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So with a hard-wire from an iPhone, you should be able to stream any video source from that phone? If I have Netflix, Hulu and Prime, I can basically stream any of them straight to the display? That's pretty sexy, and imho, something that should be there from the factory, even with a park gear requirement.
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So with a hard-wire from an iPhone, you should be able to stream any video source from that phone? If I have Netflix, Hulu and Prime, I can basically stream any of them straight to the display? That's pretty sexy, and imho, something that should be there from the factory, even with a park gear requirement.
yes you can plug your phone in and use it like a media box. netflix , hulu etc. I know it works on iphone very easy just use adapter and plug in pops right up. It also rotates videos and adjust the resolution. No park requirements works in motion but i do not recommend watching in motion.
 

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yes you can plug your phone in and use it like a media box. netflix , hulu etc. I know it works on iphone very easy just use adapter and plug in pops right up. It also rotates videos and adjust the resolution. No park requirements works in motion but i do not recommend watching in motion.
How was the install? I watched the video but it looked like they had pre-loosened some of the clips etc. I'm always leery of taking apart the dash on a brand new (and very expensive) vehicle, but I've been doing custom stereo installs etc. since I was a kid. I just always worry about scratching one of the trim pieces or breaking off a tab that one of the metal clips attach to because it's too tight. Did it all come apart and go back together pretty easily with no damage?
 
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How was the install? I watched the video but it looked like they had pre-loosened some of the clips etc. I'm always leery of taking apart the dash on a brand new (and very expensive) vehicle, but I've been doing custom stereo installs etc. since I was a kid. I just always worry about scratching one of the trim pieces or breaking off a tab that one of the metal clips attach to because it's too tight. Did it all come apart and go back together pretty easily with no damage?
no issues taking apart our installing. But i have taking it apart several times trying to figure out different ways to do this.
 

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It makes its own aux connection. Its crazy and weired but works. You put one song on a usb and once you select usb as audio source and switch to naviks unit the audio works flawlessly no lag like Bluetooth.
Hi Nichols, How is that different than with using the current stock USB input to listen to music on?
 
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Hi Nichols, How is that different than with using the current stock USB input to listen to music on?
I dont understand your question. But I don’t know how they are using to stock usb port to take over audio. But in order for it to work you have to have a song on a jump drive to hear audio.
 

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I emailed them and asked them if they are planning to or have an HDMI only version and they said this:

Hi, unfortunately we will not be making an HDMI input unit only. Most of the sales we have are for people looking to add trailer cameras and 360 camera view for people who bought their trucks without them. We will have just a camera unit with no audio input available in 3 to 4 months. Thank you
I was hoping they would see the benefit of a non-camera solution, but apparently it's the other way. I have no market research on this, so maybe they are correct in their direction. I don't think they've actually considered the HDMI only market though based on their response. Of course the people they see are only looking to get cameras, that is what their product is centered around. Doesn't mean there isn't a market for HDMI only.

I did search around for alternatives and found at least 1, but also it was centered around a camera, though they did also have HDMI. The site seems sketchy though.
 

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I dont understand your question. But I don’t know how they are using to stock usb port to take over audio. But in order for it to work you have to have a song on a jump drive to hear audio.
I am saying you can listen to music on your USB drive without this screen
 
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I am saying you can listen to music on your USB drive without this screen
Of course you can but once you switch to the screen it will take over your usb and whatever music your listening too.
 

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Great find! I've been looking to get the Magic Box Carplay/AA streaming device and also waiting on parts shortage to get the Ford OEM trailer camera kit and harness. The Magic Box is almost $400, Ford OEM trailer camera kit and harness is another $700+. This will actually do both jobs and will be cheaper solutions.

I'd be interested in seeing a detailed review from someone that has it installed and used it for a few weeks.
 
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Great find! I've been looking to get the Magic Box Carplay/AA streaming device and also waiting on parts shortage to get the Ford OEM trailer camera kit and harness. The Magic Box is almost $400, Ford OEM trailer camera kit and harness is another $700+. This will actually do both jobs and will be cheaper solutions.

I'd be interested in seeing a detailed review from someone that has it installed and used it for a few weeks.
I have been using it for almost 1 month and Beta testers have been using almost 4 months.
 

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Mine came in today. Might see if I can get it installed this weekend and see how that goes.
 

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I had this same interface on a Jaguar F-Pace I was driving before I got my truck. I see every one posting about how pricey it is, but I don't think you guys understand just how well these Naviks products work. IMO, this company should have a lot more notoriety than they do. My kids are older now and they don't care about watching movies during road trips anymore. Otherwise, I would have bought this for my truck on day one.
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