4+64GB 8-Core 1280x720 10.1 Inch Touch Screen Radio for Toyota Highlander 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 Android 13 5G WiFi Stereo with GPS Navigation, Car-Play&Android Auto FM DSP SWC Rear View

I bought this to modernize my 2009 Toyota Highlander. Both Android Auto and Carplay work seamlessly on this radio, which is what I needed most, and the radio works fine. Also, I tied the backup camera to it, and it's nice to see the larger view. The installation was not easy, but also not too hard, and the tech support for this unit (via WhatsApp) was AMAZING. Very responsive and helpful. It was great to chat with a real person who understood my questions and helped me work through issues. Also, there were a lot of really helpful tips in the other Amazon reviews (some of which won’t make sense until you get into the installation and setup). A few things I wish I had known upfront, and some advice:1. Find a YouTube video of a similar installation. Even if the head unit is different, the process of taking apart the dashboard will be the same.2. Disconnect the negative car battery terminal while doing electrical work in the car. Don't reconnect everything and start the car unless you've reconnected the hazard light button or you'll get some sort of error with the airbag light.3. A small ratchet, 10mm socket, and extender are very helpful for disconnecting the battery and for removing the old radio.4. I do not own any special tools for removing car trim. I used a small metal putty knife and just went VERY SLOW.5. The various wiring harnesses are all different sizes and shapes and there's really only one place to plug each thing into, so don’t worry about keeping track of what goes where.6. When you open the box, you'll find the new screen already attached to the plastic trim, but almost everything else is loose wiring harnesses and parts for the knobs. Unfortunately, there are no real installation instructions or photos, but there is a one-page flyer that is helpful and a manual that helps explain some of the menu options once you get it running.7. You'll need to salvage some pieces off of the old radio, including several of the yellow or red clips that hold the trim into the dash and six screws for assembling the knobs. These were small/cheap parts, and I wish these parts had just come in the box new. You'll also need to remove the air conditioning vent pieces from the old trim, which was tedious and frustrating to remove and reinstall. Just go SLOW to avoid breaking any of the plastic bits. Lastly, you'll need to remove the hazard light button from the old trim and install it in the new trim. This part was relatively easy.8. Assembly of the knobs (which I like having!) wasn't too bad, but it was a little challenging to wire up the power. I wish this had a plug like everything else, to keep it easy.9. On my Highlander, the small backup camera screen was mounted to the factory radio with a U-shaped metal bracket, which was then attached to the car frame with four screws. I had to take this off of the old radio and reattach it to the car frame. The wiring for this small screen is independent of the wiring for the head unit, so if you want your backup camera to show on the large screen of the new head unit, you'll need to purchase a separate wiring harness (about $30). The tech support person pointed me to the right piece to order on Amazon, and it was easy to install. The reverse signal wires were different colors on that wiring harness and the head unit wiring harness, but both had a label that said “back” so it was easy enough to match them up.10. There are no instructions on where to mount the GPS or 5G antennas inside the dash. I stuck them both on top of the small existing backup camera screen, keeping the ventilation holes clear.11. This unit comes with two external USB inputs. There are no instructions on where to install these. I drilled a hole in the plastic trim piece at the back of the pocket between the cigarette lighter and the old AUX jack and left them hanging out there. It would've been nice if these had been integrated into the trim, maybe by replacing the cigarette lighter or the AUX jack, as I no longer need either one with this new unit.12. This unit comes with an external microphone with plenty of wire length. I placed it on top of the steering wheel column to keep it easy, but I think it could’ve extended up to the visor.13. Most of the wiring had plenty of length to work with, except for the factory FM radio antenna. I just plugged this in last and made it work, but it would’ve been helpful to have an extension cable for this one. Note that the AM radio antenna won't plug into the new head unit.There seem to be a LOT of features and menu options on this radio, but I think many of them won’t work without adding a SIM card or connecting to wifi (and it’s easier to just use Android Auto or Carplay). I wish it was easier to switch the connection between different phones when there are multiple phones in range with Bluetooth on, but it seems like that can only be done by turning off Bluetooth on the other phones. Overall, great unit, AMAZING tech support, and a doable project for a first-timer.

This radio is a great value and has been working very well for me. I purchased it for my 2012 Highlander to improve the Bluetooth experience for calls (my factory Bluetooth kept cutting out) and to add CarPlay for better navigation and media access.The installation took a little time but was pretty straightforward. I highly recommend watching a few YouTube videos beforehand to understand how to remove the bezel and plastic components around the stock radio—this made things much easier.My install went smoothly overall. The only hiccup I had was with the backup camera. I purchased the adapter to connect the factory camera to the new unit, but I accidentally plugged the camera into the wrong RCA input. A quick WhatsApp support chat resolved this in under 5 minutes—the support team was fast, friendly, and knew exactly how to help.For mounting:I placed the GPS and 4G antennas on top of the existing LCD using double-sided tape and zip ties. I mounted the microphone on the steering wheel console. I routed the USB connectors to the existing cigarette lighter port and used a USB adapter to make everything fit cleanly in that space. The antenna wire on the factory radio was quite short, so I picked up an antenna extender from my local auto parts store to add some slack. Before final assembly, I zip-tied and tucked all the wiring to keep things neat.One of the reasons I chose this unit is because it was one of the few CarPlay radios that had functioning physical knobs. The functionality has exceeded my expectations, and the large screen has really modernized the Highlander’s interior.If I had to nitpick, the only thing that stands out is that the radio knobs don’t quite match the existing HVAC knobs—they’re slightly different in design. It’s not a big deal, but worth mentioning for anyone who’s picky about aesthetics.Bottom line: I wouldn’t hesitate to buy this radio again. Be prepared to spend a little time on the install and go slowly, but it’s completely worth the effort. The product is a good deal for the price, and the support team is top-notch.