Kenwood DMX905S - Install, Reviews and Quirks thread - 2018 TRD Sport

Ok, I got my OnePlus 7Pro to hook up wirelessly. In order to get wireless AA on non Google phones, you have to:

Enroll in beta program for Google Play Services (GPS)
Update to newest GPS Beta
Enable development mode of AA by going to AA>settings>scroll down to version>tap 10 times
Click Development Settings


Select "show wireless projection option"


Before plugging in my phone to head unit, I initialized the system, and started from scratch.

Works!

 

For the radio antenna adapter did you need to hook the Blue wire to anything to get it to work? I assumed that was a power antenna wire that we dont need.

 

I don't know if you "have" to or not, but I did connect it to the remote wire and once I connected the wire harness to the factory one it began working.

 

On a new note, I got a Android Auto update and man the new interface is so much nicer

 

LOL I got a kick out of this.

 

I know, when all else fails plug it in

 

Ok folks, if you have a non Google phone, have this head unit (or any other wireless android auto capable unit) YOU CAN utilize it! Here is my best write up so far in regards to getting it to work, with video links.

1. Go to the Google Play Store and enroll in the Google Play Services (GPS) Beta program. Once enrolled, download the latest version of the GPS Beta. You can find the directions for doing that here:https://developers.google.com/android/guides/beta-program
   
   
2. Enable development mode of AA by going to AA>settings>scroll down to version>tap 10 timesClick Development Settings
   
   
3. Select "show wireless projection option"
   
   
4. Reboot phone
   
   
5. follow your head unit's instructions on connecting to it wireless.
   

Here is how to get to show wireless projection option

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_XbIW6SLtg



Here it is hooking up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhuOlmtyzCo

 

i just had my moment. my radio reception was very poor and thats because i didnt hook up the blue wire on that harness to the power antenna wire. so it is a necessary wire that needs to be hooked up

 

Does connecting the phone via usb provide enough juice to properly charge the phone from this headunit? Unlike the stock usb port before upgrading anything which merely slows down its power drain?

 

Yes.

 

^ What he said. I wished it supported fast charging for Samsung phones though.

 

I noticed on my Pixel that it would charge fairly quick from 50%. On my OnePlus I'm not as concerned (the battery life is ridiculous).

If you have not hooked up your phone wirelessly for Android Auto, or don't think you can, check out my how to on reddit.

 

Samsung unfortunately doesn't support wireless AA as of right now that I'm aware of. I have considered going to the Pixel since it did support it, but i'm ok with plugging in the phone right now

 

All phones with Android 9 support it. You just need to do a little work. Here is the list of phones that work and what head units they are using.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidAuto/comments/cncu28/wireless_android_auto_on_nongoogle_phones/

Working list of compatibility:

1. OnePlus 7 Pro w/ Kenwood Excellon DMX905S
   
   
2. Huawei Honor 9 w/ Pioneer W4400NEX
   
   
3. Samsung Note 8 w/ Pioneer W4400NEX
   
   
4. Samsung Galaxy S10+ w/ Kenwood Excellon DMX905S
   
   
5. Samsung Galaxy S8 w/ Kenwood Excellon DMX905S
   
   
6. Samsung Galaxy S10+ w/ Pioneer AVIC-W8400NEX
   
   
7. LG V40 w/ Pioneer AVIC-W8400NEX
   
   
8. Samsung Galaxy S10 w/ Pioneer W4400NEX
   
   
9. Samsung Galaxy S10+ w/ Pioneer W4400NEX
   
   
10. Samsung Galaxy S10 w/ Kenwood Excellon DDX9905S
    
    
11. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 w/ Kenwood Excellon DDX9705S
    
    
12. Samsung Galaxy S10 w/ Kenwood Excellon DMX905S
    
    
13. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 w/ Pioneer W4400NEX
    
    
14. Samsung Galaxy S9+ w/ Pioneer W4400 NEX
    
    
15. OnePlus 6T w/ JVC KW-M845BW
    
    
16. OnePlus 6T w/ Pioneer W4400NEX (running Pixel ROM)
    
    
17. Samsung Galaxy S10 w/ Kenwood Excellon DDX9705S
    
    
18. OnePlus 6T w/ Kenwood Excellon DNX995S
    
    
19. OnePlus 6T w/ JVC KW-M855W
    
    
20. Samsung Galaxy S9 w/ Kenwood Excellon DDX9905S
    

 

can you hook up an older iphone (that is listed as compatible) and use it like an ipod for the vehicle? Thinking of buying one on ebay and sticking it in the glove compartment where i ran the black usb cable. My classic Ipod is not compatable

 

I've got one better: get an old iphone and hook it up via bluetooth/airplay.....

But yes.

 

Yeah only issue with the old one (my last one was a 4) so the storage on it is pretty low.

 

AA Quirk

Spotify and Apple Radio are very different in regards to sound quality. Spotify's fidelity is noticeably lower.

 

But you can adjust the audio output of the independent sources in the options. Maybe i misread the quality instead of volume

 

I adjusted the output to loud, but it might be because the setting for streaming quality is set to automatic. I'm going to set it to high and see if it changes it for the better.