VW (RNS) Apple Carplay/ Android Auto with Kenwood 8021 (Climate Control/ Parking Screen retention)

Upgrade your driving experience with this complete car stereo fitting kit designed for seamlessly installing the Kenwood DMX-8021DABS head unit into select Volkswagen Caddy, Transporter T5 facelift, Amarok, and Beetle models with factory fitted RNS315 and RNS510 systems. This comprehensive kit includes a pre-wired CANbus interface that ensures easy connection to ignition, illumination, and reverse signals, while also retaining crucial features such as steering wheel controls, Park Pilot screen, and climate control display. The package is rounded off with the Kenwood DMX-8021DABS Double DIN stereo, equipped with Car Play and Android Auto, providing you with effortless access to your smartphone and entertainment apps.

Kit Features

• 7 Inch Double DIN touchscreen car stereo
• Wireless Apple Carplay
• Wireless Android Auto
• DAB Digital Radio
• Retain factory multifunction steering wheel controls
• Retains OPS Park Pilot display (If equipped)
• Retains Climate Control display (If equipped)

Compatible with the following Volkswagen car models (With factory RNS315 and RNS510 systems) and older style (48 pin) quadlock connector

Optional Extras

USB/ AUX Retention - Some RNS units come with an AUX and USB port below the original radio. If you are looking to retain this please use part number 24-257

Retain factory DAB aerial - If your system has a factory DAB antenna/ radio you can retain this using part number 21-037

This complete fitting kit includes the following:

Special CANbus interface (29-UC-050KEN-VW1)
Multimedia Steering wheel control interface for various VW cars with select Kenwood models with the EXT/IF (UART) connector.
Includes a pre-wired CANbus interface to provide Ignition, Illumination, Steering controls, Reverse signal, Park Pilot screen retention, Climate control display if in car
This interface is compatible with the older style (48 pin) quadlock connector usually found on previous model variants of some Volkswagen vehicles.

OPS Park Pilot Screen Retention
This interface will allow the retention of the OPS park pilot information and display it on the new Kenwood head unit screen (Via UART connector)

Climate Control Screen Retention
This interface will allow the retention of the climate control setting screen information and display it on the new Kenwood head unit screen.

Fascia adapter panel (50-699)
Car radio fascia adaptor panel to allow the fitting of an aftermarket Double din Car radio upgrade.
The fascia adaptor allows the fitting of an aftermarket radio into the dashboard by matching the shape, style and colour of the original radio.
This fascia kit uses side fixing brackets, the brackets fit directly to the sides of the new radio and the fascia panel. This replaces the need for a fitting cage and gives a flush professional appearance to the installation.

Interior Car Windscreen Glass Mount DAB Radio Active Antenna Aerial (70-923)
Interior windscreen glass mount DAB radio antenna aerial suitable for aftermarket DAB car radios.
Consists of a 3m cable terminated with female SMB right angle connector and a 'sticky-back' peel to easily stick to the vehicles windscreen.

Kenwood DMX8021DABS aftermarket head unit (HU-KEN-DMX02)

By connecting your smartphone and DMX8021DABS wirelessly, your driving time will be more fun and convenient: Safe, Smart and Comprehensive Control with Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™ and the True Mirroring allows you to display and control your Android smartphone on the KENWOOD receiver screen.

Furthermore enjoy the Optimal Sound Performance with 13 Band Graphic EQ and Time Alignment and to enable a smarter driving experience, this receiver features 3 camera inputs which allow for the utmost in convenience, flexibility and safety.

Thanks to Bluetooth and WiFi, the KENWOOD DMX8021DABS makes wireless contact with both iPhone and Android cell phones. Car Play or Android Auto are available on the car radio as soon as you get in, even if the phone just stays in your pocket. The DMX8021DABS follows in the big footsteps of its predecessor and marks the top in its class.

Key Features:

• 7.0 "WVGA capacitive touch panel with sharp, high-contrast images, vivid colors and wide viewing angles.
• Wi-Fi built-in for convenient wireless connection with a compatible smartphone.
• DAB/DAB+ radio tuner for noise & interference free reception and crystal-clear digital stereo sound
• Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology for hands-free calls and music streaming. (Available functions depend on cell phone).
• Supports CarPlay wirelessly and with a USB cable.
• Supports Android Auto wirelessly and with a USB cable
• Supports Wireless Mirroring for Android including 2-way touch control capability.
• Featuring 4 camera inputs allow for the utmost in convenience, flexibility, and safety.
• 3 RCA high power (5.0V) preouts (front/rear/sub)
• Compatible with Hi-Res Audio which provides greater sound clarity and detail than standard compressed digital audio formats.
• Digital Sound Processor, Time Alignment & 13-Band EQ for optimal sound tuning enhancements.
• Rear High Speed USB type-C port. Up to 3.0A Max Charge
• Short body (85mm) for easy installation.

For more information and specifications, please visit: https://www.kenwood.eu/car/navigation_multimedia/multimedia/DMX8021DABS/

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