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Experience the Future of In-Car Entertainment with the Smart AI Connected Android Box
Upgrade almost any car stereo with wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to a full Android 13 tablet experience! Get instant access to your favorite apps like Google Maps, Spotify, Netflix, and more, directly on your car's screen AND mirror that experience to your DIGIDASH!. Enjoy seamless wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, or unlock the power of a complete Android operating system with the Google Play Store.
Key Features
- Transforms your car's display: Turns your wired CarPlay or Android Auto screen into a versatile Android 13 tablet.
- Full App Store Access: Download and use any Android app directly on your head unit.
- Wireless Connectivity: Enjoy fast and stable wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Enhanced Performance: Features a powerful Snapdragon Qualcomm QCS6125 Octa-core processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage (expandable to 512GB).
- Built-in Passive Cooling: Equipped with an enlarged heatsink for reliable, optimal performance, even when discreetly installed behind your dash in complete silence
- Versatile Internet Connection: Connects via an installed data SIM (optional hotspot for other devices) or existing Wi-Fi signals (including phone hotspots).
- Portable Powerhouse: Unplug it and use it as a 5G internet hotspot with a power bank, or plug it into any TV for a portable media stick experience with voice control.
- HDMI Output: Features a miniature HDMI output with optional sound production for casting to other in-vehicle displays.
- Voice Control: Activate voice commands through your steering wheel or directly by voice.
- Bluetooth Remote Controller: Navigate with ease using the included USB-C rechargeable, backlit remote with an air mouse, flip keyboard, and trackpad.
More Details
This custom-designed Android box is the result of four months of extensive testing and optimization, ensuring unparalleled operability and stability. Unlike other units that prioritize unsuited hardware, this kit focuses on delivering a flawless user experience, even excelling in video streaming and maintaining fast, stable wireless phone connections.
The enlarged heatsink ensures efficient cooling, allowing for discreet installation behind your dashboard without compromising performance. It's built to run permanently and reliably, even in the hottest conditions.
Beyond just upgrading your head unit to a touchscreen Android tablet, this unit provides a synchronized feed to your digital dashboard, mirroring the touch screen experience. With full access to the Google Play Store, you can install native Android apps and customize your interface with launchers like Nova Launcher. It can also be branded with your business logos and cast content to other devices in your vehicle, including projector units or Chromecast-enabled monitors.
Setup and Customization
To learn more about the detailed setup, customization options, and to see the Smart AI Connected Android Box in action, please watch my YouTube setup walkthrough: https://youtu.be/wkRRnhGWF7I
You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel for regular blogs, hints, tips, exploits, and new product releases: www.youtube.com/@everest-vw
Included in the Box
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1 x Smart Android Connect Box: Converts your head unit to Android 13 OS via CarPlay input with full Android Appstore support and a customized UI for an optimal driving experience. Features a full-time mirror signal suitable for the Digidash central region.
- Specifications: 8 GB memory, 256 GB storage, Snapdragon 6125 processor or newer, Android Auto & CarPlay wireless connect, 4G SIM tray, micro SD expansion slot (up to 512 GB total), WiFi hotspot capable, Bluetooth 5.0, 5Ghz & 2.4Ghz WiFi, built-in GPS.
- 1 x Bluetooth Remote Controller: USB C rechargeable, backlit, power on/off button, full air mouse, flip keyboard, and trackpad with voice sending.
- 1 x HDMI Connect Cable: For routing from the rear of the Digidash to the top glove box.
- 1 x USB Connect Cable: USB A to C type, for connecting your head unit or vehicle USB to the Smart connect box.
Additional Options
- Split data & dual power cable A+A>C: An optional cable that provides an additional USB power source to the Smart connect box, ideal for full-time powering for vehicle tracking or as a switchable WiFi hotspot.
- Roaming 5G Data SIM: Inquire about limited availability for a subscription-free, one-off payment 5G worldwide roaming data SIM. Call 07841 025 908 for details. Please note this options is non-returnable once activated in the unit.
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What's in the box?
A digital dash unit, trim tools and Torx drivers, a wiring harness, some zip ties, Everest-VW guides to fitting video links, Everest-VW guides to settings and configuration links, and support contact details. Opt for our remote control option and that will be in there too - here is our Handy remote control fitting video, if you don't fit the receiver, its not going to receive a signal!
When will I receive the unit?
All dispatches are accompanied by tracking information shared via email shortly after placing the order, and delivery times may vary from product to product. We aim for next-day delivery for all products wherever possible. Still, where popular products are out of stock at Everest-VW HQ and we are backfilling them - rest assured stock is always on its way or we will dispatch directly from the factory to avoid any restocking delay. Please remember we are a small family run business and sometimes a rush clears the stock faster than we can replenish! If you want quality support and assurance, it's worth waiting for, we cannot keep up with the amount of requests from people that purchased from elsewhere.
I followed your installation guides, and I am stuck!
Panic not - get in touch via site chat or WhatsApp Business Support @ 07841 025 908, and we will be straight over to support you with chat, video, voice messages, pictures - whatever works for you. This is a complimentary service when you buy from Everest-VW, but please be patient and use chat and phone and we will get to you!
You could always book a fitting with us at our workshops in St Neots or Welford to be totally assured, or we can come to you and fit it at your address (supplementary mileage charges apply).
Is there something wrong with my unit?
Let's talk; sometimes things go wrong - but that's what we are here for; 9 times out of 10, we know what's up and can help sort it out quickly. If it's hardware, we can swap parts out and sort manufacturer warranty later on your behalf. If it's software, we receive regular customised firmware for our customers, and deal with new firmware quirks all the time, sometimes it's just a matter of catching the right settings.
Buying from EVEREST-VW, you have the peace of mind that our 2-year guarantee accompanies all our units; our relationship as a development partner with the manufacturers of our products means we get answers quickly!
I want to update my firmware, I feel like I'm missing out!?
If you purchase from EVEREST-VW, You shall receive exclusive access to our Google drive which includes lots of additional firmware options to bring your digi dash, AI connected kit, or other products such as the Dudu7 right up to date and get it working just the way you want it. We're always working on new tutorials, videos, and guides to make sure you're getting the most out of your hardware.
Occasionally it's important to understand why you are looking to upgrade your firmware is it because there's something wrong and you're hoping there's going to be a fix for it, or you just fancy a new look like the Golf 8 theme that's been included with the latest firmware?
If you are totally happy and everything is working perfectly of course it's fine to just stick with what you've got.
I have a V1 DigiDash I know this because when I go across to my Nav menu and press down I can see a blue screen waiting for a mirror from my mobile? Why can't I update my firmware using the Wi-Fi connect method.
This is a common issue whereby earlier devices which do not incorporate the carplay or Android auto options, had a screen mirror option unless we have already replaced the screen mirror board with a HDMI input, Which is something I've done for a few customers looking to mirror across using our AI kit or Dudu7 head unit. The reason these units are typically unable to access the OTA (over the air update) using the Wi-Fi option in the settings menu, is due to the simple fact that the server address that's held inside that unit is out of date, manufacturer now has new servers and you will need our latest firmware within the Google drive to be installed using a USB stick via the upgrade USB port which is hopefully still accessible if you followed our installation guide.
Once you have put the latest V1 firmware onto your DigiDash you will be able to follow this guide on YouTube to complete the rest.
My unit has started doing a 'bong' as I exceed a specific speed! Speed Alert??
FOR T5.1 AND T6:
There is a whole video on the subject with a great solution! RIGHT HERE!!
Background:
It's a well-known fact that the OEM MFD you had before has an EU-imposed feature for setting speed warning sounds that can be set. Many customers have never used this feature and wouldn't know it existed since your OEM board transferred to the DIGIDASH installed unit; it has to be fully connected to the vehicle harness and communicate with the BCM (Body Control Module) to mobilise the vehicle and validate mileage and dash changes. So, you have a multi-function steering wheel control and press several hundred buttons to navigate every colour combo and unit set at the start of your Digidash journey. What might get activated behind the scenes? You guessed it. OK, OK, What can I do to make it stop? Tell me I don't need my old menu back!! Nope - you could take a 10mm socket or spanner and temporarily disconnect the +ive terminal on the starter battery for 10 seconds - longer for some vehicles (if it didn't reset, the time on the new dash got for 15 mins), then reconnect; that MFD you can't see now has the speed values reset to zero! but watch the video and try the sequence below for the solid fix, the video should explain better than I can write it out - I've activated it once in the last 6 months. I also got through some firmware and settings.
Solution: Note *this sequence is based on a T6 Highline clock set; but should work for many models.
IMPORTANT: This is a big one.. make sure your engine is running all doors are closed and you have pressed ok at least once just to clear any persistent notifications that might have been in your menu.
Start one menu to the right of the 'SETTINGS' menu, and take any other changes you make to the virtual dash on the chin; you can't avoid them; blinkers on!
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1. To remove the speed alert from the MFD menu altogether and set it to max speed in case you a: accidentally enable it again in the menu, b: then manage to :
**REPEAT THIS SEQUENCE BELOW 5 TIMES!! COUNT ON YOUR HAND (If you have all your digits) or HANDS to be fully inclusive.
'DOWN' X2 TIMES
'OK'
'DOWN' X8 TIMES
'OK'
'RIGHT'
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If you still have a speed alert.. or know you had two anyway.. or just like to be thorough, do this one too.. I would since you are here!
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2. To remove winter tyre alert from 'MFD' menu alltogether and set max to 160mph/255kmh:
*REPEAT THIS SEQUENCE BELOW 5 TIMES:
'DOWN' X5 TIMES
'OK'
'DOWN'
HOLD 'OK' FOR 5 SECONDS
'UP'
'OK'
'RIGHT'
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ENJOY!
FOR T6.1 AND CRAFTERS:
Your settings are slightly different, your OEM head unit/Radio actually holds the setting to ensure that this cant be set using your steering wheel controls full stop. Click; SETTINGS>VEHICLE then look for Instruments or similar and ensure that Speed alert is unchecked as an option. Do the same with anything to do with winter tyre alerts. Unchecking these options means they would not have appeared in the original analogue dash MFD menu and therefore cannot be accidentally accessed in the background.
If you already replaced your stereo unit, it may be worth briefly plugging in to retrospectively access this menu or utilising any options in the new stereo unit as many still have those menus emulated and accessible using button presses such as OK 5 times etc. But that will be specific to each retrofit stereo unit and or CANBUS retention kit in use.
I have fitted the unit and run the firmware, but can't see the 'UNITS' menu.
It's perfectly normal to see this, you need to lock and exit the vehicle and wait around 15 minutes after a firmware update. Our YouTube channel has full tutorial videos covering these issues within the setup and configuration and firmware updating - www.youtube.com/@everest-vw
My Vehicle is immobilised when I plug in the DIGIDASH??!!
One word - Plugs.. they arent in right, or you damaged or cut the harness (probably didn't do that!) So you were excited and you put the plugs in too quickly - check out this handy video explaining what you might have done there!