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tspesh
05-24-2013, 11:36 AM
Got a 2006 s-line a4, so it's got all the gadgets on the wheel. The guy before me installed a Pioneer "AppRadio" SPH-DA01 (https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/554803_10100546759297089_470122647_n.jpg).

It's a pretty slick deal integrating nicely with iPhones. The only problem is that I use android phones. The phone will connect via Bluetooth but all it does is phone calls. I use Spotify and want to be able to use this and have nav on the radio. Which it would do...if I had an iPhone.

I want to replace it with something, ideally that:

Has Nav (either built in, or through my phone)
Has Bluetooth
Touch Screen
Integrates with the wheel controls

I'm leaning towards the AppRadio "2" because they added android support and I'm really digging this thing but am open to input. I'm clueless with this stuff, having never owned a car I would deem worthy of putting money into the stereo.

naiku
05-24-2013, 02:45 PM
Nexus 7 ;)

So far it does all you need except the Bluetooth, I am waiting on someone to hack the Bluetooth stack before getting hands free with it.

In all honesty though, the AppRadio2 I think has much better reviews than the AppRadio, so if you like it overall, I would just make the switch. The AppRadio2 is not that expensive, and you can likely keep all the existing wiring harness etc. Then sell off the AppRadio to offset some of the cost of the new one.