Idoing Head Unit Install & Review for Subaru WRX STI - New Slim Black model - Is Carplay worth it?

Hey all, hope you found this video helpful! Make sure to check out the model comparison at the end of the video so you buy the right version for you and don't have a surprises like I did haha! 😃I've left links to these three in the video description as well as some extra information I didn't cover in the video. If you have any questions drop them below and I'll try to answer them, cheers!

Thanks Ben for the nice video. I have just put an Idoing in my Subaru Outback 2016 (gen5) and have the same problem as you say with the mic. First is was awefull apparently, then I disconnected the mic plug and i got a lot better, but apparently i still sound far away. Another thing I noticed is that my balance between front and rear speaker doesn´t work as it should. But still very happy with the Idoing head unit with Harman Kardon.

Does it work with SiriusXM?

I just installed mine. Have you ran into any like split second cut outs of the audio? It almost sounds like it’s skipping. Idk how to fix it and have checked the wiring and everything looks good. Curious if I’m missing something.

For Subaru wrx sti 2015 ?

Does anyone else that owns this unit see vertical lines (I think touch sensor lines) on the screen when it is in direct sunlight?

Great video mate! Have you seen or messed with the 2K model in person? Im intrigued... 2020 sti non-harmon kardon here, looking to upgrade.

does the apple carplay work wired? I'm led to believe the quality is better via wired

I have a few questions.

Do you know where to buy the wiring for this unit separately?

Does the main power plug-in have the wiring for the sub woofer and backup cam?

Cheers.

hey, what's the difference betwen the non-harmon and harmon Idoing units. Are they the same wattage and connectors? (I have a 2018 base sti, stock non-harmon head unit, with aftermarket speakers, I want to have the most juice without adding a amplificator) Thanks!

I would do it but only if the screen 2as actually flat againts the frame. And if jt kept the oem buttons. I like the oem. But no android auto :(

@BenCad
Hey Ben, just fyi wrxdaily said that version of the head unit has a low quality processor in it. I sent them a link to this video asking them if they had this version of the head unit in inventory and this is what they said,

"We are currently selling the latest IDoing head unit's available. The version you provided a link to is the same head unit, but with a different processor. This processor is lower quality and is less-reliable than the "7862" processor which is currently in thousands of customer cars. It is not "outdated" per say, it is just made by a different company. The version we have listed on our website has been proven to be a higher quality product, which is why it's the only version we offer!"

I have a base 2018 wrx. Was looking to get one of these. I don’t have the upgraded speakers but plan to get aftermarket ones put in shortly after I would install this unit, or possibly at the same time. Is the unit you showcased in this video the correct one for me to purchase?

Thanks!

About the rearrangement, not sure if someone said it already, but you long-press an app and a menu pops up with your other apps to replace it with 👍

How's the mic quality? Also is there a feature within the headunit to change the Mic gain settings?

in the Australia model, does the USB still work in the Centre Console?

I have just installed the new type Idoing in a non Harmon Kardon Outback. My main complaint is very poor phone call quality, This was already not great in the outback with original system but it unusable now. The other caller cannot hear me until i turn Mic gain way up and then they hear an echo and lots of noise. Ive tried all the mic option but no success

Hey bro, just wondering, my steering wheel controls don't work, how can i reset them or reprogram

This is a great video. Perfect for what I have been looking for and answers a lot of the question that are difficult to work out on your own.
Lucky I came across this video as I was linked by iDoing to another model with 720p when I asked for the latest and highest spec model. This one seems to be the newer model with 2K screen.

Do they use an APU on board or a CPU GPU combo? Im pretty sure like most video game consoles they use an APU application.

I have a 2021 Subaru WRX STI and just installed this head unit and the only issue in having is the factory gps maps arent completely loading up so i cant swe roads on it, just a blank map. No response from idioing yet, the sound is insanely better with the harmon kardon system. Very happy overall

thank you for this video man i was hoping they would fix the mic issue in the new gen LMK if you found a way to fix it the MIC issue pleaseee and thank you :)

Thanks, this was quite timely - I was just trying to work out the difference between those units. Glad to see there are no weird incompatibility issues with the Aussie models.

Great video, Did the usb adapters come with the unit? And can I ask what is the part code for the extra wire you needed with the usb? and where did that exactly fit? cheers

I assume installing this unit from my observation, would you lose the ability to play cd’s?