Third-party head units have been around for many years, but the emergence of Android Auto and CarPlay produced a significant makeover from a feature perspective. Follow us: With an aftermarket media ...

Android Auto and CarPlay are on the shortlists of the majority of new car buyers today, and they are perhaps the easiest way to mirror the mobile interface to the larger screen in the cabin. The ...

Android Auto is a powerful way to make your vehicle's head unit smarter. As the name suggests, Android Auto extends Android's familiarity to assist you while driving. It offers a simplistic and ...

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Most vehicles don't need a bigger screen. They need the screen they already have to feel modern again—without losing what OEM systems do well: clean integration, familiar controls, and audio behavior ...

This post is jumbled, because I am confused. Sorry in advance. We have a 2018 Subaru Forester with Starlink. It will bluetooth sync with our phones (an iPhone and a Pixel 8) and hands free works fine.

Most vehicles don’t need a bigger screen. They need the screen they already have to feel modern again—without losing what OEM systems do well: clean integration, familiar controls, and audio behavior ...

Affordable Android head units bring a major tech makeover to old cars for around $100. Installation is smooth and basically plug-and-play, making upgrades hassle-free. These units can deliver ...

I was a fan of the ATOTO S8 Ultra when I reviewed it last year. It offered a solid replacement for anyone needing a more modern way to listen to music or podcasts in the car and sounded surprisingly ...

With car stereos evolving over the years, the lines between tablet and car audio have blurred, so we wanted to touch on some of the best head units to see what they bring to your car. This is how we ...

Touch screen head units are pretty much the norm these days. Many compromise with annoying on-screen volume controls or tiny buttons. If you find yourself with such a unit, you might like to hack in a ...