My Kenwood Hi-Fi is still going strong after 25 years, I put a kenwood head unit in my parents Peugeot 106 back in the day with a BMW subwoofer in the boot, great sound

If Kenwood really listened to users, they would put in a 720p display.

Just purchased this unit with the dedicated dash cam easy to fit and cannot fault it’s features

Good video. Just up the road from you. Is this compatible with a Dacia Duster 2022 ? Thanks

Is this support iPod music for iPhone when CarPlay disable and fast Charing at same time? It’s quite important for me. I want put a iPad on top of that.If the type-c support fast charging and iPod music(wired). I would definitely take one. Since this is the only one looks like support this feature. Sony, Pioneer abandoned the iPod support with type c port.

I have a shitroen Dispatch that has many settings to be adjusted through its OEM screen, if I fitted this unit would I loose access to all those settings or does this have an interface to allow adjustment of those settings within a menu on this unit?

What is the resolution of the screen?

I read that the DMX 8020 model had some minor software bugs. Is there any problem with the new DMX 8021 model, is there a possibility to read about it somewhere, what is the feedback from customers ?

Would this fit straight into the Mitsubishi L200 2014 Barbarian like for like? The Kenwood that came out was the DNX5230DAB

How do you reset this ?

android auto wireless max no of devices? 1? (not at the same time).. but second device only works via usb.. ?

Which is better? This one or the alpine ilx690?

Hi I've just stumbled across this video, can you confirm that I can change the bottom LEDs to almost match the alumination of my BMW e46? I previously bought a kenwood DMX5020DABS and was told that I could but after installing I later found out that I was lied to.

Android Auto on my phone is v12.1 (Google Pixel 6a) but on the Kenwood it is 11.x. How do I update the Kenwood version of Android Auto to the latest?

My CAS installed DABs has updated to Coolwalk multi widget layout.... A big improvement in the UI

Hi, which model do you suggest between this Kenwood model and the Alpine ILX 705D. ?

@easyrider76

10 ай бұрын

I am also interested in this, which would be better Kenwood DMX8021dabs or Alpine ILX-705D

Cool unit! What are the dimensions?

Sounds just like what I need (OK what I want, not need)

I’ve currently got a pioneer sph- Da160dab with steering wheel control wiring fitted in my Audi does this unit support steering controls and if so will my stuff plug straight in , thanks 😊

@remifassol4198

3 ай бұрын

There is a jack-type connector as shown in the video, then it's a case of finding the applicable wiring harness for your car.

I have a question. This unit have a gps thats work without the cel phone? Does work the google maps independently of the cel phone? Like a GPS device? Thanks .

@ccristyz

6 ай бұрын

No

How do you get the weather widget to work? It's a 2023 headunit where the manual says to install a kenwood app for the weather. The first screen to appear after the install of the app is that the app won't support weather or traffic from Jan 2023! Unless you have a solution this headunit needs a big update to remove the useless weather screen. The stereo literally doesn't do what it's advertised as doing.

Thank you for the review, I've been comparing 8021 vs 8020 and the biggest difference seems to be the usb c and the shallow chassis, is there any soft differences between the units that we can't see in the specs? I'm finding it hard to justify the increase in cost from the older one to the newest.

@MumenRider78

4 ай бұрын

Which did you get?

@TheHeavenArt

4 ай бұрын

@@MumenRider78 I ended up getting the 8021, it's good the sound quality is awesome. The only issue I have with it is that it loses connection with the android auto when there is any kind of interference, like automated readers of license plates or paid highways readers. I think it is related to the frequencies of the Bluetooth connection.

@MumenRider78

4 ай бұрын

@@TheHeavenArt Thanks for the response. I'm having it installed in my mk2 TT in April from CAS. Just checking that I selected the correct head unit after visiting the shop today.

@TheHeavenArt

4 ай бұрын

@@MumenRider78 yeh, I think you made a good choice, I installed it in my MK3 Miata, it was an easy install but I haven't been able to get the steering wheel controls to work, though is probably because of the cheap harness, planning on changing that soon

@MumenRider78

4 ай бұрын

@@TheHeavenArt Are you able to adjust the light colour of the buttons at the bottom? I’ve seen that it is blue in some videos and red in others.

I like it, but I'm looking for a unit to watch some netflix and KZread while parked up, still a bit confused about how to get them applications on the unit

@CarAudioSecurityUK

Жыл бұрын

if you have an android phone then you may be wirelessly screen mirror them onto the stereo

@j_moonchild

Жыл бұрын

@@CarAudioSecurityUK or plug Chromecast, shield tv, or any other streaming device to the units HDMI port.

Cant decide between this and the Sony 6050 any preference?

@pawelh.7529

2 ай бұрын

I had the same doubt (+ Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB). I bought Kenwood - there are two camera inputs (in Sony only one; I use front+rear). I think also, that Kenwood's screen is better. Pioneer is 9200 is old, I was afraid that system SD card will gone - there are many opinions in the Internet about it.

Can I wireless mirror iPhone 11 Pro Max?

@pawelh.7529

2 ай бұрын

Yes, no problem.

If I am using google maps on Android Auto, can I change the radio station without going through menus?

@RikAindow

9 ай бұрын

If you're listening to a radio station through AA, using an app like Tunein, BBC Sounds etc you can use the shortcut buttons on screen, or your voice, or steering controls if fitted. If you're listening to FM, AM, or DAB, you would need to use steering controls as these features aren't built in to Android Auto.

Is the Google playstore available?

@turektomasz

9 ай бұрын

Not on the unit

@coolestspott69

9 ай бұрын

@@turektomasz could you suggest any other units from Kenwood or pioneer which support Google Play Store?

Why not connect usb, antenna and GPS then actually demonstrate their use?

Lol £650 and no dab arial well done kenwood

Kennwood has this absolutely horrible and ridiculous user interface (hardware and software not well thought-out). Plus an annoying warning message during start-up that cannot be removed. I bought this one, wouldn't buy it again!

@radford_0731

10 ай бұрын

Every single unit whether it’s after market or OEM has a warning message when you start up. The only units that don’t are the crap Chinese knock off ones.Surely it cannot be that annoying and besides it disappears after 10 seconds if you don’t press the ok button. What exactly are you looking for if you wouldn’t buy this again? And what interface would be perfect for you? Most if not all people will be using either CarPlay or android auto so the only time the interface is seen is during start up.

@a.k2420

10 ай бұрын

I completely agree with you I just bought 8021 if you switch AppleCar ply picture looks like from cheap head unit my original vw head unit was show better quality

@PantsaBear

10 ай бұрын

​@@radford_0731The warning message gripe aside, that user interface is absolutely disgusting lol. I completely understand where they're coming from, and Pioneer is jus as bad. Alpine is a little better in that regard, but barely. The only brand making a modern looking 3rd party UI is Sony, and they lack customization (but it still looks great) I personally don't mind using android auto/carplay, but Android Auto especially is just inherently glitchy from an application perspective sometimes. You're better off utilizing a simple Bluetooth interface for head units for simple reliable Audio listening, and thats when the UI absolutely matters Alternatively, brands could spend more than $5 in their R&D budget to make their UI look like something from the last 20 years, but I digress

@GRwill

3 ай бұрын

I was thinking in buying one, because it's the only brand here that give full warranty and any problems they solve it. I think probably i have a option for pioneer, but i see this is better, i wanted alpine but no sellers here. I thinking in going for the cheaper Dmx7722dabs what do you think?

Of course it's not worth it if you're already have 8020 installed.. I mean come on lol I know it's in your best interest to sell it, but be more fair haha Either way I'm looking to get 8020 or 8021 but I see very little difference between these 2 other than the form factor.

How r u?, like, this is interesting ~

Boys don’t buy it horrible unit I’m upset 😠 £570 for nothing 🤦🏻‍♂️ my original unit was show better quality picture

@turektomasz

9 ай бұрын

Why is it horrible ? Can you elaborate a bit ?

@easyrider76

Ай бұрын

Do you think it is better to buy the Alpine ILX705D, of course this is the European model and the American one is probably the ILX507 like the Kenwood DMX8021Dabs? From the beginning, I thought of buying a 7" head unit, but I came to the conclusion that it would cost me a lot, if I want a good thing and not some Chinese crap or something else, because I was also interested in the BOSS head unit, but then what I read from users many bad experiences etc... I will probably buy a 1-DIN head unit which has good Pre out 5-Volts and good sound and good screen lighting on a sunny day. Volts pre out, the screen is still very difficult to see on a sunny day. Of all the 1-DIN head units I have at my disposal, I chose the Kenwood KDC-BT960DAB because it has 5-Volts pre out, good sound, and the screen lighting is good on sunny days and of course it also has a ROTARY KNOB for the volume. Of course I forgot to say that the ROTARY KNOB for the volume is also very important to me because I don't have steering wheel controls and I hate typing on the screen or buttons. The price for the Kenwood KDC-BT960DAB is at me in the store 173 Eur (190 US dollars) and then the Alpine ILX705D has a price of 650-700 Eur (710-760 US dollars) and the Kenwood DMX8021DABS costs 550 Eur (600 US dollars).