Anybody update their stereo using Chinese-based Android Auto or equivalent?

[dantm]

So this is not for the purists that couldn't fathom a Chinese based radio in the German-made car...but recently I bought from Walmart an Android Auto head unit which is Chinese made and sourced from a CA intermediary by Walmart. And I put it in a Ferrari 360 which blends in with the OEM looks and works fantastic.

This got me thinking -- I use Aliexpress quite a bit for various items and I see they have Porsche compatible stereos which are also Android Auto and for a faction of a price ($150 - 350) what it would cost in the USA. Have any of you used them? Here's a picture for reference...

Any of you using something like this on a 911 or equivalent?

[Nate2046]

I’ve got one in my garage waiting to go into my newly acquired 997. All the reviews I’ve seen have been fairly positive. I could buy 4 of them for the price of the Porsche product, so I figured why not?

[dantm]

Originally Posted by Nate2046

I’ve got one in my garage waiting to go into my newly acquired 997. All the reviews I’ve seen have been fairly positive. I could buy 4 of them for the price of the Porsche product, so I figured why not?

How did you decide which one to pick, there are so many sub-models....their site and online support is sketchy at best. In some place I found they recommended to take a pic of the back of the current radio?

[Nate2046]

Originally Posted by dantm

How did you decide which one to pick, there are so many sub-models....their site and online support is sketchy at best. In some place I found they recommended to take a pic of the back of the current radio?

I just went with one step up from the cheapest model, has a slightly more powerful processor I think? Mine is also simplified by the fact that I have the base stereo, no Bose. If you have Bose you need to pick one that comes with the MOST adapter box. They messaged me after I ordered asking for a photo of the current stereo to confirm fitment. You could try messaging them first with a photo, they were pretty quick to respond.

[Nate2046]

8581-A is the one I got, I think. You’re right, it’s confusing.

[HaroldMHedge]

Rennlist has some threads on this topic. I've been following this one.

Pccm+ aliexpress clone review and pics / install

Agreed, figuring out which one to use is confusing.

[MBAtarga]

On Rennlist in the 997 forum there are quite a few threads on adding carplay capability or android units to the PCM 3.0 units. I added the Mr 12Volt carplay unit to mine and am very pleased.