What does an Android headunit do in a car?

What is the advantage of having an Android headunit in the car?

Stereo Upgrade

The Android headunit would replace your current car stereo or car radio. The Android headunit has an FM radio built-in and can play MP3 tracks. So it can be a suitable replacement for a car stereo if you want more features than a basic one.

Screen

The Android headunit also has a screen. This can display anything from youtube videos and web pages to google maps navigation. The screen is more than just a display; it is connected to an Android system, so virtually any Android app can be used on the Android headunit screen. The large screen also lends itself to being an excellent display for the backing-up camera. You have a fully functioning backup system with a simple addition of the reversing camera. No apps are required; this is a standard feature in all Android headunit, just like the GPS sat nav.

Better than a phone

You don’t need your phone to use the Android headunit fitted to your car. The screen is not a mirror of the phone apps, and the screen is part of the Android system built into the Android headunit. You load apps directly into the Android headunit, and free and paid apps all work and are available on the play store. All your favorites and some extras you never thought you needed on your phone are there. Launchers are a popular app upgrade for Android headunits but are often overlooked on phones that stick on the stock launcher for their time. The large, clear touch screen is within easy reach of the driver—no need to fiddle with your phone to change tracks or adjust the volume.

All in one

The Android headunits are an all-in-one device for car stereos, in-car screens, and Android apps. None need a phone to operate, but adding a data connection by sharing your phone hotspot improves usability. Hotspots are not the only way to add data, USB dongles work, and some even have built-in data SIM card slots. Custom android headunits integrate into the vehicle electronics and can even control the aircon and other features of the modern car. If you want a car stereo that can run Android apps, do Sat-Nav with GPS, play MP3, or stream from Spotify or Deezer straight into the car speakers, you need an Android headunit.

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