3rd Gen Functionality with Aftermarket Head-Unit

Hi All,

I have a 2019 TRD Sport (cav blue with manual transmission for those curious) and was thinking about upgrading my head-unit to one from Crutchfield that has Apple Carplay. I was just curious about what functionality is lost when you go to an aftermarket head-unit (even with the iDatalink Maestro), and then in addition what head-units you all recommend to keep the most functionality possible.

Thank you in advance for all your help!!

 

I think most are choosing the alpine models.
https://www.google.com/search?q=hea...msung-ga-rev1&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

 

I just upgraded mine to the

$1,100 Pioneer DMH-WC6600NEX 9" Capacitive Touchscreen, Modular Chassis – Wireless & Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, HD Radio, FLAC, Backup Camera, Hi-Volt RCA

Pioneer DMH-WC6600NEX. Fits flush with a little bit of work and fits the premium bezel perfectly. The only functionality that I lost was the compass and the turn by turn directions on the screen above the steering wheel but your going to lose those with any aftermarket headunit. I still have the compass in my mirror and being able to use Waze and Google maps on a big beautiful screen make you forget about losing those in a hurry.

 

I have the Pioneer DMH-WT8600NEX with the 10.1" screen. Like the last guy said, I only lost in dash compass and turn by turn. I kept everything else with the Maestro RR.

 

Did you have to get the XM tuner as well or did the factory XM connect with the iData Link Maestro? About to order this.

 

You have to get a XM tuner but if you get the antenna adapter cable from Metra you can use the truck's XM antenna instead of the antenna that comes with the tuner.