I should have been a bit more clear about the pricing: The basic kit costs $599 USD = ~$770 CAD The advanced kit costs $699 USD = ~$900 CAD Based on what country you live in, the price of the kit will fluctuate due to your exchange rate. Be sure to check Nifty City's website for the most up to date pricing, ALONG with their competitive discounts!
If anyone has a static filled audio, it’s due to the aux to usb converter supplied with it, try using an aux(female) to rca cable (red, white av cables) and plug it into the center console. Works flawlessly and you get a lot more volume as well.
Hi, Why not just load up a usb pen drive with mp3 or mp4 or avi's and plug it into the cars usb under centre console lid ..works fine in my std 2010 Fairlady Z
For the asking price, why would someone want to work around to destatic the adapter? For that price, an aftermarket headunit would improve the sound, and if I need to open everything as if I was changing the radio. I would get a aftermarket with CarPlay in the first place the 10 inch Sony, Alpine, etc, radios run somewhere around $1,100. This shouldn’t have anything interfering with the experience, especially because it is wired into the rear of the factory setup.
Nissan and Infiniti have always been behind the times with their radios, don't get me wrong, the sound is amazing, but last year (2020) was the first time they came out with apple car play android as options. The difficulty with replacing the radios in some of their older cars is the heater/aircon controls are integrated with the radio making it very difficult to replace. My 2006 G35 didn't even come with an aux hookup and I opted for a piggyback setup to keep the factory radio.
A great after market stereo will be $500 and up, a great amplifier, like an audiocontrol LC4.800 four channel is $569, a great set of component speakers, like Focal PS 165fxe will be $649 or $1298 for two sets, a great sub, like a JLAudio 12W7 is $1,049, and a great sub amplifier, like an audiocontrol LC 1500 is $769, for a total of $4,185. And that does not include rca’s and power wires.
@@cali_cal 360 camera with aftermarket stuff would come to be tricky stuff. Luckily they sell bolt on android which will replace whole center dash, including climate control with Tesla-like touchscreen.
If you adjust the climate control while in carplay, what happens? Also does the native reverse camera work with the basic module? Also, if you make a phone call in CarPlay, does it use the factory handsfree mic?
Ordered advanced module for my 370z, waiting to come in March. Thanks for a great instructions, I will go by your instructions once I start with the installation. Couple of questions : 1) How is the sound on the speakers (any better than stock Bose), is there amplifier component as well integrated into the unit or is it using amplifier from the head unit? 2) What is the Car app doing (showing some info) I can see it is loaded in your screen. 3) It would be nice to integrate it with some dashcam as well, if someone has experience with that, please share.
I recently bought this for my 2009 Infiniti G37 and could use a little help from someone. Thinking I might be over my head and contemplating taking it in somewhere for professional help.
Thanks for making this nice step by step installation guidelines, your video definitely help to make the installation easier. 1. How do you like it so far? Do you use it a lot? 2. What you don't like about it? 3. Any bugs or annoyances? 4. Is it easy to shift between the OEM screen and the Android/Car Play screen? 5. Is it not draining your car battery when the car is not used for few days? Reason I asked, my observant eyes noticed red flashing LED at 10:34, 11:54 and 12:10 from the module as soon as you plugged in the power harness even the ACC/Ignition is not turned on yet. I got the impression that the module gets continuous power from the battery, I wonder if it doesn't get hot in the long run even when not in use and I'm concerned about battery drain if I have to get this one for my Armada. Thanks in advance
Cam across this video for my stepfather to see what he can get for his Murano. CarABC makes the exact same box for Toyota for $200, the price gauge on this box is crazy and you mines as well get a new radio that would still be cheaper.
@@r0caf3lla23I’m kinda with the women here, just buy and after market one and keep the stock one safe and when it’s time to resale install the stock one back in
This is pricey but you get to keep all factory functions like back up camera, steering wheel controls, and climate controls and all that good stuff. I also find aftermarket screens look tacky and out of places versus this retains oem look
Hey milanmastracci, after I saw your Video of this Nifty City System I decided to buy it, even it is not cheap. After some little Problems at German Customs I finally had it in my Hands and want install myself, which I sure could do, but dont want to make Holes for the Cables in Car maybe at the wrong Spot, so I let install the System a Professional, after I had 1000s of Questions to Nifty City that we do not do any Mistakes and btw the Nifty City Service is First Class and very responsive friendly Helpful. BUT....... the Result is really like you say in your Review on here KILLER , wow I did not expect something like that in my 370Z after I had a BMW with a OEM Apple Carplay which is not better at all then this Nifty City System on here and I can tell everybody who is a Technic and a Petrol Head that it is worth every single Cent. Ones again thnx for ur good expaining on here.
I have the same car (12' Infiniti G37x) as the video shows. However my screen and buttons do not include the navigation option. Would I still be able to use this and have it function just as you demonstrate? Thanks for any clarification.
You can add this to a crown Vic even ? I had a town car 2011 and the stereo unit was simple digital numbers only and physical buttons. I’m guessing the crown Vic is similar ? And this worked with it ?
Thank you so much for this video. I was looking for a way to get carplay in my 2015 car. I traded in my 2018 car that had carplay in it, for one that didn’t and i was missing it so much 😂
Not at all. Especially with more recent cars from 2015, you lose half if not more of the on screen climate controls and steering wheel controls. Not worth it.
Quick question about the iphone charger you have coming out of the knee pad, what exactly is that for / connected to? Also, is the cable that comes through your parking brake a mandatory thing to be plugged into the center console?
Looks cool, but I first need to know whether this product will actually fill my entire screen. The W213 Mercedes show Android Auto in an annoying/ smaller box that doesn't even fill the whole screen, despite the screen very likely being capable of handling full screen. So will this adapter successfully use the full screen? I have a 2018 E400 with the stock android auto.
Great video! You have come a long way since you started doing YT videos so well done. What camera are you using? This video in particular looks awesome. Great background defocus, great audio!
Thanks for a great video! I ordered my kit with wireless car play but actually like using the wired car play and this system lets you turn off the wireless. OEM wireless car play does not do that. Very impressive system!
Late to the party but why in my auto 370Z the screen turns off and tells me to pay attention to driving? Is there a way to use to the CarPlay all the time during driving?
I did your same install but now I cannot see the reverse gridlines and the sonar icons when reversing. I still hear the sensors but I do not see them. Any ideas?
Hello. Thank you for the video. Will this installation void any warranty that comes with the Infiniti QX80? For my clarification, the Android Auto/Car play system does not need any external speakers, the system will use the original bluetooth/audio system that comes with the QX80, correct?
Thanks for the video. I see that you have to connect the factory USB to the new device's audio out port. Do you lose the ability to control an audio device like an old school ipod through USB?
I been looking , for a head unit.. I have a 2017 Infiniti QX50 7inch screen OEM, the thing is that the control for the heating and AC in displayed in the screen I have...what are my options.. Looking for something supporting Bluetooth, when I checked on cruchtfield... They recommend not to change it due to the ventilation on screen 😑😑 Need options
Aloha Milan! Good video! I ordered mine just before you posted your video and just got it today! Question about the Bluetooth module, I believe you put yours in the center console? But if it’s Bluetooth couldn’t you just leave it mounted behind the dash panels? Or am I missing something? I’m going to install mine this weekend so hopefully you see this! Lol
Thank you for the Video. Its really helpful, i am glad u did this video. I got two questions. The first is, do it have Netflix? And the last question is, (i dont know how to ask) Does it currently have a more modern model for z34 nismo?
@@djroybadrofficial who bro? If you mean the store, it’s difficult bc in my land it have only on online.. This land hate cars and its difficult to tune a car here. Are u happy with the advanced?
if i connect my phone to bluetooth first play music from an app then connect to apple carplay will the music keep playing or stop if that app ain’t on carplay?
Have a 2008 G37 a Japanese import, obviously most off the programs are in Japanese . Does Nifty respond to their programming to convert the whole set up, or are additional set ups required ?
Agreed, the very first thing I looked for when I saw this. Great idea, hopefully Subaru gets one. My Subi is 1-year too early to get Android Auto, and I don't want to keep paying for map updates to keep it useful
I got around this by not having a stock head unit :D Going to swap my double din tho. EDIT: WOW i was not expecting it to be that well done. It's seamless. Worth the money.
carplay doesn’t support it because it’s probably illegal to drive and have videos playing in motion. but if you jail break your phone, they have an app that allows you to play youtube videos on the screen whenever. I forgot the name, I have it on my jailbroken phone but haven’t used it in forever. it basically uses the screen recording feature to put whatever is on your phone, on the carplay screen
I installed mine a couple of weeks ago on a 2011 G37 but my iPhone Xs often disconnects from the Grom Apple CarPlay. Maybe I’ll have to try this one but it’s more expensive.
I should have been a bit more clear about the pricing:
The basic kit costs $599 USD = ~$770 CAD
The advanced kit costs $699 USD = ~$900 CAD
Based on what country you live in, the price of the kit will fluctuate due to your exchange rate. Be sure to check Nifty City's website for the most up to date pricing, ALONG with their competitive discounts!
Where you can get it
Might as well get an aftermarket head unit
The wireless dongle that you briefly showed at time stamp 2:32... is that something that’ll always be dangling out in the open?
Does this fit with a 350z
Overpriced!! just get an aftermarket
If anyone has a static filled audio, it’s due to the aux to usb converter supplied with it, try using an aux(female) to rca cable (red, white av cables) and plug it into the center console.
Works flawlessly and you get a lot more volume as well.
Hi, Why not just load up a usb pen drive with mp3 or mp4 or avi's and plug it into the cars usb under centre console lid ..works fine in my std 2010 Fairlady Z
For the asking price, why would someone want to work around to destatic the adapter? For that price, an aftermarket headunit would improve the sound, and if I need to open everything as if I was changing the radio. I would get a aftermarket with CarPlay in the first place the 10 inch Sony, Alpine, etc, radios run somewhere around $1,100. This shouldn’t have anything interfering with the experience, especially because it is wired into the rear of the factory setup.
Do you know if this works for g37 models with only 1 USB hook up and no audio in inside the armrest storage?
Nissan and Infiniti have always been behind the times with their radios, don't get me wrong, the sound is amazing, but last year (2020) was the first time they came out with apple car play android as options. The difficulty with replacing the radios in some of their older cars is the heater/aircon controls are integrated with the radio making it very difficult to replace. My 2006 G35 didn't even come with an aux hookup and I opted for a piggyback setup to keep the factory radio.
$900? That’s how much I spent on a great after market radio, 4 channel amp, subs, and all new door speakers. 🥶
I've also spent more than $900 on an amp before..? You often get what you pay for
A great after market stereo will be $500 and up, a great amplifier, like an audiocontrol LC4.800 four channel is $569, a great set of component speakers, like Focal PS 165fxe will be $649 or $1298 for two sets, a great sub, like a JLAudio 12W7 is $1,049, and a great sub amplifier, like an audiocontrol LC 1500 is $769, for a total of $4,185. And that does not include rca’s and power wires.
@@ULSB1969 yah this kit he's trying to sell if a big rip off
@@cali_cal 360 camera with aftermarket stuff would come to be tricky stuff. Luckily they sell bolt on android which will replace whole center dash, including climate control with Tesla-like touchscreen.
Lmao how?
Thank god. It drove me nuts not having Apple car play. Thanks
If you adjust the climate control while in carplay, what happens? Also does the native reverse camera work with the basic module?
Also, if you make a phone call in CarPlay, does it use the factory handsfree mic?
Very helpful ... especially with the "reversed placing" of the module !!! :-)
Glad to hear that!!
Ordered advanced module for my 370z, waiting to come in March. Thanks for a great instructions, I will go by your instructions once I start with the installation. Couple of questions : 1) How is the sound on the speakers (any better than stock Bose), is there amplifier component as well integrated into the unit or is it using amplifier from the head unit? 2) What is the Car app doing (showing some info) I can see it is loaded in your screen. 3) It would be nice to integrate it with some dashcam as well, if someone has experience with that, please share.
Have you installed it yet?
I recently bought this for my 2009 Infiniti G37 and could use a little help from someone. Thinking I might be over my head and contemplating taking it in somewhere for professional help.
Did you ever finish setting up?
Nothing beats OEM integration
Thanks for making this nice step by step installation guidelines, your video definitely help to make the installation easier.
1. How do you like it so far? Do you use it a lot?
2. What you don't like about it?
3. Any bugs or annoyances?
4. Is it easy to shift between the OEM screen and the Android/Car Play screen?
5. Is it not draining your car battery when the car is not used for few days? Reason I asked, my observant eyes noticed red flashing LED at 10:34, 11:54 and 12:10 from the module as soon as you plugged in the power harness even the ACC/Ignition is not turned on yet. I got the impression that the module gets continuous power from the battery, I wonder if it doesn't get hot in the long run even when not in use and I'm concerned about battery drain if I have to get this one for my Armada.
Thanks in advance
Correctin: FLashing LED at 11:34, 11:54 and 12:10
The red led is just receiving power, but it’s signaling low power mode
That’s sick !!!! Love how the z is getting upgrades in all aspects
Inside and out 🥰
Didn’t know the z literally had almost the same unite as the infinity
Infinitys amd Nissan are the same brand
Infinity is made by Nissan so of course
Only thing car play is good for is navigation. But the Z is heavily dated doesnt matter how new the car is its not modern at all so might be worth it
Cam across this video for my stepfather to see what he can get for his Murano. CarABC makes the exact same box for Toyota for $200, the price gauge on this box is crazy and you mines as well get a new radio that would still be cheaper.
But I can pay the same price for an aftermarket and installation , and completely wireless , I don’t see the point of this
To keep the stock appearance. And won’t harm resale 🤷🏾♂️
Open your eyes fool.
Spoken like a true woman lol
@@r0caf3lla23I’m kinda with the women here, just buy and after market one and keep the stock one safe and when it’s time to resale install the stock one back in
Check roadtop, prices are 200 dollars and less
Lol the standard version is $600. Lol I’m good
It's not cheap, but if you want a seamless Apple CarPlay module, this is the way to go!
@@milanmastracci does it support wireless android auto? Sucks having to still use wires after that price tag.
i might just buy a car with carplay instead 🙃😂
Was excited until I saw the cost. You can get a Linkswell 12" tesla screen 3rd GEN for under $999.
What are they like? Seen mixed reviews on the “Tesla” units
This is pricey but you get to keep all factory functions like back up camera, steering wheel controls, and climate controls and all that good stuff. I also find aftermarket screens look tacky and out of places versus this retains oem look
Hey milanmastracci, after I saw your Video of this Nifty City System I decided to buy it, even it is not cheap. After some little Problems at German Customs I finally had it in my Hands and want install myself, which I sure could do, but dont want to make Holes for the Cables in Car maybe at the wrong Spot, so I let install the System a Professional, after I had 1000s of Questions to Nifty City that we do not do any Mistakes and btw the Nifty City Service is First Class and very responsive friendly Helpful.
BUT....... the Result is really like you say in your Review on here KILLER , wow I did not expect something like that in my 370Z after I had a BMW with a OEM Apple Carplay which is not better at all then this Nifty City System on here and I can tell everybody who is a Technic and a Petrol Head that it is worth every single Cent. Ones again thnx for ur good expaining on here.
I'm happy to hear that brother! I'm glad you like it 🙌
Installed mine yesterday and now my airbag light keeps flashing. All my connections are correct :(
I kept building the Z and the 240SX end of year. Interesting, different. Have a good year my friend.
Just installed this everything’s great expect the call Audi really bad buzzing noise coming though callers can hear that and wind noise any fix ?
I have the same car (12' Infiniti G37x) as the video shows. However my screen and buttons do not include the navigation option. Would I still be able to use this and have it function just as you demonstrate? Thanks for any clarification.
MAN! Perfect timing. I just ordered this mod for the crown vic lol 😆
You can add this to a crown Vic even ? I had a town car 2011 and the stereo unit was simple digital numbers only and physical buttons. I’m guessing the crown Vic is similar ? And this worked with it ?
This cost more then your crown Vic
Is there any video on the G37 coupe installation process?
Thank you so much for this video. I was looking for a way to get carplay in my 2015 car. I traded in my 2018 car that had carplay in it, for one that didn’t and i was missing it so much 😂
It's much better to purchase an aftermarket headunit with the same or even more features.
Not at all. Especially with more recent cars from 2015, you lose half if not more of the on screen climate controls and steering wheel controls. Not worth it.
Quick question about the iphone charger you have coming out of the knee pad, what exactly is that for / connected to? Also, is the cable that comes through your parking brake a mandatory thing to be plugged into the center console?
do you have to press the back button every time the vehicle is turned on or will it default to apple car play?
I just got this and had it professionally installed but somehow lost my car's backup camera capability.
Looks cool, but I first need to know whether this product will actually fill my entire screen. The W213 Mercedes show Android Auto in an annoying/ smaller box that doesn't even fill the whole screen, despite the screen very likely being capable of handling full screen. So will this adapter successfully use the full screen? I have a 2018 E400 with the stock android auto.
loving the phone case bro.. where’d you get it?
My car doesn't have a touch screen. Will your product be able to function normally?
I know this video is old. But can you help me find information on this set up for a 2017 sequoia?
Fantastic vid, thanks for posting brother 👍
Great video! You have come a long way since you started doing YT videos so well done. What camera are you using? This video in particular looks awesome. Great background defocus, great audio!
Thanks for a great video! I ordered my kit with wireless car play but actually like using the wired car play and this system lets you turn off the wireless. OEM wireless car play does not do that. Very impressive system!
Happy to hear you're enjoying it brother! 👊
Hey great video,l have a problem that in maps I can’t get spoken directions . Any ideas please?
Does this work with the factory microphone, or do we need to install an additional microphone?
If I don’t have the NAV stereo is it gonna work too? I also don’t have the touch screen.
How can you find someone that is qualified to install one of these? Any advice is appreciated.
Late to the party but why in my auto 370Z the screen turns off and tells me to pay attention to driving? Is there a way to use to the CarPlay all the time during driving?
I did your same install but now I cannot see the reverse gridlines and the sonar icons when reversing. I still hear the sensors but I do not see them. Any ideas?
Hello. Thank you for the video. Will this installation void any warranty that comes with the Infiniti QX80? For my clarification, the Android Auto/Car play system does not need any external speakers, the system will use the original bluetooth/audio system that comes with the QX80, correct?
Will this run Dashcommand and Bluedriver iPhone apps?
Was there something that you removed to place the NiftyCity module in that location? I have an OEM component in that spot already.
How can I buy this kit for the stock head unit for my 2017 wrx? It's not showing up on the links provided.
Thanks for the video. I see that you have to connect the factory USB to the new device's audio out port. Do you lose the ability to control an audio device like an old school ipod through USB?
What would be kit for my 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE, I need your help awesome video 🙏🏽
I been looking , for a head unit..
I have a 2017 Infiniti QX50
7inch screen OEM, the thing is that the control for the heating and AC in displayed in the screen I have...what are my options..
Looking for something supporting Bluetooth, when I checked on cruchtfield...
They recommend not to change it due to the ventilation on screen
😑😑 Need options
Great vids and 5 star DIY. Thank you
This is awesome!! I’ve been waiting a long time for something like this to come out! What does the advanced kit come with over the basic kit?
GROM VLINE 2
Video quality looks great! What are you filming with?
So to make sure Im understanding. I have a 2008 cadillac escalade ext that has no Aux input nor does the stock headunit have BT. Can I use this ?
do you still have this installed? how is/was the sound quality? i've read some reviews of sound quality issues.
Aloha Milan! Good video! I ordered mine just before you posted your video and just got it today! Question about the Bluetooth module, I believe you put yours in the center console? But if it’s Bluetooth couldn’t you just leave it mounted behind the dash panels? Or am I missing something? I’m going to install mine this weekend so hopefully you see this! Lol
How has it been so far?
Thank you for the Video. Its really helpful, i am glad u did this video. I got two questions. The first is, do it have Netflix? And the last question is, (i dont know how to ask) Does it currently have a more modern model for z34 nismo?
Netflix on their advanced module and the same kit for 370z - just go ask them. I have the advanced
@@djroybadrofficial who bro? If you mean the store, it’s difficult bc in my land it have only on online.. This land hate cars and its difficult to tune a car here. Are u happy with the advanced?
Now get an OBD reader, install Torque on your phone and pretend you're driving an R35 :-)
Haha I love it! 🙌
I don’t have a Nav on my 2013 Volvo s60 but, i do have the regular screen used on them until 2018... would it still work?
Hey thank you for the video i will install this on my new Infiniti G37S that rocks !
I would love to get this on my maxima, same infotainment system as yours
It works on Maxima
I have a Infiniti Q60 (g37) convertible with Bose audio and navigation will this be compatible and will I lose the Bose sound quality ?
Do you need a new mic for a phone call or everything stays stock?
How has this unit preformed over the past few years?
can u still use the dvd player ? to watch movies or no?
if i connect my phone to bluetooth first play music from an app then connect to apple carplay will the music keep playing or stop if that app ain’t on carplay?
Great video - certainly will update my Z. Does anyone know if this is available for a 2005 W163 ML?
Have a 2008 G37 a Japanese import, obviously most off the programs are in Japanese . Does Nifty respond to their programming to convert the whole set up, or are additional set ups required ?
My aunt and uncle came and my nana and we watched Christmas chronicles 1 and 2 and I lots of books and movies for Christmas.
That's awesome Michael! I'm happy to hear you were able to spend some time with them ☺️
I wanted this for my 2014 maxima
Yoo same i have a 2012 did u end up getting one?
Get GROM VLINE 2
I got it in my 2012 maxima
@@Supastar914 bluetooth? And can u control from steering wheel like change songs instead of manually from ur phone?
@@Supastar914 can u?
Work something out with them so they can make it for Honda Civic si 2015
Very cool mate, unfortunately no Subaru available (YET)
Maybe one day! 🤞
Agreed, the very first thing I looked for when I saw this. Great idea, hopefully Subaru gets one. My Subi is 1-year too early to get Android Auto, and I don't want to keep paying for map updates to keep it useful
Hi. What is the standard screen I have, isn't a touch screen?
What did you do to the area around your dash screen it looks like leather or alcantera?
what if your screen stereo isnt touch screen?
Does this mirror the iPhone screen on your factory nag screen?
I got around this by not having a stock head unit :D Going to swap my double din tho. EDIT: WOW i was not expecting it to be that well done. It's seamless. Worth the money.
It was a PITA getting it to work since no one else really has a kit like this, but its awesome after going back and forth with Roy from Nifty City 👍
would i be able to install an aftermarket system with those rca’s ? like and amp for speakers n an amp for a sub?
6:27 what type of head unit is this? Can I install it on my Toyota Corolla 2011 e140?
Thanks for providing hope. 👍🏼
Can you play videos while in motion?
carplay doesn’t support it because it’s probably illegal to drive and have videos playing in motion. but if you jail break your phone, they have an app that allows you to play youtube videos on the screen whenever. I forgot the name, I have it on my jailbroken phone but haven’t used it in forever. it basically uses the screen recording feature to put whatever is on your phone, on the carplay screen
How much did it cost and does screen mirror
does this work on any radio head (i have a Dual xdvd179bt) in a 99 jeep
What is the module you have plugged in
Do they make the kit for non nav ?
Would this work on my 2014 Armada SV?
How much will it be for a 2015 dodge charger rt?
This is such a good tutorial!
Any recommendation for digital speedometer for 2017 q50?
If that price, I'd much rather just get the Tesla screen for my G37.
Lol I got the same exact thing without the niftycity sticker for $450~. They’re reselling them for double the money.
@@chrisou-yeung420 give me the link pls
@@chrisou-yeung420 Please give us the link
@@chrisou-yeung420 fax bruh drop the link
@@cbassg they all on eBay. Takes one search. These companies just dropship these products anyways
Have you tried this on ur 9th gen civic?
I installed mine a couple of weeks ago on a 2011 G37 but my iPhone Xs often disconnects from the Grom Apple CarPlay. Maybe I’ll have to try this one but it’s more expensive.
Seems to connect okay with my iPhone 12, even with the newest Apple software
Can i do this on my 2006 fx35 with an android phone ?
Does it work with car with no navigation?
Wack they don’t make any for Acura
I have an 2006 Infiniti FX35. All products start at 2009 pretty much for Infiniti. This is a little misleading.
Will it work on the 2013 maxima?
would this work for a 2013 Nissan Juke?
My girl has the same unit in her car really cool
Does your oem screen have to be touch screen?
In the 370Z, yes it does, but not for other vehicles.