Parrot asteroid smart

Z34_Nismo · 04-17-2013, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bswoll

Z34, how are the steering wheel controls? Are there any delays when using them? Please post some pics. It will be greatly appreciated.
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I feel like the steering wheel controls are pretty responsive, maybe a small delay on start-up but I haven't noticed anything long enough to shy myself or anyone away, at least IMO. I don't really know what kind of delays other people running Kenwood, JVC or Alpine HU's are, but I'm really satisfied with it. I will keep a closer eye on it & give you some better feedback, as I only drive it during the weekends.

HU installed:

Home Menu:

igo Primo screen:

App Page:

bswoll · 04-21-2013, 08:26 AM

Looks nice, Z34! Thanks for the pics. I still on the fence about getting this head unit. Do you have a reavview camera hooked up with your HU as well? I've been reading reviews that on some units the rear view camera app does not close correctly and they would have to close it themselves while driving.

Z34_Nismo · 04-22-2013, 10:15 AM

Not really sure about the cam app, as I have the oem cam in the rear view mirror, but the HU is firmware upgradable. The 2.0.1 update included "fix of audio glitches w/some low quality USB keys" which may have address that problem?

Dzel · 06-05-2013, 07:58 AM

Soooo cute! Lol

Sent with TapAhoe

The Huntsman · 06-23-2013, 07:52 PM

I'm so peeved the Unika unit doesn't work with the '09 Z yet. I emailed them about it, and they pretty said to keep waiting... I wonder what the big difference is between the '09-'10 and '11 - Present models as far steering wheel control/headunit integration is concerned...

Wicked CAS · 06-24-2013, 04:12 PM

We have installed the Parrott Smart Double Din in a Nissan Versa recently and I have to say, not bad, I was impressed, very simple to use and easy on the eye...

kentstuh · 06-24-2013, 04:59 PM

LOL why you going to buy the parrot smart for 500 when pioneer has a new one coming out with mirror link for 500 as well... pioneer Appradio 3 ( SPH-DA210 ) im getting one of these by wednesday!! XD

The Huntsman · 08-05-2013, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kentstuh

LOL why you going to buy the parrot smart for 500 when pioneer has a new one coming out with mirror link for 500 as well... pioneer Appradio 3 ( SPH-DA210 ) im getting one of these by wednesday!! XD

Because...simply put... mirror link sucks...

fitxpert · 11-10-2013, 01:53 PM

Hey Z34, I see you have a 2012. Do you know if there were any changes to the stock stereo system in the Z? What did you originally have? Bose with Bluetooth? I'm trying to figure out if the Unika unit has just never been tested on earlier year models. Thanks!

Z34_Nismo · 11-15-2013, 08:00 AM

Fitxpert, I do not know of any changes to the stereo wiring from earlier models. My nismo came with base stereo setup, no bluetooth. I don't see why it wouldn't work with earlier Z's? I would try contacting Paser tech support, as parrot doesn't actually make the unika:

Support - Paser Srl

bigaudiofanat · 11-16-2013, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kentstuh

LOL why you going to buy the parrot smart for 500 when pioneer has a new one coming out with mirror link for 500 as well... pioneer Appradio 3 ( SPH-DA210 ) im getting one of these by wednesday!! XD

Because having a direct android interface as apposed to needing an android phone plugged in to use is completely different and yes mirror link kind of sucks.

bswoll · 11-17-2013, 06:43 PM

Check out the clarion ax1. Looks pretty nice and even has a volume knob

fitxpert · 11-24-2013, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z34_Nismo

Fitxpert, I do not know of any changes to the stereo wiring from earlier models. My nismo came with base stereo setup, no bluetooth. I don't see why it wouldn't work with earlier Z's? I would try contacting Paser tech support, as parrot doesn't actually make the unika:

Support - Paser Srl

Thanks for getting back to me Z34 - I've just had the hardest time finding an answer! I'll try to contact Paser, I'm half itching to just pull the trigger and try it out.

fitxpert · 01-31-2014, 08:15 PM

Alright everyone - I got the Parrot Asteroid Smart installed, and Unika working in my 2009 370Z. It was a labor of love, and a big gamble for me. It's listed as non-compatible, but the guys at Paser said they simply haven't tested it yet... I cross-referenced service manuals for the 09-12 Z and realized not much has changed in the harness over the years...so I went ahead with it and...welp...now, it's been tested, and verified to work!

It takes a few tries, and a little patience to get the Unika programmed. I also noticed that on startup there is a 6-10 second lag on first push of the "seek" button either way. After it responds the first time, each subsequent response is immediate. All other buttons work immediately.

On a positive note, I have wireless charging enabled in the center console for my phone.

I'll do a larger write-up, and post photos with that. I just haven't had the time to sit down and get it done.

Big thanks to Z34_Nismo for the help with the Unika.

kenchan · 01-31-2014, 08:29 PM

on wireless charging.

06-05-2013, 07:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 22	Soooo cute! Lol Sent with TapAhoe __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

06-23-2013, 07:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
The Huntsman Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 7 Drives: 09 370Z White MT TRG Rep Power: 12	Peeved I'm so peeved the Unika unit doesn't work with the '09 Z yet. I emailed them about it, and they pretty said to keep waiting... I wonder what the big difference is between the '09-'10 and '11 - Present models as far steering wheel control/headunit integration is concerned...

06-24-2013, 04:12 PM	#21 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 15	We have installed the Parrott Smart Double Din in a Nissan Versa recently and I have to say, not bad, I was impressed, very simple to use and easy on the eye... __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

11-15-2013, 08:00 AM	#25 (permalink)
Z34_Nismo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 172 Drives: Nismo Moonbeam Rep Power: 12	Fitxpert, I do not know of any changes to the stereo wiring from earlier models. My nismo came with base stereo setup, no bluetooth. I don't see why it wouldn't work with earlier Z's? I would try contacting Paser tech support, as parrot doesn't actually make the unika: Support - Paser Srl fitxpert likes this.

11-17-2013, 06:43 PM	#27 (permalink)
bswoll Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 21 Drives: 2013 370Z Silver 7AT Rep Power: 12	Check out the clarion ax1. Looks pretty nice and even has a volume knob instroke likes this.

04-21-2013, 08:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
bswoll Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 21 Drives: 2013 370Z Silver 7AT Rep Power: 12	Looks nice, Z34! Thanks for the pics. I still on the fence about getting this head unit. Do you have a reavview camera hooked up with your HU as well? I've been reading reviews that on some units the rear view camera app does not close correctly and they would have to close it themselves while driving.

04-22-2013, 10:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
Z34_Nismo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 172 Drives: Nismo Moonbeam Rep Power: 12	Not really sure about the cam app, as I have the oem cam in the rear view mirror, but the HU is firmware upgradable. The 2.0.1 update included "fix of audio glitches w/some low quality USB keys" which may have address that problem?

06-24-2013, 04:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
kentstuh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Gabriel Age: 34 Posts: 254 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MG M6 Rep Power: 13	LOL why you going to buy the parrot smart for 500 when pioneer has a new one coming out with mirror link for 500 as well... pioneer Appradio 3 ( SPH-DA210 ) im getting one of these by wednesday!! XD

11-10-2013, 01:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
fitxpert Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 34 Drives: 09 370Z White MT TRG Rep Power: 11	Hey Z34, I see you have a 2012. Do you know if there were any changes to the stock stereo system in the Z? What did you originally have? Bose with Bluetooth? I'm trying to figure out if the Unika unit has just never been tested on earlier year models. Thanks!

01-31-2014, 08:15 PM	#29 (permalink)
fitxpert Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 34 Drives: 09 370Z White MT TRG Rep Power: 11	Parrot Asteroid Smart and Unika in 2009 Nissan 370z Alright everyone - I got the Parrot Asteroid Smart installed, and Unika working in my 2009 370Z. It was a labor of love, and a big gamble for me. It's listed as non-compatible, but the guys at Paser said they simply haven't tested it yet... I cross-referenced service manuals for the 09-12 Z and realized not much has changed in the harness over the years...so I went ahead with it and...welp...now, it's been tested, and verified to work! It takes a few tries, and a little patience to get the Unika programmed. I also noticed that on startup there is a 6-10 second lag on first push of the "seek" button either way. After it responds the first time, each subsequent response is immediate. All other buttons work immediately. On a positive note, I have wireless charging enabled in the center console for my phone. I'll do a larger write-up, and post photos with that. I just haven't had the time to sit down and get it done. Big thanks to Z34_Nismo for the help with the Unika. bswoll and Z34_Nismo like this.

01-31-2014, 08:29 PM	#30 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	on wireless charging.

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