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Breathe new life into your 2015-2017 Subaru Crosstrek with the Hamilton Upgrade Kit for CarPlay and Android Auto
This brand new upgrade kit from Hamilton Motor Company is a high-tech circuit board that installs inside your factory radio, giving your factory 2015-2017 Subaru Crosstrek radio wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto.
Preserves original backup camera, microphone, and access to factory Subaru OS.
The Hamilton Upgrade Kit preserves your original Subaru Crosstrek features, including the factory reverse camera, factory microphone for calls/Siri, and factory CD player. You can still access the original Subaru operating system by long-holding the voice button for three seconds to reach your factory XM, FM, and AM radio. The kit uses the vehicle’s AUX input, so the wired AUX port won’t support audio from external media players (such as DACs, MP3 players, or other line-out devices) after installation.
Installs in about 2-3 hours for DIY customers or visit a Hamilton-approved installer.
We have a complete installation video that shows you all the steps to install the Hamilton Upgrade Kit into your factory Subaru Crosstrek radio. If you run into any questions, you can call our North Carolina-based tech support team for help.
3-Year Limited Warranty & "The Hamilton Guarantee"
Every Hamilton Upgrade Kit is backed by our 3-year limited warranty called "The Hamilton Guarantee." If for any covered reason your device fails within 3-years, our team will replace it. We also have an in-house software and engineering team dedicated to keeping your device up-to-date and managing any updates related to iOS improvements. This means your device is constantly improving with updates.
Concierge-style tech support at (919) 858-2890.
Also, we have live tech support based in Raleigh, NC. Give us a call at (919) 858-2890 if you have any questions before, during, or after your installation process. Or check out our Help Center.
| Components | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | HamiltonOS-25 |
| CPU |
ARM Cortex‑A7 CPU with N13 Co‑Processor with DDR3 RAM |
| Audio | DSP multi-channel I/O, I2S, ADC |
| Audio Routing | Uses Factory OEM Head Unit. No changes to audio quality |
| Video Decoder | MPEG‑1/2, MPEG4‑SP, full‑HD H.264 (1080p). Exceeds Subaru OEM Screen |
| Temperature Rating | AEC‑Q100 Grade 3 (-40c to +85c) |
| Heat Sink |
High Dissipation Hamilton Designed |
| Circuit Board (PCB) Technology | Designed in NC. HDI Technology. Precision plated for durability and performance. |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless and Wired Compatibility |
| Android Auto | Wireless and Wired Compatibility |
| Microphone | Vehicle OEM |
| Compatibility Notes | Your OEM radio must look like the on in our picture (touch-style keys) and not physical buttons. |
| Other Notes | Hamilton Upgrade Kit uses AUX input. AUX port may not be used for other audio devices after installing. Factory FM, XM, and AM radio can be used with CarPlay/Android Auto on display but Siri/navigation cannot speak while using factory radio channels. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we support both wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto. You can access your original factory OS at any time by long-holding your voice speech/menu button (this button may vary model to model; please check your pairing and setup video on our manuals page).
We employ some of the finest engineers in the world in this aftermarket CarPlay/Android Auto space. We do our testing here in the USA. This means we leverage our partnerships to locate American vehicles and gather all of our data off American cars. This way, we can be certain we do not disrupt factory equipment.
For our electronics, we use gold-plated PCB technology and premium components throughout. We use high quality harnesses and connectors to minimize the risk of damaging your wiring during installation and to protect against wiring faults. Also, we use a top-of-the-line reputable chipset that is specifically tailored for automotive applications.
You can use your factory radio channels and have CarPlay/Android Auto showing on your screen with the Hamilton Upgrade Kits with one important limitation: Please note that the factory radio channels are sealed channels. This means Siri cannot talk through these channels.
When you are streaming audio via CarPlay (e.g. Spotify, Apple Music, Sirius App, etc.), your music and Siri/Navigation will come out of your vehicle speakers mixed together.
However, while using the sealed factory radio channels, you will only be able to hear radio audio. System audio (Siri, navigation sounds, phone calls) cannot be mixed into the factory radio channels.
Note: You will not be able to use the AUX port for any external media devices liked DACs or MP3 players. The Hamilton Upgrade Kit consumes this audio input for CarPlay/Android Auto.
Playing audio via the factory USB port is not supported while using CarPlay/Android Auto. If you prefer USB, please use wired CarPlay/Android Auto.