Xtrons 10.1” Android Head Unit for 2003-2007 Honda Accord
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- Опубліковано 25 кві 2022
- Hey guys, here’s my unvarnished unsponsored detailed review of the Xtrons brand head unit for 2003-2007 Honda Accords. I ordered this unit off of Amazon for $312. WARNING! Do NOT purchase any non brand name head units or you will absolutely get a piece of garbage from China that does not work properly. Definitely go with a reputable brand name - verify they have a solid website with support info and instructional guides. Do not purchase any units that are less than $300… I would not trust them. Even at $312 I consider this head unit low - medium quality in terms of CPU/GPU/RAM/Bus speeds which presents delay when swiping through and tapping to open items on the touch screen. Android tablets are nowhere near as snappy as an iPad or a Tesla screen, FYI. There is loads of very useful information in this video that will save you lots of time on your install so be sure to watch through the end before beginning your install. Please note, this is more of a product review (pros and cons, gotchas and tips) versus a step by step instructional install video. There are other videos on UA-cam that feature the install with all the interior part removal steps and reassembly. Check those out for install details.
This was a very good video. I like how honest you were about Pros/Cons. And also saved me a bit of headache with that antenna extension cable. My wife's 07 Accords radio went out and I'm getting the upgraded unit for her car (Android 12), also got the extension cable, some other things to make it moar beddar. Thanks for this video :)
The antenna wire goes thru a clip and down toward the bottom. If you cut that clip, you'll get almost another 8" of slack.
I installed this same Extrons unit 2 years ago in my '06 EX along with TPS and a Carlink Apple CarPlay Wireless adapter. My biggest ding is the climate control screen lag is abysmal. After changing to F and to auto dual zone climate control, the hard button climate controls all worked perfectly but as I said, the screen display lag makes me wish for a separate climate control indicators. Setting up the Carlink brand wireless Carplay adapter was typical Android. Adopting wireless CarPlay at the time of installation proved a bit premature as the iOS side was a work in progress, but with each iOS update, wireless CarPlay stabilized and improved. The only outstanding issue is the initial handshake, which uses both Bluetooth and WiFi, which occasionly gets out of sync. I have found that cycling both in iOS usually resolves the issue and once the connection is made there are NO further issues. I will add that the sound quality using the DSP controlled amp in the XTRONS is a HUGE improvement over the factory. I originally thought I would replace the factory speakers but after installing this unit and setting it up, the sound still surprises me. This unit is not perfect, but as Wolfgang stated, it is well worth the price and time involved to install.
If you have problems with the ac plug at the bottom not locking in I have a tip. The top of the plug is hitting the metal housing. Take a sharp boning knife or something similar to shave off small amounts of plastic off the top of the plug until it gains enough clearance to snap into place.
Thanks, was very useful.
thanks for review. the temp you talked about is not outside temp. It is just the temp you have set for the a/c. My screen is too bright at night even with low setting. Good to know when. you change something in the factory default settings it will reset your UI settings.
Thanks for saving my money
Been looking for a replacement radio for my ‘07 Accord LX. Factory one has died and I like these upgraded options.
Thanks wolf for this video, I think I'm going to make the purchase it's going for 289 on Amazon going to have a pro set her up
$289 is a great deal if new!
@@Wolfgang51501986 how's yours working, no problems?
@@jimymac no problems! Working great!
@@Wolfgang51501986 hey wolf can I ask you some questions
Your temperature gauge on the Honda is it still working or is it ---
Hoping for an update. Have you experienced issues with the A/C working or not working some days?
How is "ok Google" enabled on this xtron headunit?
Can I see the full wiring on the back because I just ordered me one and I’m trying to see what to do
Hi Wolfgang !! I got this unit for at lease the pass 6 months and really love it. I also had a problem with climate control because the plug but i taped up with black tape and been solve. My biggest issued is the front and doors speakers they do not sound at all, i know is some connection i should do but im afraid do the wrong clip and connection and the cure became worse that the sickness. I hope you can help me !!
you unscrew the black box on the back of your factory radio and retain that and the wire harness attached to it to get the front speakers working
Wondering if you attached a backup camera to your unit? I'm having a hard time finding where to attach the red wire to on the head unit. I tried the brown wire labeled (back) but it didn't work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Tap into the reverse light red wire.
My a/c not really blowing as strong as it was since I upgraded and I can’t connect radio to hotspot on my phone has anyone experienced this? My car single zone 06 accord
Did it give you any problems communicating with the A/C control head. I tried the same unit by HIKITY, and had no mode door control. 2003 accord 2.4
What a great video thanks!!! We are going to order that unit for my son’s car. You mentioned not to buy one if it’s less than 300? Can you provide me with a link of the one I can get in Amazon so we can order the correct one, there are so many options. I’m so confused. Appreciate your feedback.
I don't know if you know this or not but 90% of aftermarket head units typically will have the antenna in a different location most aftermarket radio shops even Best Buy and discountautoparts sells a antenna extension cable that allows you to plug in your antenna and gained another 4to6 in on your antenna wire. my Honda is a 07 and I just clipped a couple of the zip ties away and had plenty of extra wire to plug in the factory wire to the back of my head unit with no problems
I have a 07 also, so you're saying that I don't need the antenna extension, there's enough cable there to connect? Thanks
@@jimymac you can get it if you want to it's doesn't hurt to have a little extra cordage so that it's not stretched, what I did was cut back some of the black tape and a few of the zip ties to get a little more Slack I had plenty of Slack in my car and did not need the extra chord. Times are tough and every dollar counts, I decided for my car not to purchase the extra extension.
Hello Wolfgang just got my unit, love it, but there's one thing the AC screen is useless kind of like you say I turned on the ac and i don't get the temp outside at all
the mode doesn't show anything I went into the 8888 mode tweaked a few things but nothing...any help?
Thanks, Jim
Yikes, sorry to hear that Jimy. You’ll get used to the AC touch screen buttons being non functional… I just use the physical buttons and knobs and it’s no problem at all. Weird that the outside temp isn’t showing up on the top of the screen. Wonder if our units are running the same software version? We need Xtrons to tell us how to update the software! Pls comment on this Xtrons!
@@Wolfgang51501986 also do you have your date formatted as day/month/year mines like that on my screen and I can't change it anywhere. Thanks
@@jimymac nope! My date format,
Unfortunately, is DD/MM/YYYY with no apparent way to change it
Is your buttons back light on? Mines not..any advise?
I would say this, though just my opinion; mostly android users can figure this unit out quicker. I use Samsung and developer options gives extra menu for customisations. So most likely on this unit things like software update, animation speed, touch sensitivity etc. Cheers
Does it show you your mpg in the car info? I didn't notice if you said it did or not. I have the factor navigation system and it shows that info.
It does not show mpg on the display WITHOUT the OB2 port connected to the head unit. I didn’t hook mine up (too much of a hassle I felt and for information I don’t need on the display). Maybe it will display this if your OB2 is connected?
@@Wolfgang51501986 yeah maybe it would. The obd2 would be nice for instant diagnostics. The Atari Navigation is a bit outdated so I will probably make the purchase.
Hi,
May you show me how to set up to make the A/C work,
And how to get the factory password?
Hello, i read some where before the code is 8888 or in my case it was 1234
What’s the best advice for the ac connector not going all the way in?
Use a bulky sturdy flathead screwdriver to press the clip all the way in until it locks in. I was able to get my clips engaged by pressing them with a LOT of force to seat them into place. You need to be very careful with the screwdriver to make sure it doesn’t slip into the wires and gash them because you’re going to be pushing with a lot force.
@@Wolfgang51501986 ok thank you I’ll be sure to try that
Not able to connect to my wifi for some reason, and is saying "do not watch video while driving" anytime I try to access any media Is that because I didn't hook up the ground wire labed "brake"?
No I don’t think that’s it because I didn’t hook that up either. There may be a setting in a menu for that. Mine didn’t have that issue. I’d browse other vids on YT for an answer on that.
Can't connect to my wifi either any answer?
@@jimymac did you figure it out?
@@xKaosCloudx yes the"installers" haha don't hook up the right think to the unit they pulled it out I hooked up everything perfect now she's rocking,
is this the Android 12 (Octa Core 4GB RAM / 64GB ROM)??? I've read 2GB RAM is the bare minimum required for decent functionality so I would rather buy a unit with 4GB. Also, how is your AC working?? I've read many negative reviews saying XTRONS AC controls stop working after a while.
I'm trying the two subwoofers wires
Hello how did you change to Fahrenheit?? Thank you.
It’s in my video… just skip around until you find it!
Can I use this to replace my accord navigation cd player radio console?
Hispeed1 - what do you mean “navigation” console? What year is your accord ?
Yes but you won't have ac on passengers vent just hot air but only notice on very hot days just takes longer to cool down. And there will be a slight gap at top of screen but fits. You have to switch this lil black box in back from your unit and plug into your harness (only if yours is a bose premium system) if your oem doesn't have a black box just don't worry about it. Xtrons says it won't fit but it does. I have nine hooked up to subwoofer and speakers sounds phenomenal.
I bought a non branded radio and everything worth except the ac smh. I’ll be switching to xtron
Thank you for this video. I recently was gifted a 2007 Honda Accord EX-L. I wanted to install a unit , similar to this one. I emailed the company and was told that this will not work in an EX model. Now I am just waiting and trying to research which unit is actually going to work in an ‘07 EX model. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
i have a 2004 honda accord ex and everyting worked for me. i mean i needed a dongle for carplay or android auto and the one i got does have climate control function on the radio for some reason, besides that it works
@@lilchong2207 Thanks,lilchong. I’ve seen several video’s on this unit. I’m gonna buy it and install it. I appreciate the feedback. What’s a dongle and do you think I’m gonna need one?
@@lilchong2207 do you have the 2gb or 4gb version? I’m thinking about getting the 4gb but wasn’t sure if I need AirPlay dongle or it’s built in
@@ridinwithricky6444 did you end up buying it?
Funny you should ask . I gave my son the car. He has his permit and is getting his license next month. His aunt bought him the Wowivid unit and I just installed it this past weekend. It was pretty easy to put in and he seems to like it. He’s only been using it for a few days but so far no issues. He is 16 , so he could want something different by next week 😂
Hey wolf have you ever tried to use another launcher and could I email you
Nope! Haven’t tried that. What is a launcher? You can email me at wolfgang51501986@yahoo.com
Do you have to have that dangle box to make it apple play
I would say “yes”, you need the dongle. You shouldn’t need it because it should work wirelessly, but mine doesn’t work wirelessly, so I’m not sure if this relates to the software version on my unit, a bug, a lacking feature, or what, but I would definitely have the dongle.
you DO have to buy either a wired OR a wireless CarPlay adapter, but for matter, the same applies if you want Android Autoplay capability (a different adapter)
If you bought it yet it should be the updated android 11 version of the headunit, so apple car play can work wirelessly without a dongle just go to the auto link feature on the xtrons headunit and pair your iphone
@@MatrixBeats16 Hey Matrix Beats… do you work for Xtrons? Hopefully so! The Auto Link feature for wireless pairing/Apple Car Play DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. I’ve tried it on 2 different Xtrons head units (for 2006 Accord and 2006 Civic) and they both fail in the same way. If you can post a Quick unedited video on how to get this working please let us know in the comments! Thank you sir!
Does this unit work for single a/c units?
Don’t know for sure but I ordered this one for dual climate so if you can get a single A/C zone unit, go for it. Check XTRONS website
Yes it does just installed mine, them give your 12 pin connector for both single and dual climate zones in the package
@@DiscoFeverYeahYeahYeah_07 No, it displays a full entire screen for climate control whenever I use the heat or A/C
Make it longer easy as fuck you can't have it your way always
ok really u wanna connect all the wires and have stereo on your lap really.😅
Mine doesn't work. I got it the other day and only the AC works
Are you sure all the wire harness clips are seated properly? If so, I would contact Xtrons to exchange