P3 "screen upgrade"

[Type R Tom]

This might split opinions, but I thought some might be interested. I like the system in my V60, Bluetooth works well but reaching for the phone to change tracks, maps etc. isn't great. There are a few options out there but they are all quite expensive and intrusive.

Came across a tech channel singing the praises of this screen.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDKBLB2Q?ref=ppx_yo2...

For £50, I thought I would take a punt. It connects perfectly to the system between the phone and the Volvo Bluetooth system, wireless Android auto, etc. The next question was placement. It fits perfectly over the existing screen as I wanted to avoid the Mercades style of "stick a screen on the top of the dash".

All was great until I tried to reverse and realised the reverse camera was blocked! Don;t know how I didn't think of that! So, I looked online and will try a CD slot bracket for it as a different mounting point. Anyway, for now, this is what it looks like if you don't need a reverse camera.



Its a really snappy system, steering wheel buttons work, modernised the car. Now, where to mount the bloody thing!

[niva441]

Looks like a very useful upgrade, could it not be on a hinge, to flap down when the reverse camera is needed.

[alfasud1]

I have a similar set up, with the CD Slot mount, its all right but a bit shoogly at times, and the head unit was an AliExpress special dice roll, I honestly wasnt expecting much but its annoyingly bloody good and was only £30 or so........