Phoenix Automotive Latest Large Screen

[radelow]

Anyone running their latest system with the new processor? It is on sale right now for a pretty good price. I use Gaia GPS when I am chasing and it would be great just to have on the main screen like this... I have an email into them asking if ANY functionality is lost but waiting to hear back...

[New] 13” Android 12 Vertical Screen Navigation Radio for Ford F-150 2

[PX6 SIX-CORE] 13 inch Android 12 Improved design. This radio can be installed in Frod F-150 F-250 F-350 2009 - 2014 years. Stunning, feature-rich. Plug and Play. Retain most OEM features. WiFi, Bluetooth, MirrorLink.

phoenixautomotiveinc.com

 

[RaptorJoe92]

Did you ever get a response? I've been eyeing these for a long time and this sale price might be enough to make me give them a shot.

 

[radelow]

Yea I did. Honestly it was challenging. Even though they are in Los Angeles, English is CLEARLY not their first language. The emails were confusing and unclear. However here is what I did get from them...

1. The new version is available and you will receive in 1-2 weeks.
2. Does include Carplay
3. Only works with factory amplfiier (no RCA outs). From what I can determine I THINK it will work with my DSR1.
4. Retains control of heated & cooled seats and front/rear cameras.
5. It appears is used either Carplay of Bluetooth for calling/music. Not the Sync system. Must have a built in microphone.
6. I am waiting to confirm steering wheel controls still work.

Frankly I am half tempted to just order the damn thing, install it and see how things go. They have a decent return policy and it appears to be largely plug and play. I also spoke with one of other options out there (Autotecpro) and they were MUCH easier to communicate with. However their system is a lot more expensive...

Not sure what I am going to do... I might just leave well enough alone. I dunno...

 

[Canuck714]

I just ordered one. Will let you know how it goes, its gotta be better than the shit sync sytem..lol

 

[radelow]

I am debating between it and this one:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806945710990.html?pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21%21US%20%24727.62%21%21%21%21%21%402101c72a17205441929333823ec304%21%21im%21%21&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

These guys have been very responsive and argubably their english is better then Phoenix. They confirmed 100% Sync module remains with full operation. Plus it is a larger screen and you still have the physical controls at the bottom...

I might just wait and see how your experience goes...

 

[radelow]

Just got the install manual from the one on Aliexpress. It is indeed the exact same one as the AutoTecPro once. The install video even said AutoTecPro on it. I can confirm it maintains the Sync System and everything else. Plus it is a larger screen and latest 8-core CPU. I am going to make the jump and order it and see how it is... I will report back! CANUCK714 you might want to consider this one instead of the Phoenix. They are similar price.

 

[slideways247]

Man, that Phoenix one looks really tempting. Right now it's at $603 for the highest memory unit.

 

[radelow]

Man, that Phoenix one looks really tempting. Right now it's at $603 for the highest memory unit.

Shows me $669 for the 256mb version. Regardless I think I am going to go with the AutoTecPro version as it doesn't lose Sync 2 which this one does. I am concerned about losing functionality and by keeping Sync I don't think I will...

 

[mpk1996]

just put in the newest, largest one they have on my 2012. works well. everything worked out of the gate. instructions are lacking. the only one i had to play with some was the back up camera as there are mult plugs and video imputs and i wasnt sure what was what. a little trial and error, and it all works great.

 

[radelow]

just put in the newest, largest one they have on my 2012. works well. everything worked out of the gate. instructions are lacking. the only one i had to play with some was the back up camera as there are mult plugs and video imputs and i wasnt sure what was what. a little trial and error, and it all works great.

Could we see a photo of it installed? Can you access the Sync 2 system? Just it include wireless Carplay?