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Hey Chris, that makes sense for it to not work through Android auto I suppose on case people are trying to watch stuff whilst driving maybe! Obviously I'm not interested in attempting that! All I'm interested in is that I could mirror the phone screen to the unit to view things like the YouTube app and Netflix app from the my phone on the rear flip down screen in the car, just want to clarify if you believe this to be the case? If you're not sure I can try and confirm with the seller that you kindly provided and I can report back on here what they say. Thank You

Thank you for all of the details Chris, this sounds like what I'm looking for and much cheaper than the other model I was looking at so probably worth a try. Do you know if you are able to mirror Netflix and YouTube from your phone with this and if so does it show on the rear flip down screen in the back? Kind Regards, Terence

Hi Chris thank you for your reply. That is really interesting and sounds quite a bit cheaper than what I am looking at. The Crownfocus unit I am looking at purchasing is just a module that fits the space behind the existing original screen. I am look at this because this particular module apparently lets you switch between it and back to just the original operating system as if it was never installed; therefore, allowing use of any existing features such as, the front/side cameras and the intelligent park assist system. I spoke with the owner of the company who mentioned something about splitting the screen and connecting a ribbon cable and PCB. This sounds like what you are talking about, I'm unsure which screen this is, front or rear flip down? Is the unit you are referring to a module or whole front head unit/screen replacement? Kind Regards

Hi I have looked through the forum for posts on this. There are some really good posts with some technical answers and due to my lack of knowledge I haven't been able to answer my question! I am due to shortly pick up my 2011 Toyota Alphard 350S Prime Selection 2 Type Gold, not sure if any of that trim matters in relation to the question. I don't think it does as I think it has the 8" Toyota Original Head unit, I'll attach a picture. The dealer I am purchasing from said they are going to get a quote from someone they use to replace the head unit and said it may need the screen in the rear replacing, which I don't see why. I just want to try to retain as much of the factory features as I can such as Toyota's Intelligent Park Assist feature which I believe uses the front and nearside cameras. The dealer said this wouldn't be possible; however, I have read of people doing it with certain head units or modules. I just want to be able to use the screen for Waze/google and phone connection to be able to mirror netflix/YouTube through to the rear screen and be able to make/receive phone calls(I have an android phone). Can anyone confirm if there are any known Carplay Modules will still allow me to use the Toyota Intelligent Park Assist feature(the little button near the steering wheel). My Alphard has the front and nearside and reverse cameras from factory too so would they still work too. I have found one that I believe does this by a company called Crownfocus. I believe it basically leaves everything original there to be used and you are just basically switching to and from viewing/interacting with the Crownfocus module by long pressing on the voice command button on the steering wheel? I hope someone can help with my query and for anyone in future too. Kind regards, Terence