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Pro-Tip: Unbox the microphone before using it.

Just checked Amazon: "Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock." Great timing.

You can learn all the button positions on the remote and be able to skip tracks, adjust levels, mute, make calls (start/end) adjust volume and navigate through folders/files without needing to look at what you're doing. Which is great if you have a car where the radio is low in the dash because taking your eyes off the road to find a song can be a bad idea.

You get the rear camera to only work when you are in reverse by wiring the power to it from splicing it into the reversing lights

"I'm not gonna try X THING because I don't care" Great review right there, pal /s

2:58 IR Blaster is likely for use with an interface module for retaining steering wheel controls. Most Android based radios will have a key1 and a key2 wire that act as an ohm meter to determine different button inputs, this will work if your steering wheel produces analog signals to the radio. If your steering wheel controls produce a digital signal, an interface module will be needed to convert those signals to something that the radio can read. Either a variable resistance to represent each button, or via the IR Blaster port.

Remote: if you drive long distances in your car and take a break you sometimes just want to sit on your own backseat and listen to music or watch a dvd... Quite handy to have a remote then

You also brought the cheapest mic to record with

Thanks for the review, I know it's not recent, but, actually I use my remote all the time in the hooptie 'cuz I lack steering wheel controls, mainly to avoid plowing up a field in my car due to looking at the radio vs. watching the road like I did once (the joint I had just smoked prob didn't help); however this looks like just the setup for my 92 accord...

“Staring at a fucking iPad” 😂😂😂 made my night mate

Great job! I'm upgrading my 02 Ram and this video came up in the suggested videos. Glad I watched, probably saved me at least a hundred bucks or more! 10-Q!

Did you just try to test a car stereo without using speakers? wtf

Bro. I literally just found out about the whole click and hold feature for wifi and Bluetooth on my phone because of you. That is insane 😂😂😂

The remote was useful when I participated in car shows and wanted to show off radio and sound capabilities from outside the car. It was also useful for those in the backseat to have some control over the radio without having to ask or reach up (like kids) especially since this unit came with a DVD player.

Same for us, remote you can learn to handle by feel, you can adjust volume change stations etc. without taking eyes off the road.

I love the tattoo "Do or do not. There is no try." by the great master yoda. I have that as my life motto. Keep up the nice video's.

A remote is great in the car, it’s just like at home where your thumb learns the TV remote and you don’t have to look at it you just change the channels or the volume or whatever from memory. It works the same in your car that way you don’t have to take your eyes off the road to do all the functions of the radio. Takes a little practice but it works awesome I’ve been using a remote in my car for over 15 years

Great video! And your sound test was amazing!! Great quality, no clipping, super clarity! 6 outta 5 stars...

I think Google is stalking me. LOL I have never had one of these videos pop up on my KZfaq feed. And today I was on Amazon looking at these two dim Android car stereo. And no more than six hours later I'm looking through my KZfaq and here your video is. I'm pretty sure I turned all that stalking shit off in my Google settings. Anyway thanks for the video. And now I feel all creeped out

Hopefully get another review of the same unit after a yr of real usage

@teckrant the remotes are for the people sitting in the back seat to be able to control the radio without bothering the driver

I bought an 8" navihouse stereo for my vw jetta,the thing is loaded with features factory radio can't even come close, even tells you when you drive over the speed limit.had it over 3 yrs and still going strong even bought one for my sister's camry,she absolutely loves it.

Haha bro I love your personality. Parking brake joke and fucking iPad comment. I love it 😂

Remote: from the back seat when the mom of your gf is calling! :-D

Holy Comicstrips Batman! Why would someone tattoo a Yoda phrase on their arm ...FOREVER??

:D I didn't expect to see Tarkan in a car video~

One thing I like just looking at it that it has two knobs and nice big buttons with bold white fonts that I can actually read. I have a gripe about how small and dim the buttons and fonts are on most radios these days(even the expensive ones).

Grainiest pixelated "720p HD" I have ever seen!, and more than 10 minutes of mostly useless information before you get to the reason we are watching?

Hint - if you cheat on your exams at school don't tattoo answers on your arm

I had an Alpine years ago that came with a remote. I liked using it in lieu of reaching over to cycle through tracks or stations since I did not have steering wheel controls. Sometimes I would have used it to control it while I was playing music with windows open at picnics and such.

Another point to remember is a lot of modern cars have the passenger entertainment system as a node in the network. Replacing the system with a non network communication compliant system can throw up codes and lights on the dash board.

re remote control: I had a Chinese all in one head unit in my Civic that came with a remote control. Had the remote worked, it would have been handy to use, because I did NOT have steering wheel controls. Holding the remote in one hand would have allowed me to adjust volume, change tracks, switch stations etc while keeping my eyes on the road. Sadly, my remote would only work when it was pitch black outside; daylight overwhelmed the IR sensor.

that is not android 5.0.1, that is definitely android 4.4's settings menu, android 5 changed the look of android significantly, it's pretty noticeable, and it's not that they changed the look to look like 4.4, that is the stock settings menu

I use the remote that comes with head units all the time in my big truck. Not big like pickups, like my kenworths and peterbilts. The are older in truck standards and the radios are way up tucked in the headliner basically. So I really have to reach to get to it, and all it takes is a second of eyes off the road and I'm in a ditch somewhere or rear ending someone. So that's why the remote is gold for me personally!

IR is useful if you want your passengers in the backseat (assuming you have a 4 door car or 4-seat 2-door with people in the back) to change radio station source and other stuff while driver is driving. I have a Kenwood single DIN stereo (FM/AM/BT/USB/HD Radio) in my 2000 Nissan Frontier regular cab 5-speed stick base model and use the remote sometimes since I have no steering wheel controls. My truck has space for a double DIN, but I opted for a simple single DIN since it came with a factory storage pocket from Nissan where a double DIN would take away that space. Orginal radio was a single DIN cassette player. I replaced speakers in it as well as the orginal Panasonic ones were shot.

The remote is a great way to operate a head unit if the location of it in the dash is obstructed. In the case of my civic, one location was impeded by items in the cup holder blocking access to the controls on the head unit itself.

Your audio is to low to hear it. Looks like great info but just can't hear ya???

"Just a big fuckin sheet of cardboard" LOL

i had one of theese about 3 yrs ago. it was awesome. my friends loved it so much they bought it from me for almost what i paid for it after about a couple yrs of use. im deff. getting another

please make a update video on this

Any chance of seeing it installed in the car?

I compared Kenwood and Alphine. I bought an incar android 7.0 stereo with nav, dvd, mirror link, bt, wireless back up camera and so much more. I love the unit. I paid $111. Great investment for all the features it offers. I took the unit to a car stereo store to have it installed. They were surprised how well the unit performed. They decided to carry the same unit. As for remote control, there’s no use for it

I used the remote in my old chevy truck ('92 K1500 Blazer). They mounted the radio controls in a small dash pod and the tape deck/main HU controled by the part in the pod is the only single din space mounted in the center of the dash maybe somewhat closer to the passenger, you really couldn't reach it without leaning way over so the remote was useful.

Even if the car radio won't play 1080p you could still record the review in 1080p or 4k

20 seconds to hook up some speakers to it would have been really nice to hear the quality and check the actuall power output and wattage rating.

You can use the remote control for when you are using your vehicle as a mobile boom box so you can control it when you are outside the car. That’s what I’ve used it for in the past.

I use the remote control quite a bit. It is handy to affix to the steering wheel if you do not have steering wheel controls on your vehicle!!!!!!

Hey, I enjoyed the video. Would have been nice to get some sound happening, and get your impression of the sound quality. Maybe do a followup when you get it in your vehicle. I've just done kind of a twist on what you did: I chose the highest spec deck I could find, and then found the lowest price for that product on AliExpress. Took a deep breath, plugged in my credit card and hoped. 3 days (!) after I clicked purchase, DHL dropped a box in my hands (the shipping from China to Alberta was included in the purchase price). The unit runs Android 8, uses the Octacore 1.5 Ghz Cortex A53 processor, has 32Gb ROM and 4Gb RAM... and I paid $387.22 Canadian. Now, in terms of bang for the buck, you definitely did better than I did. But when I compare what I got, and what I paid, to the stuff on Crutchfield... man. If I were Panasonic, or Sony, or any other high end head unit manufacturer, I'd be kinda worried right now. These Chinese units are blowing them out of the water. Good luck with your channel! >Charlie

Did you also purchased the cheapest microphone available from Amazon??? Just wondering sound is so loooowww

Screens in cars are going to be the number 1 way to date a car come 10 years from now.

I would say the remote and the TV connection would be used for an RV application. As in the home stereo option when parked.

Wouldn't surprise me if that android version listing was fake that looks like android 4.0 -4.3 based on the UI

Great video subbed. I'm working on editing a video right now for a different manufacturer. I have a remote don't use it at al. The only reason I can see someone using one is to turn your radio up from outside the vehicle at a car show.

Reason for the remote is there are some steering wheel mount remotes that provide the steering wheel buttons.

Remote control is usually good when you're home washing your car with ye olde bucket and sponge (no power washing) and wants to control the music while outside. It's good for camping when you're willing to hear some songs directly from your car and such

That same stereo is sold under many different names and I will promise you it will suck. I've owned 2 and they worked just fine for about 10 days and just took a crap and decided not to work any longer.

The remote control is handy, especially if you have a chauffeur.

Great job, I only just found your channel.... Very useful, keep up your good work.

I recently bought a cheap stereo with a remote. I stuffed the radio in an ammo box with the faceplate outside and ported speakers to the outside and the antenna. I run it off my small solar panels and and battery setup that I stuffed in another ammo box. So when I am outside working its always close and I do use the remote. It picks up my phone hotspot I pipe Pandora thru it..Works great it will run all day and 6 hours into the night.

And just an FYI… These things are absolute junk! They work OK for a little while and then they just fall apart. I’ve had people bring me these things to install in a few weeks later they’re back wondering why half of it doesn’t work. Also the specs on these things are horrible… The internal Mosset amp might be good for five or 6 W without distortion but anything above that is pretty much a straight square sine wave and sounds horrible. If they do come with RCA outputs and there such low voltage was so much distortion they’re not usable in my opinion. Just bite the bullet and buy a Kenwood pioneer or Alpine unit… Hell even Sony and clarion Make you much much better stereo on this. Myself I am a pioneer fan have been for 40 years and I still have pioneer stereo is sitting on a shelf from 20 years ago that still work great! You get what you pay for.

The things that are wrong with this stereo is that the chassis isn't your typical double din, it is oversized, meaning it won't fit most of the double din dash kits available for vehicles. Another thing, although the features are cool, they sound really bad, and the preamp output voltage on the rca outputs is very small, like 1 volt or less, which makes for a terrible signal going to any aftermarket amplifier.

I'd say the remote is so the people in the back seat can run it without disturbing the driver, maybe RV or limousine applications also, where you sit further away

The main reason for ANY car stereo remote is so that people in the back seat can use it

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I see you wear your nerd card on your right arm. Nice.

Very nicely Made video.You get into Depth.Keep thee reviews comming.

Doing a review without sound, great work.

Is the GPS working

The link doesn't work.

if you whant to see the screen wile driving just screw the wire to the back of the radio. Always works! oh and sinds it can hook up as a phone to your pc you can upgrade the android on it

the battery 2025 for the remote can be picked up at auto parts stores because the same battery are use in most car door openers

332 Chinese child laborers were paid $1 an hour to dislike your video.

The remote control is not bad for the kids that sit down on the back to control there videos ! Good video 👍

The IR remote is designed for the kids in the back seat mate, not really for the driver lol. However, if you mod cars then you should be happy that they include one, because you can easily use the remote's circuit board to add additional buttons to your car that aren't present on your wheel. Power the remote off 12v using some resistors, a voltage regulator or a little 12v power supply board/kit from China for a battery-free installation. Remove the IR sensor and remote wire it such that it has an unobstructed line of sight to the unit, then solder wires to either side of the desired switch contacts and solder them to momentary switches of your choice. You can mount said buttons on any removable 'optional feature' button panel in the car, just get some from a junk yard, or make a custom button plate.

Bought a JVC with Bluetooth touchscreen handfree mic, and backup camera for $160 bucks. Been going strong for 2 years.

great review! almost makes me want to downgrade from my kenwood "carplay". I want to see it installed :)

Put a link

Take one of these decks, some speakers and build a cabinet around it to have a custom kids room computer. Keep the mouse / kb / adapter in a pocket inside the enclosure for adult use. Mount one of these in the kitchen with custom enclosure using the camera option to keep watch over children in the play area. So many ideas for that little device.

As far as the remote control is concerned you need to remember that car stereos are not just used in cars. They also get used on boats and caravans amongst other places to it makes sense for those applications.

The remote is handy for the likes of campers (RVs) and large trucks where you spend time in the vehicle but not in the drivers seat

I have a flip up unit which I use in my car and the remote is actually pretty useful for rear passengers, mainly my much younger siblings who aren't really old enough for smart devices but need entertainment during a long road trip. As I am driving I prefer not to have to mess with screens and, as long as a passenger or I can change the discs they can watch movies from the rear seat.

I used the heck out of the tactile 'pyramid' remote on my SONY ES head unit in my XJ back in the day... sadly, it was crushed and I never replaced it. The IR remote was also AWESOME when I was at the back of the Jeep adjusting the subwoofer gain / level / placement etc.

Thanks for sharing your review! I’ve been wondering about their quality. BTW, your link to purchase one isn’t working. Also, What model is it?

I use the remote when adjusting my settings. I have an Old school setup with a 7 band eq (near head unit) and a cross over in the trunk which is accessible from an opening in the backseat. So I can sit in the backseat and adjust my cross over settings ad still operate the head unit settings without going back and forth.

I was looking forward to Rick and Morty, lol. Liked for that reason alone, but also stayed to watch plenty. Thanks for the vid. Nice to know all of them probably work well enough. I'm looking for one for Torque (gauges didn't work out and cost a ton anyways...$800 later, lol).

Used a remote when I was younger. My girlfriend...now wife....owned a 1998 Celica and we did a Kenwood system with amps, etc and would use remote (it was a solid better than today's tv remotes) to turn up and down volume when hanging out at the local joints...kids don't do that today. Oh and the cr 2025 is a popular what he size. Any drug store will have it.

Don't watch porn while you're driving....Never thought that was even possible until now 😂

the remote is handy if the radio is build into an rv or the like setting...

my wife and I camp in out old suburban so the remote is nice if you're chillin in the back and want to mess with the music

Kenwood or Pioneer for me , but it's cool for the small price tag. Informative for people new to these units...

I use the remote because I sit back from my steering wheel where it's easier to just click buttons on the remote once I memorize the buttons. Sometimes the controls don't work with my steering wheel when I put in a head unit, or I don't feel like hooking them up. In cases where I do, sometimes it's easier giving it to my passenger to be my DJ

I figured you can use the remote outside of a normal vehicle application. Boats, RV's, limos, and possibly when you're driving for Uber or Lyft and you can allow your passengers to control the music. I personally wouldn't use it for driver controls because of the ir sensor. I would make a custom Bluetooth panel instead.

Wow! I want one! I have 2010HHR and been wanting to update the stereo! Thanks for sharing this!

You must not have young children who ride in the back seats and who are asking the driver to change the channel every 5 minutes. I love the remote.

Great video -- I bought a "NAVISKAUTO" :) unit for my 2000 Mustang with very little hope of ever getting the steering wheel buttons to work -- but it turns out that most cars can be made to work with one of these units as the button identifier resistance values (Which were never standardized much across brands) can simply be programmed however you want. So I got them working with some work by simply soldering some resisters for each of the buttons and running them back through the two wires (usually labeled key1 and key2 -- I only used key1 and ground IIRC). great video

Just an FYI on the backup camera: if you only want it to turn on when you go into reverse, just tap into the reverse lights....ground as usual. No reason to go into the fuse box or outputs from the transmission. Might be an obvious fix for some, but maybe not so obvious to others.

I came across some of these in my country, here's are the verdict: 1. Media playback wise, it playback all the tricky format, 1080p H264 video with audio of Dolby 5.1/DTS 5.1, AAC, MP3, M4A, all can be played without any issue. It also play lossless audio format FLAC, APE, and WAV file, but is normal CD lossless 1411kbps, 44.1khz file, Hi-Res audio file that goes upper than these figure is not supported. But can install third party apps to play it via software emulation. Of course, CD/VCD/DVD playback is ok. Media file stored on DVD disk (MP3 for example) also can be played. However, there are lag while navigate in between video file for playback via USB, it lag on first few 10 seconds of playback, probably due to the limitation of USB 2.0 transfer speed. 2. This one, unlike the normal MP5 car player, play the USB drive without hiccup and restarting, it even detect the NTFS file system on USB, so MKV file that stored H264 1080p video that is more than 4GB (max tested 15GB) can be played without any issue. Small thumb drive tested up to 128GB has no issue. 3. The android system actually has capacitive touch screen and very smooth in navigation, much better than non Android player. 4. Radio reception sadly is very poor, much worse than branded player. 5. Screen wise, one of the most important part, is just awful. Viewing angle and colors reproduction is just sub par. Despite being able to play 1080p file, the screen simply isn't, I guess the screen resolution is only 800 x 480, the video playback show very obvious pixelated artifact. 6. Audio output from the amp is very poor, should be less than 10W on true output, sound fidelity and quality is not very good. Must need extra external amp to improve the sound quality and volume power. 7. All WiFi, back camera, GPS actually works, it even has internal memory to store media file and apps. It almost function like a cheap Android smartphone. All in all, if sound quality is not your main priority, then this is the true media king at very cheap price, just like any high end TV box or media player, but with limitation. I don't want to comment on it's durability, much of it are based on luck. At least this one feel much like a high end player with very responsive touch screen than those non Android players. My Suggestion: A similar priced smartphone or tablet integration that connect to your current Pioneer, Kenwood, Sony, JVC unit via 3.5mm (AUX input) is a much recommended option than this setup, you can get much higher quality screen with much better resolution, and it does sound much better where your branded amp handled these better than these cheap players.

The remote would be used at a car audio competition, if the car stereo exceeds a certain dBa you're not allowed to be inside the cabin due to liabilities etc.

Reviews car radio, doesn't check audio or actual radio, checks video playback instead lol