I've been wanting upgrade my Radio ever since I got my Mk6. The only two things that were holding me back were:
1. Retain factory features (OPS, MFD, etc)
2. Android Auto/Carplay functionality
The biggest of these being I want to retain my Nav directions in the MFD. Bluetooth is a non issue for me since I have an RNS-315 with a built in BT module. Gotta replace the Mic with one from Enfig (MIC-VW1) since with the radio gone there isn't a bluetooth module anymore.
Enter the idatalink Maestro RR http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79991
It performs all the factory integration with compatible radios. This Kenwood supports all the things I'm looking for such as displaying my OPS sensors and using the MFD for audio, BT, and Nav.
The DDX9702s and 9902s are Kenwood's first radios that support Android Auto. Pioneer had Android Auto in their NEX line first but does not support the full Maestro feature set, mainly the MFD and OPS portions.
Basically i'm starting this thread to track how compatible Android Auto is with the Maestro and the MFD functionality in our VW's. I'm hoping since Android Auto is much more integrated with the car than Carplay (supporting the vehicle GPS antenna, Mobile antenna, and various sensors) that it will send audio and nav data back to the radio and on to the MFD. I got the unit from crutchfield for $699 and they have a 60 day no questions asked return policy so if it doesnt work I'm out no money.
If anyone has done anything like this before I would love to hear how it worked out. If it all works Ill post pics and list all the parts required. This should be fairly easy vs fitting the towbar/electrics and Park Assist sensors that I've done previously to the car, haha.
1. Retain factory features (OPS, MFD, etc)
2. Android Auto/Carplay functionality
The biggest of these being I want to retain my Nav directions in the MFD. Bluetooth is a non issue for me since I have an RNS-315 with a built in BT module. Gotta replace the Mic with one from Enfig (MIC-VW1) since with the radio gone there isn't a bluetooth module anymore.
Enter the idatalink Maestro RR http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79991
It performs all the factory integration with compatible radios. This Kenwood supports all the things I'm looking for such as displaying my OPS sensors and using the MFD for audio, BT, and Nav.
The DDX9702s and 9902s are Kenwood's first radios that support Android Auto. Pioneer had Android Auto in their NEX line first but does not support the full Maestro feature set, mainly the MFD and OPS portions.
Basically i'm starting this thread to track how compatible Android Auto is with the Maestro and the MFD functionality in our VW's. I'm hoping since Android Auto is much more integrated with the car than Carplay (supporting the vehicle GPS antenna, Mobile antenna, and various sensors) that it will send audio and nav data back to the radio and on to the MFD. I got the unit from crutchfield for $699 and they have a 60 day no questions asked return policy so if it doesnt work I'm out no money.
If anyone has done anything like this before I would love to hear how it worked out. If it all works Ill post pics and list all the parts required. This should be fairly easy vs fitting the towbar/electrics and Park Assist sensors that I've done previously to the car, haha.
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