Stream video to rear entertainment system?

[jjaaam]

My daughter recently picked up a 2015 Tahoe LTZ with the rear entertainment system. Is there a way to stream video off her iPhone? I would think there might be some sort of adapter that would hook up to the composite inputs on the Tahoe and then to the iPhone?

I'm doing the research, just looking to see how others may have dealt with it; I'm sure I can't be the first person to think of it LOL.

Thanks

 

[CMoore711]

The 2015’s don’t have Apple CarPlay so it might not be doable without some sort of software update to your factory head unit (which is an option). This could also allow you to program some overrides on using functions while driving and video output on the front display while in motion if desired. At your own risk of course…

I’ve got this exact same setup in my ‘15 Denali XL and it works great! iPhone 14 pro hot spot data plan. I can use my iPhone as the hotspot for the Roku and stream music or a pod cast at the same time with no issues…

 

[BigAPolarBear]

I have 2017 that has the rear entertainment with hdmi inputs and I bought the lightning to hdmi apple converter. If you only have component inputs then get this adapter along with an hdmi to component adapter and you should be good

 

[travisk]

I ended up putting a Roku 4k with HDMI to component adapter in the rear. Drilled a hole at the top of the console pocket than ran component cable into and behind the rear console panel/pocket and under the carpet and back up the inside of the third row plastic panel where the cupholder is with the 12v cigarette plug. I wired an additional cigarette plug in to the wires of that plug but below the cupholder where I just plugged in a 12volt USB plug that the Roku and converter plug into.

Pretty clean install I think. Kid loves having the Roku in there. I also think it's pretty neat. It connects to my phones hotspot. I got the Roku 4k version that comes with the "point anywhere" remote so I could hide the Roku. Works pretty well over all. Only real complaint are the screens themselves seem fuzzy in general. Whether it's the Roku, backup camera or dvd. Definitely not the best of screens and how I found this post looking for an upgrade.

 

[p1zaul]

Second the Roku, they sell an older version with the component hookup and with the rf remote and hotspot it works perfect

 

[fatmonk8]

I ended up putting a Roku 4k with HDMI to component adapter in the rear. Drilled a hole at the top of the console pocket than ran component cable into and behind the rear console panel/pocket and under the carpet and back up the inside of the third row plastic panel where the cupholder is with the 12v cigarette plug. I wired an additional cigarette plug in to the wires of that plug but below the cupholder where I just plugged in a 12volt USB plug that the Roku and converter plug into.

Pretty clean install I think. Kid loves having the Roku in there. I also think it's pretty neat. It connects to my phones hotspot. I got the Roku 4k version that comes with the "point anywhere" remote so I could hide the Roku. Works pretty well over all. Only real complaint are the screens themselves seem fuzzy in general. Whether it's the Roku, backup camera or dvd. Definitely not the best of screens and how I found this post looking for an upgrade.

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Wow, this looks great! A great solution!

 

[Joey4g]

I know this is an old thread, but I have a '16 Yukon Denali that I have all this stuff to do this and it's not working? Any ideas why when it's on "Input" it doesn't show anything. Roku & RCA to HDMI adapter both have power

 

[RST Dana]

I know this is an old thread, but I have a '16 Yukon Denali that I have all this stuff to do this and it's not working? Any ideas why when it's on "Input" it doesn't show anything. Roku & RCA to HDMI adapter both have power

Try your setup into a regular tv hdmi port and see if it streams.

 

[Joey4g]

Try your setup into a regular tv hdmi port and see if it streams.

The Roku? It definitely works because I took it from one of my TV's in the house. I tried 2 different RCA to HDMI converters as well with no results.
I'm assuming there's an issue on the vehicle side that's not recognizing it?

 

[RST Dana]

The Roku? It definitely works because I took it from one of my TV's in the house. I tried 2 different RCA to HDMI converters as well with no results.
I'm assuming there's an issue on the vehicle side that's not recognizing it?

Could be. I only used Apple TV with an RCA adapter in my 16 years ago successfully.

 

[dangraef]

I know this is an old thread - I have a 2016 Yukon Denali with the rear screen. I have been trying to get the RCA ports to work with no luck. When I put it on the AUX input its blank. Is there a trick to them? Could my RCA input's be bad? USB works but it get's difficult to keep new content on there for the kids...

 

[RST Dana]

I know this is an old thread - I have a 2016 Yukon Denali with the rear screen. I have been trying to get the RCA ports to work with no luck. When I put it on the AUX input its blank. Is there a trick to them? Could my RCA input's be bad? USB works but it get's difficult to keep new content on there for the kids...

Get an HDMI to RCA adapter then you can stream from an V Apple TV etc…

 

[dangraef]

I have tried a few of them but nothing seems to show up on the display. Is the Aux input the right one for the RCA's?

 

[RST Dana]

I have tried a few of them but nothing seems to show up on the display. Is the Aux input the right one for the RCA's?

Can’t remember, it’s been a few years since I had a 16.

 

[travisk]

I have tried a few of them but nothing seems to show up on the display. Is the Aux input the right one for the RCA's?

just fyi on these adapters the singal only goes one way. you said rca to hdmi adapter what you need is a hdmi to RCA adapter. but what you really need is a hdmi to COMPOSITE adapter. i know these terms are easliiy confused and i think i called it a hdmi to component adatper in my post above. this is the one i used in my setup.. https://a.co/d/akqBIgy Also be aware if you hook these to the cigg lighter plug in the back passanger seat cup holder they will drain your battery. i had to put a toggle switch on mine and make sure the kid understood to turn it off when he got done using it. also i keep a jump box in my truck.