SJoyBring Upgrade Wireless Double Din Car Stereo with Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Dash Cam, Bluetooth, 4-Channel RCA, 2 Subwoofer Ports, 7" HD Capacitive Touchscreen Car Radio, 60W*4, Backup Camera

I'll preface this review by saying that I have been a car audio hobbyist for over 40 years and have experience installing everything from simple replacement radios to high end, multi-amplifier, separate-component car audio systems. This is not my first installation, and I come to this subject with knowledge, standards, and some expectations.With that in mind, I can honestly say that I am impressed with the SJoyBring JOY-W019. It is *a lot* better than it needs to be at its price point.I put this unit in our 2002 Honda Accord (250k+ miles), which is rough-looking but stupidly reliable, despite being on hospice-level care for the last 5 years. Until now this car lacked modern A/V and navigation features, but the W019 fills that need, and it's a huge improvement! I just got back from completing a 500 mile road trip with the new head unit in the car, and I can share some thoughts on it.What I like:All of the features in the W019 (and bundled cameras!) seem to work as described!! The built-in feature set works: the built-in radio reception is very good, the software support for the cameras is fair/ok (and works ok once you get the hang of it), and most importantly, the CarPlay functionality is outstanding. The built-in mic works well enough for phone conversations, and I have not had any issues connecting my iPhone 12 Mini via wireless Apple CarPlay; imho the CarPlay system works *extremely* well, and since this was my main reason for purchase, I am quite happy about that! Now that my phone is paired to the W019 CarPlay appears automatically as soon as the console boots, which is within about 20 seconds of starting the vehicle.The JOY-W019 screen has very good resolution, and the touch screen seems to work as expected - no issues at all so far.The bundle I purchased included a dash cam and backup camera, and although the dash cam controls are a bit funky to use, the dash cam seems to work well (no issues retaining settings, it turns on automatically as expected, it has various parameters you can control via software and it remembers those settings, etc.). The backup camera feature also works well, though admittedly I am using a license plate frame-style backup camera made by another company. That works great with the W019 and hasn’t caused any issues, fwiw.What I like most: The wireless Apple CarPlay works seamlessly, and this 21yo vehicle now has reliable navigation, Spotify support, a built in EQ, and a subwoofer line out w/a several options for the crossover point. I am *very* pleased with this unit and these features!What I don’t like:I have not had any issues with their software, but SJoyBring could be more forthcoming about identifying the current version of the W019’s software on their website! The software in the W019 can be updated, if necessary, but SJoyBring doesn’t have any firmware info on their website, and you have to pry the info from them via email. It would be very helpful if they identified the current software version on their website and made updates to the current software version publicly available. Instead, you need to write to SJoyBring tech support and provide complete proof of purchase before they will provide *any* firmware info, and this makes for some tedious back-and-forth email exchanges.Other than that minor gripe, I really don’t have any other criticisms to offer. This unit far exceeds my expectations for a <$200 wireless Apple CarPlay compatible head unit with 4x 60W(-ish) output, various line outputs, and included front/rear cameras.TL;DR: I bought one of these and have used it for >500 miles. It seems to work well so far and I am very happy with my purchase.

Installing the SJOY-W019 stereo in my 2000 Mazda Miata was one of the most satisfying upgrades I’ve done. From the moment I unboxed it, everything about this unit felt intuitive and well-designed.🔧 Installation Was a BreezeThe unit fit perfectly into the dash with minimal fuss. You have to order the correct harness for your car equipment. Wiring was straightforward, and the included harnesses were clearly labeled. For anyone comfortable with basic car audio installs, this is a plug-and-play dream.🔊 Bose Amplifier WorkaroundIf your Miata is equipped with the factory Bose system, be prepared for a small detour. The SJOY-W019 doesn’t natively support the Bose amp, so I had to bypass it using a use harness from a bose amplifier in ebayIt’s a manageable fix, but worth noting for those expecting full compatibility out of the box.🎨 Looks That Elevate the CabinThe sleek, modern design of the SJOY-W019 instantly refreshed the interior. The touchscreen is crisp and responsive, and the interface feels premium without being flashy. It complements the Miata’s classic aesthetic beautifully.🧭 User-Friendly InterfaceNavigation through menus is smooth, and the layout is intuitive. Whether you’re adjusting audio settings or switching between apps, everything is just a tap away. It would be nice if the icons could be arranged based on your commonly used. Car Play and Android Auto work great.Bluetooth pairing was instant, and the unit remembers devices reliably.📸 Camera Integration Is Spot-OnBoth front and rear cameras synced flawlessly. The image quality is sharp, and the switching logic (reverse trigger, manual toggle) works exactly as expected. It’s a huge boost in safety and convenience, especially in a low-slung roadster like the Miata. It would be nice to add a front parking camera, because the Miata is so low.If you're restoring or upgrading a classic car and want a stereo that blends modern tech with timeless style, the SJOY-W019 is a fantastic choice. Just be ready to tackle the Bose amp workaround if needed—and once you do, it’s smooth sailing from there.

Item works only if ignition and power cables are together so the radio has constant power to it and you need to turn it on/off via the button. The brackets don't fit where you need to screw the radio on so you would need to make your own holes to match the bracket. and the radio display flashes randomly a lot and the GPS map kept going back and forth to day/night mode. This is the third SJoyBring radio and all three are crap!! I tried to install in a 2014 Jeep Wrangler so you would also need to buy a jeep to normal radio antenna adapter.

Overall: 4 stars1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (CP9A)Why is it for DIYers? This is a great entry level head unit. As you've read from other reviews there are some troubleshooting that you'll need to fix from time to time and if you are somebody who just wants to pay somebody to install this and do not like, want or cannot figure things out please look somewhere else. If you are a DYIer like myself this is not an issue.Pro's:- Feature to price. This thing has a lot features that you'll only see above the $500 range from other name brand companies.- Installation is straight forward. I do not understand on what other reviewers are saying that they had to make their own diagram to connect the unit? Just like any other head units it's a lot easier to purchase a harness and mounting frame that matches the make and model of your vehicle just like any other aftermarket head unit. Also, there is a diagram on the instructions and you can youtube or google anything nowadays. Furthermore, yes you do need tools to install or fix things.- Manual Control Knob. Touch screen is ok, but manual controls are still my preferences.- Carplay and Android Auto works great with no issues.Con's:- This thing is picky with which USB it wants to work with. I've reached out to support because some MP4/WMV files will play and some will not. I received a response that if the file is too big it won't play. The issue that I get is some movies as big as 5 GB's will play with no issues and some videos with 20 MB's will have the file not supported issue or I would get the spinning loading screen... - This is random and my biggest complaint as this is the reason for the purchase to have a dedicated music/video/movie player without requiring a phone or internet.*** Update *** I was able to reduce the issue by using a smaller 32 GB USB/SD card, I think 256 GB of music/videos/ movies takes too long for the unit read.- Dedicated DSP. I have aftermarket 4 channel speakers and I've read a lot of reviews that this thing is loud, but I do not have this. Rather, it doesn't' have the same bass punch as the 12 years old Carrozzeria unit that I replaced it with. I'm glad I have a dedicated powered subwoofer to push the bass in my car, I may install an amp to push the other speakers in the future.I would like to have:- Two features cannot work the same time. For example, you cannot play music from USB/SD card while you are using maps from Car Play/Android Auto.- There is no website support to update the unit and/or change boot logo without emailing the support team. I would rather have the option of downloading the update file and have the option of changing the boot log/ wallpaper without waiting up to 24 hours.- UI response is not instantaneous or snappy. But, has a slight delay. Does not bother me, but something to point out.- The website states the dashcam supports up to 32GB of sd card, but nothing states max capacity for the actual head unit. I reached out to support and their response is 64GB. I have yet to confirm this and will update once I do.- I would like for the dash cam and back up camera to be at least 1440P. But, not a deal breaker.

TL:DR - works great; be ready to spend time if this is the first time you've done this.I installed on 4th Gen 4Runner. It was not a straightforward install, mostly because a) I had never replaced a head unit before and b) the default cable that comes in the package was not long enough to go from where I wanted to the backup camera on the license plate to the back of the head unit.Re: b) above: Instead of stopping the install and buying an extension cable, I cut the cable and attempted to splice the three interior (hair-thin!) wires to extend the length, and it ended up mangling the whole thing. I then purchased a replacement cable that was 26' long from another company, exact same configuration of RCA at head unit to 4-pin at backup camera, but that didn't work. Turns out the way the cable is manufactured needs to match the unit it's designed for, and the one I purchased was by and for a different company's head unit.The good news: Support was responsive within 1 to 12 hours, and they ended up sending me a replacement cable package within two days that, once connected to a 4-pin extension cable, made the backup camera work perfectly.NOTE: You have to purchase a wire harness for vehicle separately, and if you want to retain steering wheel controls, you have to buy a separate adaptor for that as well. It gets pretty sporty soldering wires and shrink wrapping and organizing, but it's doable and nice to save ~$800+ over taking it in somewhere.So far Carplay, sound quality, steering wheel controls, have all been great. As other reviews note, the backup camera does take 2-3 seconds to engage once you go into reverse, but we've not found that to be a show stopper as you can just wait and then proceed. Typically you're reversing from a parking spot and not "under the gun."

Solid unit for the money. It replaced AM/FM/CD on a 2016 F-250. I got the install kit with bezel and pigtail for wiring into OEM harness. I used one fuse tap for the acc switch.It has been performing well for a month.

Pretty good has a couple of flaws. I have an iPhone. The CarPlay is pretty straightforward. Sometimes the phone doesn’t connect and I have to turn the car off and on again. I have a Nissan NV 200. The head unit fit perfect. I wasn’t able to get the backup camera to work. I actually hooked it up to the port that’s supposed to be for the dash camera and now when I want to turn the backup camera on, I need to select the front facing camera not a big deal. It’s a little pricey for how functional it is. But if you can handle it having a couple flaws, it’s not a bad unit. Another issue I had is if I’m playing music and I make a phone call the music cuts out after the phone call and I have to close out whatever streaming app I was using and restart it. All in all it’s pretty good works for what I need to do.

Excellent product. Replaced a cd player in my 2007 Hyundai accent se with this device. Soldered my own cable to connect to original port to make the car double din. Works great and now I can use CarPlay in my Hyundai and the sound quality is great. Was able to install both the backup camera and the dash cam. The only criticism I have is that the connection for the front camera is not great. I needed to heat shrink around the connection and that solved the problem of the front camera. Everything works great!