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That looks great! Nice job. Sans Android Auto, how do you like it?
I guess I just don't understand why $700 for what's basically a pass through device for your phone. I can just put my note 3 in a dock horizontally and it's roughly the same isn't it? Anyone want to try some salesmanship and sell me the idea?
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Interesting. Been busy at work so I didn't realize the app was put out there until you posted that. I'll have to try that on the way home. I'm not hopeful though, since my micro USB port on my G3 decided to die apparently last night. It won't charge anymore, so I kinda doubt this will work until I get my replacement phone. Hell, I'll try it with my Nexus 7 if I have to just to see if it works and let you know. I will say that according to the manual on the 4100NEX, it looks like you have to use their MirrorLink cable so that it will work with Android Auto as well. I bought one just in case, so I'll see if that makes a difference.
If you don't know why you'd want it, then no amount of "salesmanship" is going to convince you to spend the money. As I play with it, I'm enjoying it more and more. It's real purpose is to get people to put down the phone and concentrate on driving. It does than pretty well.
I now have my dash and vents unobstructed (No more phone mounts). Not to mention, I replaced a 10 year old radio/navigation system, so this was quite an upgrade for me. Well worth the price (for me).
Your mileage may vary.
All valid points. Thank you. Do you know how Pioneer App2radio head units differ from Android auto head units?
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I have never used a Pioneer App2radio unit, but I see the option in the unit I just purchased. I believe they use something called AVICSync (or similar) and do Mirrorcasting, etc. My head unit supports all of that, but none of it is necessary when running Android Auto. So I can't really answer your question as far as user experience goes with App2radio units. From what I've seen in pictures, they have similar "Pioneer" user interfaces, but of course the smartphone "apps" portions will vary in user interface. Android Auto has it's own "Home screen" UI (looks just like Google Now). Installing apps is simple, because you never actually install anything on the head unit, itself. You install apps on your phone. Just like Android Wear, any apps that are Android Auto "aware" will show up on your head unit within the Android Auto user interface. Right now that means apps like iHeart Radio, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Pocket Casts, etc. (These all show up under the "headphones" button as alternatives to Google Play Music.)
Outside of Android Auto... Basically, Pioneer put everything in the unit that would be available if you didn't have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay capabilities with your phones... making the units more than just "dumb terminals" for smartphones. These Android Auto head units can function quite well on their own merits without the Android Auto functionality. Given that the prices are the same as last year's equivalent models that didn't have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, I look at the AA and CP as simple value added on top.
I don't believe you can use MirrorLink and AppRadio functions at the same time as Android Auto. The two are in conflict with how the phone is supposed to function under Android Auto. Either use Android Auto or remove the Android Auto app and set up MirrorLink and AppRadio (via those apps).Hey guys this is my first post...
So I have had my 4100NEX installed for a week now and it is running the v1.3 firmware. My Galaxy S5 with Lollipop 5.0 does not work with Mirrorlink or AppRadio. Android Auto works fine. I am using the Pioneer cable, but it is the same as any microUSB.
Has anyone figured out how to get those to work? My phone connects but beyond that no apps show up and mirror doesn't work. I'm pretty pissed because that's exactly why I purchased this radio!
I know it only let's me use one or the other... But my head unit is only a blank screen when using mirrorlink. My phone says it's connected but nothing actually happensI don't believe you can use MirrorLink and AppRadio functions at the same time as Android Auto. The two are in conflict with how the phone is supposed to function under Android Auto. Either use Android Auto or remove the Android Auto app and set up MirrorLink and AppRadio (via those apps).
If I'm wrong, anyone, please enlighten me.