Found a 12.1 android head unit that incorporates HVAC factory system controls

[kbuskill]

Definitely keep us posted @kbuskill You're right on the love hate thing when it comes to these style units. The screen size is appealing and the operating system provides a lot of flexibility for apps etc. My understanding is there's a facebook group with someone who has an updated firmware/software update that makes them significantly more functional? I don't do facebook so I'm out on that.

Been wanting to upgrade the radio head unit in my GMT900 Escalade and just haven't landed on what I want yet. Trying to just start with an updated radio head unit before going too far down the rabbit hole of component speakers, 4 channel amps, sound deadening, and getting rid of the BOSE... It's too easy to be "well I'm upgrading the radio and while I'm at it might as well..." said no one ever who stayed within their budget. I like music, and rocking out with my kids, but I'm no audiophile, and would rather put funds towards go-fast drivetrain upgrades.

Keep is in the loop on your experience with the head unit, install, and functionality ease of use.

Yeah, I don't do the "Bookface" either but have heard about the guy doing the software upgrade, I figured I will play with it for a bit before changing anything up too much.

I have a cheap, like $130, android head unit that I put in my 2008 Civic that I use for work and after figuring it out I am quite pleased with it, especially for the price. Although it did take some getting used to.

I can tell you that just changing the Headunit for something aftermarket will 100% change your perspective on the Bose system. With the factory Headunit the sound and bass are rather anemic, but with an aftermarket Headunit the subwoofer in the console comes to life and everything sounds better.

I am not an audiophile either but I can tell you that after changing the Headunit, and also replacing the factory Bose speakers with a nice set of Infinity speakers that match the factory Ohm ratings to keep the amp happy, I can ride down the road with all the windows down at 80 MPH and crank up the tunes and it is crystal clear and can be heard over the wind noise, so that makes me happy. I also did sound deadening on all 4 doors.

Also, with yours being an Esky, you will have the "Smart" Bose amp which is a step up from the "Dumb" Bose amp that my truck came with. You can tell the difference by the RPO codes but the easy way to tell is if you have a speaker in the center of your dash, which to my knowledge all the Escalades do.

 

[kbuskill]

I wonder if this could be used to control the massage function on the newer Cadillac seats if ppl start putting Esky seats in Tahoes/Yukons?

My guess is yes because some of the videos I have watched show these Headunits controlling the massage seats in some of the Ford trucks.

These communicate over the CanBus system so it should be able to control almost anything with the proper programming.

 

[kbuskill]

Quick update:

Checked tracking and it shows it arrived in Komifornia and UPS says they have received it and the expected delivery is next Thursday the 15th. So far, so good.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Quick update:

Checked tracking and it shows it arrived in Komifornia and UPS says they have received it and the expected delivery is next Thursday the 15th. So far, so good.

Were you charged the huge tariff on it?

 

[Bigburb3500]

My guess is yes because some of the videos I have watched show these Headunits controlling the massage seats in some of the Ford trucks.

These communicate over the CanBus system so it should be able to control almost anything with the proper programming.

But I wonder if the massage seats were already in the system. I am not sure if the massage module for the Caddy’s are in the seats or somewhere else.

 

[kbuskill]

Were you charged the huge tariff on it?

Not that I am aware of.

I'm not sure how that works as the only other thing I have ever bought and had shipped directly from China was my Tech-2 and it just delivered and I never had to deal with customs or anything.

I was reading about it, because I was curious as well, and I saw something saying if it was less than $800 then it was exempt, but that was just a preliminary search and there are all kind of product Codes you have to know to enter anything into the calculators I found online.

 

[kbuskill]

But I wonder if the massage seats were already in the system. I am not sure if the massage module for the Caddy’s are in the seats or somewhere else.

Not a clue. I was just saying that with the proper programming the Headunit is capable.