Audi Q3 (2011-2018) Android head unit CarPlay - 12.3 inches

Perfect integration

Android and Audi MMI Infotainment System

The best series of devices for the Audi cars on the market from a leading brand - the SMARTY Trend. Your in-car experience will be more enjoyable than ever with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and incredibly rich visuals on the ultra-crisp 12.3 inches IPS display of the  SMARTY Trend Wide Ultra-Premium series head unit. The best Android multimedia system for Audi Q3 8U (2011-2018) provides many reasons to choose this head unit to expand the functionality of the original system. All functions, both Audi original and Android functionality, are housed in a new modern case made of premium materials, made in a modern design that most harmoniously matches your car's interior. Absolutely all factory functions that worked in your car will be supported, including the steering wheel buttons and MMI control module, and in addition, you will receive many applications that are available with Android 13, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Premium quality, high performance, unique original car interface, modern components, and optimized software make the SMARTY Trend head unit for the Audi Q3 8U (2011-2018) a leader among premium car head units!

Unparalleled performance

Ultra-fast 2.0 GHz Octa-Core (Snapdragon 450/662) Processor

The SMARTY Trend head unit Wide Ultra-Premium series for the Audi Q3 8U (2011-2018) is equipped with the best processor available on the head unit's market today. Even compared to newer high-end smartphones, you'll immediately experience speed improvements as the powerful processor coupled with optimized software allows you to experience your system with unprecedented smoothness and performance. With multitasking mode, you can use multiple applications at the same time without any loss in performance, watch ultra-high definition movies, play 3D games, or do whatever you want. For example, you can continue to use the navigation software while listening to music. When you receive an incoming call, the SMARTY Trend device will mute the music itself and after the end of the telephone conversation, the sound will return automatically.

Image and touch precision

Optical Bonding Touchscreen Technology

SMARTY Trend uses high-end high brightness 12.3 inches IPS capacitive touch displays for Audi Q3 8U (2011-2018), all produced with Optical Bonding technology. The full optical bonding technology eliminates the air between the touch panel and the LCD panel, which greatly reduces the reflection of light, reduces the loss of light enhances the brightness, and enhances the capacitive touch screen monitor display effect. Also, this technology isolates dust and water vapor, so the capacitive touchscreen monitor can remain clean all the time.

Home screen

Audi MMI Launcher

The Wide Ultra-Premium SMARTY Trend head unit for Audi cars follows the modern trend! The main home screen and all applications are designed in the new Audi genuine factory user interface style, which will maintain the authenticity of the entire car interior design. The driver has quick and intuitive access to both the Android system and all original vehicle functions through the "Car Information" application. Ultra-modern design, convenient functionality, customizable navigation application, and other software solutions will become a new part of the high-quality upgrade of your Audi Q3 8U (2011-2018). Various integrated launchers help you personalize your home screen based on your personal preferences.

Music & Video

Listen Lossless

User-friendly and convenient music/video player, that supports all audio and video formats with hardware acceleration (Music: MP3, FLAC AC-3, AAC, WMA, WAV, OGG, etc. Video: AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, WMV, MPG, H.264, RMVB, .etc). Displays image covers, album tags, artists, and song names. Playing files from the internal music/video library or external USB drives.

Also, it is possible to install any third-party music or video player of your choice from the Google Play store. Any music and video player can be assigned to a widget on the home screen for convenient app launch.

Original car information Display

New digital dashboard

Integrate OEM car-centric functions with music, weather, and other widgets. The speed, rpm, fuel level, oil pressure, and safety warning are now on the 12.3 inches IPS dashboard in the theme you choose.

Also, the Qualcomm Snapdragon system has the option of changing between Metric Units and Imperial units.

Steering wheel + console

Audi Steering Controls and MMI Control

The SMARTY Trend head unit supports all the standard functions of the original Audi system without losing the original functionality at all! The buttons on the steering wheel or MMI control console can also be used in the Android system, for example, to change the audio volume level, next and previous tracks/stations, or scroll through menu items in the Android system, as well as other functions.

The package includes all the necessary cables and wiring to support the original steering wheel buttons and MMI buttons with the rotary controller (if any) of the Audi Q3 8U (2011-2018). Some SMARTY Trend head units will have an additional factory-like volume knob for certain Audi cars to install to a central console.

Stay connected

4G modem and 5GHz Wi-Fi Connection

The SMARTY Trend Wide Ultra-Premium series head unit supports a wide range of telecom operators, thus covering almost all possible geographic regions and you can use the Internet anywhere in the world! The head unit also has a built-in Wi-Fi module that supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies for connecting to home or public networks. Using the WiFi-Hotspot feature, you can share the Internet with your passengers.

Online freedom

Entertainment Apps

You are only limited by your imagination. Enjoy various services and applications such as:

• Streaming: YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Disney, Red Bull TV.
• Music & Radio: Spotify, Digitally Imported, TuneIn radio, PC Radio.
• Cloud gaming: GeForce NOW Cloud Gaming, Xbox Game Pass. 

Have we forgotten something?

Package Content

• SMARTY Trend head unit for Audi Q3 8U (2011-2018);
• Power cable (LVDS input, 4G slot, 2xUSB cables, and RCA Video ports);
• AMI to 3.5 Jack cable (if applicable);
• GPS / Glonass antenna;
• 4G / Wi-Fi antenna;
• Car specific brackets;
• Speaker.

Please note: the manufacturer reserves the right to change the packaging, specifications, and design without prior notice, but the functionality and quality of the product can not deteriorate.