Recommendations for a head unit with Apple CarPlay?

[phattyduck]

Ok so just making sure I get my ducks in a row before I place my Crutchfield order and pull the dash apart. I can just remove the stock amp? Then my head unit and harness plug into the existing harness, and that’s it? Is it that easy?

I just want to make sure I don’t get into it and then have to wait a couple days for parts before I can put everything back together.

The stock amp uses the standard Toyota plugs on the back that go to the dash harness. The stock radio plugs into the amp. If you remove the stock radio and amp, the harness that is leftover to the dash will connect directly to what Crutchfield sends. If you aren't doing anything else crazy with the install, it is very easy.

Keep in mind you will have to add a connection for the e-brake (in some cases), microphone, backup camera if you are doing that, etc. The stock harness just has powers, ground, lighting and speaker connections.

-Charlie

 

[Phins]

I have this one and it’s flawless. You can adjust the height and angle so it doesn’t block the controls. I paired it with a Metra harness and it’s direct plug and play.

BOSS Audio Systems BVCP9700A-CFL Car Stereo System - Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Single Din With 7 Inch Touchscreen, Bluetooth Audio and Calling Head Unit, Radio Receiver, No CD Player, Backup Camera https://a.co/d/iqpSp1R

 

[DWilliam]

I have this one and it’s flawless. You can adjust the height and angle so it doesn’t block the controls. I paired it with a Metra harness and it’s direct plug and play.

BOSS Audio Systems BVCP9700A-CFL Car Stereo System - Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Single Din With 7 Inch Touchscreen, Bluetooth Audio and Calling Head Unit, Radio Receiver, No CD Player, Backup Camera https://a.co/d/iqpSp1R

Any pictures of it installed? I like the idea of a floating screen that I can tilt.

 

[Phins]

Any pictures of it installed? I like the idea of a floating screen that I can tilt.

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[DWilliam]

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Any issues with it?

 

[Phins]

Any issues with it?

None at all. I ran the microphone and stuck it on the steering column instead of mounting it on the headliner like most. Helps hide it I think too. If you do get it make sure to ground the e brake cable.

 

[DWilliam]

Anyone else using a floating screen head unit in their 4Runner? Can’t decide between a Boss floating screen or a flush fit Sony XAV.