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3rd Gen Tacoma 14.6” Head Unit Install | Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Upgrade

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Upgrading the factory radio in your 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma? In this video, I install the CarTrimHome C12 14.6-inch head unit and show you what it takes to bring your 3rd Gen Tacoma up to date with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, GPS, a massive touchscreen display, and modern infotainment features. This head unit is designed as a plug-and-play Tacoma radio upgrade and supports key factory functions, such as steering wheel controls and the OEM backup camera. I walk through the install process, show what comes in the kit, cover the wiring, and give you a look at how this oversized Toyota Tacoma head unit transforms the interior. If your stock Tacoma radio feels outdated, this could be one of the biggest tech upgrades you can make without buying a new truck. Whether you want better navigation, wireless CarPlay, Android Auto, a larger screen, or a more modern look, this CarTrimHome Tacoma head unit is a serious option to consider. If you’ve been searching for a Toyota Tacoma Apple CarPlay upgrade, Tacoma Android Auto head unit, 3rd Gen Tacoma stereo upgrade, or best head unit for Toyota Tacoma, this video should help you decide if the CarTrimHome C12 is worth it. Use the discount code "TVO" for 10% off! 3G Tacoma 14.6" Head Unit: https://cartrimhome.com/C12-Head-Unit-For-Toyota-Tacoma?tracking=R4T

About This Video

In this video I show you how to swap the outdated factory radio in a 3rd gen Tacoma (2016-2023) for a massive 14.6” CarTrimHome C12 head unit. Before I tear anything apart, I boot up the stock unit so you can see exactly what we’re working with—old-school, blocky menus and pretty rough resolution. Then I unbox the kit, go through what’s included, and I’m straight up about what I’m personally not installing (like the 4G SIM stuff, extra USB leads, and the GPS antenna) because I’m running wireless CarPlay/Android Auto and I’m trying to keep the mess behind the dash to a minimum. The install itself is simple: pop the bezel, pull four 10mm bolts, unplug the factory connectors, and drop in the included metal bracket. I show the wiring for a 2019+ truck (mine’s a 2020), which harness to use, what plugs in where, and which factory connectors are normal to leave unused. After a quick boot test (it’s basically an Android tablet built into a head unit), I button it up, confirm steering wheel controls/factory functions work, and then jump into wireless CarPlay—because that’s the whole point. Backup cam works too, but I’ll be honest: the factory camera quality is still pretty bad, and that’s not the head unit’s fault.

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