CarPlay for Seat | Android auto | Android 12 car radio

The Cartronix CTX-118528SE Android 12 is designed for Seat cars from various years, including the Seat Alhambra, Seat Altea, Seat Leon, and Seat Toledo. This state-of-the-art radio is equipped with the latest technologies such as Wireless CarPlay and wired Android Auto. With this radio, you can make hands-free calls with any smartphone, navigate safely in various ways, and of course, stream your favorite music. Thanks to the Android 12 operating system, you can download all kinds of apps on the radio, such as Spotify, Waze, Netflix, and Google Maps. The radio is also very sleek and robust, making it a real asset to the car's interior. Finally, the radio is also very easy to use.

CarPlay &Android Auto
CarPlay &Android Auto is supported by the Cartronix CTX-118528SE car radio. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allow you to safely operate your smartphone while driving without having to hold it. In this case, you control your phone via the CTX-118528SE's screen.

When you connect your phone to the Cartronix CTX-118528SE via USB, you can get directions, make phone calls, and listen to music, among other things. You can even record WhatsApp messages that are sent as text. CarPlay also lets you control radio apps that have better reception than DAB+—how cool is that?

This car radio also supports wireless CarPlay. You don't need a cable to connect. Android Auto offers excellent connectivity via USB. In short, great features you can use without purchasing any additional accessories.

Fit & CAN bus
The Cartronix CTX-118528SE radio is car-specific. This means that this built-in navigation system was specially designed by Cartronix for various Volkswagen, Skoda, and Seat cars.
Thanks to the Canbus module included with this car radio, the original functions of your car will continue to work after installing this Cartronix CTX-118528SE. You can operate the radio with the steering wheel controls and have it automatically turn on and off when you turn the car on or off. Below you'll find the car makes, models, and years for which this radio is compatible.

Volkswagen:
VW Transporter T5 T6 (2010-2019)

Seat:
Seat Alhambra (2010 to 2018)
Seat Altea (2004 to 2015)
Seat Altea XL (2008 to 2015)
Seat Leon (2010 to 2012)
Seat Toledo (2008 to 2016)

Key Features:
✅7-inch HD touchscreen
✅Android 12 operating system
✅Dutch, English, German, French
✅FM/AM radio
✅Video/Mirrorlink
✅Built-in microphone
✅Built-in WiFi receiver
✅Hands-free calling via Bluetooth
✅Stream music via Bluetooth
✅64 GB of storage memory
✅4 GB RAM memory
✅Suitable for reversing camera
✅CarPlay expansion option
✅Play Store
✅4 x 45 Watt sound amplifier

Multimedia
The Cartronix CTX-118528SE runs on the latest Android 12 operating system, giving this car radio unlimited functionality. This includes downloading apps like Spotify, Google Maps, Netflix, YouTube, and more. This radio also features a built-in Wi-Fi receiver, making signing up and logging in to an available Wi-Fi hotspot almost effortless. With the Cartronix CTX-118528SE, image, text, and sound are seamlessly integrated using Bluetooth, microSD, and USB playback.

Hands-free
The car radio's Bluetooth function is suitable for playing music and making hands-free calls. Thanks to the built-in and included external microphone, you'll always be heard clearly and distinctly. If you use Siri or Google Assistant, you'll find that your questions and commands are easily understood. The advanced touchscreen allows you to select contacts from your phonebook and dial numbers if necessary.

DSP | Digital Signal Processor
Thanks to a built-in DSP amplifier, the CTX-118528SE car radio delivers accurate and vibrant sound in all conditions. With 5 preset equalizer genres, you can easily select the perfect playback mode. You can also customize the sound to your exact preferences.

FM, AM & DAB+ radio
Enjoy your favorite radio station with the best music and the hottest DJs. With the Cartronix CTX-118528SE radio with Android 12 operating system, you can do this in several ways. First and foremost, via AM or FM, but also using DAB+. If you already know you want to use DAB+ because of the many radio stations and the sound quality, you'll need the CTX-3354 DAB+ antenna and adapter for this radio. These are available separately.

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Free navigation and updates
With the Cartronix CTX-118528SE, driving to your destination is incredibly easy. If you choose online navigation, you can choose from apps like Google Maps. However, if you browse the Google Play Store, you'll find many more online navigation options. One example is Waze. These apps allow you to navigate offline and update the maps free of charge.

This radio comes standard with an offline navigation program that allows you to navigate at no additional cost thanks to the included GPS receiver. The navigation can be set in various languages, including Dutch, French, and English.

Optional accessories:
This car radio can be expanded with the following accessories & features:

DAB+ package (Item: Cartronix CTX-3354)
Disassembly tools (Item: Cartronix DT-120)
Universal rearview camera (Item: Cartronix RV-300)
Universal reversing camera integrated into license plate holder (Item: Cartronix RV-400)

Self-installation and installation
Although this unit isn't a factory-installed RNS radio, it was specifically designed by Cartronix for various Volkswagen, Skoda, and Seat car models. It's the perfect replacement for the factory-installed radio. Installing the Cartronix CTX-118528SE is easy. For most users, it's simply plug and play.

If you have a Volkswagen, Seat, or Skoda manufactured before 2011, additional steps are required during installation to prevent the car radio from draining your battery. In that case, we recommend consulting an installation specialist or our installation partner, Cartop Automotive, who can carry out the installation professionally.

If you have a car manufactured after 2011, the installation is plug-and-play.

Additional cable required for cars manufactured from 2014 onwards: CTX-3401
For cars manufactured from 2014 onwards, an additional cable is required when installing this car radio, namely the MIB connector.This connector is required to ensure compatibility with the car's original functions. The MIB connector ensures that the new car radio can communicate correctly with the modern systems of these vehicles, including steering wheel controls and other integrated features. So, when purchasing, check whether your car falls into this category and make sure you have the correct cable for a smooth installation.

Original accessories and options
If your car has a dealer-supplied rearview camera, be aware that it's not a plug-and-play setup. To connect the camera, you'll need an adapter that connects the original camera to an RCA connector. If your car has a CD changer, you won't be able to use it after removing the original radio. Therefore, it's recommended that you remove the CDs from the changer before removing the radio.