👉 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.
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 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)
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
👉 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! 😂
>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
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!
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)
Amazing video!! Answered all my questions
Thanks for the kind words! Glad to help out
Awesome 🎯
Thanks buddy!
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
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)
Can you set this to always start with android auto?
Yep, just like always launching CarPlay
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.
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)
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.
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
I likes. Need to investigate asap
I have a link in the video description to Amazon - High Flying is the same company as CartrimHome 😁
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
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.
Wait, this isn't an RC car.........😂
😂😂😂
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