When covering these budget head units please check the standby current draw. Many of these cheap Chinese models can kill your battery. This A7 WE model I have tested only draws

the thing i love most about this head unit is the live map and the sound. didnt know my subaru had a high end bass unit installed with its stock radio that died before i bought it until i put in the F7

Stu. Great videos mate. Just purchased and had installed the Atoto f7 into my Fiat Motorhome. What a difference from the stock Fiat unit !. Amazing , and i also had the wireless steering wheel gadget. All works floorlessley, and so cheap compared to the named units which are crazy money again. Thanks for the reviews , and keep em coming. Graham in Essex

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

@peterdavies2922

9 ай бұрын

Hi Graham. I think the stock fiat head unit is the same as the one in my peogout boxer motorhome. Did you manage to get the steering wheel controls on the fiat to work?

Great review. Many thanks.

Thanks for all the reviews. Can you review the OneNav head unit.

I self installed atoto s8 pro10" to my 2008 saab 9-3 2.0T a year ago and very satisfied. It would of been much easier to install f7 but sound( not bad compare to pioneer avh-2330nex, but setting sound can be an ass) and function of s8 pro is amazing(wired or unwired carplay & android auto) many chinese android radio has been a disapointing when you actually connected to a phone calls. Most of'em will be like 3~4, if pioneer were 10 But atoto s8 is is like 7~8, which is not bad to my account. One bad thing is.. it is 10 inch and it sticks out and you will not be able to use your fancy spinning cup holder ever again.

I recently installed the F7 WE in my 2008 Saturn Sky (Opel GT in GB) and I'm impressed! The sound quality just from the wiring harness to the stock speakers (I have the factory amp & sub) is head & shoulders better than the dead GM unit. Car Play is flawless and even the front panel phone mic sounds good according to my wife. Mine only came with the stripped ends wire loom but did include a back-up camera with adjustable guide lines on screen. It is certainly near HD and has night mode. I haven't tried the unit with the top down yet but I expect good things. Worth the money for sure.

@Monkeybizness707

Жыл бұрын

Too bad it's a Linux based system, so you can't download apps.

@donwilbanks2226

Жыл бұрын

@@Monkeybizness707 Apps on my car stereo aren't important, particularly as it's a convertible 2-seater. That's entertaining enough.

@Monkeybizness707

Жыл бұрын

@@donwilbanks2226 perhaps you might think otherwise if you can't interface with a Bluetooth OBD2 that works with your car, or it ignores your backup cam, or you can't use a tpms system properly? Maybe you don't like the clunky atoto interface (I didn't) and want to install a launcher that suits your personality better. All things to consider.

@donwilbanks2226

Жыл бұрын

@@Monkeybizness707 TPMS on the info display shows pressure for each tire. I have a code reader. For me, it's about the drive, the tunes, my wife in the right seat and the experience.

@heffe4257

Жыл бұрын

@@Monkeybizness707 shut up

Good afternoon. Congratulations on the excellent content and quality of your reviews. What are the main differences between this F7WE and the A6PF? What is the best purchase option? Best regards, Marcos Cardoso

Thanks for the very clear information. Do you know if it can be installed in 2005 VW Beetle? If it can't, do you have any suggestion for one that can?

Thanks for the review. I am consider buying Atoto F7-WE and replace with Rosen Piranha multimedia navigation system installed in my 2015 Dodge Grange Caravan SE , just wondering do i need to buy backup camera with Atoto F7 WE again or original camera should work ?

Really love the reviews as always and this is the unit I was waiting for :) Do you have an other option for the bezel? I would like one where the ATOTO unit is more flush with the bezel. Saab 9-3 2008. Did you have a steering wheel adapter installed before you connected the AC-44F5 Watchband? ( did see now you added the link for it in the description ) Thanks for the amazing reviews on the units :)

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

Have a look at this video, I explain how you can fit it flush in this one. It's a bit of a ball ache kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWt41rV-Yr2qgso.html

@nitehhawk9868

Жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed Thank you.

I installed this exact unit a few weeks ago and it’s been okay but I’m having problems with CarPlay apps locking up. Especially navigation apps like Waze and Apple Maps. If I start my car once the Waze app will work. But if I shut the car off and restart it Waze will be locked up requiring me to reboot my phone. It’s a bit frustrating when I stop to get gas or stop in the grocery store for a few minutes I cant easily resume my trip upon restarting.

@Saab Unleashed: Hey! I've got 2 questions for you that might help a-lot of people. 1) Sometimes you have to buy the radio frame separately from the android radio company you desire. Can you show us how to stick the radio to the separately purchased radio frame? 2) With new releases like the M6 Pro Plus (10" & 10.36"), do you think custom vehicle frame manufacturers will come out with slightly bigger radio frames to fit these bigger releasing screens? 9/9.5" screen are 229mm while 10/10.36" screens are 250mm. Thanks!

@danshilm

Жыл бұрын

From what I've seen with the frames, the "base" of the screen is the same size and the screen is protruding from the frame. So, provided that the size of the "base" stays the same, you don't need another frame. And that's exactly what I've seen for now with the larger variants of the usual 9" Android head units

Awesome Stuart 👍 great review, you mentioned CAN- Bus in your 93 …. I have 2004 Saab Aero Convertible with optic fibre system with the premier stereo system … so will this unit work in my 93 ? Is it plug and play with my car, just interested as you said yours had a flicker on the reverse camera because of the CAN -Bus wiring, let me know thanks Stuart keep up the great work cheers Andrew Penman 😀

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

Nothing is plug and play in that car, significant modification to both wiring and custom fabrication of mounts are required. I did a video, search Joying Saab 2003

Wow. Will this need steering when adapter like pak or access for Nissan Altima?

Hello, what is the best android head unit when it comes to audio quality ? Thanks

Thanks for the info. Does it have a USB to charge your phone with?

9:13 it uses 5 row icon resolution on this small screen and it makes it looks good while my 10 inch Teyes CC3 is set to use 4 row icon resolution which makes it ugly looking

I have the S8 standard people have problems hearing me with the internal mic and the included mic is there a setting that can be adjusted so they can hear me better

Is there a way to move the apps/icons around on the main menu and other screens? I’d like to have the rear camera and front camera icons on the same screen.

Hey man How you program the steering wheel buttons you need to buy another controller.

hi, does it have DVR functionality like the A6? i see that you've mentioned video in interfaces but i just wanted to make sure. thanks!

Is there a particular head unit you would recommend for a Citroen dispatch MK2?

Are there any good Android head units in the price range of this one that you recommend?

Have you ever thought about prying one of these units open to see how the circuitry is laid out? I have wondered multiple times, using a 3D printer if I could take one and make it look OEM (in the Saab). Making the screen look flush in a custom mount and moving the buttons elsewhere, or oversizing them, maybe even scavenging buttons off a dead Saab unit it the buttons are simple closed circuit jobs.

@hal752

11 ай бұрын

There are a few that have taken them apart. They are simple in design with cost cutting where they can. Poor shielding etc.

Good afternoon i have recently purchased the ATOTO F7 XE , Could you please tell me what extra's i need to install it in my Saab 9-3 2009 convertible. you have a great channel.

What wiring harness would i need for the f7 xe if i have a 2005 ford explorer any links id greatly appreciate

Review the Q95 maXeepingrod please

With the built in mic do you still need to hook up the one given to you in the box?

What would you put in a old restored Zed (300zx)

This Atoto F7 WE or the Eonon X20? Both 7" linusx based systems, both look similar... Whats the better one?

Do you have a link for the bezel that you refer to for the Saab 9-3?

hi mate can I please ask which 1 din head unit can you recommend for purchasing? I do have 2 din space its just the actual back part of the unit has to be 1 din size due to the installation would damage the inside.Hope it makes sense. Its a volvo s70 from 1997. Looking forward to your reply.Bests: Gary

I have a bunch of videos in an SSD card but just a few are playable in the atoto. They need to work in the hardware.

How do you connect the wires to set up steering wheel controls, my harness didn’t come with those wires ?

Looking to replace the standard radio on a 2013 Skoda fabia, would this fit. Also which would you recommend the f7we or the A6 pf?

We call them harnesses, the brits call them looms, fascinating.

We're installing in a smart car if that helps. 😊

Other comment was deleted. Was your bc factory or did you install? We had a Pink bc wire, red acc/ignition wire and black ground. We can't get picture in reverse but does show when you select rear camera from home screen. Please advise.

Hi, I have a 2015 mazda cx-5. I'd like to get an Android head unit that will fit flush in the OEM head unit's space. I'm looking to spend under $300. I prefer wireless, I don't want mirroring. I prefer if it ran Android and I am adding a woofer. And A Five channel amp. I would absolutely appreciate any recommendations. Thank you my friend😊👍🏾

Thank you for all the great reviews! 👍 I have a few questions, since i want to combine one of your recommended 'very good' Android Head Units with a cheap 360° Camera Solution (the ones that render bird view from 4 cams) for my camper. I know from your reviews, that the T'eyes CC3 has this 'built-in' option, which they sell as an upgrade, so no compatibility issues expected there. But what about all those cheap 360° camera solutions, that claim they are compatible with any Android head unit? Would they fit to an Atoto, Xtrons, Dasaita, etc? They come with a processor device, that processes the 4 cam images to a single video output, if i understand correctly. This output would then be plugged into the head unit's video input, i assume. But somehow the head unit would need a special app to control and display this processor device (configure the pattern for stitching, switch between different views, etc.)? I couldn't find any info on this. 🙄

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

You won't be able to use the 360 cams on a head unit that isn't designed for it as it needs special hardware that isn't included. That being said, the head units that do support 360 all seem to use the same camera kits. The Teyes cameras work on two other head units which were sold with 360 capability

@Brainstunt

Жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed thanks a lot for your quick response! Looks like i will go with the T'eyes then (or the Kroak?). You mentioned the Kroak can record the cams for crash/surveillance, but did not mention the same for T'eyes. But since the T'eyes is more sophisticated, i assume it can do that too. So again, lots of thanks!

someone said you can't listen to music with navigation on because you're forced to use waze and won't allow Both. is this true? looks like music and nav was on a split screen.

Is harnesses cable should have 3 or just 1box?

i just bought this. i am getting an icon that i can’t identify. it looks like a red plug with the 🚫. it is also not hooking up to carplay

Hi can this fit Subaru Impreza 2014 model?

How do you make the mirror link work

Does it connect pac swi-cp2 by the wires or the plug

Can I use Carplay with one phone and play music through aux port using other phone?

Good evening I am only having wired android auto using Tlink on my headunit I saw a video for you using android auto with Tlink wirelessly How can i get that , am i missing something ?

Will this work with 2003 Honda element and where can I purchase it

when i touch the touch screen my phone makes a click like im on my phone do you know how to stop this? tia

Anyone use Cartaotao or Carlaoer head units? What’s your take Stuart?

I have a problem with my f7 in my saab 93. It seems to always be in dark mode, only time it kicks into light mode is in the dark like in multi storey car parks and such. Have you had any similar problems and have any solutions for it?

@andyaltrincham5438

8 ай бұрын

Press the icon for lighting. Its very small top centre left.

Can you listen to music from a usb or the radio and use google maps at the same time as well? This a question i have with both this unit and the android units as well

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can

I'm curious to know how the steering wheel controls are set up.

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

I did show this in the car integration section of the video. If you mean the wiring, the key wires are connected to the Canbus decoder

@SAAB UNLEASED, Hi there. I just got my F7 installed this week. I noticed that sometimes the clock/ time and date will restart and i have to fix my time and date in order for it to go into android wireless. Is there a reason why the time and date restarts? Does it need the micro SD card inside to remember time?? everything else works great..Thanks.

@andres_sj

3 ай бұрын

The unit is trying to get time from radio stations, just set it manually and turn off the time synchro option

So does this qualify as "best budget / bang-for-the-buck' wireless carplay? -- thanks

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

I'd say so, yes, with the added benefit of amazon warranty

Which dash cam this unit will support?

Are Eunavi any good?

Can you answer this plz mate as can't fine a definitive one...how much Ram has this got? Ta

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

It's not an Android head unit so RAM is not something you should be looking at.

@SparkysShack

Жыл бұрын

@Saab Unleashed it's a minefield for us ol folk 😁

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

@@SparkysShack have a look at kzread.info/dash/bejne/o66dlbZ_j5PfdZs.html

Love your videos! Does this unit allow you to change the starting logo?

@donwilbanks2226

Жыл бұрын

My F7 does not. I believe other F7 variants do. I was hoping to change the start screen. You can add your own wallpaper.

@NachoChurro

Жыл бұрын

I have the F7XE. It does not come with any car logos. I think Atoto only offers that in regular standalone android head units

Hi, is this a single din or double din ?

I bought a android head unit for Ford mk2 focus added carlink wireless and a dab radio dongle CarPlay plays well but when I play the dab radio or play music files from usb they keep crashing I’ve reset unit and reinstalled apps but still crashes only carlink works ok????

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it's a lemon. What brand is it

Do these units also work with the am band, and DAB+ radio?

@JonnieAlpha

Жыл бұрын

No DAB+

I’ve installed this in my 2003 Jeep TJ, I cannot get it to shutoff when I turn off the ignition. What gives? Thanks

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

More than likely you need to switch the red and yellow wires. The red wire should only revieve 12v when the ignition is on, this is what turns it on and off. The yellow wire needs a permanent 12v.

I just bought Atoto S8 Standard and that installation kit in the link below. Are you unable to mount that head unit flat in that frame?

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

It mounts as I showed in this video

@VioleNFaN

Жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed But I want it flat with the panel. Is that not possible?

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

@@VioleNFaN It is, but it's a bit of a ball ache. You need the other fitting kit with a cage and an angle grinder. I did it in my first ATOTO video where I wasn't amused! This link will take you to the relevant part kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWt41rV-Yr2qgso.html

@VioleNFaN

Жыл бұрын

I got my Atoto S8 Standard today. No problem to mount the head unit flat with the same mounting frame as you have. Need to cut out about 6-7mm in the plastic frame/plate. And trim of some reinforment wings. The cut dont need to be perfect. The edge will go in under the Atoto headunit.

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

@@VioleNFaN good to know, if you took a picture of the cuts before you mounted it that would be awesome

How is the reliability?

Have you figured out the issue with most of these Chinese head units and their microphone problem? Seems like everyone has a problem with phone calls.

@joshatkinson01

Жыл бұрын

It's because they're listening in on you 😅

Android Auto cannot use two apps at the same time with the screen split in those two right?

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

Android auto can split between navigation and audio on the same screen, yes

Would it be possible to install this unit in a 1 din? It looks like there was some smaller brackets?

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

ATOTO do actually do a single din option with a bigger screen.

@dave4012

Жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed witch one would that be? I’m looking for something really nice for my 300zx z32

If Logo Boot menu not appearing, ITS HIDDEN , in order to make it visible SET DATE to 2008-01-08 (Y/M/D) and TIME to 01:08 24 h, go back previous menu and it appears, got it from ATOTO Cust Serv. Good Day 0

Do you know of a 4 volt sub output android head unit???luv your content

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

No I have never seen that power output from an RCA on an Android head unit

@duceky1977

Жыл бұрын

Most android units only have terrible pre out voltage. Usually 2 volts or lower sub outputs are even worse. I solved this problem just using an loc. The difference is night and day.

@DEEsr2582

Жыл бұрын

@@duceky1977 what’s a loc

@duceky1977

Жыл бұрын

@@DEEsr2582 line out converter.

@DEEsr2582

Жыл бұрын

@@duceky1977 ok thanks

great channel , when buying headunits from china , will i have to pay any import tax when it's delivered ??

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

In most cases, no

@marknarraway5551

Жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed Thanks for the info , do you sell any of your old units ? joying 8.8" ??

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

@@marknarraway5551 that one is in my friends Mercedes. Some of the others have gone to charity

Hi! Thanks for the video, I have one question though, can you change the color of the buttons?

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

I show this in the video in the car integration section

Thanks 4 the explanation. Am in Africa (Uganda) 8:13 where Amazon is operating, can u help me to get it? If am 2 send money?

@nkugwatonny110

Жыл бұрын

Amazon not

Just installed this unit in my work van, since using a $50 eBay special headunit prior to installing this unit, it makes a world of a difference with wireless android auto. No colour distortion/glare from daylight. Only one question, is there a way to change the start up logo? Couldn't find any option to change it Thanks

@capittu89

Жыл бұрын

Yes theres a procedure to do. Just contact atoto support they will send you the pdf

anyone know what type of video files it will play from usb?

@andyaltrincham5438

8 ай бұрын

Mp4

Is the F7 WE a quad-core or octo-core? Thanks in advance!

@SaabUnleashed

14 күн бұрын

It's irrelevant as it doesn't run Android and you can't actually install any apps on it. Having a faster processor would make no difference to the speed of it's basic functionality

My personal phone is Apple and work phone Android Should I use a Linux based head unit or Android based?

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

The phones you use are irrelevant

Salut, une question comment on fait pour garder en mémoire les stations de radio en mémoire sur le F7 ?

@brahtrumpwonbigly7309

Жыл бұрын

It looks like he's saying you may have used the wrong cable.

@anthonyfitamant9530

Жыл бұрын

@@brahtrumpwonbigly7309 Oui, je me suis rendu compte, que j'avais inversé le + après contact et le + pour la mémoire😅

Hey there, is there any ability to change the boot logo to the car manufacturer?

@pjm0053

Жыл бұрын

Yes go to setting and Change date and time to 1-8-2008 1:08 24 hr format go back to setting at it will pop up on one of the screens

@tashanrick1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks it worked

@smykster007

Жыл бұрын

@@pjm0053 sure did! Real life cheat codes!

@dominotr7

Жыл бұрын

Confirmed, works - just did this on my unit tonight. Great!

tiene algún software de GPS fuera de linea?

@SaabUnleashed

4 ай бұрын

Not for this head unit as it doesn't run Android

Can you install KZread on the Linux system?

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

No. They're Linux based, not actually Linux

I wish there was a good head unit on the market with a responsive display and that's not incredibly lagy.

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

There are many. That's what my channel is for.

How does this compare to a teyes cc2plus?

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

It doesn't compare. The CC2 Plus is a top-end proper Android head unit. The Atoto F7 has a basic interface with limited options. The Atoto S8 range would be more on-par with the CC2 Plus

@laulau10100

Жыл бұрын

@@SaabUnleashed hmm interesting, as price wise the cc2plus and F7we are more comparable in my country, seems the cc2plus would be a better option then?

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

@@laulau10100 yes indeed.

I just opened my box. I did not get any of the wire harnesses. So frustrating

@SaabUnleashed

Жыл бұрын

You should contact them - I would be annoyed too

I like there songs better Africa being there best

I’ve had three Atoto units fail on me. It seems like they’re using very poor quality power components. They look like a good value, but long term… it’s a big avoid.

@zpbeats3938

11 ай бұрын

What do you recommend for a similarly spec'ed unit that lasts?

@torocars9227

11 ай бұрын

@@zpbeats3938I’m getting Atto A8

@pocketstoosumo

11 ай бұрын

what happened to them?

So what's this if this is not an android head unit.

@Martin-bigsmiffy

Жыл бұрын

Linux

Reasonable video just a pity the orator spoke so bloody fast, what's the damn hurry??? This is supposed to be a sort of learning experience!! (yeah right) How about giving one some time to swallow all of this???

Are Eunavi any good?