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I had 3 objectives in mind when purchasing a newer head unit for my vehicle:
1) The vehicle is a Jeep with a soft top, it had to be bright enough to be seen in direct sunlight
2) I needed a unit with Android Auto and Apple Carplay
3) It had to be priced right - the vehicle is a convertible and I can't risk theft of an expensive head unit
I looked through reviews and found that this unit had great reviews. I continually ran across reviews for ATOTO products that all claimed they performed way above their price point. I was initially skeptical, but based on the reviews I ordered the head unit and it was promptly delivered by Amazon. Upon opening the box, it contained everything I needed aside from my vehicle specific wiring harness which I had already purchased. The installation was easy and was completed in a couple of hours in my driveway.
Once installed, I started utilizing the features and the first obvious win was the wireless Apple Carplay. I run Carplay on another vehicle I own - but it isn't wireless. The setup is easy and has honestly worked flawlessly. The FM reception on the unit is very good, enabling me to pickup stations I have issues with in other vehicles. The backup camera is nice and works well - it doesn't have the best definition I have ever seen, but the fact that it is included in this bundle is a bonus! Finally, the brightness of the unit is very readable - even in direct sunlight with the top down.
I know this isn't the highest specification ATOTO unit, but they knocked it out of the park at this price point! I own a K**wood head unit that cost me 3x as much that didn't come with a backup camera, isn't as bright, and isn't wireless. This unit is a much better unit overall, price notwithstanding. Excellent job ATOTO!!!
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Product Description
A5L Android Car Stereo with Backup Camera
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| Price | $169.90 | $139.90 | $149.80 | $199.90 | $319.90 | $279.90 |
| System | Android 2+32G | Android 2+32G | Sealed Core System | Android 2+32G | Android 4+32G | Android 4+32G |
| Display Screen | 7 inch: IPS 1280X720, buttons | 7 inch: IPS 1280X720, buttons | 7 inch: IPS 1024X600, buttons | 7 inch: QLED 1024X600, full touchscreen | 7 inch: QLED 1280X720, buttons | 7 inch: QLED 1280X720, buttons |
| Phone Link | Wireless CP and Android Auto; Wired CP and Android Auto; Wired Phone Mirroring | Wireless CP and Android Auto; Wired CP and Android Auto; Wired Phone Mirroring | Wireless CP and Android Auto; Wired CP and Android Auto; Wired Phone Mirroring | Wireless CP and Android Auto; Wired CP and Android Auto; Wired & Wireless phone link | Wireless CP and Android Auto; Wired CP and Android Auto; Wired & Wireless phone link | Wireless CP and Android Auto; Wired CP and Android Auto; Wired & Wireless phone link |
| TrackHU GPS Tracking APP | ✓ | ✓ | × | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Network Connection | WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth & USB Network Tethering | WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth & USB Network Tethering | × | WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth & USB Network Tethering | 4G LTE, WiFi Hotspot, Bluetooth/USB Tethering network, and Built-in 4G Cellular Modem (with in-car WiFi feature) | 4G LTE, WiFi Hotspot, Bluetooth/USB Tethering network, and Built-in 4G Cellular Modem (with in-car WiFi feature) |
| Built-in Preamplifier | Built-in Digital Signal Processor Max 4*45W Amplifier with RMS 4*24W | Built-in Digital Signal Processor Max 4*45W Amplifier with RMS 4*24W | Built-in Max 4*45W Amplifier with RMS 4*24W | Built-in Digital Signal Processor Max 4*45W Amplifier with RMS 4*24W | Built-in Digital Signal Processor Max 4*45W Amplifier with RMS 4*24W | Built-in Digital Signal Processor Max 4*45W Amplifier with RMS 4*24W |
| Bluetooth Hardware | Single Bluetooth with hands-free call, tethering internet, playback | Single Bluetooth with hands-free call, tethering internet, playback | Bluetooth with SBC codec | Dual Bluetooth | Dual Bluetooth | Dual Bluetooth |
| Rearview Camera Video Input | HD 720P Rearview Camera Input(included） | AHD Rear-View (AC-HD02LR needed) | HD 720P Rearview Camera Input with Live Rearview (LRV) feature(included） | HD 720P Rearview Camera Input with Live Rearview (LRV) feature | HD 720P Rearview Camera Input with Live Rearview (LRV) feature(included） | HD 720P Rearview Camera Input, support Virtual Surround View parking assistance technology and Live Rearview feature |
ATOTO F7 WE Double Din Car Stereo - Wireless Trips! Fun Trips!
Product Information
Looking for an upgraded experience? Our latest A5L Double Din Car Stereo features an Android system with internet access (WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB), offering more flexibility and convenience than the F7. Upgrade today for a smarter and more connected drive—just search "A5LG2A7TS01" in our store!
- Product Version: F7 Wireless Edition (WE). Model: F7G2A7WE-S01; Mounting style: UDH07D (Universal Double DIN Car Stereo with a 7-inch Display) The F7 series evolve from SA102, with more user-friendly functions.
- WIRELESS & wired CarPlay and WIRELESS & wired Android Auto: (compatibility information is specified in the corresponding sections below)
- Full HD 7" 1024*600 IPS: display screen with a 178° full-viewing angle, outstanding brightness, clear viewing even in broad daylight, never miss an important prompt; 5-Touch Capacitive Touchscreen
- Max. 4*45W, RMS 4*24W built-in amp: (Vcc=14.4v, THD=10%, drives 4-8 ohm speakers); 10-band EQ with 7 presets
- Navigation: F7G2A7WE comes with a specific hardware solution to integrate iOS CarPlay or Android Auto into its system so that you can run iOS Maps or Google Maps/Waze etc. on the big HD screen, as long as they are available on your phone
- HD 720P Front and Rear View Input with Live Rear View: you can check the front view and the rear view at any time, making driving safer (ATOTO AC-HD01LR rearview camera is required for LRV, included)
- Bluetooth 5.3: supports hands-free calls and streaming music; safer driving when you can answer calls/hang up, play/pause, switch tracks, adjust the volume, etc. on the head unit, with the steering wheel controls, or with ATOTO AC-44F5 wireless remote (not included)
- Radio tuner: Built-in FM/AM Radio Tuner
- 6 physical buttons: with 8 functions in total enable you to perform simple tasks such as turning down the volume during driving with ease
- Constant firmware update: ATOTO does not stop developing new firmware versions to add new features and reduce bugs. You can get them when available.
Inputs, Outputs & Slots
- Inputs: 3 video inputs, Reversing Camera Input, AUX Audio/Video In & Front Camera Video In, can process 720P HD video signals. For reversing camera input, you can connect a specified ATOTO HD rearview camera to F7G2A7WE for 720P video display (most other head unit brands can only process CVBS 480-600 lines video signals); For F7 WE head units, the specified rearview camera is AC-HD01LR (included); AC-HD03LR is not compatible
- Outputs: 2 RCA Headrest Video Outputs; 4-CH RCA Audio Out (4v) for connecting to a factory/aftermarket amplifier; Separate Subwoofer Out (4v)
- External storage devices: One Micro SD slot - to store media files, up to 512GB; 2 USB interfaces - one for phone connection (CarPlay/Android Auto/AutoLink) and one for external storage devices and media playback. The latter reads up to 2TB SSD. Both SD & SSD must be in FAT32 or NTFS format
WIRELESS CarPlay and Android Auto!
The advantages of CarPlay /Android Auto on F7 WE Car Stereo
- Wireless is simply better: No more worries about where to put your plugged phone. No more search for a holder which you find to be superfluous anyway. No more entangled cords to distract you. Free at last!
- Fast and automatic connection: For wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, the Buetooth connection is quick. And after you make the connection for the first time, it will all be automatic. For wired CarPlay/Android Auto, once you plug your iOS Phone/Android phone into the "Phone Link" port on F7 WE, it takes about 3 seconds for CarPlay /Android Auto to be automatically launched. A true plug-n-play function.
- Stable data transmission: Thanks to the premium hardware inside, F7 WE double din car stereo is more than capable of delivering stable and reliable data transmission, both wirelessly (Wi-Fi) and wiredly (with USB), which is a strong bolster for you in driving.
- Great Performance Across All CarPlay/Android Auto Functions: CarPlay/Android Auto has revolutionalized the way we drive by enabling us to safely use the iOS Phone/Android phone while driving. Now we can make calls, send/receive messages, listen to music/radio/podcasts/news/audiobook... on the head unit while driving really conveniently. This, in turn, requires a head unit that can adequately meet the demands of these functions in terms of audio and visual performance. Regarding audio, on F7 WE, the max. 4*45W amplifier with RMS 4*24W (Vcc=14.4v,THD=10%) makes sure that whether you are making a call, listening to your favorite music or podcasts and so on, you can hear things clearly at a comfortable volume, powerful yet without any distortion. And the included microphone? All who have used it think it's good and very clear. Visually, the full HD 7" 1024*600 IPS screen ait is easy and smooth to operate on.
- You phone battery is finally safe: If you get in the car with low battery on your iOS Phone/Android phone, and you start driving using CarPlay/Android Auto, on many head units with only wired CarPlay/Android Auto, after the trip, the battery is barely charged, if at all. This problem does not exist with F7 WE. The reasons are with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, you can drive using CarPlay/Android Auto while plugging your iOS Phone/Android phone into the USB port dedicated for charging in your vehicle, or putting it on the charging dock station.
- If you wish to use navigation in CarPlay/Android Auto while listening to FM/AM radio or USB music, it is highly recommended that you purchase the ATOTO F7 XE series. For audio mixing in CarPlay only, you can buy the ATOTO A6 PF, A6 PP series.
Important:
- CarPlay iOS Phone compatibility: Wired CarPlay is compatible with iPh0ne 5 or later models with iOS 7.1 or higher. Wireless CarPlay is compatible with iPh0ne 5 or later models with iOS 9.0 or higher.
- Android Auto phone compatibility: Wired Android Auto is compatible with phones running Android 6.0 or higher. For wireless Android Auto, Compatible with Any Phone with Android 11.0.
- Original USB cable for wired connection: If you choose to use wired CarPlay or wired Android Auto, factory/original USB cables are required. Non-manufacturer made USB cables may easily cause connection issues, such as black screen after minutes of playback, connection failure or unstable phone connection.
Vehicle Fit:
- True 7-inch screen: Typically, North American dashboard mounting frame suppliers (Metra, Scosche, PAC, etc.) provide double DIN mounting frames with a 174 mm*98 mm opening, limiting the screen size of aftermarket head units to 6.75-inch or smaller (false 7-inch). ATOTO is the first manufacturer to introduce true 7-inch Android head units with a minimal front panel size of 172 mm*97 mm (fitting the mounting frames commonly available). If needed, an extra frame adapter is also included to expand it to 178 mm*101.5 mm.
- Compatible with 3rd-Party dash kits: The ISO Standard chassis size for double DIN head units is 178 mm*100 mm. In the case of the frontal faceplate, however, there is no such standard. F7G2A7WE, with its faceplate size of 172 mm*97 mm, is compatible with products from most North American dash kit brands (Metra, Scosche, PAC, etc.).
- Compact chassis for more room: The chassis is only 50-mm deep, shorter than the typical depth. Therefore, there is a larger space for cabling and other accessories.
- Extra accessories you may need to purchase: As this is a universally fit head unit, extra accessories may be required to finish installation in a specific vehicle (not provided in the package). It is the buyer's responsibility to prepare them (if applicable). They may include (but are not limited to) a dash frame kit, a wiring harness, a radio antenna adapter, a data interface, etc.
Notice: Optional parts for working with ATOTO F7 are sold separately:
- ATOTO CA-AEC02 Plug-n-Play 4 Channel Car Amplifier (60 watts RMS x 4), a punchy audio booster with SPDIF input;
- ATOTO AC-44F5 Steering wheel control wireless Remote. *For more accessories, please visit the ATOTO Brand Store on Amazon.
- ATOTO AC-HAV50 HDMI to AHD Video Converter, Support HDMI 1.4. Compatible with Play Station game consoles, TV Boxes, and other devices with HDMI output.
- ATOTO CS-101SW 10" Slim Amplified Subwoofer, 400 Watts MAX peak power, 150 Watts MAX RMS power, with low & high-level inputs and remote bass control, compatible with most vehicle models.
- ATOTO CS-651DST 6.5" 2-Way Component Speaker System pumps out up to 250 watts peak power and 70 watts RMS for OEM car audio upgrades.
- All ATOTO optional accessories/parts are available for purchase at [visit the ATOTO store] near the page title.
HD 1024*600 IPS Display Screen
IPS displays are well-known for their innovative color rendition, and outstanding brightness. You can have great viewing experiences even in broad daylight! Never miss an important prompt again.
The viewing angle of the screen is a staggering 178°, allowing you to view clearly almost even sideways, and not missing anything!
AutoLink (MirrorLink) allows you to cast what's displayed on your smartphone to F7's big screen
You can run online GPS navigation apps (Google Maps, Waze, etc.) or play videos on Youtube, etc. on F7G2A7WE's 7-inch screen. AutoLink is compatible with the latest Android & iOS smartphone models.
Considering that neither CarPlay nor Andriod Auto is compatible with video apps such as YouTube, AutoLink provides an alternative option. Important: Some video streaming services (Netflix, AMZ Prime, etc.) do not support MirrorLink.
Note:
1. With very few smartphones with a curved screen, there will be a tiny black area on the 4 edges of F7G2A7WE's screen. This is caused by differences in firmware and the layout of the curved screen. 2. Linux system does not support third-party application downloads.
HD 720P rearview video display with Live Rear-View (LRV) feature
Typically, head units can only process and display 480-600 lines CVBS rearview video signals. F7G2A7WE displays HD 720P rearview videos (ATOTO AC-HD01LR rearview camera is required, included). Say goodbye to snowy static pictures when reversing your vehicle.
Live Rear-View (LRV) - Now you can access the rear view even if your vehicle in moving ahead. This frees you from obstructions of passengers, headrests and the vehicle's roof and rear pillars, increasing the field of view and offering the driver a clear view of the lanes behind and common blind-spots. You can set one of the steering wheel keys as a shortcut for quick access.
Built-in amplifier
- F7G2A7WE is equipped with a built-in amplifier with max. 4*45W, RMS 4*24W: (Vcc=14.4v, THD=10%, drives 4-8 ohm speakers), offering great audio experiences.
- You can also connect an external amplifier or factory amplifier via the 4 RCA jacks in the back (4 v).
- The built-in 10-band EQ with 7 presets allows you to adjust the frequencies to your liking.
Experience the Speed and Convenience of Bluetooth 5.3.
- With F7 WE, your hands-free calls and music streaming are made faster and safer. Adjust the volume, answer or end calls, play, pause or switch tracks right from your car stereo, ensuring a safer drive.
- Plus, its quick and automatic Bluetooth connection for wireless CarPlay/Android Auto makes the experience seamless after the first-time setup.
Product Care
Tailored Solutions for Every Car：
- Extra accessories may be needed to install F7 WE in your specific vehicle (not provided in the package). With the SBV (Search By Vehicle) tool at ATOTO, input your vehicle details and hopefully you can find dash kits and wiring cables tailored for your car.
Regular System Updates :
- Regular updates address bugs and offer new features in the future. Simply visit ATOTO or resources.myatoto.com to download the firmware file.
Product Care:
- 12 m0nths included from purchase. Reach out for an extra 6 m0nths. Our cust0mer care team, details in the box, is available around the clock on workdays. See package details for the online manual in different languages.
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| Price | $149.80 | $279.90 | -6% $65.99 Typical: $69.99 | $229.90 | -20% $119.99 List: $149.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 7 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 7 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 7 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 7 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 7 |
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| number of channels | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi | 4G LTE, Auxiliary, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB | Bluetooth, USB, Type-C | Dual Bluetooth, USB, 2.4G/ 5G Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Auxiliary, USB |
| control method | application, remote, voice | application, remote, touch, voice | touch | application, remote, touch, voice | remote, touch |
| controller type | Google Assistant, Siri | Google Assistant, iOS | Hand Control | Android | Apple Carplay, Android Auto |
| audio output type | Headphones | Internal | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers |
| supported services | YouTube | Play Store, Google Maps, YouTube, Pandora, Prime Video, Spotify, Browser | Maps | Play Store, Google, Google Maps, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora,etc | YouTube |
| video encoding | AVI, MKV, MOV, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, FLV, ASF, AVC, 3GP, VOB, MJPEG, MPEG-2, XVID, H.263, HEVC Main 10, RMVB, WMV, RM, DIVX, DAT | H.263, H.264, DIVX4-6, XVID Decoder | — | H.263, H.264, DIVX4-6, XVID Decoder | MPEG-4, RMVB, DivX, AVI, 1080P, MP3, WMA, JPEG |
| model number | A6Y4711 | S8G2A74MS | — | 0f67b086-1917-4a93-b42c-f5466a904492 | MP-902W |
| output wattage | 180 watts | — | — | 180 watts | 240 watts |
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 6.7 x 3.8 inches |
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| Item Weight | 3.52 pounds |
| ASIN | B07GMMY1QV |
| Item model number | A6Y4711 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,389 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #123 in Car Audio Receivers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 12, 2017 |
| Manufacturer | ATOTO |
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A legitimate choice for a low-end head unit w/ responsive customer support.
Normally I'm pretty dubious about buying electronics that are engineered/designed in China and I feel that you often get what you pay for, however I have found some electronics in China that actually were well designed and engineered and at least gave the appearance of high quality. At the end of the day it doesn't matter what country it comes from, rather that the people behind it actually put in effort. When I wanted to replace the head unit on my weekend car, I initially was only looking for a cheap single-din head unit with bluetooth (Pioneer, Sony, Etc), but when I realized I could get Carplay for nearly the same price I figured I'd give it a try. How bad could it be? And besides it's not like I'm using it every day. I decided to give it a try. As a point of reference I have a Sony XAV AX1000 in my daily driver, which is about as basic as it gets for a Carplay head unit and costs twice as much. Initial impressions while unboxing were very good. Packaging felt high quality, it came with 2 screen protectors which I thought was a nice touch (matte finish and clear), an external mic, and a video harness that I didn't end up using. The unit itself seemed flawless. The harness used standard wiring colors and was well labeled. At this point it was seemed no different than a Pioneer or Sony. Also one thing that's worth mentioning is that the instruction manual was written and illustrated very well. I've always found a good indicator of quality when it comes to Chinese electronics is the quality of the documentation. Installation was no different than any other head unit and one really nice touch was that it interfaces with resistive-type steering wheel controls without needing an interface like the SWC-1. So how does it work? Really well actually! First off, the display is gorgeous. I honestly wasn't expecting it at all, and definitely much better than the low-res TFT resistive panel on my Sony. Bright, nice rich colors and sharp lines. The interface while, obviously borrowing heavily from Apple's aesthetic is fluid and quick. There's a good amount of settings and customization, notably the ability to have separate volume levels for each source, and the ability to set the brightness level with headlights on and off. Only complaint about the interface is the AM/FM radio is a bit confusing to operate and doesn't adhere to normal standards when it comes to setting presets, etc. I couldn't figure it out without reading the manual. Carplay starts up at least as quickly as it does on my Sony and seems to work just fine. Seems very stable (wish I could say the same about the Sony). There is one issue however, and that brings me to my first interaction with Atoto customer service. There seems to be a bug in the internal audio switching. While listening to audio via Carplay, if you want to listen a different source such as the FM radio, but continue to use Carplay for navigation, etc, you can't. When you go back into Carplay the audio from your phone resumes. This is stupid annoying because I like to listen to the news frequently on my morning commute. Additionally sometimes when activating Siri, the FM radio will come on in the background. There is a workaround however, in that if the FM radio is currently playing before you plug your phone in, it will continue to play while Carplay is on the screen. I reached out to Atoto's customer service explaining the issue. I honestly was not expecting to hear any response, but I actually got a reply within a few hours. The rep asked me to film a video of the issue and send it to them, which I happily obliged. They reviewed the issue and agreed that it's not supposed to work that way and that the engineers will work on a fix but didn't have a timeline yet. Fair enough. At least the recognized the issue actually responded. Oh, but they did offer me a return and refund and when I said that's ok I'll keep it and wait to see what happens, they offered to send me a free backup camera as compensation for my troubles. Now lets contrast that with Sony. Sony has a well known issue with Carplay freezing during phone calls, audio going haywire, and sometimes locking up/rebooting the head unit. Sony customer service says there's nothing wrong and there'll be no firmware updates, despite many users having this issue. That's it. Stick it in your rear end. Did I mention that the Sony costs twice as much? As far as sound quality, I'm using the 2v preouts directly into the factory bose amp/speakers on my '06 Miata so I can't really give an honest assessment of sound quality other than to say it sounds at least as good as the factory head unit did. 2v preouts are par for the course on lower end head units and I don't see it sounding any better or worse. It does have a 7-band EQ and typical crossover adjustments. In conclusion I'm actually very impressed with this head unit. It's a real piece of electronics made by people that appear to care. I wouldn't put it up against an Alpine Halo9 or anything but chances are if you're looking at this head unit you're not willing to spend Halo9 money anyway. I'm actually considering replacing the Sony in my daily driver with another one of these as long as they fix the carplay audio switching issue. I'll have to check in in a month or 2 to see if they updated the firmware. If it weren't for that this would be a five star product.
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Simple and effective quality
Ok so I don’t often review stuff on Amazon. But I have two vehicles and replaced both stereos in them. I bought a cheaper $90 radio and this one. The quality difference between them is night and day. This one has a smooth apple play that works with the radio. I left the usb direct cord inside my dash so I could make it look clean. I appreciated the actual wireless apple car play. It fit in my old Pontiac vibe well. I needed to buy an after market piece but there was no fuss on it fitting. You get tons of cord for the reverse camera which is durable and allowed me to install it through the hatch. And come out at the licence plate. The camera is clear and can be used to help back you up. Definitely worth the purchase and that extra money.Kindle CustomerSimple and effective quality
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