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Review on ATOTO S8 Gen2 Standard S8G2A74SD: 7-inch Double-DIN Android Car In-Dash Navigation with Android Auto & Wireless CarPlay, HD Rearview with LRV, IPS Display, SCVC, and More by Bill Russett

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Fantastic upgrade in my camper van

I wanted to replace the radio in my camper van as it was almost useless to me. Couldn't read the display, sounded bad so it was rarely turned on. Couldn't even see the time on it. I was looking to upgrade to a standard double din radio, but then I discovered the Android head unit option. I did a little research and settled on the Atoto S8 10.1 inch model based on reviews of Atoto products and the fact that the 10.1 inch display is the exact size of the old radio and dash hole , which I had to fill. Very happy with the device so far. The packaging was good. Everything is protected and nothing is missing. Had to do some installation work. I added a frame behind the display as there was a small gap from the hole left by the old radio. I also had to make a bracket (see photo). Looks very nice in the dashboard. So far I've tested radio, GPS, Pandora, phone connection (both Bluetooth and Android Auto via Zlink). I installed the Agama Launcher and played around with the options there. Plan to use OBD2 over Torque to create a custom dashboard to fill in some of the missing gauges on the RV dashboard. And of course I see the time now! So far no problems. I still have a lot to learn and optimize. I will give an update after traveling with him for some time. Update: I just got home from a 2 week trip, so I had a good opportunity to use this device. Still very happy with it. One of my concerns was being able to connect two phones (mine and my wife's) to it at the same time. But connecting mine via Zlink and hers via Bluetooth worked fine. Luckily, the device has buttons for volume, home, and more on the bottom, as hitting the right spot on the touchscreen can be a challenge when driving on a bumpy road in an RV. I mainly use the device for music via Pandora and directions via Maps via Android Auto connection. Also use Torque to control the motor a bit. There are no problems with all of this. I have Agama Launcher and it launches Zlink for me when the device is turned on. So I'm still happy, still giving this unit 5 starts and planning to upgrade my pickup with an Atoto unit soon. There are no problems with all of this. I have Agama Launcher and it launches Zlink for me when the device is turned on. So I'm still happy, still giving this unit 5 starts and planning to upgrade my pickup with an Atoto unit soon. There are no problems with all of this. I have Agama Launcher and it launches Zlink for me when the device is turned on. So I'm still happy, still giving this unit 5 starts and planning to upgrade my pickup with an Atoto unit soon. I have Agama Launcher and it launches Zlink for me when the device is turned on. So I'm still happy, still giving this device 5 starts and planning, soon to upgrade my pickup with an Atoto device. I have Agama Launcher and it launches Zlink for me when the device is turned on. So I'm still happy, still giving this unit 5 starts and planning to upgrade my pickup with an Atoto unit soon.

Pros
  • This is amazing
Cons
  • Only available in black