Keeping the UI simple and easy to use is exactly what is required in modern day cars, there are fewer companies who can get it right, Honda seems to be in the right direction and I hope that this car does well, for Honda's sake
It seems very basic. Even Honda connect app is trash. Honda being a multi billion dollar company could have made premium ui for app as well as infotainment system. Thanks for the video❤
So true. When we compare it to the systems from VW/Skoda and Kia/Hyundai, this one feels very basic. No controls for car related systems like HVAC, Lighting, Windows, etc. In fact, this is the case with their Civic and premium cars like Accord too. The UI/UX feels very basic.
Hello, great video! I thought Honda comes with an in-built navigation system, but it seems that you need to connect your phone and that’s the only way you get Maps/navigation. Is that correct?
Hi. Yes that’s right. There’s no built-in navigation other than Google Maps or Apple Maps or Waze which you can enable after your smartphone is paired using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Has anyone faced noise complaints from callers while answering calls? I’ve not been able to answer calls while driving, the caller complaints of noise and very mild voice on handsfree. Please help address this if anyone has solved this issue.
Hi Smruti, please check the following: 1. Try a different phone 2. Delete the device from the Bluetooth connections and pair it again 3. Please check if this happens when the phone is connected using Bluetooth or while using Android Auto/ CarPlay
This video will help Elevate owners for a long .....what a thoughtful approach..... Thank you Sir for this amazing video and Beethoven's touch with music ☺☺😍
I really don’t think that would be feasible since this is not a standard fitment like a 2-DIN unit. Your best bet is to check the market for android based 10-12” units with a customised frame for your car.
Absolutely what I wanted to see. Also nobody else talks about how the wireless charger heats up your phone. It’s about time all companies provide a cooled wireless charger (I’ll take that over a cooled glovebox). Hyundai understands this well.
Hi Jenil, thanks for the feedback. Indeed wireless chargers heat up the device and both Hyundai and Kia provide a cooling vent in front of the charging pads. About time other car manufacturers provide something like this.
In terms of sound quality, it is better than the units on the Taigun and Kushaq. I haven’t experienced the unit on the Hyryder or GV so no idea on that. In terms of controlling the various features in the car and the display of information, the Kushaq/Taigun is better since it links with the onboard computer (BCM) and displays a whole lot of information. This in turn, can be tweaked using VCDS to customise the options. The unit on the Elevate lacks these aspects.
Hi i use Andriod Auto. The voice command was working properly sincei bought two months back. But since last one week, the voice command is not accepting. I tried uninstally and also Honda engineer checked the setting. It was not working. He upgarded the software still voice command was not working. The engineer used his movile and connected to Audio, it worked. But when my samsung android phone gets connect its command voice is not working. Kindly guide me. Thanks.
Hi Vipin, several Android users have reported this and is likely linked to an AA update on the phone that’s causing this. Maybe a future update can resolve this or you’ll have to roll back to an earlier one.
I drive the Elevate Top Model. Have been watching almost all your videos on Elevate especially. There are no two opinions between Your driving experience and mine . You guys are bang on. 👍😊Sandeep Seth .
I have been using Honda Elevate. When we are using radio, there is no option to exit from it. Atleast I have not found it. Please help if anyone knows, how to exit the radio.
@@GaneshBalan Thanks for your Reply. I do the same thing, but it is very annoying. God knows why Engineers can not provide this option & what cost saving they achieve.
@user-gb1zy1jm4o I agree, it can be annoying. But I don’t remember doing anything different on the system on my earlier car - Polo and even the Santro we have at home. If the radio was the last source, unless we switch to another source or turn off the system, the radio would remain on. Was this different in your earlier car?
U can mute the radio by short press of the powerbutton or press home screen or press the power button and off the screen. U can alsomanuallylower thevolume to 0...these are the only ways...I just bought the Elevate and I also asked my service advisor at Honda.
Hi Nitin, unfortunately I don’t have access to an Elevate now. I suggest you play around with the various settings on the home screen. You’ll figure it out. With these kind of infotainment units which gives a lot of features and customisation offers, it takes some time to understand and utilise them to the fullest.
@@GaneshBalan Oh! What's the point of giving 8 surround speakers in top end ZX variant but not allowing us to experience great music. I saw in other youtube video that firmware update has been released for the firmware a week ago. It would be great if you can show us how to update it and what are the changes or bugs fixed. You can pin the video in this comment as well. Your video is the only one available on youtube and you have explained it clearly. Thanks for that bro!
@@GaneshBalan just received an update from Honda connect app in ios app store. No detailed remarks. Its just mentioned as bug fixes. For your kind information pls
If you select the location, it will open in Google maps. Start the navigation. If your device is connected to the infotainment unit, it will automatically start navigation.
Hi Gopal, this is not possible. Please watch OTT on your phone or at home not in the car as it poses a safety threat to the driver and the occupants of the car.
Hi Sir, I'm planning to add blaupunkt infotainment for my Polo 2015 highline. Do we need any CAN bus decoder? I've two 8 pin coupler. one for speakers and another one for CAN and power supply. Kindly help me on this .
Download the DA Remote 2 app from the App Store or Play Store: App Store - apps.apple.com/in/app/da-remote-2/id6444876316 Play Store - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alpine.remotecontrol2&pcampaignid=web_share Pair your smartphone with the infotainment unit and use the app to change the setting.
Download the DA Remote 2 app from the App Store or Play Store: App Store - apps.apple.com/in/app/da-remote-2/id6444876316 Play Store - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alpine.remotecontrol2&pcampaignid=web_share Pair your smartphone with the infotainment unit and use the app to change the setting.
Very Nice review Sir Great explained ...im using i10 2008 on CNG as its over 15 years old .. now want to buy car for Family Thinking About elevate but Their top end is 16lac but city V varient is about 13.50 ... i really don't care about ground clearance but everyone is suggesting go for SUV its great suspension for bad road or in water high situation I live in pune ... if I buy car will not sell it until next 15 years ....was thinking about 2nd hand Vento also as I love VW cars ...What will be you're suggestion...
Hi Monu, firstly decide what type of vehicle you’re looking for - a sedan or a crossover. The market trend these days are towards crossovers and sedans are a dying breed. It is true that crossovers have a better GC but if you have to wade through water, both sedans and crossovers have an equal chance of making it through or failing. The only ones that can wade through 700-800 mm of water are PROPER SUVs not these crossovers. They have their engine air intakes located high up. You seem to keep your cars for a really long time. 👍🏻 My pick would be the Elevate. It’ll give you Honda’s reliability and peace of mind. It won’t win any drag races or 0-100 kmph darts but the CVT is supremely convenient and you’ll have a peace of mind at all times.
The voice commands that you use for Siri can be used to play, pause, skip to next track etc. for the music. No built in Honda commands for the voice controls for any other systems like sunroof, HVAC, etc.
@nsetty You cannot play TH-cam videos in any system on any cars as it is illegal and violates the rules. However, you can install third-party apps on Android Phones to enable TH-cam playback. This again is illegal and not recommended. Play Store will remove these apps when someone reports it.
@@GaneshBalan ..That's good to know info. In that case if we want to play any movies, should we connect via USB storage that has the video files and run it on the infotainment screen. Does it come with any built in app to play video files. If so, what type of video files does it support?
@nsetty It plays only videos of a specific format (mp4 I think; please check my video, I’ve explained it) through USB drive. The system plays the video files using its own software. No separate application is required.
Hi Jitesh, the V and VX gets a 8” display for the infotainment system. I intend to do a review of the infotainment system of the V and VX variant. Give me some time.
I agree. The Japanese firms have to learn from the Koreans or Germans in this regard. Their music systems and their UI/UX feels ancient compared to modern systems.
@@GaneshBalan Yeah I literally rejected this car when I was looking for a cheap city runabout for my better half. Settled on Seltos and it has been great. For Reference - 2 Hyundai 1 Kia already in the family so the interface and featureset is very well known
Hi Vishnu, I find it spot on. Unfortunately they have only one engine on offer which is the downside when other manufacturers have hybrids, turbo petrol and diesels on offer. Honda is playing it safe. They’ll keep the hybrid for the facelift but it may be a bit too late by then.
Keeping the UI simple and easy to use is exactly what is required in modern day cars, there are fewer companies who can get it right, Honda seems to be in the right direction and I hope that this car does well, for Honda's sake
Thank you Sir! This video has been a God send! I have been struggling to fully utilize my Elevate.
No problem. Glad that the video was of help to you. Thank you for the feedback. 🙂
It seems very basic. Even Honda connect app is trash. Honda being a multi billion dollar company could have made premium ui for app as well as infotainment system.
Thanks for the video❤
So true. When we compare it to the systems from VW/Skoda and Kia/Hyundai, this one feels very basic. No controls for car related systems like HVAC, Lighting, Windows, etc. In fact, this is the case with their Civic and premium cars like Accord too. The UI/UX feels very basic.
Hello, great video!
I thought Honda comes with an in-built navigation system, but it seems that you need to connect your phone and that’s the only way you get Maps/navigation. Is that correct?
Hi. Yes that’s right. There’s no built-in navigation other than Google Maps or Apple Maps or Waze which you can enable after your smartphone is paired using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Has anyone faced noise complaints from callers while answering calls? I’ve not been able to answer calls while driving, the caller complaints of noise and very mild voice on handsfree. Please help address this if anyone has solved this issue.
Hi Smruti, please check the following:
1. Try a different phone
2. Delete the device from the Bluetooth connections and pair it again
3. Please check if this happens when the phone is connected using Bluetooth or while using Android Auto/ CarPlay
Physical buttons are quite important. You can press them while driving. Using touch screen while driving is very dangerous
Yes Sir, indeed. We don’t have to take the eyes off the road once we get used to the location of the buttons below the display.
Make video for V varient 8in infotainment also
0:54 That malayalam evergreen song title 😍
This video will help Elevate owners for a long .....what a thoughtful approach.....
Thank you Sir for this amazing video and Beethoven's touch with music ☺☺😍
Thank you. 😊👍🏻
Informative and exhaustive video..really useful. Thanks
Thank you for dropping by. 😊
Wanted to know can this be purchased and put it in different honda car? Is it compatible?
I really don’t think that would be feasible since this is not a standard fitment like a 2-DIN unit. Your best bet is to check the market for android based 10-12” units with a customised frame for your car.
Absolutely what I wanted to see. Also nobody else talks about how the wireless charger heats up your phone. It’s about time all companies provide a cooled wireless charger (I’ll take that over a cooled glovebox). Hyundai understands this well.
Hi Jenil, thanks for the feedback. Indeed wireless chargers heat up the device and both Hyundai and Kia provide a cooling vent in front of the charging pads. About time other car manufacturers provide something like this.
How do we switch on the back lights on the physical press switches ?
Hi Ashok, does it not turn on when you turn on the parking lights or headlights?
As soon as I start the car the radio starts playing, how to disable this feature ?
Select some other audio input like Bluetooth audio. The car resumes whatever audio input was last selected.
The most informative video on Honda Elevate ! Thanks very much. How is it compared to the infotainment system on GV/hyryder and taigun/Kushaq ?
How is this infotainment system compared to hyryder and taigun ?
In terms of sound quality, it is better than the units on the Taigun and Kushaq. I haven’t experienced the unit on the Hyryder or GV so no idea on that.
In terms of controlling the various features in the car and the display of information, the Kushaq/Taigun is better since it links with the onboard computer (BCM) and displays a whole lot of information. This in turn, can be tweaked using VCDS to customise the options. The unit on the Elevate lacks these aspects.
Hi i use Andriod Auto. The voice command was working properly sincei bought two months back. But since last one week, the voice command is not accepting. I tried uninstally and also Honda engineer checked the setting. It was not working. He upgarded the software still voice command was not working. The engineer used his movile and connected to Audio, it worked. But when my samsung android phone gets connect its command voice is not working. Kindly guide me. Thanks.
Hi Vipin, several Android users have reported this and is likely linked to an AA update on the phone that’s causing this. Maybe a future update can resolve this or you’ll have to roll back to an earlier one.
I drive the Elevate Top Model. Have been watching almost all your videos on Elevate especially. There are no two opinions between Your driving experience and mine . You guys are bang on. 👍😊Sandeep Seth .
Very informative video ❤
I have been using Honda Elevate. When we are using radio, there is no option to exit from it. Atleast I have not found it. Please help if anyone knows, how to exit the radio.
In my Jazz, I select another audio source. At least that’s the only way I have found on Honda’s audio systems to exit one source.
@@GaneshBalan Thanks for your Reply. I do the same thing, but it is very annoying. God knows why Engineers can not provide this option & what cost saving they achieve.
@user-gb1zy1jm4o I agree, it can be annoying. But I don’t remember doing anything different on the system on my earlier car - Polo and even the Santro we have at home. If the radio was the last source, unless we switch to another source or turn off the system, the radio would remain on. Was this different in your earlier car?
U can mute the radio by short press of the powerbutton or press home screen or press the power button and off the screen. U can alsomanuallylower thevolume to 0...these are the only ways...I just bought the Elevate and I also asked my service advisor at Honda.
Hi, I am unable to receive FM signal properly. My baleno delivers better FM reception. Speakes are fine otherwise. What should I do.
Tune to the channels manually and check if you’re able to get the reception? Please check if the mode is FM and not AM.
Very useful video. Thanks bro.
I got my elevate yesterday. Watching your videos on repeat
Thank you Krushna. 😊👍🏻
How is it
The three tile screen display option which you have mentioned is not showing up on the screen...do we need to do some setting for this?...TIA
Hi Nitin, unfortunately I don’t have access to an Elevate now. I suggest you play around with the various settings on the home screen. You’ll figure it out.
With these kind of infotainment units which gives a lot of features and customisation offers, it takes some time to understand and utilise them to the fullest.
@@GaneshBalan thx Ganesh...I explored but still can't find it...😄
@nitinthomas142 If I find an Elevate, I’ll try and let you know. 🙂
@@GaneshBalan how sweet...thanks a lot brother 🤗
Can we give audio command in hindi?
No. Not recognised in Hindi.
Nicely explained video. Good job ! Thank you for the video ! 👍
Thank you for the feedback Vijay. 🙂👍🏻
How to Mute music sound when I switched to Rear Camera mode (Back gear) in Honda elevate ?
Please check audio settings. There is an option for muting audio while reversing.
Hi brother, can you please if the player supports wav format from pendrive?
Hi, it doesn’t. The pen drive had flac and wav audio files.
@@GaneshBalan Oh! What's the point of giving 8 surround speakers in top end ZX variant but not allowing us to experience great music. I saw in other youtube video that firmware update has been released for the firmware a week ago. It would be great if you can show us how to update it and what are the changes or bugs fixed. You can pin the video in this comment as well. Your video is the only one available on youtube and you have explained it clearly. Thanks for that bro!
@Mr.HiBuddy Thank you for the feedback. Appreciate it. 👍🏻
@@GaneshBalan just received an update from Honda connect app in ios app store. No detailed remarks. Its just mentioned as bug fixes. For your kind information pls
Plz guide me how to connect if anyone send me location through WhatsApp
If you select the location, it will open in Google maps. Start the navigation. If your device is connected to the infotainment unit, it will automatically start navigation.
@@GaneshBalan thanks bro
@@GaneshBalan and onething else. How to play videos of you tube or other videos
@@GaneshBalan for videos i should have buy any kinds of pendrive
How do we stream OTT from the cellphone to the system ? Please guide, thanks hare krsna
Hi Gopal, this is not possible. Please watch OTT on your phone or at home not in the car as it poses a safety threat to the driver and the occupants of the car.
Hi Sir,
I'm planning to add blaupunkt infotainment for my Polo 2015 highline. Do we need any CAN bus decoder? I've two 8 pin coupler. one for speakers and another one for CAN and power supply. Kindly help me on this .
Finally, good to see the Blaupunkt unit working on your car Karthi. You’ve clearly put in a lot of effort on your car. Great job. 🙂👍🏻
@@GaneshBalan thanks sir
Nice and detailed 👏🏻 good work
Thank you Tarandeep. 😊
Does it have navigation
Yes but not built in navigation. You can use Apple Maps, Google Maps or Waze by pairing your smartphone and enabling Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
When carplay is running, only driver side speakers are working. In case of fm, all speaker working.
How to correct settings to alll speakers ?
Check if balance in your iPhone is set at the middle.
Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual
Set balance slider at center - 0.0.
@@GaneshBalan thanks, will check now
Can you do the same for Android Auto
Is there any option to play and pause the songs from steering control?
Hi, unfortunately no. Most cars pause the track when you press the mute button but not in Honda.
How to choose customise option in equilizer setting?
Download the DA Remote 2 app from the App Store or Play Store:
App Store - apps.apple.com/in/app/da-remote-2/id6444876316
Play Store - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alpine.remotecontrol2&pcampaignid=web_share
Pair your smartphone with the infotainment unit and use the app to change the setting.
How to switch off fm
Switch to another source.
👌👌
Which picture formats works for wallpaper in honda ??
Hi Neeraj, can confirm that JPEG and BMP works. A good chance that PNG is also supported but have to confirm that.
Does it support hi-res audio like LDAC or LHDC?
Haven’t tested but most likely no considering it did not play FLAC files.
Can we update the firmware
Hi Manit, can you connect the unit with your phone’s mobile network and check if there’s an update?
I don't think honda has OTA updates for the touch screen.
Can we connect android phone with apple car play?
No. Only iPhones are recognised by CarPlay. Android devices to Android Auto.
Good work
Thank you Jagmohan. 🙂👍🏻
Which phone app is used to customize quilizer
Download the DA Remote 2 app from the App Store or Play Store:
App Store - apps.apple.com/in/app/da-remote-2/id6444876316
Play Store - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alpine.remotecontrol2&pcampaignid=web_share
Pair your smartphone with the infotainment unit and use the app to change the setting.
Very Nice review Sir Great explained ...im using i10 2008 on CNG as its over 15 years old .. now want to buy car for Family Thinking About elevate but Their top end is 16lac but city V varient is about 13.50 ... i really don't care about ground clearance but everyone is suggesting go for SUV its great suspension for bad road or in water high situation I live in pune ... if I buy car will not sell it until next 15 years ....was thinking about 2nd hand Vento also as I love VW cars ...What will be you're suggestion...
I suggest you take your family for test drives. Don't blindly succumb to family's insistence.
Hi Monu, firstly decide what type of vehicle you’re looking for - a sedan or a crossover. The market trend these days are towards crossovers and sedans are a dying breed.
It is true that crossovers have a better GC but if you have to wade through water, both sedans and crossovers have an equal chance of making it through or failing. The only ones that can wade through 700-800 mm of water are PROPER SUVs not these crossovers. They have their engine air intakes located high up.
You seem to keep your cars for a really long time. 👍🏻 My pick would be the Elevate. It’ll give you Honda’s reliability and peace of mind. It won’t win any drag races or 0-100 kmph darts but the CVT is supremely convenient and you’ll have a peace of mind at all times.
@user-jg8fb6kp9i Cannot.
@user-jg8fb6kp9i Due to safety features.
@user-jg8fb6kp9i Not possible in Android Auto.
Can the voice commands be used to control Music, AC, Sunroof or none of it is configured to work?
The voice commands that you use for Siri can be used to play, pause, skip to next track etc. for the music. No built in Honda commands for the voice controls for any other systems like sunroof, HVAC, etc.
Thanks for the update. How about playing TH-cam videos. How will it connect to internet..?
@nsetty You cannot play TH-cam videos in any system on any cars as it is illegal and violates the rules. However, you can install third-party apps on Android Phones to enable TH-cam playback. This again is illegal and not recommended. Play Store will remove these apps when someone reports it.
@@GaneshBalan ..That's good to know info. In that case if we want to play any movies, should we connect via USB storage that has the video files and run it on the infotainment screen. Does it come with any built in app to play video files. If so, what type of video files does it support?
@nsetty It plays only videos of a specific format (mp4 I think; please check my video, I’ve explained it) through USB drive. The system plays the video files using its own software. No separate application is required.
Does it have tpms?
No. It is available as an official Honda accessory which displays the information on the cellphone.
@@GaneshBalanthat's a bummer😕
Yeah Vishnu, they should have given it by default as a safety feature.
Don't ever shift to Honda if u have driven VW
Are these functionalities same in the VX CVT variant?
Hi Jitesh, the V and VX gets a 8” display for the infotainment system. I intend to do a review of the infotainment system of the V and VX variant. Give me some time.
@@GaneshBalanhave you posted for VX?
No dynamic guidelines for reverse is a big deal breaker
I agree. The Japanese firms have to learn from the Koreans or Germans in this regard. Their music systems and their UI/UX feels ancient compared to modern systems.
@@GaneshBalan Yeah I literally rejected this car when I was looking for a cheap city runabout for my better half. Settled on Seltos and it has been great. For Reference - 2 Hyundai 1 Kia already in the family so the interface and featureset is very well known
How do you find the pricing of the Elevate to be?
Hi Vishnu, I find it spot on. Unfortunately they have only one engine on offer which is the downside when other manufacturers have hybrids, turbo petrol and diesels on offer. Honda is playing it safe. They’ll keep the hybrid for the facelift but it may be a bit too late by then.
@@GaneshBalan Honda completely ingnoring the hybrid drivetrain caught me by surprise, since it's other competitor is doing well in sales.