[MonkeyWrench]

I'm seriously considering this radio. I've already been in talks with the company and it seems like it does everything I need. Has anyone tried this specific radio? I know people have tried the other aftermarket radios that aren't as big.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804785637231.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.29d538dadQJcLX&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

 

[TobiasSing]

Interesting relocation of the buttons and knobs. I wonder how the seat heaters work. Definitely looks interesting and better than the silly stock mouse thing. It's too bad it's blacker than the rest of the finishes. I wonder how many of the CT200h vehicle functions it can do.

 

[MonkeyWrench]

Interesting relocation of the buttons and knobs. I wonder how the seat heaters work. Definitely looks interesting and better than the silly stock mouse thing. It's too bad it's blacker than the rest of the finishes. I wonder how many of the CT200h vehicle functions it can do.

According to the seller, the climate controls (including heated seats) are all done on the screen. I've been messaging them all day with a ton of questions.

I'm thinking about trying to color match the glossy plastic to an OEM color. I can't figure out what the OEM interior paint code is though.

 

[MonkeyWrench]

Interesting relocation of the buttons and knobs. I wonder how the seat heaters work. Definitely looks interesting and better than the silly stock mouse thing. It's too bad it's blacker than the rest of the finishes. I wonder how many of the CT200h vehicle functions it can do.

So, multiple companies sell this type of radio. One company said they do support the heated seats function in my CT. The other company said it does NOT support it. Man... Now who do I believe?

 

[TobiasSing]

So, multiple companies sell this type of radio. One company said they do support the heated seats function in my CT. The other company said it does NOT support it. Man... Now who do I believe?

I wonder if it's different versions of radios, or they are specifically for cars that do not have the seat heater option, or these people have no clue lol. It is Chinese after all. I have no clue how it can handle the seat heater through the screen though, so I have my doubts. I've never seen it before, so I guess there's only one way to find out. Someone has to be the guinea pig!

 

[MonkeyWrench]

I wonder if it's different versions of radios, or they are specifically for cars that do not have the seat heater option, or these people have no clue lol. It is Chinese after all. I have no clue how it can handle the seat heater through the screen though, so I have my doubts. I've never seen it before, so I guess there's only one way to find out. Someone has to be the guinea pig!

Ha, well I contacted 3 more sellers on Aliexpress. The majority say YES, it will work. I guess I'll be the guinea pig! I'm still not in love with the glossy-finish, but maybe I'll get used to it. One way or another, I need to change radios. The steering wheel controls have been half/functional since I installed a radio that wasn't supported with our car. I can't stand problematic technology that I use every single day.

I'll post an update when this all gets done. It'll likely be around February.

 

[Haha_jizzjizz]

I'm seriously considering this radio. I've already been in talks with the company and it seems like it does everything I need. Has anyone tried this specific radio? I know people have tried the other aftermarket radios that aren't as big.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804785637231.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.29d538dadQJcLX&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

Wow!

 

[arc]

Did anyone buy it yet?

 

[MonkeyWrench]

Did anyone buy it yet?

I bought it. It's supposed to ship this month. If it doesn't work out for me, I'll return it and buy the double din radio from Aliexpress that seem to be a favorite for our car instead. I'll keep you all posted!

There's quite a few sellers on Aliexpress that sell it. Some even have video of it working in the car. We'll see if it lives up to the claim that the heated seats can be controlled via the screen. Some sellers say it's possible, other's say their version doesn't support it. Seems like the Android version differs slightly depending on who you buy it from.

Can't wait to tell @TobiasSing I broke something else on my car.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

subscribed to see the outcome of this.

Thanks for taking the plunge. At times I wish I didn't have the stock navi as options like this would be neat to play with.

Can't wait to see an update.

-Nigel

 

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I bought it. It's supposed to ship this month. If it doesn't work out for me, I'll return it and buy the double din radio from Aliexpress that seem to be a favorite for our car instead. I'll keep you all posted!

There's quite a few sellers on Aliexpress that sell it. Some even have video of it working in the car. We'll see if it lives up to the claim that the heated seats can be controlled via the screen. Some sellers say it's possible, other's say their version doesn't support it. Seems like the Android version differs slightly depending on who you buy it from.

Can't wait to tell @TobiasSing I broke something else on my car.

I talked with a few vendors also, all said that it supports heated seats which would be a deal breaker for me if it doesn't.

I usually go through Zohong as my vendor for android radios as I have bought over 5 and all work great with no issues. I really like their software and support. They said they could get it but the software is different from their normal one. I thinking if is should go ahead and order it or wait to see if yours supports the heated seats.

I have a Zohong android unit in my car already that works perfectly, but I would love a bigger screen.

 

[MonkeyWrench]

I talked with a few vendors also, all said that it supports heated seats which would be a deal breaker for me if it doesn't.

I usually go through Zohong as my vendor for android radios as I have bought over 5 and all work great with no issues. I really like their software and support. They said they could get it but the software is different from their normal one. I thinking if is should go ahead and order it or wait to see if yours supports the heated seats.

I have a Zohong android unit in my car already that works perfectly, but I would love a bigger screen.

Zohong is the seller I would purchase the double din radio for our vehicle if this other one doesn't work out.

 

[MonkeyWrench]

Update: It's taking longer due to the manufacturer having to alter the motherboard to accept the heated seats function on the screen. If I didn't have heated seats, this would have already been shipped by now.

I'm going to wait as long as I can, otherwise I'll get a refund and will order the double din instead I mentioned above.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

yes yes, just wait..lol. You are the only one going through with this. No one on FB or any other groups have even mentioned trying it. I'd say since the manufacture is trying to get it to work with the heated seats shows good support in trying to get it to work with what most people will have in terms of configuration wise.

Can't wait to see how this looks!

-Nigel

 

[MonkeyWrench]

yes yes, just wait..lol. You are the only one going through with this. No one on FB or any other groups have even mentioned trying it. I'd say since the manufacture is trying to get it to work with the heated seats shows good support in trying to get it to work with what most people will have in terms of configuration wise.

Can't wait to see how this looks!

-Nigel

The seller instructed me to cancel my order. They indicated that the manufacture has not been able to figure out how to make the heated seats work. They said they would contact me when it becomes available.

I ended up buying a 2nd radio from another seller (within about the same price) and they said it needs to be tested before shipment. I guess it's quality control testing?

All 3 sellers I communicated with (different companies) have said it needs to be tested via the engineers before shipment. Either they are talking about quality control, or they have to engineer the version to work with heated seats. Either way, the communication is difficult because of the translation between our languages.

I'm holding on.

 

[MonkeyWrench]

Sorry guys, it's looking grim every day that goes by. I just had my 3rd seller tell me they can't sell me the radio due to the heated seats not being configured for this car. I'm down to my last 2 sellers. They both seem to think it's possible. However, I believe everyone is sourcing the same manufacturer.

Looks like I'll be getting the double din after all.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

Arg that blows. It's a good try. But I have a feeling you are right. They are sourcing it from the same manufacturer. A shame they can't get it to work with the heated seats. I have a feeling it's due to all the settings we have on the seats. I believe it's like 11. I think the Pirus uses 3. And I remember when someone retrofitted CT seats in their Prius they had to do some work around for the heated seat option of the CT to work with the Prius.

I guess a work around would be to keep or relocated the heated seat functoin/controls and place them somewhere else and then one could still use the screen. Definitely a neat concept for sure.

If you get a decent double din it'll be better than the android unit for sure. Ie: Pioneer, Sony, Alpine...etc. They make vastly better equipment/screens/hardware than the Chinese android stuff out there.

-Nigel

 

[MonkeyWrench]

Is it possible to retrofit the heated seat knobs directly below in that empty cavity where a cell phone mount would typically go?

I thought it wouldn't be so difficult to make the seats work. I was under the impression its only functions were on/off and then obviously the increment of heat.

 

[TobiasSing]

yeah but it's a rotary switch, not digital. I didn't think it could be possible, it was too bizarre to be true. At least they didn't sell you the thing and have you find out the hard/expensive way.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

It technically wouldn't be hard to move wherever you wanted to place the switch. It's I believe 8 wires. All you'd really need to do is just extend the 8 wires to whatever length you want and then put the switch panel somewhere. it's modular on the console trim. Meaning you can unscrew the back and it comes right off the panel.

And if you didn't want to cut and extend the OEM harness simply go on Aliexpress and find the two connectors for the harness/seat heat connector and then simply make your own harness that plugs into it so nothing is permanent. The connectors ends you'll end up getting 5-10 for maybe $3, you'll wait about 2 weeks from china but if you have any type of soldering/wiring skills this would be a 30 minute thing to do.

Back of panel/switch.

You could actually easily just mount that inside the center console compartment.
Since it's a box pretty much in shape you could mount it anywhere, right under the dash... have someone 3d print a small housing..etc. Looking at this, that would be the way to go and still keep/retain the heated seats but also have the cool tesla like screen in the center.

Doing the above method will retain everything and nothing would be permanent if you decide to ever go back to stock.


-Nigel