Santirx

This is my latest experiment…. This one will be uninstalled and returned as I got another one that seems to have better integration and much cleaner look with better trim details…. I was able to secure digital quality audio end to end and the sound is as good as PCM3.1 digital. No loss of audio quality…

Trims are not all the way in, as I’m going to be swapping all this next week, but I wrapped one of them in brushed aluminum to match the rest of my trims which were already wrapped.

Overall impressions are good. I lost intersection light (which I was expecting and not a big deal), and map/audio screens in MFD which I just unselected and now they don’t even show up (I never used that). Other than that, good integration.

Steering wheel controls worked with android radio, but only volume, mute and “call hang up” works for CarPlay, which is the exact same behavior of OEM CarPlay in my 718.

I’m pleasantly surprised at how good this looks in person.

Below is Part 1 of a series I will be recording and publishing on Android radio retrofit (installations, comparisons and reviews)…. Subscribe to my channel to be notified when videos are published…

Replacing the Audio Head Unit (PCM3.1) in my Porsche Macan with an Android Radio unit!! - PART 1


If you have seen my videos on PCM3.1 CarPlay upgrade, you know that I started with Joye CP module, then moved to Isudar, then to Mr12Volt. Mr12Volt audio quality and connection reliability were the best, but fall short with video quality. This is yet the latest adventure with my head unit.






New unit that is on its way… This one looks more OEM, similar to GEN3 PCM. Disadvantage, it doesnt have optical output and needs a converter to MOST25. I’ll be trying this and determining if it impacts audio quality at any level…. I’m also connecting RCA to low level RCA connectors directly to my amplifier and comparing both (RCA to Optical conversion vs RCA direct connection)…

signde

Very much looking forward to watching this later tonight.

Santirx

Review of the unit is out!! Check it out!

12.3" Android Radio Head Unit - PART 2 - User Interface and Options Review...
https://youtube.com/@porscheDIY?sub_confirmation=1

gellenole

very nice integration! very clean as well.

Subzero

Looks very good, do you know if there is also such a device for the 991?

Santirx

New unit installed…. Better OEM match… this is from DaiNav in AliExpress.

Installing another 12.3" Android Radio unit in my 2015 Porsche Macan...

NN.

Dear Santirx, thank you for the idea! Does you OE microphone modification work with the new units?

Larson E. Rapp

Doesn't look like an unalloyed upgrade... you lost a lot of actual buttons, and they didn't even try to get the typeface right on the Option ****?

Santirx

No need. Microphone works out of the box. However, I’m not sure it uses OEM or one integrated with the own unit… I think is the latter but it works well.

Santirx

Review video:

DaiNav {Class} 12.3'" Android Head Unit - User Interface and Options Review...

LuiLifestyle

are you located in Miami ?

FavOutLaw

Does changing the head unit to a unit like this do anything to the CPO?

bbqchicken

I would recommend against changing your head unit to an aftermarket while still under CPO.
It would be a headache if you had any electrical or PCM issues and the dealer points at your aftermarket head unit even if it's not the culprit.

Santrix should get affiliation points for all the drool-worthy content upgrades he makes.

Santirx

Finally, I figured it out! I modified the Diamond Button Steering Wheel Control for my 12.3 Android unit

jadski

Do you think the new vents work well? How is the airflow coming from the stock vents to the new vents?