Description
This Aston Martin CarPlay retrofit solution from Unique Auto Developments enables you to use full wireless/wired Apple CarPlay and wireless/wired Android Auto functionality on your cars original screen. In an industry first, this unit allows full control using the cars original control panel together with use of the steering wheel buttons to skip songs – no additional external controller required! This product has been engineered to offer market leading display quality – see the listing photos and the demo video above. This product offers straightforward plug and play fitment to the OEM connectors – so no modification or coding is required.
Designed to work with the standard Aston Martin factory audio/screen in the following vehicles equipped with original Garmin Navigation –
V8/V12 Vantage (2012-2015)
DB9 (2012-2015)
DBS (2011-2012)
Virage (2011-2013)
Rapide (2012-2015)
Key Advantages
- Full wireless/wired CarPlay functionality for iPhone 5 or later.
- Full wireless/wired Android Auto functionality for compatible Android phone models.
- Screen mirroring function for iPhone and Android phones.
- Control using the original dashboard control knobs. Track skipping supported using steering wheel controls.
- All audio can be streamed via Bluetooth to the original Aston Martin radio (if car is equipped with Bluetooth Audio streaming)
- Easy installation. All the wires are fully plug and play. No coding is required.
- Use your favourite phone apps for GPS navigation, Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps are all available and be notified of the live traffic information
- Allows handsfree calling and messaging via Siri
- Voice control via Siri
- Allows aftermarket front/rear/360 camera input. You may wish to enhance the car’s visibility by adding our hazard perception front/rear cameras to automatically recognise hazard on the road.
- Play music from your favourite phone apps. Sound comes out from your Aston Martin factory stereo system via AUX input.
- Wired connection for enhanced stability and it also charges your phone at the same time
- Can be connected via both Bluetooth or USB port (included in the kit) to keep your phone charged at the same time
- The USB port included can also accept USB flash drive to play music and videos.
- One year warranty
Fitment
*Note – vehicle must be equipped with Garmin Navigation. If unsure, please email a photo of your dashboard displaying the main menu to [email protected]
On vehicles where the factory Garmin navigation box is located in the boot compartment, signal strength of wireless capability may be reduced.
V8/V12 Vantage (2012-2015)
DB9 (2012-2015)
DBS (2011-2012)
Virage (2011-2013)
Rapide (2012-2015)
It fits both LHD and RHD vehicles.
Installation steps overview –
Installation for this model is usually straightforward as installation area is in the vehicle boot or rear seat area (dashboard disassembly is not required) and all connectors are plug and play, with no coding or modification needed.
Step 1, Access navigation unit, usually behind the carpet flap in the car boot. Step 2, Connect plug and play wiring looms inline to the navigation unit, then connect and route MIC/AUX/USB wires towards the front of the car. (AUX and MIC only required if vehicle not fitted with Bluetooth Audio streaming)
An installation manual is included in the package.
