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Smartphone Integration

Radio Upgrade for San Jose Ford Mustang

February 12, 2020 By Staff Leave a Comment

Mustang Radio

A client from San Jose was referred to California Car Sounds and Tint by the local Ford dealership for assistance in having a CarPlay-equipped radio installed in his son’s 2019 Ford Mustang. The client wanted to be sure that the vehicle was equipped with a safe way for his son to communicate with friends while […]

Filed Under: Bluetooth, Car Audio, FEATURED INSTALLATIONS, Navigation, Satellite Radio, Smartphone Integration Tagged With: 2019, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Ford, Metra, Mustang, Pioneer, Radios, Waze

2015 Jeep Wrangler Gets Alpine Technology Upgrade and Backup Camera

November 28, 2019 By Staff Leave a Comment

2015 Jeep Wrangler

A client from San Jose was referred by a friend to contact us about adding a new radio and backup camera to his 2015 Jeep Wrangler. He needed a technology upgrade in the dashboard, so we took some time to walk him through several options available for his off-road–capable ride. We showed him the Alpine […]

Filed Under: Backup Safety, INSTALLATIONS, Smartphone Integration, Truck Accessories Tagged With: 2015, Alpine, Backup Cameras, Jeep, Radios, Wrangler, Wrangler JK

Santa Clara Client Gets Apple CarPlay Added to 2012 Ford F-150

November 19, 2019 By Staff Leave a Comment

2012 Ford F-150

A repeat client from Santa Clara had fallen in love with Apple CarPlay after we installed it in another vehicle of his, and wanted to add it to his 2012 Ford F-150. The ease of use when driving had really become apparent from using the CarPlay smartphone integration, and it was now a must-have for […]

Filed Under: Backup Safety, Car Audio, INSTALLATIONS, Smartphone Integration Tagged With: 2012, Apple CarPlay, Backup Cameras, F-150, Ford, PAC Audio, Radios, Sony

Product Spotlight: Pioneer DMH-C5500NEX

July 19, 2019 By Staff Leave a Comment

Pioneer DMH-C5500NEX

San Jose clients looking for a truly unique digital media receiver for their car or truck will want to visit California Car Sounds and Tint to check out the Pioneer DMH-C5500NEX. This amazing radio features a two-piece design that includes a single-DIN hideaway chassis and an easy-to-read 8-inch touchscreen display that we can integrate into […]

Filed Under: Backup Safety, Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Satellite Radio, Smartphone Integration Tagged With: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Backup Cameras, iDatalink, Pioneer, Radios

Safely Using Your Smartphone in Your Car

June 16, 2019 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

Smartphone

In 1982, Michael Knight was able to talk to his 1982 Pontiac Firebird and ask it for navigation directions. Of course, watching “Knight Rider” meant that we understood that KITT was make-believe. Fast-forward 35 years, and talking to our vehicles is now a reality, thanks to our smartphone. The modern smartphone, be it an iPhone […]

Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY, Smartphone Integration

Product Spotlight: Alpine iLX-F259

June 3, 2019 By Staff Leave a Comment

Alpine iLX-F259

If you are looking for a multimedia receiver with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a large touchscreen, drop into California Car Sounds and Tint near San Jose and ask about the new Alpine iLX-F259. As the second source unit in the Halo 9 series, the F259 also features a massive 9-inch touch screen that hovers […]

Filed Under: Backup Safety, Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Satellite Radio, Smartphone Integration Tagged With: Alpine, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Radios

Repeat San Jose Client Adds CarPlay to 1995 Kenworth Truck

January 31, 2019 By Staff Leave a Comment

Kenworth Truck CarPlay

A repeat San Jose, CA, client contacted us to add Apple CarPlay to his 1995 Kenworth truck. He had just purchased this vehicle to add to his fleet of other trucks and wanted the convenience and driver safety features CarPlay has to offer. After taking a look at the truck, we chose an Alpine iLX-F309. […]

Filed Under: Bluetooth, Car Audio, Satellite Radio, Smartphone Integration, Truck Accessories Tagged With: 1995, Alpine, Apple CarPlay, Kenworth, Radios

San Francisco Acura NSX Client Gets Awesome Audio Upgrade

January 16, 2019 By Staff Leave a Comment

Acura NSX Audio

A client from San Francisco found California Car Sound and Tint while searching for audio upgrade options for his 1997 Acura NSX. The client saw the work we had done to a San Jose client’s 1994 NSX and was impressed with the results. He contacted our sales team to talk about options for his car. […]

Filed Under: Bluetooth, Car Audio, FEATURED INSTALLATIONS, Smartphone Integration Tagged With: 1997, Acura, Amplifiers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, focal, Kenwood, Mosconi, NSX, Processors, Radios, Speakers, Subwoofers

2006 Bentley Continental Gets Apple CarPlay and Backup Camera

January 15, 2019 By Staff Leave a Comment

Bentley Continental

A Mountainview, CA, client was referred to us by his dealership to get an Apple CarPlay and backup camera upgrade for his 2006 Bentley Continental. Apple CarPlay technology brings navigation, music streaming and hands-free calling to the dashboard in an easy-to-use interface. In the end, we brought this car into the 21st century with this […]

Filed Under: Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Driving Safety, INSTALLATIONS, Smartphone Integration Tagged With: 2006, Apple CarPlay, Bentley, Continental, Nav TV, Pioneer

Alpine Radio Upgrade for 2007 Toyota Tundra from San Jose

December 25, 2018 By Staff Leave a Comment

Toyota Tundra Radio

A radio upgrade was in order for a client from San Jose with a 2007 Toyota Tundra. He was referred to us by a friend, and brought us his beautiful truck. His older Alpine radio had broken, and he wanted to use the opportunity to upgrade to a better unit with Apple CarPlay. The swap […]

Filed Under: Car Audio, INSTALLATIONS, Smartphone Integration Tagged With: 2007, Alpine, iLX-F309, Radios, Toyota, Tundra

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Product Spotlight: Wet Sounds REV 12 HD Tower Speaker

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