CartrimHome C12 - Massive 14.6" Screen in 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma - How to Install
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- Опубліковано 23 гру 2024
- My one envy on the new 4th Gen Tacoma is the 14" Infotainment screen. Owning a 2022 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma, I've been waiting for the right wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto screen upgrade for a while. CartrimHome/Flying High entered the chat with the all new C12 bringing a 14.6" massive screen coupled with vent re-directs giving this a serious factory look. Add that it's 100% plug and play and you have a winner here! Watch while I unbox, Install, configure/set up and give my initial review of the C12 from CartrimHome/Flying High.
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👉 Get yours here: amzn.to/41vpCuU - These are made by CartrimHome via Amazon as Flying High (All the same product) 😁 Please note: YES, the C12 is compatible with the JBL version including the 360 Cam - please be aware that your install might be slightly different than mine without JBL
When I first saw this product I was 100% planning on doing a video about it, but after watching yours, there's no point because your video was done so well and was very thorough. I've held off changing my head unit for 3 years because most videos don't show the installs 100% and it left me feeling iffy about the compatibility, but you sold me on this one (and I hope they compensate you for it haha) That's why I love your videos, great work.
Thanks for the kind words! I was in the same boat as you - not changing the head unit. I recently swapped my wife's out in her truck and felt a bit more confident on this one. After getting this one and how easy Toyota makes it to swap the head unit, it was a no brainer. Hopefully this video becomes the "instructions" for this unit - I've never been a fan of written instructions anyway.
@@tacomanetwork I hope so too. Anything was better than the silent Demonstration(?) video they posted on their channel
@@OutlierConcepts Yeah, I know they meant well, but a silent video is not good.
Pro tip…(screen) size matters! 😂
4 Quick Questions:
1) It might just be the camera angle but are there any clearance issues while using the wipers (especially when pushing the stick up past the vent).
2) At 5:14 you installed the 2 antennas. When installing the unit in the dash, did you have to run those someplace/put them in a certain spot or can they just sit wherever? I saw slack on the wires which made me wonder.
3) I have onboard wifi, so do you think will that still work?
4) All of the previous "wireless" carplay mods I've tried, relied essentially a fake wifi network/bluetooth combo, which meant I couldn't use the vehicle wifi AND wirelss carplay at the same time. It looked like this one was simply a Bluetooth connection, so was there anything else involved to connect wirelessly (ie I could use the wifi and WCP).
Thanks
1. Not at all - it is closer than the stock radio trim, but nothing that isn't usable/functional.
2. Yes, if you didn't notice, it was my first attempt installing - and in the world of filming, you always film! I left those hanging in the dash and didn't "click" in the screen before testing. I've left them in for a week, but plan to remove the screen and clan up the wiring - attaching the GPS somewhere and probably disconnecting the 4G, as I won't use that
3. I'm not sure - I believe it will though
4. For CarPlay - you connect via bluetooth. For the Android side, you have to connect via HotSpot/Wifi (for the video). I would imagine you would have the best case scenario - attaching Blue tooth via your phone and your on board Wifi for the android side
Hey Rich,
Thanks for sharing this was the best install and well detailed video.
Yeah, a bit long, but I wanted to include as much info for a new user. 😁👍
@@tacomanetwork NO complaints. I did the proto-type R&D T10 head unit for our 3rd Gen trucks back in 2020 and lasted till 2021 when it was cleared for release right after Halloween. I just got my C12 in today and cannot wait to do my install. I'll need to learn the new menus as it is different from the current T10 series that covers the TACOMA 3rd gen, 4RUNNER 5th gen along with 3rd gen TUNDRA to name a few. The T10 made all our lives so much easier than the T8 and T9 head units based solely on the T10's GUI menu interface. Thanks again, Noa
@@HNLSFO1-808 Nice on the testing! This is my first Android user experience besides the one I installed in my wife's truck (I just installed, she actually uses it)
Good job on the video brother. Looks amazing. Do another video once you get chances to try out the Nova Launcher rather than factory.
Thanks Gary - much appreciated. What exactly is the Nova Launcher? I'm new to Android....
@@tacomanetworkI’ll reach out direct
Hello, very well done this video, I would like to know if the front camera of a Tacoma 2023 TRD Sport work in this unit too?
Yes, it's capable of the rear, front and 360 camera. Your wiring may slightly vary from mine, as I only have the rear camera.
@@tacomanetwork Thank you very much for your response, after the installation any trouble or something wrong with the unit?
I am still deciding to purchase it
I've had it running in my truck for a week and a half now, no issues to report. It fires up CarPlay so fast and every single time in 10-15 seconds. Minor annoyances: on the android side, it still displays Celsius (although the engineering team has sent me a file to download to fix this) and the back up camera (with my LED upgraded plate lights) is terrible (I showed this in the video) - I should have a solution for the backup camera, so that will be solved too. Really like this unit, it seems like it stands above all other Android upgrades out there and they seem to have a very responsive team at CTH.
>Waiting for someone to actually review the CTH unit
>"Tacoma Network just posted"
PERFECT TIMING lol
Thanks buddy! Just a mini review toward the end. I'll probably have an update with other hidden tricks with this screen soon. It's my favorite upgrade to date on my Tacoma
@@tacomanetwork Im not sure if I understood it right but were you showing that you could essentially "reprogram" the steering wheel buttons?
@@OutlierConcepts Yes, although I haven't tried it yet
Great install video, I do have a question on volume control. Is there a button or controls on the head unit itself or are the only controls on the steering wheel?
Hey, Mumfy - Yes, I found out that if you place two fingers anywhere on the screen (where there's no buttons) and you slide at least one finger up or down, the volume slider is controlled by your fingers. Same if you go left or right, its previous track or next track (opposite of the steering wheel 😬)
This looks awesome, but it looks like it extends to towards the passenger side. How would this affect passenger side airbag deployment? Wondering if it will clear or if that right vent will be in the way.
Video and camera angles are deceiving because the entire unit sticks out maybe 1/2" toward the bed - meaning the unit is thicker than the stock bezel. With that, the bezel still clips into the same stock section of dash, so it's not wider than stock. I haven't compared the two side by side for exact measurements, but I'm not worried about it.
Great video! One question though, (Unless I just missed it.) where do the 4G and GPS antennas get mounted? I noticed they had double sided tape on them, but I didn't see where they went. Do they just get stuffed in the dash with all the other wiring?
This seems like one of the better aftermarket head unit replacements I've seen, and it does look very OE. My only wish is that it had a physical volume knob on it. That may be nit picky, but I guess I'm just old school like that. Again, thanks for the great install video!
Yes, they do have double sided tap on those two - I wanted to test the set up and for filming, I just tucked them into the dash (I'm only using the GPS) and they're working fine. I do plan to pull the screen here and do some OCD clean up - zip tie some wires, stick the GPS, pull the 4G antenna (I won't use it) and probably add an external mic. As for the volume knob, I agree...but the week I've had it installed, I've retrained my self to just use the steering controls. There is a hidden volume by touching the screen with two fingers and dragging to adjust the volume though (I just found this out)
Amazing video brother! Unit looks legit! I may be upgrading soon for my 2018!
Thanks buddy - it should drop right in to your 2018 - it's an easy install. Thanks for stopping by!
is it supported for jbl taco?
Yes, the C12 will work with the JBL system. Please note that my install covered non-JBL, so you're install may vary (thus the additional wiring harness possibly)
It amazing this is available. So many vehicles won’t tolerate changing the stereo. I’m impressed and hope car manufacturers understand people want better front ends for their automotive stereos. If not maybe Cartrim can shove them out of the way and do this successfully. I have spent over $1500 each on my last 3 cars trying to get decent sound. Crutchfield used to be a big help but not much anymore. Great video! I’ll have to check out the specs on this unit.
I looked this up on Amazon and there are no output specs: power output, signal to noise ect…. But it may be using an off board amp, ? Don’t know.
I left the Amazon link, for US based purchase - they also have their homepage: bit.ly/C12Tacoma. As for your questions - I was hesitant on the built in amp being so small in size, but it pushes my kicker speakers (I got from Crutchfield) very nicely - I pretty much don't need an external amp, or at least don't want one. I have found on the CarPlay side that Apple Music plays louder and somewhat crisper than Spotify - probably has to do with the way the music is encoded. You also have options on the harness to run pretty much anything you want for amps/subs/etc though
Does this support the 360 camera bird eye view?
@@HooyahBalls yes, this system supports rear view, front view and 360. You installation may vary vs. mine though
Since it works with factory 360, it should work with Anytime Cam (front cam)?
@@joeymhs2004 it should from what I’m hearing. I don’t have those options so it’s hard to show
Good step by step. Can you do one for Tundra? The video for Tundra (non English) looks very complicated.
@@Jay107-r9w thanks for the nice comments. Unfortunately, I don’t have a tundra….
Amazing video!! Answered all my questions
Thanks for the kind words! Glad to help out
Does the unit, retain all of the functions on dash screen, like pitch and roll, miles to empty, air in tires etc? I would love it, if this unit kept all those factory oem features.
Is there a way to change the screen to dark mode?
Everything on your dash display remains - pitch and roll, miles to empty, air in tires. The android side does have additional information that I haven't dove into yet including air in tires and main of the controls that the stock head unit had (I covered this quickly in the configuration section). And yes, on the CarPlay side, you have the choice of Darkmode and Automatic - If in Automatic, anytime you switch your headlights on, it goes to Darkmode. On the Android side is has a similar option, I just usually stay in CarPlay
@tacomanetwork thanks for the info, this looks awesome, might consider since my stock headunit, decides to work whenever it feels like it. I've been without a radio for months now 🤣
I like the concept. But not having matching vents would drive me crazy 😵💫
I thought the same thing when ordering….but I hardly pay attention to that now after it’s installed.
@ would be cool if the same company made vents to match as well. Wouldn’t be too hard.
Being that this is an injection molded piece (the bezel that includes the vents) the molds are very expensive - we're talking new Tacoma pricing. Plus the engineering behind the mold to allow enough air to pass through - if you have a circle going to a circle, you'll have a sliver of a "1/4 moon" shape pushing air through. The rectangular vent allows for more air to be pushed through. I'd rather have the same, if not more air come through than matching vents. 😃 My 9-5 is in the injection molding industry and there's a ton that goes into this.
Whats the chances of a video about reverse camera setup in more detail. Or some one can link a video?
What specifically? the wiring? there's basically no other "set up" for the reverse camera besides minor things like muting audio while in reverse, etc.
Hey did you happen to figure out the backwards next and previous song steering wheel buttons? I can’t figure it out.
It should be on that SWC app - I'm planning to mess with that a few other things this weekend. Although I'm getting used to going "down" for the next track.
Jk I figured it out. Lol so not through the buttons found in SWC actually. Go to factory> password 3368> original car agreement> then there’s a button labeled “reversal previous and next”
@@davealbanowski4054 Nice - you just saved me 20 minutes this weekend! 😂 That Factory menu is deep with stuff - kind of scared to touch certain things in there.
@@tacomanetwork haha no problem! And yeah dude I agree, mess around in there too much and create a nice expensive brick. lol
Can you make another video showing navigation? I'm uncertain why you didn't fix that in this before releasing the video.
I'm assuming you're talking about navigation on the Android side? If so, I mainly use CarPlay. When I filmed this video, it was across several days - one to install and 3-4 days to get used to the unit, know where things were. I also spent another 3 days editing and doing the voice over - you know to cut down hours of video content across 3 cameras into a nice little 17 minute watchable video? I'm sorry I didn't meet your expectations on this 100% free video. Please contact me for a full refund. 🙃
Can you set this to always start with android auto?
Yep, just like always launching CarPlay
@@tacomanetwork Does the unit dim when you turn on the headlights at night?
@@remilaboe1 Yes, it will dim slightly, but also switch to Dark Mode on both CarPlay and the Android side.
@@tacomanetwork thanks for the reply. still happy with the upgrade? I'm buying one this week!
I'm super happy - it's been in there for about 10 days now and zero problems. It fires right up into CarPlay and sounds/looks great. I've gotten so many compliments on it and people are blown away. I'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow morning for a free oil change...should be interesting! 😂 Here's a link incase you need it: amzn.to/3ZBe5I2
Is this also a plug & play for sr5 models? Kudos on this video btw, great work!
Yes, It fits any model of 2016-2023 3rd gen. All plug and play. You should be able to follow my install guide
Is it possible to stream Netflix or other video streaming apps with this unit?
Yep, pretty much any app you can get on Google Play - so far, I've only done UA-cam, but the picture quality is pretty damn good
Two questions the video doesn’t answer. 1. Does this unit work with the 360 camera system? 2. Is the unit compatible with the JBL Radio?
I couldn't answer that because I'm coming from a non-JBL system with just a rear camera. I have you question in with the CTH group and will update this when I find out
So, I did get confirmation, it is compatible with the JBL system and 360 cam. Please note that my install was for the non-JBL, so your install might vary - it might also explain the additional wiring harness.
do you forfit the "birds eye view" with this screen?
Yes, this is compatible with all 3rd gen’s including the JBL version and the 360 cam. My install did not include that, but I’m sure it’s close.
is the sound quality just as good or better than oem?
I think it’s better, and way more configurable. You have that large equalizer and pre set sound stages. You can also control the positioning in the cab. I do have upgraded Kicker speakers, but they sound better than the stock head unit
@@tacomanetwork ok cool. I have 2 10" subwoofers behind the back seats i want to make sure the speakers keep up w them
They should.
Any speed/responsiveness between 8 and 12gb?
I'm not sure - I have the base model. From what I have gathered from other users is that the upgraded option is great for the Android side when uploading more complicated apps that require those options
The only thing dragging me towards the 4th gen was the screen! Kkk thank you!
Me too.....but with this, we can have reliability and a V6 😁
360 cam?
Yes, the C12 is compatible with the Tacoma's 360 cam. My non-JBL system didn't have it, so I cannot speak to the install/configuration of that.
Awesome 🎯
Thanks buddy!
Also not for nothing, 2019 non jbl and I had to use the other usb adapter and the larger main harness.
Ah, so it sounds like the larger harness is for the 2016-2019’s and the smaller is for the 2020-2023’s the
Damn this one looks more OEM than the 4th gen. In 4th gen, it looks like tablet is sticked to dash.
Yeah, they incorporated the vents nicely and all set with the OEM clips.
Wait, this isn't an RC car.........😂
😂😂😂
You're funny
Does the oem mic still work to take phone calls or use siri?
As far as I can tell, the OEM mic is no longer connected, but there is a mic hole on the left side of the unit. There is an external mic port of the wiring harness that I’m planning to install a $10 Amazon mic.
Not being able to close the vent is an immediate deal breaker for me. My phone mount sits right in front of the vent and I don't want to cook my phone.
Maybe a different phone mount? I'm using the Peak Design MagSafe mount - it mounts with VHB tape and it solid....no more cooked phones 😁: amzn.to/3P9aICX
Never understood the whole obsession of bigger screens in cars. So what, you can see what music is playing in a bigger font? 😂 new cars are soo ridiculous. 90% of the time when you’re driving, your eyes on the road
Agreed, but Google maps is really nice along with being able to watch videos when I’m on my lunch. If we played by those rules, we’d all be on flip phones still
I likes. Need to investigate asap
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