JVC KW-M560BT Apple CarPlay Android Auto Multimedia Player w/ 6.8" Capacitive Touchscreen, Bluetooth Audio and Hands Free Calling, MP3 Player, Double DIN, 13-Band EQ, SiriusXM, AM/FM Car Radio

After purchasing a much cheaper unit that failed after a few weeks, I did more research and settled on this radio. I'm glad I did. After using it for a while, I'm very pleased with the performance. Here's my list of PRO and CON:PROSound quality is very good, though not perfect. I blame that more on my crappy OEM speakers. Since I mostly listen to talk radio and not music, that's not really an issue.Installation was pretty straight forward and the documentation was excellent.Android Auto works as expected and gives me everything I need without using full mirroring.Phone call sound is crisp and clear and the include microphone has excellent sound.Touch screen controls work very well and are mostly intuitive, though they sometimes have a short lag between touch and action.The screen is clear and easy to read (unless you wear polarizing sunglasses).CONSlight lag in some touchscreen functions. You can touch Mute for instance and it sometimes takes a second to actually mute the radio, so I've touched it again and turned mute off. Once you realize that the function isn't always instantaneous, you are fine.The fit in the dash is a bit off, but that is mostly because of the installation kit I purchased. There is a slight gap around the head unit. Be aware of this when installing.I never really got the full Mirroring function to work with my Android phone and the JVC app. However, as I said Android Auto gives me all the functions I need.One note:I did NOT hook up my backup camera to the head unit since I have a rear camera display in my rear view mirror that works very well and I didn't want to re-route the cable for that.Overall thoughts:A good unit at a reasonable price. Hopefully it will give me many years of use.UPDATE:After 9 months of use, I am still happy with the radio. My only complaint would be the lack of actual buttons for some functions, especially volume control and mute. My truck does not have steering wheel controls, so all those functions require touching the radio itself. Since there are not buttons or knobs for these functions, you don't get any feedback as to what's going on. A minor issue, but the only thing that bothers me.Also, I have gotten lots of questions from others about "Does this fit my XXXXXXX". While I am not a car audio expert, I found it relatively easy to install with an install kit that I purchased separately. If you have never installed any electronics in your vehicle I highly recommend getting any such unit professionally installed. Most aftermarket radios can be installed in most standard vehicles but almost always will require some sort of mounting kit and wiring harness. If you try and do it yourself without the proper tools and knowledge you can get into a lot of trouble. I've done such installations many times and yet made a minor mistake on this one that cost me a lot of time and headache. Short answer: If you don't know what you're doing then DON'T.

Got this for the second car which is a 2008. I wanted Android Auto because of the convenience of it. I've got plenty of experience with Android Auto both wired from 3 previous leased cars and wireless from our current '23. For a wired unit this definitely outperforms the factory unit in the Civic's previous and current generation in terms of how soon you can use it after connecting. Just have your phone unlocked and it takes about 2 seconds after plugging it in before its connected. Very impressive for a 2020 model.Volume control is handled by a designated area on the left. You can hold up and it will slowly increase to 15. There's unfortunately no help for turning down or up past 15. The volume goes up to 40. The screen resolution is fine for map usage and legibility but isn't going to drop jaws. I haven't used the mirroring app because I don't spend enough time in the car stopped to bother with it.I paid professionals to install this. Only one issue popped up and it was the day after. They put the mic on the base of the steering wheel facing the driver and it had slid off because it sat in the sun all day and the glue on the tape melted. So I used tape made for outdoors and rough surfaces and it doesn't move now.I recommend this for anyone wanting to use their phone apps in their car. Even though it's wired you still get to charge your phone while using it. Our current car has wireless AA/CarPlay and wireless charging but neither of us has a phone that supports wireless charging. An older car most likely doesn't have that feature so consider that. Wireless is super cool for convenience but will drain your battery. Wired still works and charges your phone on long trips. That's up to you, of course. For the price difference atm, this JVC/Kenwood unit does everything I need.Something super incredibly important for wired AA/CarPlay is using a good cord. I use Sabrent brand cords in the car and with my PC for my DualSense. They've never let me down.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0765BW37N/

Ok, I love this head unit. It's great, good features for the money. The only problem I have is, I CANNOT use a single function on this without taking my eyes off the road. There is not one single button or knob you can feel. Example, the volume cannot be adjusted by feel so you have to look at it to turn it up or down. It is 100% touchscreen.I have fat fingers and the touch controls are very close together, almost like trying to text but typing g instead of h. I usually increase the volume when I want to decrease it, and vice versa.That is a big deal for me, but I should have known that based on the pics. I don't like not having a tactile feel for the most basic functions while driving.

Great quality and awesome sound especially if you've been using Bluetooth. Always works and the onscreen navigation is exceptional with the connected phone. Recommended as an entry level Android Auto car radio.

Installed this in an old jetta, it greatly improved sound quality. It's got a dedicated sub out, 13 ban EQ, android auto/ apple car play.I Installed it slightly incorrectly so that I could easily make wiring adjustments. Then I got into a really bad car accident and it became dislodged, (my fault), and it started flying around my car still attached to all of its wiring. It broke my windshield, sunroof and dash. While playing "I've got a feeling" by the Black-eyed peas, the entire time. Somehow it didn't hit me. My car was totaled but this thing doesn't have a scratch on it. And it still works great.In short, excellent product, make sure you secure it properly.