NEW Alpine Halo 11 F115D - Unbox, Install & First Impression

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Installed in my VW Transporter T6 campervan.
www.dream-ice.co.uk/ have been fantastic in my order process with all the help and support i needed.
This is partly installed whilst i await another cable i need before i complete the install.
The display is fantastic, being HD its really crisp and clear. Extremely responsive to touch and easy to navigate through.
The sound quality is excellent, much improved over the Volkswagen standard headunit.
With the HDMI input, i am able to play on the Playstation, watch films and stream channels such as Sky TV, Disney Plus, Netflix, KZfaq and Amazon Video. I can even watch Sky Sports.
I am going to produce further videos including how i get on with it, navigating the menus and also fitting my new Focal Speakers and AMP / Subwoofer.
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I bought a VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate.
Slowly turning it into a camper van / day van with bed. I will also need something for cooking, cooling, sleeping, drinking ?? Choices to be made.
I have lots more to do though, I have a new electrical system, using Victron components and a Lithium LIFEPO4 battery, so I obviously need to install some power devices. I have a new sound system, with Focal speakers and ibus 2.1 amp, Playstation PS4, which will be removable, TV's on headrests.
Lots for me to look forward too and it would be nice to take you on the journey.
Please do let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions.
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@WilliamvanNunen 2 жыл бұрын

Wow nice!

@campervanchris4171 2 жыл бұрын

I’m getting one for my car when my other half goes on holiday 🤣 see how long before she notices 🤣

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

I doubt she will notice, it’s pretty inconspicuous 🤣

@campervanchris4171 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 thought so 🤦‍♂️

@bret9741 2 жыл бұрын

I can literally see the endorphins exploding in your brain from the moment it arrives through the unpacking!! Was it a good high? 😂 lol.

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 I waited sooo long for it, I was genuinely buzzing. Then many hours later gutted I couldn’t get CarPlay working (Apple problem fixed next morning)

@stereofidelic67 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question if anyone knows? Just picked up our first VW van - a 2015 T32 Kombi Highline LWB. Just can't get the bluetooth working on the standard factory fit head unit. It does have bluetooth doesn't it?

@Stokie05 Жыл бұрын

This looks great! Can I ask how you’ve set up your PlayStation in the van, would be good to see a video on this. 👍

@StaycationLifestyle Жыл бұрын

Actually this video is coming in about a months time. The PlayStation is powered from an inverter with the hdmi going into the stereo. However, I do have a splitter also so it can display on the headrest TV’s and the head unit

@davem4131 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the alpine 8” speakers and tweeters which sounds good with the VW Nav/car play unit . Just wondering apart from looks will this sound better?

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

When I was looking to upgrade, I consider the better VW units and each of the brands Alpine, Kenwood etc. I was told the audio quality of the Alpine was superior to other brands and much better than the VW stuff. With the inbuilt Class D amp in the unit, the speakers sounded better by miles.

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

I've now owned this for a month - See my update in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apagqcJovdLdg2w.html Amazon Audible is great for listening to books on longer journeys, I have used it for years. Free 30 day trial - amzn.to/3Pj8qR6

@philippbru 2 жыл бұрын

What are the additional products needed in order to install it to a VW T6? You mentioned some CAN interface - can you tell me which one it is? I do not have multifunctional steering wheel, but multifuncion display

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

There are a few cables for aerial, reverse camera etc, but this is the main one www.alpine.co.uk/p/Products/interfaces5030/apf-x300vw

@Bjwilson79 Жыл бұрын

Hope you got carplay etc to work… QQ if i may, i just bought the same unit, but the „frame“ with the little slot/space below the unit was not included… did you buy that separately?

@StaycationLifestyle Жыл бұрын

Yes I did thanks, it was an Apple issue and was sorted by update. I bough from Dream Ice and they provided everything I needed specific to the van. Speak to them and I’m sure they could provide one

@mihaipredescu Жыл бұрын

Does it have 4G / LTE connection attached?

@MrNeilfenstein 2 жыл бұрын

The link to dream ice is dead, could you let me know exactly what loom/retention items were supplied? I am really interested in the unit but want to make sure I don’t lose parking sensors, mfsw, and mfd integration from the factory unit.

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

The Alpine APF-X300VW is the main wiring to ensure integration. If you have a reversing camera you will need KWE-CAM1D. You will also need adapters for DAB aerial and Radio, although it’s recommended to get a new DAB antenna, as the VW one is poor. Everything works great with steering wheel controls etc

@MrNeilfenstein 2 жыл бұрын

@@StaycationLifestyle thanks for the info that’s a great help!! Glad to hear it’s all working well. I just have to find stock now 🤙

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrNeilfenstein Good luck, at least your wait will be a lot less than mine. I waited over 8 months 🤣

@dizzythefuddymucker 2 жыл бұрын

What is the sheet for that comes with it? Just about to install mine and can’t figure out what I do with it

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

That I believe is to cover any gaps if you have a double din, however if you have a Transporter, I expect you have got a tray to fill that space

@tonyg4802 Жыл бұрын

Do I have to buy any separate harness to make this fit a 2015 Porsche Macan?

@StaycationLifestyle Жыл бұрын

Yes you would need the harness to ensure the unit communicated correctly with the car. Speak to your local car audio installers or Dream Ice in Hinckley who were extremely helpful with my setup

2 жыл бұрын

It will be odd but do you have hey siri enabled?? This prevent from working of CarPlay often

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do, thank you. All working great now. The problem was with Apple, their update affected the connection with certain headunits. Thankfully they were quick to rectify the problem

@danielhall4469 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be connected to a leisure battery? So can be used with engine off ?

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly can, quite simply. Leaving the ignition live as normal and take the power feed to leisure battery

@Leysner77 Жыл бұрын

I don't understand why there is no coax or optical output in this alpine h.u

@user-ox3ye6ts4h Жыл бұрын

Hello, my name is Sorini and I need some advice if possible. A month ago I bought the Alpine Halo11 iLX-F115T6, and I would like to install it on my Volkswagen T6 Multivan Highline car from year 12-2015. Having the APF-X300VW Installation Kit. We assembled everything but it doesn't work, basically the screen lights up for 2-3 seconds and then goes off. I would like to know if maybe you can help me to make it go. Thank you and I await his reply. I am from Italy

@StaycationLifestyle Жыл бұрын

It sounds as though your power might not be setup correctly. There are 2 power feeds a live and switched live, these can sometimes be wired incorrectly

@user-ox3ye6ts4h Жыл бұрын

@@StaycationLifestyle Thank you very much for the answer. I will talk to the electrician and see if it works

@davem4131 2 жыл бұрын

Can a phone still sit on the vents to the right of the halo 11?

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

The screen does overhang the vents a little. It would be possible, but the mount would have to be an inch or so proud of the vent

@codyfreya Жыл бұрын

What’s the fixing kit called for the halo 11 and will it need anything els I have a t5.1 with no steering wheel functions if that helps

@StaycationLifestyle Жыл бұрын

Give Steve Barnes a call at Dream Ice. They will make up a kit with the exact requirements for your van. Plus they will be happy to help if you get stuck during the install 01455617374

@codyfreya Жыл бұрын

@@StaycationLifestyle thank you 👍

@stevecraig9370 2 жыл бұрын

Can both usb ports detect a hard drive? or is one of the usb ports charge only?

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Only the black one detects USB drive. The other is for charge only. Sorry for delay, needed to test it before confirming and couldn’t find my USB, then realised I’d left it in the van 🤣

@stevecraig9370 2 жыл бұрын

@@StaycationLifestyle Hi thanks for the update...that is disappointing...Pioneer avic headunits have 2 usb ports that can both read data...for the money Alpine should not be omitting features that supposedly lower end radios have

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevecraig9370 that’s true. Would definitely be more useful if both were able to be used for data

@caronconcar3361 2 жыл бұрын

Was wondering if there is a SCREEN PROTECTOR on such a BIG SCREEN

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

That isn’t something I had considered actually. I would hope it’s in a position nothing would ever come close to hitting it though

@caronconcar3361 2 жыл бұрын

Could you put a Screen Protector on this Machine

@rjb4728 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can ….. Alpine KAE-HF11DA

@celstores9209 2 жыл бұрын

Apple had a minor glitch with car play on 15.4.1 software as of 7/04/2022 this was resolved by them. thankfully nothing to do with the alpine

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

It just came on this morning when I plugged USB in. It’s also now working wireless. Fantastic unit, really pleased with it 👍

@davem4131 Жыл бұрын

Does the halo 11 work with the built in factory mic?

@StaycationLifestyle Жыл бұрын

It comes with its own mic on a long wire which can be placed in the cab roof.

@davem4131 Жыл бұрын

@@StaycationLifestyle ok, so you could feed it where the original one goes

@stefan23121 2 жыл бұрын

If the gps antenna is not connected, will not detect it (I know, but that is what it is) 🤗

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

The gps that came with the unit is connected and works great 👍

@stefan23121 2 жыл бұрын

True. Initially I was able to connect the Apple play via cable only, and after reading the instructions (which usually most people do when something doesn’t work) I found that the gps antenna must be connected for Apple play to work 😅

@littled6698 2 жыл бұрын

What are the screen size dimensions? I can't find that online!

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

It’s 1280 x 720p HD and it is very crisp

@littled6698 2 жыл бұрын

@@StaycationLifestyle Thank you. I imagine you would give a measurement in mm, I wanted to check if I have room around my dash FOR the 11" screen. Is it 152mmx228mm, or somehwere around there? Sorry if I wasn't clear before.

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Found on the Alpine website Display Size (W x H x D) mm: 269 x 178 x 55 mm www.alpine.co.uk/p/Products/SingleView/ilx-f115d

@littled6698 2 жыл бұрын

@@StaycationLifestyle Awesome. Thank you. I couldn't find that to save my life.

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

@@littled6698 🤣 No worries

@T6Hey 6 ай бұрын

Did you literally just plug and play all of that or did you need to cut and join wires etc..

@StaycationLifestyle 6 ай бұрын

Yes. It looks complicated, but it came with the right wiring to just connect up

@T6Hey 6 ай бұрын

Ok thanks just ordered one today!

@StaycationLifestyle 6 ай бұрын

Genuinely really like mine. Good luck with the fitting 👍🏼

@T6Hey 6 ай бұрын

@@StaycationLifestyle Thanks! I tried to undo the screws to the bracket to make it lower on the dash but they have done the x4 screws so tight I have rounded one off and can’t undo it now!

@StaycationLifestyle 6 ай бұрын

Oh no, what a nightmare. Is it completely rounded or is it recoverable? Search up how to remove it. There are methods like using rubber bands etc

@jruepetty4530 2 жыл бұрын

Try a authentic apple usb cord then it will go wireless

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

The day I installed it, there was a known issue with Apple. The following day, Apple fixed it and it now works perfectly well. It’s a fantastic unit

@jruepetty4530 2 жыл бұрын

@@StaycationLifestyle yes I love it . I took out a kenwood 1057xr for this radio and it’s a lot better sound

@StaycationLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Sound quality is a huge improvement over original and I’m told, better than the Kenwood 9720 I was going to get

@crplumbing2746 Жыл бұрын

Getting mine this week from your recommendation mate and guys at dream I’ve been brilliant with all my questions and did soon as I get it give them a ring to speak to them before I install it and he can go over everything with it for me 👍🏼 so thanks for the great video mate did you have any more of the installation as well ?