It's odd how every review starts with an unboxing. It's rare to see a review from someone who has actually lived with the unit for awhile. It's less a review than first impressions.
How is it doing on phone calls via bluetooth? I had a S8 Pro and it was perfect on carplay's phone call, bluetooth music was perfect, but man, phone calls via bluetooth, i couldn't hear anything even with the sound to the max! Talked to atoto's support many times, never been able to resolve the problem, i ended up sending it back past week! Now i am thinking on trying another one, but not yet decided if i will go with Atoto...By the way i am a automotive tech, it was wired perfectly, even while being sure it was, i double checked it, and that wasn't the problem...
Mine is perfect over bluetooth, quality to folks on the other end isn't as good as a factory system but everything functions fine in my case. Not sure what the issue might have been with yours, perhaps a defective unit or maybe the volume output/attenuation from your phone isn't optimal for this unit. Thanks for watching!
It's still fantastic. I don't drive the Xterra often at all, only a couple times per year at this point really, but has been great. Thanks for watching!
Great video. Very informative. It's been almost a year since you've posted, did your opinion of the unit change at all? I'm looking into getting the Gen2 Standard for my 2011 Tundra. Thanks!!
No change in opinion, I still use CarPlay all the time, love it, and continues to work great! The only complaint I have after using it long term is the mic quality - the one built into the stereo itself isn't great as I've been told by folks on the other end of my calls, but if you install an external one you should be good to go there too. Thanks for watching!
Can someone please explain to me why I need to use android auto when the unit itself operates on android. Can’t you just use all the same apps on the unit itself?
You can, it's generally preferred to have everything centralized to your phone though since it has a constant data connection and so you don't need to update apps and related items on two devices (phone and stereo). All personal preference. Thanks for watching!
First time at your site. Where did you buy the S8 Ultra; it's not suppose to be available in the USA? It's not for sale on Amazon or EBay; only the S8 Pro for $299. How much did you pay for the S8 Ultra? I already ran my RCA cable for my back up camera to the stereo. I pulled out my old stereo from a '09 Toyota Corolla. I'm ready to buy a head unit and was going to buy the S8 Pro. I have a VanTrue N2 Pro dash cam. Instead of using the VanTrue supplied power supply adapter (cigarette lighter plug-in) and the mini USB cable to power the dash cam, I'd like to replace it with a 10' cable using a mini USB and RCA plug-in at opposite ends of the same cable. I'm hoping such a cable is available to buy. If the cable is available, do I plug the RCA into the ATOTO S8 front camera input or the video input?
Thanks for your comment! I am 99% certain I got the Ultra from Amazon, but I also purchased another ATOTO stereo previously as well and I think one of them came from a different source. It's been too long to remember for sure, but I do know there was an Amazon listing for the Ultra at one point at the very least. I think it was in the $350-450 range but again, it's been a while so not sure on exact figure. As far as the video feed questions go, I'd ask those of ATOTO directly, but if I were mapping out this system with those components, I'd connect the backup camera to the backup cam input (fairly straightforward, made for this purpose) and then for the dash cam, I'd feed power to it from one of the USB outs on the back of the headunit and run it as a separate subsystem otherwise (i.e. video contained on the camera still, not streaming to headunit). I have not ever run cameras on either of the ATOTO headunits I own/owned, so I can't comment on exact setup specifics. Hopefully that helps clarify some and point you in the right direction - thanks for watching!
@@lawrenceheath5198 If your climate control is integrated into the factory headunit it may not be possible to upgrade it at all. That said, if lower trim level 100 series came with a standard stereo and climate control buttons (as opposed to them being on the screen) then you might be able to get that climate control unit and a dash kit to integrate a double-DIN stereo in. The aftermarket headunits won't be able to control climate control functions. I'd consult a very experienced stereo shop if you need some application-specific advice. Thanks for watching!
Mine seems to be controlled by master volume so I'd think so...I know you can change it independently as well but it should scale overall with master. Thanks for watching!
What year is your Xterra? About to install this in my 2012 pro 4 x. I'm pulling the rockford fosgate head unit, so I think our set up will be slightly different. Thanks.
Did you install this? I have a 2016 Frontier Pro-4x with RF system and wondering how yours went and how it sounds? Did you connect steering wheel buttons? If yes, then how? Thank You!
I ask a question that I have not found an answer to in several videos that I have seen on TH-cam. Can I connect my android mobile to this screen without using the cable (Car Link)? I mean, can I connect my mobile using EasyConnection or something? I know this screen does NOT have Android Auto Wireless.
You can connect via Bluetooth for audio streaming if that's what you're asking about. Any more detail other than that and CarPlay would probably be best asked of ATOTO directly, as I've not used the connection features beyond that. Thanks for watching!
Can I use my existing xm receive that is attached to my Kenwood head unit. I don't want to use my wifi on my phone. I am trying to switch to an Atoto S8 Ultra S Pro.
Those are questions for ATOTO - I can't comment on the XM receiver from experience but I'm guessing that would not work, and as far as the WiFi goes, that's only needed for Android Auto/CarPlay. Thanks for watching!
While on a wired connection, does it have enough current to charge your phone? I have an Eonon that does not charge my phone while on Android Auto. I'm thinking about getting this one now but an not sure if they're "all the same".
I haven't used the USB extensively, but it worked the couple times I used it for wired CarPlay with my iPhone (and did charge the phone). Thanks for watching!
I had their previous model headunit and it was good...not great, but solid. This one also plugged directly into the wiring harness I'd already made for the previous one...not something I knew going in but certainly something worth mentioning. Thanks for watching!
So the head unit sound quality is it's a good compare to the OM it's better it's less a did you gain quality did you lose quality how is the sound that's better on the O Em stock speakers without an amplifier just plug and play on the volume speakers Please I need your advice because I'm trying to upgrade this unit on my Camry 2000 with the new kicker speakers
It's better than most factory stereos, and running on the internal amp with no additional speaker amps installed is how I run it in my Xterra. Thanks for watching!
Sorry to hear that, mine is luckily still working fine in the Xterra. The support from ATOTO directly has been pretty good for me as well, at least when asking install-related questions. Thanks for your comment and for watching!
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It's odd how every review starts with an unboxing. It's rare to see a review from someone who has actually lived with the unit for awhile. It's less a review than first impressions.
If you watch further he gives an update after using it for over a month....
@@justmyself1000 and even that is barely more than first impressions.
@@wrybread I mean: What are you looking for? A review after a year isn't much different than a review after a month...
@@LordHollow a year is completely different than a month. And a month is completely different than an unboxing.
You should make the videos you want to see, then.
How is it doing on phone calls via bluetooth? I had a S8 Pro and it was perfect on carplay's phone call, bluetooth music was perfect, but man, phone calls via bluetooth, i couldn't hear anything even with the sound to the max! Talked to atoto's support many times, never been able to resolve the problem, i ended up sending it back past week! Now i am thinking on trying another one, but not yet decided if i will go with Atoto...By the way i am a automotive tech, it was wired perfectly, even while being sure it was, i double checked it, and that wasn't the problem...
Mine is perfect over bluetooth, quality to folks on the other end isn't as good as a factory system but everything functions fine in my case. Not sure what the issue might have been with yours, perhaps a defective unit or maybe the volume output/attenuation from your phone isn't optimal for this unit. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for a very detailed review!! Loved watching it.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the detailed review.
How has the head unit held up so far? I'm thinking about purchasing one for my 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4x.
It's still fantastic. I don't drive the Xterra often at all, only a couple times per year at this point really, but has been great. Thanks for watching!
I’m installing in a motorhome, and to save my batteries can I power, and un-power this unit without losing memory?
Good review, Thank You!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. Which A6 did you previously have? Was it Standard, Pro or Premium? I'm tossing up between an A6 Pro and an S8 Standard
Hello, thanks for your video. I have a 2017 Nissan Frontier. Which double din dash kit brand/model did you use?
Thanks in advanced.
I believe this was the Scosche kit. If you look up my other ATOTO install video I go thru the entire process there. Thanks for watching!
You said that your vehicle doesn't support steering wheel controls. Why? Does Atoto not support Steering wheel controls?
The headunit does, my Xterra that I installed this in does not have them. Thanks for watching!
How is the audio quality with music streaming and radio?
Much better than with the old ATOTO unit I had and better than OEM for sure. Thanks for watching!
Can you buy a harness for a 2013 tundra that will make it plug and play. I do have steering wheel controls too
Great video. Very informative. It's been almost a year since you've posted, did your opinion of the unit change at all? I'm looking into getting the Gen2 Standard for my 2011 Tundra. Thanks!!
No change in opinion, I still use CarPlay all the time, love it, and continues to work great! The only complaint I have after using it long term is the mic quality - the one built into the stereo itself isn't great as I've been told by folks on the other end of my calls, but if you install an external one you should be good to go there too. Thanks for watching!
@@redonKiLaus Thanks!!
Can someone please explain to me why I need to use android auto when the unit itself operates on android. Can’t you just use all the same apps on the unit itself?
You can, it's generally preferred to have everything centralized to your phone though since it has a constant data connection and so you don't need to update apps and related items on two devices (phone and stereo). All personal preference. Thanks for watching!
@@redonKiLaus ahh, ok. Thanks for clarifying that for me :)
Hey, great vid! Have you ever had problems with your cell phone contacts getting scrambled up when connecting your cell to the unit?
Never seen that one! Thanks for watching!
Have you hooked up a sub if so how are the settings is there lpf and hp filters thanks
I have indeed, and I don't remember setup specifics, but tuning was super easy from my recollection. Thanks for watching!
Maybe the reason the volume button is opposite is that cars are right hand drive
First time at your site. Where did you buy the S8 Ultra; it's not suppose to be available in the USA? It's not for sale on Amazon or EBay; only the S8 Pro for $299. How much did you pay for the S8 Ultra? I already ran my RCA cable for my back up camera to the stereo. I pulled out my old stereo from a '09 Toyota Corolla. I'm ready to buy a head unit and was going to buy the S8 Pro. I have a VanTrue N2 Pro dash cam. Instead of using the VanTrue supplied power supply adapter (cigarette lighter plug-in) and the mini USB cable to power the dash cam, I'd like to replace it with a 10' cable using a mini USB and RCA plug-in at opposite ends of the same cable. I'm hoping such a cable is available to buy. If the cable is available, do I plug the RCA into the ATOTO S8 front camera input or the video input?
Where can I get the atoto s8 ultra to buy ? I also have a question , my AC and heater is control by my head unit , is the s8 ultra have this feature ?
Oh I have the 2000 Toyota Land cruiser 100 chassis
Thanks for your comment! I am 99% certain I got the Ultra from Amazon, but I also purchased another ATOTO stereo previously as well and I think one of them came from a different source. It's been too long to remember for sure, but I do know there was an Amazon listing for the Ultra at one point at the very least. I think it was in the $350-450 range but again, it's been a while so not sure on exact figure.
As far as the video feed questions go, I'd ask those of ATOTO directly, but if I were mapping out this system with those components, I'd connect the backup camera to the backup cam input (fairly straightforward, made for this purpose) and then for the dash cam, I'd feed power to it from one of the USB outs on the back of the headunit and run it as a separate subsystem otherwise (i.e. video contained on the camera still, not streaming to headunit). I have not ever run cameras on either of the ATOTO headunits I own/owned, so I can't comment on exact setup specifics.
Hopefully that helps clarify some and point you in the right direction - thanks for watching!
@@lawrenceheath5198 If your climate control is integrated into the factory headunit it may not be possible to upgrade it at all. That said, if lower trim level 100 series came with a standard stereo and climate control buttons (as opposed to them being on the screen) then you might be able to get that climate control unit and a dash kit to integrate a double-DIN stereo in. The aftermarket headunits won't be able to control climate control functions. I'd consult a very experienced stereo shop if you need some application-specific advice. Thanks for watching!
Hey, I have the A6 as well, did they fix the sub out in this model, as it was not separated from the master volume in the A6???
Mine seems to be controlled by master volume so I'd think so...I know you can change it independently as well but it should scale overall with master. Thanks for watching!
I've been thinking about getting one of these for my 2017 jeep compass, do you know if it's an easy install? Any regrets thus far?
No regrets at all, works great still. No clue on install difficulty in your Jeep though. Thanks for watching!
@@redonKiLaus Thanks. Ended up buying a s8 premium, it's going in the next couple days. Hoping for the best as I hate wires lol.
@@John-hr7ew Awesome, good luck on the install!
What music service are you using? Does this play well with spotify by chance?
It should be fine with Spotify, I just use my phone connected via Bluetooth or CarPlay. Thanks for watching!
What year is your Xterra? About to install this in my 2012 pro 4 x. I'm pulling the rockford fosgate head unit, so I think our set up will be slightly different. Thanks.
It's a 2011, install will definitely be different with the Fosgate system. Should be reasonable though. Thanks for watching!
Did you install this? I have a 2016 Frontier Pro-4x with RF system and wondering how yours went and how it sounds? Did you connect steering wheel buttons? If yes, then how? Thank You!
@@justmyself1000 installed it without a lot of fuss. No steering wheel controls, but overall I'm happy
I ask a question that I have not found an answer to in several videos that I have seen on TH-cam.
Can I connect my android mobile to this screen without using the cable (Car Link)?
I mean, can I connect my mobile using EasyConnection or something?
I know this screen does NOT have Android Auto Wireless.
You can connect via Bluetooth for audio streaming if that's what you're asking about. Any more detail other than that and CarPlay would probably be best asked of ATOTO directly, as I've not used the connection features beyond that. Thanks for watching!
Can I use my existing xm receive that is attached to my Kenwood head unit. I don't want to use my wifi on my phone. I am trying to switch to an Atoto S8 Ultra S Pro.
Those are questions for ATOTO - I can't comment on the XM receiver from experience but I'm guessing that would not work, and as far as the WiFi goes, that's only needed for Android Auto/CarPlay. Thanks for watching!
Does it have a feature that blocks you from viewing TH-cam videos/Netflix unless the vehicle is in park?
I believe it does but that has to be manually set up, it is not enabled by default. Thanks for watching!
While on a wired connection, does it have enough current to charge your phone? I have an Eonon that does not charge my phone while on Android Auto. I'm thinking about getting this one now but an not sure if they're "all the same".
I haven't used the USB extensively, but it worked the couple times I used it for wired CarPlay with my iPhone (and did charge the phone). Thanks for watching!
Where can I buy one at? For North America
Amazon, but they go in and out of stock. Thanks for watching!
Is the ultra the only one that has wireless carplay?
I've been under the impression that it is, but I've seen mixed reports...that's probably a question best asked directly of ATOTO. Thanks for watching!
The S8 (gen 2) pro and ultra have wireless CarPlay capability.
How about steering wheel control input?
Not available in this particular vehicle, but this does support it! Thanks for watching!
Hey is there any way I can contact you and ask you some questions? Really wanna buy this just want to make sure it’s worth it
Sure, shoot me an email at redonkilaus@gmail.com and I will answer any I can
Why did you choose Atoto?
I had their previous model headunit and it was good...not great, but solid. This one also plugged directly into the wiring harness I'd already made for the previous one...not something I knew going in but certainly something worth mentioning. Thanks for watching!
@@redonKiLaus Thanks for the reply!
Does it support HD Radio signals?
I do believe so. Thanks for watching!
So the head unit sound quality is it's a good compare to the OM it's better it's less a did you gain quality did you lose quality how is the sound that's better on the O Em stock speakers without an amplifier just plug and play on the volume speakers Please I need your advice because I'm trying to upgrade this unit on my Camry 2000 with the new kicker speakers
It's better than most factory stereos, and running on the internal amp with no additional speaker amps installed is how I run it in my Xterra. Thanks for watching!
Does this one have the TorquePro app?
Mine came with it
@@NickMorganelli Mine did as well. Thanks for watching!
Were you able to get a cell phone simm card to work in the ATOTO S8? If so, can you let me know how and which carrier?
I haven't used that feature at all, should be able to get a tablet compatible one and make it work here though. Thanks for watyching!
works EXCELLENT with a T-mobile sim ... 30 seconds (usually much less) to connect to the network for things like maps, amazon music, youtube etc.
@@WoJoMoZilla Great to hear that as multiple folks have asked about that! Thanks for commenting and watching!
After 1 year, it breaks down. No after sales service or spare parts available.
Sorry to hear that, mine is luckily still working fine in the Xterra. The support from ATOTO directly has been pretty good for me as well, at least when asking install-related questions. Thanks for your comment and for watching!
Would this fit a 2005 E46?.
How do i play youtube
You should be able to connect to Wi-Fi and open the TH-cam app and be good to go!
Thanks for watching!
Can this fit in a 2003 Acura TL?
As long as you can accommodate a double-DIN stereo in there, absolutely. Thanks for watching!