Avin Avant 4 Headunit users?

[03M3]

I couldn’t picture it either but the mechanic couldn’t figure it out and that it might have something to do with it.
does anyone know how to get the drl shut off through the head unit. My high beams are on and I’m trying to shut them off but can’t figure it out. Avin’s customer service isn’t the best.

[Chanman1029]

I saw someone mention that steering wheel controls still work with the wireless carplay. I’m not so much interested in wireless since I would like my phone to charge while it plays. That being said, do all the steering wheel functions still work on a wired Carplay connection, or even the radio for volume?

[Obioban]

I saw someone mention that steering wheel controls still work with the wireless carplay. I’m not so much interested in wireless since I would like my phone to charge while it plays. That being said, do all the steering wheel functions still work on a wired Carplay connection, or even the radio for volume?

Steering wheel controls still work, either way.

I use a wireless charging pad (from inductiv) for charging. If I'm going on a short drive, phone stays in the pocket. If I'm going on a longer drive, I throw it on the charging pad.

My M3 wagon (armrest normally covers it, but so you can see what the charging pad looks like:

[Chanman1029]

Steering wheel controls still work, either way.

I use a wireless charging pad (from inductiv) for charging. If I'm going on a short drive, phone stays in the pocket. If I'm going on a longer drive, I throw it on the charging pad.

My M3 wagon (armrest normally covers it, but so you can see what the charging pad looks like:

Thanks, very nice setup btw.

[Chanman1029]

Also to note, I’ve gotten confirmation from a representative at Avin that they will be releasing an avant 5 this week or next week. Now the question is, should I go ahead and buy the 4, or wait for the 5?

my only concern is buying something new that may have bugs that haven’t been worked out yet, versus the avant 4 which has been tried and true.

thoughts?

[yhp2009]

Also to note, I’ve gotten confirmation from a representative at Avin that they will be releasing an avant 5 this week or next week. Now the question is, should I go ahead and buy the 4, or wait for the 5?

my only concern is buying something new that may have bugs that haven’t been worked out yet, versus the avant 4 which has been tried and true.

thoughts?

Depends on the price too. If they offer steep discounts to avin 4 when the 5 comes out could be a good deal. Avin 4 works quite well once you tweak things your to preference

[usdmej]

Also to note, I’ve gotten confirmation from a representative at Avin that they will be releasing an avant 5 this week or next week.

this is good to hear, my Avin3 crashes my android phone every time I try to connect to android auto. customer support has had little interest in resolving the case, they said all i can do is undo the latest security update to the phone (no thanks)

[Obioban]

this is good to hear, my Avin3 crashes my android phone every time I try to connect to android auto. customer support has had little interest in resolving the case, they said all i can do is undo the latest security update to the phone (no thanks)

That sounds like a phone issue more than an Avin issue...

[Chanman1029]

Depends on the price too. If they offer steep discounts to avin 4 when the 5 comes out could be a good deal. Avin 4 works quite well once you tweak things your to preference

Thats what I’m wondering. I dont have one personally, but watching video reviews, I’m not really sure what else could be added onto the 5 that would make it worth the extra money when compared to the avant 4. This is truly a hard decision to make

[yhp2009]

Thats what I’m wondering. I dont have one personally, but watching video reviews, I’m not really sure what else could be added onto the 5 that would make it worth the extra money when compared to the avant 4. This is truly a hard decision to make

The most useful thing avin can do is probably software optimizing. Avant 4 works well enough but there is a certain learning curve in using the os mostly because of minor bugs for which they dont give enough support

[Chanman1029]

The most useful thing avin can do is probably software optimizing. Avant 4 works well enough but there is a certain learning curve in using the os mostly because of minor bugs for which they dont give enough support

Just received this from them. I wonder how much faster it would actually run, and if it would be worth it if its only a CPU upgrade.

maybe I should just go with the avant? After all, I really only want it for carplay, and maybe a back up camera.

[HanSooloo]

Has anyone else ran into Wi-Fi connectivity issues with the Avant4? Mine seems to be around 2 areas:

1. After upgrade to iOS 15, Avant4 cannot connect to Personal Hotspot. iOS 14.x and below work fine. I opened a case with Avin, but have not seen a fix from their end yet.
2. Generally speaking, Wi-Fi reception is very weak. When my car is parked on the driveway, I can get full or bit worse signal on my phone. But Avant4 gets no signal or just barely any, and can't get any data through even if it connects.

For #2, I am hoping to install an external antenna .. something like this: https://www.amazon.com/SCS-Enterpris.../dp/B019FUHAU8. I will have to open the unit up to see if it is possible.

[bloung5]

I was thinking is the IBUS app worth it? Also is the Bluetooth auto CarPlay smooth? I’d like to keep the look as stock as possible so I didn’t want to get the wired dongle

i have an avin avant 4 and wouldn't call the carplay smooth at all. I constantly get skipping when i first start up and it lasts a while. Also get a stupid car icon as if the hood latch is open but it definitely is closed and have verified this multiple times. It's meh honestly. The bluetooth A2DP is pretty reliable, carplay for me kind of sucks .

[HanSooloo]

i have an avin avant 4 and wouldn't call the carplay smooth at all. I constantly get skipping when i first start up and it lasts a while. Also get a stupid car icon as if the hood latch is open but it definitely is closed and have verified this multiple times. It's meh honestly. The bluetooth A2DP is pretty reliable, carplay for me kind of sucks .

Do you see that the Wireless CarPlay Adapter (WCPA) all of a sudden disconnects from the head unit and you see a “please connect” message on the AutoPlay app?

[bloung5]

Do you see that the Wireless CarPlay Adapter (WCPA) all of a sudden disconnects from the head unit and you see a “please connect” message on the AutoPlay app?

I haven't had that particular issue. Carplay is great when it works, for reliability bluetooth app is better. Either way, this isn't my everyday car so I guess i can live with it..