Enjoy visual applications with Toyota genuine display audio [Sound unit setting method]

This series explains various things about installing car audio equipment. First of all, it introduces items related to the installation and replacement of the "main unit" from various angles. Currently, we are releasing the back technique of replacing the genuine display audio of Toyota vehicles and how to enjoy it. Now, as explained in the previous article, Toyota's genuine display audio is characterized by being compatible with Apple CarPlay and androidauto, and as a result, smartphone apps can be used conveniently in the car. However, these are actually not compatible with video applications other than car navigation applications. And since it is not equipped with an external input terminal such as HDMI, you can only make your smartphone compatible with Apple CarPlay or androidauto. In other words, you cannot connect an external video device (genuine optional products can be connected), and you cannot mirror your smartphone. However, if you use the "video input kit" of the data system introduced last time, you can connect external devices. And actually, there is another "back trick" that allows you to enjoy a wide range of video sources. It is a strategy to "introduce an in-vehicle android terminal". There is a unit called "VISIT" handled by Field, and if you use this, you will be able to enjoy video applications with in-vehicle devices. This is because the android OS is installed in this machine, and when it is connected to an in-vehicle device that supports Apple CarPlay, the application stored in this machine can be handled on the in-vehicle device. As a result, you can enjoy major video apps such as YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. Although this machine is an android terminal, it is a little complicated to work with Apple CarPlay, but this does not cause any inconvenience in use. However, since it does not have a communication function, a smartphone or mobile Wi-Fi router is required, but if the communication environment is in place, you can comfortably enjoy streaming video content in the car. The price to be worried about is 55,500 yen (excluding tax) for the standard machine "ELA-V9". In addition, "VISIT" does not require a TV canceller and is very easy to install. This is because there is no need to access the back of the genuine display audio. All you have to do is connect the cable to the USB port. Considering its convenience, it is quite affordable. By the way, recently, a new model has also appeared, and since it is also equipped with an HDMI terminal, it is possible to mirror smartphones and connect external digital devices. The tax-excluded price is 80,000 yen (the HDMI terminal is equipped with both input and output). If you think that a model with high responsiveness is good, check this out. That's all for now. I will continue to explain the installation of the car audio unit from the next time onwards. looking forward to.