In dash GPS with smart phone connection

[jamieann123]

I'm super new to the Hummer world, just bought my first one 2006 Hummer h3 over the weekend. Have been looking to get a little bit done here and there. I'd like to install an in dash GPS with iphone capability and bluetooth. I've read a few reviews on the Kenwood that weren't so great. Any suggestions on what I should look into? For those of you who have an after market GPS what are you using?



Thanks!

 

[Humvdood]

I have a kenwood DDX616 with a gmos-04 unit.
I like it alright.
One thing to consider is make sure it comes with the GPS built in.
Several of the double din manufacturers will say their units are "gps capable" but you'd have to buy an additional gps unit which can often cause more than the head unit.

 

[Brent Whitfield]

For my money the best unit I've found is the Pioneer AVIC-X850BT. Has iPhone capability with appradio and Bluetooth audio, DVD player and GPS with a video out for possible rear monitor. And backup camera ready. I priced a lot of unit and for the money it was the best I found. Have had it over a year with no issues plus have the parking brake bypassed to watch dvds while driving.

 

[Renagade132]

I will check what model my after market radio is, but I know it's amazing, it includes GPS maps updated automatically, so you don't have to worry about purchasing and updated GPS discs ever! It also has countless more features!

 

[jphh20]

I am using the pioneer 940 bt. It ha GPS, iPhone integration, bluetooth, traffic and media ports for anything you want to play or stream. I'm very happy with it and it's functionality.


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[rsm688]

I am using the pioneer 940 bt. It ha GPS, iPhone integration, bluetooth, traffic and media ports for anything you want to play or stream. I'm very happy with it and it's functionality.


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Go with a Kenwood, I have a DNX690HD that I am installing this weekend myself. My aunt owns a very large electronic repair company that does a large majority of the warranty work for several of the big manufacturers like kenwood, sony, sharp, pioneer, etc.. She said Pioneer's quality has gone to crap the past few years and they have boxes of them come in every day with problems, she said the same goes for Alpine. She is a huge fan of Kenwood and that's what I got. You can get refurbished ones from the manufacturer on eBay for like $400.

 

[IISPEEDYII]

I have a JVC and it works great, Nav, bluetooth, and it has options for the subwoofer too!

 

[ReconH3]

Kenwood all the way. It uses a Garmin GPS. I have Alpine and hate it. Can't wait to have some spare cash to swap out to Kenwood.

 

[USMC_TOP]

Kenwood Excelron DDX 8901HD love it so far. It does everything

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I have a Kenwood in our Heep, (891HD), I'm not impressed.... as long as you leave it on, it's fine, but if you turn it off - you may have trouble getting it to power up. I do like the Garmin maps and the SD card capability that goes with it.... but frankly, I've been disappointed - I was going to buy one for my '3, but my GM one is better.

 

[USMC_TOP]

I think Kenwood and JVC merged