Android head unit upgrade Kia Rio with WIRELESS CARPLAY!

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  • Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
  • Straight up plug and play Chinese Android 9” touch screen upgrade for a 2014 Kia Rio. Plenty of additional features and options for upgrading including DVR function of front and rear dash cams, rear view camera, cellular data for streaming and downloading apps etc.
    Very easy direct replacement that looks as good as OEM and maintains all factory controls and features.

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  • @sworei5716
    @sworei5716 3 місяці тому +3

    10/10 vid bro just bought the same one lookin forward to having a bigger google maps screen

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  3 місяці тому

      @@sworei5716 thanks for the feedback.
      I think you’ll be pleased with the look and functionality it brings to everyday driving.

    • @sworei5716
      @sworei5716 3 місяці тому

      Hey so I got it fitted and everything works except when I try to program the steering wheel controls it doesn’t respond do you know why?

    • @sworei5716
      @sworei5716 3 місяці тому

      And also is there vertical white lines on yours

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  3 місяці тому

      @@sworei5716 as long as everything is plugged in properly it should work. Just confirm the plugs are pushed in tight and no loose cables. If that doesn’t work and everything is good, try holding the reset button for at least 3 seconds to reset and reboot the system. If this fails you may have a faulty system. There shouldn’t be any lines on the screen either. Document everything and make a claim if it doesn’t work properly. I haven’t had a problem until for several years now, but even the big manufacturers have DOA issues

  • @tshepopaulsenmoto7930
    @tshepopaulsenmoto7930 3 місяці тому +1

    Man, nice detailed video and install, thank you! And thanks for being so responsive. I have a CarPlay unit installed but I think I want upgrade to a bigger screen.

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  3 місяці тому +1

      @@tshepopaulsenmoto7930 thanks for the feed back!!
      Keep us posted on your install. I have installed several of these and similar units in multiple cars and manufacturers with excellent results.

    • @tshepopaulsenmoto7930
      @tshepopaulsenmoto7930 2 місяці тому +1

      @@GrantFixes Definitely will provide feedback.

  • @NLSportz
    @NLSportz Місяць тому +2

    I would love to know how you install rare camera too

  • @Meyersons
    @Meyersons Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the great video!
    Can it also be used for a 2012 Kia Rio?

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  Місяць тому +2

      @@Meyersons I’m glad you like it and hope you find it useful.
      Yes, I do believe this unit will fit 2011 to 2015 models. If it looks like this one, you should be good.

    • @Meyersons
      @Meyersons Місяць тому +2

      @@GrantFixes cheers mate

    • @hisnibs-uf2vm
      @hisnibs-uf2vm Місяць тому

      Definitely, yes. Kia Rio 2012 👍

  • @RunAMovie
    @RunAMovie 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice video. Wich radio with touchscreen did you use? Do you have a link for that? Can you recommend it? Im trying to find a good and affordable new radio with CarPlay function.

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  4 місяці тому +1

      See link below. She is very happy with the head unit and it looks great. Spend the extra money on the larger memory and faster processor, it runs far smoother. The wireless CarPlay does take a little bit to connect, probably close to 10 seconds or so. Otherwise, use an external microphone, the one in the head unit is crappy. Value for money and functions, you can’t go wrong.
      Android 13 Car Radio For Kia RIO 4 K3 2011 - 2015 Multimedia NO 2Din 4G WIFI BT GPS Navigation Carplay Head Unit RHD Stereo Auto
      a.aliexpress.com/_mN8yNw2

    • @RunAMovie
      @RunAMovie 4 місяці тому

      @@GrantFixes thanks a lot.

  • @catablworld4250
    @catablworld4250 2 місяці тому +1

    thank so much. from philippines

  • @FrankObi-c4u
    @FrankObi-c4u 2 місяці тому

    How do I install the back up camera because mine has the back up camera .... Thanks for the well detailed video

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  2 місяці тому

      @@FrankObi-c4u on the factory plug that has the power on it, the same one as the microphone I explained, there are wires for the factory back up camera. Pin 6 is the camera +video wire, Pin 18 is the camera -video, Pin 7 is the camera + power wire and Pin 23 is the camera - power wire. I can’t post photos on comments but I’ll put a couple up on instagram if you want to head there.
      Thanks for watching!

    • @FrankObi-c4u
      @FrankObi-c4u 2 місяці тому

      Of course I will like to watch the full video
      Appreciated

  • @epixit
    @epixit 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video, can you still use the OEM car mic and USB port with this kind of unit?

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  4 місяці тому

      Yes you can. I did explain in the video which cables you need to connect to use the microphone. I am going to be connecting it on this car as Sarah has said the call quality is very poor with the microphone in the unit. The OEM USB in this car was not working before and didn’t work afterwards, must be faulty. It isn’t required for CarPlay anyway.

    • @epixit
      @epixit 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the answer, I just bought the exact same unit for my rio. Did you found a way to change the default theme on the radio?

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  4 місяці тому

      @@epixit I think you’ll be pretty happy. I have basically the same in my Porsche Cayenne and a few other cars I’ve since sold.
      You can change the name of the unit for Bluetooth search in the Bluetooth app settings. You can also change the passcode there.
      I’m not very Android savvy but I’m sure you can change the units name in the android settings, just like on a phone.
      Good luck with it all and keep me posted. I love seeing other people DIYing.

    • @Thomas-bk5nj
      @Thomas-bk5nj 3 місяці тому

      @@GrantFixes Great video! Do you want to make a video when you are going to connect the car microphone? I am looking for the right plug and how to connect the red and black wire to it. Which processor and how many memory do you have? Thanks!

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  3 місяці тому

      @@Thomas-bk5nj thanks for the feed back.
      I actually just installed a complete microphone on the car last weekend. The plug is very easy to fit to the factory wiring and I would’ve done that but I had a spare microphone and not a plug.
      The unit installed was an 8 core 2.0gHz processor with 6gB RAM and 128gB ROM. It works great without glitches and is pretty responsive.
      This is a link for the correct jack/plug
      au.rs-online.com/web/p/jack-plugs-sockets/0392633
      It’s available through most electronics stores and online most places. You solder the black to the outside tongue and the red to the centre.
      I can do a video of it if it helps, let me know.

  • @hisnibs-uf2vm
    @hisnibs-uf2vm 2 місяці тому

    Many thanks. Can you share a link to the product that you purchased please.

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  2 місяці тому

      @@hisnibs-uf2vmthanks watching.
      I bought it from AliExpress
      Android 14 Car Radio For Kia RIO 4 K3 2011 - 2015 Multimedia NO 2Din 4G WIFI BT GPS Navigation Carplay Head Unit RHD Stereo Auto
      a.aliexpress.com/_mMpVSB2
      There are plenty of other sellers and options.

  • @arielrwc
    @arielrwc 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. Any idea why my steering wheel control is not being detected? I have same harness. Thanks in advance

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  3 місяці тому

      @@arielrwc have you programmed the controls? If you are in the programming for the steering wheel controls and it doesn’t see the input, check all of your connections are good and tight, no loose pins and try again.

  • @itehskulled
    @itehskulled Місяць тому

    Hey, did you install a canbus, didnt see you plug it in. How can you do steering wheel without it?

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  Місяць тому

      @@itehskulled no, canbus is not required for steering wheel controls on most vehicles. Typically it’s 2 wires with varying resistance for each control output and that’s why you need to program the steering wheel controls to the head unit. These wires are already connected in the harness provided. Only vehicles running full CanBus need a decoder box, ie Fibre Optic or units like the Peugeot’s that control additional features through the head unit to the BCM for menus and setting the time etc.

  • @hisnibs-uf2vm
    @hisnibs-uf2vm Місяць тому +1

    How do you activate Apple Car Play or Android Auto?

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  Місяць тому

      @@hisnibs-uf2vm it should be automatic once you connect to Bluetooth. Make sure your Wifi is on. They use an app for it. Some use “CarLink” and others use “Z-Link”. There could be others but these are what I’ve encountered.

    • @hisnibs-uf2vm
      @hisnibs-uf2vm Місяць тому

      Z-link indeed many thanks.

  • @hisnibs-uf2vm
    @hisnibs-uf2vm Місяць тому +1

    Anyone any experience doing this with a Start/Stop button? Anything to look out for?

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  Місяць тому

      @@hisnibs-uf2vm on these replacements the start stop is typically clipped or screwed into the facia. Other than removing the switch from your old to new facia, nothing further is needed

  • @cabbagebap350
    @cabbagebap350 3 місяці тому +1

    I bought it and I’m struggling to connect CarPlay and I haven’t got an app for sw controls plz could I have some help

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  2 місяці тому

      @@cabbagebap350 please confirm the “ZLink” app is installed. Make sure your Wifi is on and not connected to any other networks. Connect to Bluetooth through the “phone” app. If it doesn’t auto connect and open the “ZLink” app, once connected open the ZLink app and make sure you give your phone permission to use CarPlay.
      I’d think it best to contact the seller about the Steering Controls app. It may be hidden or not installed.
      Let me know how you go.

    • @cabbagebap350
      @cabbagebap350 2 місяці тому

      Hi thankyou very much I’ve got my steering wheel controls all sorted but I think zlink is for android I’m apple I didn’t make that very clear my apologies 😂

    • @cabbagebap350
      @cabbagebap350 2 місяці тому

      Still can’t connect my iPhone 14

    • @GrantFixes
      @GrantFixes  2 місяці тому

      @@cabbagebap350 the ZLink app works for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Without being in front of it makes it a little hard to diagnose. Please check your phone settings. Sometimes you have to connect to the head unit with Bluetooth and go into the settings in your phone to enable CarPlay.