G+_Marcus Hall Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Okay, Jason Howell and Ron Richards, (Hi, Gina Trapani!). It's been a year. Where are we with car audio that integrates with Android? Any improvements or... anything? We've got an Audi with a cassette deck and it's hurting my feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Simmons Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Yikes. To my knowledge they are several android based head units with parrot being one that comes to mind. I'll see if I can find you a link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Corey Scott (Captain Te Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Thanks, Jason! I'd actually submitted the question last year at some point (although I can't remember if it was on the air or I asked directly), and Jason H. said he expected to see things cropping up at Google IO and some of the other shows coming up. I still see so many things touting how they're iOS compatible, which is all well and good, but it seems a bit sill there's not more emphasis on Android by this point. The thing I hear the most about Android compatibility is Ford Sync (which would be the choice if I was getting a new car instead of a new stereo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Bradley Chasse Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I saw one that I wanted, but I need to come up with $52k first.. http://www.wimp.com/tesladash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Steve Burgess Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Using a JVC unit that integrates nicely with my Nexus 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Paul Darr Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 It depends on what you expect from the stereo integration. I have a JVC unit that supports Bluetooth A2DP that does very well in my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jesus V Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 While Bluetooth is a good step, I hardly count that as "Android" integrations, since it works with ANY device that also support Bluetooth. I would call it integrated when you can download apps into the stereo, Like Sonza, Pandora, or AmazonMP3 and with a "mi-fi" like device or phone paring (maybe even vie NFC) have internet radio streaming on your can. In a way I think Ford is the closest to this, but I'm not sure what other maker are doing. I know of Ford from the shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Corey Scott (Captain Te Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Jesus Villanueva, that is pretty much what I'm looking for. I'm willing to make due with an AUX input if I need to, but I feel like Android is due, you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Paul Darr Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Jesus Villanueva so what you are looking for is not a device that integrates with an Android device but that is an Android device. So something like http://www.amazon.com/Parrot-Asteroid-Android-Powered-Stereo-Compatible/dp/B005AFVHLQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Corey Scott (Captain Te Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 That's interesting, Paul Darr, but it loses basic functions, like a CD player. Also, the reviews really don't seem to favor it. Good find, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jesus V Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Paul Darr That seems to be a good start, I would prefer a dual DIN size or a flip out screen like a few of the DVD head-units with a large display, would be nice for maps. I like where it may be going on the next version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_goodonya - ENL Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Steve Burgess which model number. I'm currently using a double din JVC unit. I'm curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Simmons Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Unfortunately android 2.2 but her ya go. Wonder if this is root able... http://www.flightinstrument.net/home/android-2-din-review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Andreas Ebbert-Karroum Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 What is the problem with bluetooth integration? Connecting your phone via bluetooth to your audio has not been a problem for years. Only in my new car, the car also connects as audio speaker. So I can now stream music from Play Music and listen to my music collection in the car. (or listen to AAA :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Cole Brodine Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Andreas Ebbert-Karroum - How is the audio quality? I've had very poor luck with Bluetooth audio solutions in the past as far as audio quality is concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Corey Scott (Captain Te Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Gina Trapani, Chad Johnson, & Tony Hannides Thanks so much for the discussion this episode on Android's presence in Car Audio. It sounds like there's still no real simple solution like the iOS crowd gets, so I'm following Gina's lead and going cassette adapter (for now). Gina, look for those at Radio Shack, I think they're your best bet. I can say, an Aux in seems like a far less complicated system than something that has its own special app store. How much good is that thing gonna do me if I can't listen to my TWiT Live Stream? I mean, c'mon, people! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Andreas Ebbert-Karroum Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Cole Brodine It's excellent. BTW: It's Audi's MMI In-car (MMI Navigation Plus: http://www.audi.de/de/brand/de/neuwagen/a6/s6-avant/informieren/ausstattung/kommunikation_und_infotainment/mmi_navigation_plus.html ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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