Stay Connected With a 2 DIN HD Radio-Ready In-Dash Video Unit
There are HD Radio ready in-dash video units that have GPS built into them. When you're driving around town, being able to listen to your car stereo as well as knowing exactly where you're going can give you peace of mind and keep you entertained. The standard size of these units is called 2 DIN or Double DIN, and they measure 8 inches by 4 inches.
What type of connectivity does a Double Din have?These enhanced car stereos typically come with Bluetooth technology pre-loaded into them, meaning that they can function as receivers if you have a smartphone or tablet that can transmit information. By hooking up your phone with your in-dash unit, you can accept phone calls and text messages through your unit rather than strictly through your phone. You can also play music from your phone through your vehicle's speakers. Some units may be able to connect to a network via Wi-Fi. There may be corded connections available such as:
- USB cable
- HDMI cable
HD Radio is a type of digital radio technology that stations can use to transmit their signals. With this in-dash system, you may be able to get an analog signal as you would with a traditional car stereo, but you can also take advantage of the HD Radio digital signal. Digital signals are thought to have less interference and greater clarity. They also giving you a means of displaying song, title, and album names on your screen.
What are the features of a navigation system?One of the advantages of GPS navigation is that GPS systems can connect to satellites. Because they don't have to rely on cell phone signals, they can be more reliable when you're driving in remote areas. Other features of a GPS may include:
- Pre-loaded maps: If maps have already been downloaded to the system, you can plug them in and go. Many have maps of North America already loaded. As necessary, you can download updated maps and maps of other regions.
- Traffic data: Having real-time traffic information can potentially save you time. With this information, your GPS navigation unit can direct you to the quickest route, which may differ from the shortest route in terms of mileage.
- Points of interest: As you travel, you may want to quickly identify where hotels, restaurants, and gas stations are located. By using the points-of-interest menu on your GPS, you'll be able to find what you're looking for.
A Double DIN unit usually has a touch screen. This touch screen will allow you to navigate through the available options quickly. There may be voice controls available, such as through Siri or other voice-activated assistants. Certain models may also be able to connect to disc readers so they can function as a DVD player that comes with a remote control.