Found a 12.1 android head unit that incorporates HVAC factory system controls

[syclnjr]

I was so ready to purchase then started digging into the unit and the specifics of it.
I don’t think the cable they are talking about works for NNBS rear seat or anything other than the very new body style Tahoe’s and Yukon’s.

both Rhino Radios and Phoenix sell the same unit but have a hard time answering simple questions about it.

with you. Going to pass until it gets better versions of hardware etc. I imagine the price will bump back to $800 for the unit.

Mike

 

[fastscirocco]

I was so ready to purchase then started digging into the unit and the specifics of it.
I don’t think the cable they are talking about works for NNBS rear seat or anything other than the very new body style Tahoe’s and Yukon’s.

both Rhino Radios and Phoenix sell the same unit but have a hard time answering simple questions about it.

with you. Going to pass until it gets better versions of hardware etc. I imagine the price will bump back to $800 for the unit.

Mike

I agree, It's a very tempting product but I don't think it's quite where I want it to be.
I'm waiting until they release a newer version.

 

[JJ351]

Rhino Radios now sells a 4G RAM, Android 8.1 version.

 

[mackmcmillan]

Rhino Radios now sells a 4G RAM, Android 8.1 version.

Do you have a link to it? I went to their site and can only seem to find 4G but Android 7.1

 

[JJ351]

Do you have a link to it? I went to their site and can only seem to find 4G but Android 7.1

It's in the drop-down selection under the 2007-2013 Chevy/GMCs:

 

[mackmcmillan]

It's in the drop-down selection under the 2007-2013 Chevy/GMCs:

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I wonder if it has to do with AUTO vs manual AC. That's a difference of a sort that *could* be a factor, dontcha think?

 

[JJ351]

I wonder if it has to do with AUTO vs manual AC. That's a difference of a sort that *could* be a factor, dontcha think?

Idk, but I rechecked Phoenix radios and they now list an Android 9 with 4G ram (w/ Auto AC):

https://www.phoenixautomotiveinc.co...suburban-gmc-yukon-sierra-avalanche-2007-2014

 

[mackmcmillan]

Idk, but I rechecked Phoenix radios and they now list an Android 9 with 4G ram (w/ Auto AC):

https://www.phoenixautomotiveinc.co...suburban-gmc-yukon-sierra-avalanche-2007-2014

Too bad it won't work with manual climate controls. I'm always curious to know things like if the AUTO controls have the same pigtail / would be plug and play... If that were true it should work regardless. That said, if they make it a point to delineate AUTO specifically, it would seem to not be the case for any number of reasons. I've bought different things from other GMT900s that weren't Tahoe/Chevy specific that were fine when plugged in although the option wasn't available beforehand (such as escalade side mirrors with turn signals, etc). The downside to tech is sometimes it is its own worst enemy.

 

[NathanJax]

Too bad it won't work with manual climate controls. I'm always curious to know things like if the AUTO controls have the same pigtail / would be plug and play... If that were true it should work regardless. That said, if they make it a point to delineate AUTO specifically, it would seem to not be the case for any number of reasons. I've bought different things from other GMT900s that weren't Tahoe/Chevy specific that were fine when plugged in although the option wasn't available beforehand (such as escalade side mirrors with turn signals, etc). The downside to tech is sometimes it is its own worst enemy.

Not even close. There's sensors in the roof, sensors in the dash, and other stuff to make the auto work. You'd have to have the BCM and the inside wiring harness.

 

[mackmcmillan]

Not even close. There's sensors in the roof, sensors in the dash, and other stuff to make the auto work. You'd have to have the BCM and the inside wiring harness.

Figured as much. As I said, tech can be its own worst enemy at times! Hehe