Avin Avant 4 Headunit users?

[BBB]

I love the AVIN4 I installed with the PX6, DSP, wireless CarPlay, and iBus. I recommend getting the DSP chip set. My car had stock HK system before, and I tested playing CDs of some of my favorite songs on the original HU and compared those songs post-install. It sounds like a different system - so much better now. If you care about sound quality, I recommend plugging your phone with a physical wire for the CarPlay. Wireless doesn't sound that good, but it's nice to have that capability. Install was pretty straight forward. I'm very happy with my purchase.

[angads14]

For those running the WIRELESS CarPlay adaptor, are you able to switch music tracks on Spotify using your steering wheel when connected wirelessly?

Yes, you can switch tracks with the steering wheel controls when using the wireless Carplay interface and Spotify

[ponch23]

For those running the WIRELESS CarPlay adaptor, are you able to switch music tracks on Spotify using your steering wheel when connected wirelessly?

[Obioban]

Is it the AVIN one or can it support something else, as although their 4-port USB hub is only $14.99, they're wanting me to pay $35 shipping for it through no fault of my own. Had it been highlighted that my options specified would require the hub, I would have ordered it with the head-unit. Their response is that it is "unusual" to need this, so it does not tell you at the time of ordering.

I believe that the help desk is in China (or Hong Kong), as there seems to be a language barrier and I am still none the wiser, as despite several emails back and forth, it is still unclear if I can have all these options together (even with the hub) or whether I will have to chop and change like you?

A usb hub is a usb hub is a usb hub. I went with a powered hub that used a 12v dc source so I could power it off the car.

[Mike RT4]

I have a powered USB hub in my glove box connected to the Avin, so I can just add/remove features willy nilly. E.g. when I go to the track, add the TPMS/tire temp receiver. When carplay went from wired to wireless, swap that dongle out. Etc.

Is it the AVIN one or can it support something else, as although their 4-port USB hub is only $14.99, they're wanting me to pay $35 shipping for it through no fault of my own. Had it been highlighted that my options specified would require the hub, I would have ordered it with the head-unit. Their response is that it is "unusual" to need this, so it does not tell you at the time of ordering.

I believe that the help desk is in China (or Hong Kong), as there seems to be a language barrier and I am still none the wiser, as despite several emails back and forth, it is still unclear if I can have all these options together (even with the hub) or whether I will have to chop and change like you?

[usdmej]

the dynavin HVAC bracket is a nice addition if you buy the wired Android Auto/Carplay dongle.

wow, that's a very nifty looking piece. thanks for that suggestion!

[Obioban]

I got the black dongle. It lets you run wireless Carplay if you have an iPhone. It works pretty good. Starts right up into Carplay. Only downside is it requires both bluetooth and Wifi connection to the unit.

All wireless CarPlay uses bluetooth and wifi-- bluetooth doesn't have enough bandwidth.

[dilmorecg]

I got the black dongle. It lets you run wireless Carplay if you have an iPhone. It works pretty good. Starts right up into Carplay. Only downside is it requires both bluetooth and Wifi connection to the unit.

[Circa Surviven]

thanks everyone for their replies. a lot of good information here.
Has anyone got the White adapter (Does NOT support wireless CarPlay) over the Black adapter (Support wireless CarPlay). Still a little confused about how that set up would be. is the black adapter tucked in behind the unit? how about the white. is the white adapter exposed outside?

I got the white one. The black wireless dongle works with a wired USB and apple only wireless. Android phones do not support wireless at this time so that's why I saved money and went with the white. They aren't made by Avin they are just random unmarked dongles. You can plug the dongle into a USB connection that hangs down the back of the unit and either run it to your glove box or center console/cigarette lighter area. I think my white dongle might be suspect rather than the unit on carplay issues. Here's a picture of it glitching out the other day. I'm glad to see people have had better luck than me and others when it comes to glitches. There's a thread on e46fanatics about issues people have had.

[Jimmy_L]

thanks everyone for their replies. a lot of good information here.
Has anyone got the White adapter (Does NOT support wireless CarPlay) over the Black adapter (Support wireless CarPlay). Still a little confused about how that set up would be. is the black adapter tucked in behind the unit? how about the white. is the white adapter exposed outside?

[dr_011]

I'd highly recommend the Avant4 (unless they're coming out with a 5 soon). As everyone has mentioned, install is easy enough to DIY but any shop can do it easily as well. The options available are fantastic, everything works well, and it's all in a stock look.

[dilmorecg]

I just got mine about 2 months ago. Install for me was fairly easy since I had my interior and trunk completely apart for a refresh already. I have the factory nav setup, so had to run wires.

Definitely had a lot of extra wire length and found the best place to tuck it was in front of the rear shock tower behind the trunk carpet (I have a vert so not sure about coupe for this).

Sounds way better than stock with just a head unit change.

Options I got:
PX6
I opted for no IBUS since I was reading on e46fanatics that with our cars its not worth it. That is something I can add later if I feel like I need it.
No Chipset - I have factory speakers so I didnt think this was worth it. It has pretty good options for EQ without this upgrade. Also with a vert I felt with the top down having really good sound quality is kind of a waste because of extra road noise.
I did not get the GPS extension - I figured I was going to use Carplay for my navigation. And read reviews that the GPS antenna put in the dash does a good enough job.
I got the wireless Carplay. Which works pretty good. The only issue I have with it is you need to connect via Wifi. So you cant pull Wifi on your phone and connect to Carplay. That was weird to me...I would think it would just need blutooth.
Didnt get any optional things or the Maps.

Definitely happy with the unit overall. My factory Nav was pretty beat up and pixelated so I needed to update.

[Obioban]

It won't be applicable to anyone is the US, but for anyone else ordering the DAB option (plus all the other options) it has revealed a small problem with regard to the number of USB connections (3) available on the back of the headunit…

I went for the IBUS (uses a USB adaptor), Carplay (uses a USB adaptor) and DAB (which uses one USB for the dongle and another to power the active windscreen antenna).

So this leaves me one USB connection short. I know AVIN sell a 4 port USB hub, but I am surprised that the website did not alert me to needing this at the time of ordering LOL. I'm awaiting to see what they suggest as the best way to sort this .

I have a powered USB hub in my glove box connected to the Avin, so I can just add/remove features willy nilly. E.g. when I go to the track, add the TPMS/tire temp receiver. When carplay went from wired to wireless, swap that dongle out. Etc.

[Mike RT4]

It won't be applicable to anyone is the US, but for anyone else ordering the DAB option (plus all the other options) it has revealed a small problem with regard to the number of USB connections (3) available on the back of the headunit…

I went for the IBUS (uses a USB adaptor), Carplay (uses a USB adaptor) and DAB (which uses one USB for the dongle and another to power the active windscreen antenna).

So this leaves me one USB connection short. I know AVIN sell a 4 port USB hub, but I am surprised that the website did not alert me to needing this at the time of ordering LOL. I'm awaiting to see what they suggest as the best way to sort this .

[Circa Surviven]

I purchased the android 10 px6 version a couple of weeks ago. I knew going in that it wouldn't be perfect, but I really like how it looks screen wise (stock looking buttons as well). I didn't have an OEM navigation originally, so it was easier to install myself. I thought about making a thread with pictures of my install and a review that explained some of the menu features I had to dig up from watching youtube videos. The screen is too bright at night so I found someone mention installing a screen dimmer app, and fixed it with that. During the day the glare is real but my windows aren't tinted so YMMV.

The first day I installed it, it sounded a lot better than the previous owners aftermarket unit. However, coming out of the grocery store the first day the unit didn't turn on with the car. Hasn't happened since, but I've had a couple speakers start buzzing and vibrating. Maybe they were already on the way out, but I've also had delays with android auto when playing music, so I know the unit is sketchy. When I email Avin they take awhile to respond, and respond during a different timezone with sentences that don't really make sense. I like how the unit looks, but I can see it going bad one day and ill probably go with that bluebus adapter on a stock business radio and call it a day. Just my 2cents! p.s. if you run a radar detector that isn't hardwired, the dynavin HVAC relocation bracket cigarette lighter is angled down so it's impossible to use for anything other than a really small usb charger.


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