3rd Gen Mazda 3 Android + OEM stereo head unit Sinosmart 10.25" 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 AA CP
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- 10.25" Head unit. 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 8 Core CPU
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wow found this gem of a video by accident, so useful. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this. I've been searching for options for over a year, so it's great to hear that it works in Australia. 👍
Man this is exactly what i was looking for thanks for uploading this .
One question: Where did you place the GPS and 4G antennas? and do we need to plug the Bluetooth that comes with the screen or we can use the car original Bluetooth?
I just placed them inside the dash.
I didn't use the external mic. The OEM mic worked for me
Here is a link to the setup instructions drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cBgrWest6ml4rxNax3IMYe8QcTyoY0sV
Thanks a lot mate
I also installed this on my Mazda 2017 Atenza, but faced with some troubled to find out, where the Aux port is located in my car, in the end, I ended up using a Aux cable and connected it to my Aux port. Anyways, it's a wonderful unit
It comes with a wiring harness that connects to a plug in the front right kick panel. Then you run the RCA cables back to the stereo.
But you still have to use the (supplied) dummy AUX plug that plugs into the AUX port of the car. This allows AUX to be an option to select when in the music settings.
yeah, the plug that at my right kick panel didn't matched with harness that they gave me but, the plug that is at front left kick panel did matched the harness one but didn't worked @@ausprime
Oh ok.
They supplied 2 harnesses in my kit.
But only one of the 2 would fit.
yep, they provided two for me as well. but didn't work either of them, but it's okay, as I did an easy workaround to that@@ausprime
Is it possible t to connect a subwoofer and amplifier with this unit..?
I'm not to sure. But if you send the seller a message. They should be able to answer any questions
Hello, mate... seeing Waze as the GPS, how does it get connection? is it 3G or 4G and do you need a SIM card in it or something? cheers
You can use your phone as android auto or Apple carplay.
If you just want to use waze on its own, you can use your phone as a mobile hotspot and connect to it from the stereo. It does come with a 4g sim slot of you don't want to use your phones data.
@@ausprime Cheers mate
Thanks mate. Is this apple carplay compatible?
It should be. I don't have an apple device to check.
Dude you are amazing for uploading this ;)
Is this a plug and play?
@@oponoponomeditation yes.
Instructions here docs.google.com/document/d/1ZOZB4bKu11vl4YUKI-W6NvjWQgI0QY3S/edit
HI i have the same sinosmart head unit and same mazda 3 2014 SEDAN
1.back camera - it only works when I switch to MZD Connect ,when im on ANDROID and turn on reverse nothing happens.
what modifications do I need to make to make it work?
2. ""mute sound when reversing"" I turned on this option but when reversing the music does not fade out
3. how and where you mount BOX head unit? i have problem where mount it good
@kacpi6192 there should be a vehicle settings icon.
Then you can go to the camera settings and select before device.
If it still doesn't work, you might need to get the reverse camera wire adapter.
The steering wheel volume (main mazda volume), and turn dial volume (andoid volume), are 2 separate volumes
You might need to look at other sound settings also.
The box goes between the glove box and AC unit. The glove box will need to come out.
@@ausprime ""need to get the reverse camera wire adapter."" do you know here can i buy? link or something?
can you make photo of how you mount the box?
@@kacpi6192 in this video at 11:04
You should be able to see the box.
I didn't need any extra cable or adapter for the camera. But if you contact the seller, they might be able to assist
Setup instructions here
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cBgrWest6ml4rxNax3IMYe8QcTyoY0sV
It's possible that nothing needs to be modified for the reverse camera to work with manual transmissions.
Contact the seller to confirm.
Champion, great vid.
I appreciate the video! Thanks for all the effort. Do you keep both original oem cmu and android unit? I’m wondering where do you keep the android one? Behind the passenger side glove box or under the original cmu? Thanks a lot!!
At 11:05 you can see where i put the android box. I put it between the glove box and aircon unit. It won't fit in the dash. Because the original unit remains there.
9:00 why you need to install USB port there?
nice video mate, biggest question… does the touch screen work while driving?
Yes, the android side is full touch screen while driving.
The OEM side is still disabled while driving
Hi i have some questions about Mount this radio, can you give me your email?
@@elkacpro7668 if you join a mazda Facebook group like this one.
I can help answer your questions.
facebook.com/groups/mazda3ownersclub/?ref=share&mibextid=qtnXGe
I don't give out my email sorry
Does this model allow you to reset the oil changes and tire pressure warnings, maintenance etc?
Yes.
You still retain the original mazda headunit.
You're just adding an andriod computer and bigger screen.
It's like have 2 desktop computers connected to 1 monitor.
Hello mate I Installed a 12.5 with the same system but when y use Android the mic, gps, radio doesn't work. The kit come gps, camara, antena but is in the case that the original doesn't work. But is working I don't know why to fix
The android doesn't have a radio function. If you want to listen to the radio, you need to select radio in the mazda settings instead of AUX
@@ausprime thanks, when I try to use the Mazda EOM and put the radio the factory antena is not working and works previous change
The radio has nothing to do with this upgrade. The antenna should be still connected to the OEM box. You just need to select FM on the mazda settings. You may need to contact the seller of your device if it's making your radio not work.
so far how’s it holding up? if it’s that good, i’m gonna buy one for my mom for mother’s day :) also how’s the sound quality? is it like OEM?
It has its own little quirky issues. But I definitely would buy it again. If you want 360 camera available. You need to make sure you message them prior to ordering. Because they need to install the 360 chip before shipping.
@@ausprime great! one more thing, what type of issues?
@@dylanblanco2199 have a look through the comments here
When I change the volume with the steering weel, it doesn't synchronized with the volume button in the center console. How can I fix this?
Hi,
The volume button and volume knob are separate volumes.
Kinda like a Bluetooth speaker volume and your phone volume. You have 2 volumes now.
I usually leave the volume knob set to 18 (andoid volume)
Then, I hold the steering wheel volume button up or down to change the volume loudness. (OEM volume) The only thing is you can't see the volume graph while using the steering wheel button because it's changing the OEM volume settings.
You would need to switch to the OEM computer side to see the steering wheel volume graph.
The thing is, in the beginning I could switch the android volume with my steering wheel. But I don't know what I did so it doesn't work anymore..
@@s-ca505 Just installed mine and it works this way. Both controls are synced and I see the volume graph for both. Hopefully it doesn't change. Did you update anything?
Nice video mate,possible to to share the specs?
6gb RAM, 128gb ROM, UIS7862(S) CPU, 1920x720 screen.
I just found out it doesn't have the 360 camera chip. But if you ask for it when you order the head unit, they will install it for you.
What are your vehicle settings set at? Mode settings, parameter settings, display, swc?
It's still set to factory settings.
What are factory settings at? My battery died so mine got reset to all 0's.
Mode = 5
Parameter = 255
Display = 3
SWC = 255
Does the touchscreen work while driving?
Yes.
But android auto has its own typing restrictions when searching for a destination while driving. I just say hey goggle, navigate to "address/location here".
Touch screen on the oem side is still disabled while vehicle is in motion. But the android side can be touch screen while driving.
@@ausprimedo you know if CarPlay works with touchscreen while the car is moving? I know you said you didn’t have an iPhone, but maybe someone else connected their iPhone to it…
@garrettw99 I haven't been able to test iphone sorry
@@garrettw99 Yes it does. Doesn't seem to have any touch restrictions with CarPlay like the OEM unit.
Two questions that would really help me out as the Aliexpress store is struggling on helping me with the first one.
1. You mentioned that your steering wheel controls work fine. Did they work fine out of the box? I got this installed and I can skip tracks although sometimes I have to press it 2/3 for it to register but then it works the rest of the drive but the volume button only controls the Mazda side and not the Android system. The volume knob in the center console works as it should. In the vehicle settings where you select what backup camera you want to use what are all your numbers. I tried to see them in your video but I couldn't make them out. Mainly the Parameter and SWC setting. I also see there's also a button mapping app but that doesn't do anything and the Sinosmart store said that's correct as steering controls are built into the canbus automatically. This is the last big issue I'm having with this unit.
2. I saw in another comment that you didn't need the external mic because it uses the factory Mazda mic. Did you have to do extra wiring to hook that up or change a setting? I did a test call to my Google Voice number and left a voicemail. It was for sure using the built in mic on the screen itself. It was very bad quality and when at highway speeds you couldn't hear anything I was saying. The built in mic is good enough for giving Google Assistant commands in Android Auto but I wouldn't want to have a conversation on the phone. I ordered a external mic by Kenwood as the one in the box isn't that great either. If I could use the Mazda mic that would be great as it's a good one.
sometimes I have to press it 2/3 for it to register but then it works the rest of the drive
yes i have this issue too.
nothing you can do about it
but the volume button only controls the Mazda side and not the Android system. The volume knob in the center console works as it should.
yes. steering wheel volume is for mazda volume.
it still works like it should. but it doesn't display the volume number on the screen. but if you hold the steering wheel volume button. it will still turn the music up or down.
volume knob is for android volume.
its like two separate volumes.
ive noticed that the android knob volume has less bass then the steering wheel volume.
In the vehicle settings where you select what backup camera you want to use what are all your numbers. I tried to see them in your video but I couldn't make them out. Mainly the Parameter and SWC setting.
i think this is the factory settings,
Mode setting, 5
parameter settings, 16
Display, 3
SWC, 255
changing the display number can change the display of the OEM display to be stretched to full screen.
i cant remember if these settings were factory settings
I also see there's also a button mapping app but that doesn't do anything and the Sinosmart store said that's correct as steering controls are built into the canbus automatically. This is the last big issue I'm having with this unit.
i haven't changed any SWC settings.
2. I saw in another comment that you didn't need the external mic because it uses the factory Mazda mic. Did you have to do extra wiring to hook that up or change a setting? I did a test call to my Google Voice number and left a voicemail. It was for sure using the built in mic on the screen itself. It was very bad quality and when at highway speeds you couldn't hear anything I was saying.
there's a setting for volume control for each function. i turned the volume setting for Bluetooth to the max.
but it inconsistent at times. im still trying to find the best settings options.
This system has its own little quirky issues. But I'd still buy it again. I love it.
@@ausprimeAwesome thanks for your reply. The volume settings you mentioned is that the setting page that has like 5 or so volume bars on it? So if I raise the Bluetooth one that controls the mic?
And yeah it has some quirks for sure lol. The weirdest bug I ran into was the vehicle settings changed themselves. The Mazda OEM screen became stretched and the backup cam setting changed to the 360 option without me touching anything. The Sinosmart store helped me get the Mazda system back how it should but the Mazda logo disappeared. Now it's a generic picture of a car. But I still like it. Being able to use the touchscreen in Android Auto is worth the price alone.
@@ausprime I have the external mic installed and the mic is only marginally better :(
@@ausprime Is there a way to control navigation and media separately? I have the problem that all navigation systems are too quiet