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IgotdabluesQX70

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Bryan
New to the forum and I want to add Android Auto/Carplay to my QX70 (with Nav). I am trying to decide between the Nifty City option, the Grom, or the Unavi system. I haven't found much in terms of feedback from owners. I'm close to eliminating the Grom based on some of the bugs I have heard about. I want something reliable and close to OEM.

Any feedback is appreciated.
 
IgotdabluesQX70 said:
New to the forum and I want to add Android Auto/Carplay to my QX70 (with Nav). I am trying to decide between the Nifty City option, the Grom, or the Unavi system. I haven't found much in terms of feedback from owners. I'm close to eliminating the Grom based on some of the bugs I have heard about. I want something reliable and close to OEM.

Any feedback is appreciated.
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I have installed a nifty city on my series 2 WOW its bought it right bang up to date, functionality is bang on and connectivity is rock solid. It integrates beautiful with factory entertainment system oh and sounds swell on the BOSE
 
Guyads said:
I have installed a nifty city on my series 2 WOW its bought it right bang up to date, functionality is bang on and connectivity is rock solid. It integrates beautiful with factory entertainment system oh and sounds swell on the BOSE
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Thanks for replying. Have you had any issues with it? And what made you pick it over the other?
 
Guyads said:
I have installed a nifty city on my series 2 WOW its bought it right bang up to date, functionality is bang on and connectivity is rock solid. It integrates beautiful with factory entertainment system oh and sounds swell on the BOSE
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Amazing! Great to hear, I am also checking NiftyCity unit myself. Do you maybe have rear screen in the car? If yes, how it behaves? Can you utilize different screens for playing different content YT,etc...? Thanks!
 
I don't have rear screens so wouldn't know.
The great thing about the nifty is I have had no connectivity issues whatsoever , connects solid every time.
 
Yeah, just enquired NiftyCity, output is the same so no separate output can be done on screens. Regarding connectivity it is pretty solid, I would agree. Have the same unit on my 370Z, working pretty much flawless.
 
They're having a promotion of 20% - 30% off. Do you guys know if it charge the phone while using the wire connection?
 
Yes, currently there is promotion going on, so good deals. Yes, it will charge the phone as well but I am not sure will it be very fast, I am using wireless Apple CarPlay and external charger plugged in the ciggarete lighter as you can get max amps during charging. In advanced module there are 3 separate USB ports for charging, USB Dongle LTE and external storage.
 
Does the sound quality any difference when connected using wire or wireless? Try to decide on the wireless add-on option.
 
la_fx35 said:
Does the sound quality any difference when connected using wire or wireless? Try to decide on the wireless add-on option.
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Nope, sound quality has nothing to do with wired or wireless, as it is connected trough the integrated Bluetooth adapter of the NiftyCity unit from the phone and from NiftyCity it is going to RCA iPod interface in the armrest console or AUX input. Sound is much better and punchier, especially if you are using good audio source. Go freely with the wireless. I am as well audio enthusiast so can really tell you there is a difference. You can even have separate audio/video outputs... let's say using screen for Waze navigation and listen FM radio in the background by pressing AUX button.
 
Roby986 said:
Just to get you updated, installed NiftyCity wireless Apple CarPlay advanced module in my QX70. Working great, everything as expected. If anyone will need some help regarding the installation, feel free to ping me...

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I am installing my NC CarPlay system this weekend. The cables seem long enough that it doesn’t need to be place behind AV. Did you place the system behind the AV unit or else where (behind glovebox or in glovebox)?
 
Actually it even cannot fit physically behind AV as there is separate electronic unit (actually not sure what it is used for) on top of AV. Great place to put it is above glovebox compartment.
For now I have placed in it the glovebox until I change my AC filter so then it will fit above glovebox. Great video showing that spot :


Nifty City unit in QX70 (see the plastic white unit sitting on top of AV) :

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See unit in 370Z (no plastic unit) so it can be placed on top of AV :

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Hi all

I have a Infiniti QX70 3.0 S-Premium S51 build in 2015.

Can you tell me if everything works with Nifty Tesla screen like e.g. :

Cameras

360 camera

Parking sensors

Tire pressure sensor

Radio

GPS

Thank you so much and best regards

Michael from Germany
 
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