Navigation options

[maylar 10+ year member]

I'm looking at a Kenwood Excelon head unit. It comes with a GPS antenna and the specs say navigation is optional (the Kenwood GPS module gets horrible reviews). It also says Navigation App Compatible - Google. What does that mean? Is Google maps on the HU or do I need to use a phone to use it?

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[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

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[maylar 10+ year member]

Just to follow up here, Crutchfield tells me that these decks will access Google Maps from your phone, via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The GPS antenna us used to provide precise position location.

 

[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

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[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

Just to follow up here, Crutchfield tells me that these decks will access Google Maps from your phone, via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The GPS antenna us used to provide precise position location.

On my Pioneer it meant I could download an App onto my phone and could control it with the radio screen.