Android Auto head units

[AlexC1981]

Hi All,

I am considering fitting an aftermarket head unit to my car. At the moment I mount my phone in a cradle and use it for sat-nav, music, podcasts etc through a Bluetooth connection. If I want to change podcasts it means pressing small icons on my phone whilst driving, which isn't ideal.

My query is mainly about the usability of android auto. I want a wireless one so my phone automatically connects. If I set the satnav, can I also have access to the radio pre-sets on the same screen or will I have to flick between screens to change the radio station?

My car does not have steering wheel controls, so I need a head unit with a non-fiddly volume button. At the moment the best contender seems to be the Kenwood DMX-8021DABS, but it will be a lot of money wasted if it proves to be more of a faff than my current setup.

[AlexC1981]

Thanks, it's a shame they don't all have nice easy buttons, though I suppose most cars have steering wheel controls to do the same job.

Do those next track buttons go to the next radio preset if you are listening to FM or DAB?

[AlexC1981]

That's great thanks. There's a really nice looking Sony with a sensible button layout coming out at the end of October. I think I'll wait until then and check the reviews.