For DIY-enthusiasts and those who have the ability to install their own car infotainment system, the Parrot RNB6 will be on display at CES 2015 in Las Vegas and is something we recommend you look at. Most high-end car infotainment systems end up on high-end cars as well, or are very expensive add-ons to your car purchase. Well, this will probably solve your need for an efficient Android-based car infotainment system on a not-so-high-end car.
The Parrot RNB6 is primarily based on Android 5.0 (but will carry Apple CarPlay for iOS devices as well), and it will allow your car display system to interface with your Android device via Android Auto. The Parrot RNB6 is able to function like a standard Android tablet, so the learning curve is not so steep. Installation is easy for those of you who have done this before – take out your stock stereo out and install the Parrot RNB6, connecting with standard 2-DIN plugs. If you look at the back image, you will see that the RNB6 has a gamut of optional plugs, giving your car functionality that can only be usually found in the highest-end vehicles.
The device has a 7-inch touchscreen, and it also gives you access to your vehicle’s on-board diagnostics (OBD2) data – including real-time alerts, tire pressure, parking sensors, and the lot – so long as your vehicle was released after the year 1996. Pretty nifty.
Of course, you’ll be able to connect your device via Bluetooth and do your in-car phone calls or play your current jam. But suffice it to say, the Parrot RNB6 opens users to much, much, more than just being able to play music in your car. Release date is sometime this year, although there is still no word on the pricing.
VIA: SlashGear
