anything to do with my vehicle wiring and the drain was still there. Fingers crossed Atoto honours their warranty :-)
*Last update - Yes Atoto DID honor the warranty! They sent me a refurbished unit extremely quickly and efficiently and it's working excellently I thoroughly recommend their support*
Hi! Nice video. I'm willing to buy one myself. Can you recommend it after a couple of weeks? Do you still have bluetooth problems? I've got two more question:
- does pinching gesture work in the google maps app in order to zoom in/zoom out?
- is mirroring your smartphone's screen working good? Since there's no android auto feature in the standard version I wish to be aware of all the limitations.
Cheers!
Hi there....I would say yes. Having never had an LCD head unit it's a massive improvement to the standard radio/CD/bluetooth radio. Having google maps / AA / google assistance is priceless. Make sure you replace the extra microphone provided though, it barely functions at all. The bluetooth is still glitchy (on start, it connects then disconnects and reconnects 15 seconds later after which it's perfect) On very hot days, it can stop altogether and require a reset but works after that. I think a lot of these China head units are pick of the draw, however their support were very helpful I must say.
Pinching does work but make sure you don't sync your contacts with the head unit. In my case Google maps doesn't load any map data but I use AA so it's not an issue. I'd load Sygic or something to use the unit as a stand alone GPS device.
I never really saw the point of mirroring my smart phone. It works but I've set Head unit reloaded to start when connected rather than the native mirroring app. Depends on your device though, mines 6' with an AMOLED and looks way better than the head unit. Plus, it's easier to interact with not mirrored.
The android auto limitation is easily overcome by loading Head unit reloaded on the head unit.
@@GoatsCrust Thank you, that's plenty of valuable info. Cheers!
It looks like your phone and OBD2 sensor are both paired on the Bluetooth2 adapter and that may be why you're having to reconnect to get the OBD2 sensor working (it's connecting to your phone instead). On my S8 Ultra there's an app with its own interface for Bluetooth1 and I think all of the S8s are the same in this respect. There are actually two icons to launch from ('Bluetooth Music' and 'Bluetooth Phone' or something similar) but they just take you to different tabs in the same app. If you connect your phone there instead and remove it from Bluetooth2 your OBD2 sensor might connect automatically. I have mine configured this way, and I don't leave my OBD2 sensor plugged in but when I attach it, it connects automatically.
Did you have any problems getting the wiring harness to latch securely into the head unit?
Thanks! I believe I did try that but I'll certainly give that another go. Mine has the two icons too (app for Bluetooth 1 'ATOTO') whereas Bluetooth 2 is within Settings. Which harness are you using? A or B. I used A and it seemed to take a bit of extra force. Disconnecting it is a bit fiddly and I'm not too keen on tugging the wires to pull it out.
@@GoatsCrust Hmm, I don't know anything about A and B harnesses. The main harness for power, speakers, etc. Is what I'm referring to; I only got one harness with mine. I'm in the States and I'm guessing you're somewhere in Europe, so maybe y'all get two harnesses (12v and 6v?) and we don't..?
Do you know if the ATOTO S8 Standard 7 inch will play MP3 on a USB and which port?
Hi,
Do you have a link to the steering wheel adapter that you used? There are so many - it's confusing..
Google Connects2. They will sort you out
@@GoatsCrust Hi, thanks for the reply. I've already gone ahead and; ordered and installed the unit. I just ordered the harness based on the shape of the plugs I could see. Turns out the steering control wires are part of it which is good as I thought it'd be separate on the other plugs I couldn't identify. Speaking of which, I've also ordered an adapter for the cable to the glovebox USB port. This will convert the proprietary plug back to a regular USB one which I plan to connect to the Atoto Android Auto/Car Play jack.
Hey, how did you get Netflix on there and how come the dash cam doesn't work?
I don't think you can get NF on it but I'll double check for you. Unfortunately it won't accept my Xiaomi dashcam / incompatible, you have to stick with the Atoto one.
Did you install youtube vanced on that thing?
I did, but I think vanced is a bit broken at the moment! Also, if I'm honest I don't find the screen that great for watching stuff on with the provided matt film. I might try taking that off but the screen scratches incredibly easily.
@@GoatsCrust I bought screen protector a week after and it already had micro scratches and YT Vance works perfectly fine while using Google maps and having music playing the background since regular RUclips doesn't allow that
@@LBZDreamer Very good to know. I like a lot of fdroid stuff. Sounds like they'll work fine on this Android unit as well. Looking forward to receiving mine shortly!
Did you have to buy an extra accessory in order for the the steering wheel controls to work
Yes! My vehicle has a data bus rather than analogue steering controls so I had to buy a Connects2 adapter. Kind of a pain as I only have 4 buttons (volume, call pick up/hang up and source) but I did it any way.
Hi! I was wondering if you still have this unit and could test an app for me. I want to buy the stereo but cannot confirm the app I use for my job is going to work
What's the app? Sure.
What size screen is yours, 7" ? 🤔
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You mentioned down below not to synch your contacts with the head unit, why is that? Asking for a friend.... who is also having problems with google maps.
It deletes your contacts for some reason. Seems to be a common bug with these units (other makes too)
it sucks you cnt play netflix with it