Retrofitting CarPlay with Sony XAV-AX1005DB: Is It Worth It?

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Күн бұрын

Tech in cars is often left behind as soon as the latest model comes out, but it doesn’t have to be that way. I’ve retrofitted Apple CarPlay into my car by replacing the existing radio with an aftermarket unit to give my car a new and smarter lease of life.
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0:00 Introduction
0:16 Why I Did It
1:11 Why I Chose Sony
1:59 The CarPlay Experience
4:05 What Could Be Improved
5:07 Would I Recommend It?
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@jorn4367 Жыл бұрын

Does this model allow for multiple phones connected at the same time? Can’t find that in the specs anywhere.

@connectorxp 2 жыл бұрын

In the same boat with you. Using an 2014 Auris and want CarPlay, and this Sony is the cheapest unit having CarPlay and rotary volume control, no touchpad or other hard to reach control. It comes with microphone? How is the quality of the calls?

@RichardTech 2 жыл бұрын

Having a rotary control for the volume is very nice and yes it does come with an external microphone. I have it stuck next to my mirror pointing towards me and I’ve had no complaints from callers about being able to hear me. Alternatively, I think you can clip it onto your vanity mirror, however I wanted to keep it out the way. Hope this helps, consider subscribing to see more!

@2solid.q 11 күн бұрын

Hi what’s the extender you are using in the usb

@PinderProductions 8 ай бұрын

Nice video, how was the installation process?

@RichardTech 8 ай бұрын

Installation was pretty straightforward, the main thing I found was just making sure all the wires were connected correctly so it retained its settings (time/date etc) when the ignition was off. Hope this helps!

@sawerabashir9667 2 жыл бұрын

Bro your videos are so informative... Can u help me with my task bar cuz i cannot click on any option on taskbar( start button, search bar, notification section)... I'm trying to resolve this issue and have watched many videos on youtube related to this but all in vain... Please help me what should i do?

@RichardTech 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend an in-place upgrade, this "updates" Windows using external installation media and allows you to keep your files (although I'd still recommend a backup, just in case!). This page has more info which you may find useful: bit.ly/3aLBNte. Thanks for watching the tutorial, if you found it useful, please consider subscribing to the channel!

@sawerabashir9667 2 жыл бұрын

@@RichardTech Thanks ☺

@tness72 14 күн бұрын

What kind of USB A adapter do you have there? Do you think its possible to move the USB port from front to back on this unit?

@RichardTech 11 күн бұрын

I used a USB right-angle adapter from Amazon, it's quite generic and can be found from a bunch of different brands. I don't think you can move the USB port to the back though, although I imagine you could route a cable around the dash.

@tness72 11 күн бұрын

@@RichardTech I have a plan to solder on an usb extension on my current USB port inside the stereo, I know its a risky effort, but I will give it a shot, perhaps I will post a video about it

@RichardTech 9 күн бұрын

Hope it goes well!

@BristolMatt Күн бұрын

Bud, can you do me a massive favour? Im looking to buy this head unit and my main need is one that fast forwards songs. Does this device have a way to skip through tracks? My music is sometimes 7 minutes a song, and it drives me mad that i can't fast-forward or drag the song to the correct spot. Any help would make you a legend. Thanks.

@BristolMatt 14 сағат бұрын

Please bud. 🥺

@thetomster3 Жыл бұрын

What’s the name of your wireless dongle?

@RichardTech Жыл бұрын

I don't use a wireless dongle for CarPlay, I use a wired connection. Thanks for watching the video, if you found the video useful please consider subscribing!

@MattBeeston91 Жыл бұрын

does this have andriod play aswell

@RichardTech Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not, this model only supports CarPlay. However I believe Sony also make a different model that only supports Android Auto. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

@user-or7jl4yy6o 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately i bought for my car which working with some extra speakers 2 amps and a subwoofer but the sub sound is so poor i changed it with a kenwood 2 din with 4v pre out (10year old )and the sound become amazing and too much power

@RichardTech 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@Qsmtt 2 ай бұрын

may I know which kenwood 2 din model you mean specifically? and how come this one sounded poor? im thinking to buy this for my suzuki swift 2009

@DigitalShelter 27 күн бұрын

Sound quality?

@RichardTech 19 күн бұрын

Admittedly I probably didn't have the best speakers to pair this up with, but I always thought the quality performance was good and never had any problems.