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Ready to make your 2016-2018 Acura RDX feel new with CarPlay and Android Auto functionality?
Our 2016-2018 Acura RDX Hamilton Upgrade Kit for CarPlay and Android Auto installs right behind your factory radio and brings new life to your driving experience.
- Integrates with your original Acura RDX screen to add wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto features.
- Factory XM, FM, and AM radio are still available, along with the original CD player.
- Retains rear entertainment systems (if equipped)
- Preserves original audio quality, including optional upgrades such as ELS Studio® Premium Audio (if equipped)
- Preserves original backup camera, parking sensors, etc. (if equipped)
- Preserves original base and upgraded safety features like blind spot monitoring, lane assist, etc.
- Easily go back into your vehicle's original OS at any moment by long-holding the back button.
The Hamilton Upgrade Kit lets you jump between CarPlay/Android Auto and the original Acura interface with ease. Just long-hold the back button located on your center panel or steering wheel for three seconds.
This kit was thoughtfully engineered by our team to work right into your factory equipment and does not have an impact on vehicle functionality when it is not being used.
- Preserves original audio quality (including upgrades)
- Uses factory microphone, so no impact on call quality
- Made for DIY installers
This kit has been carefully designed for at-home installation.
You can always take the kit into most radio shops to be installed in your vehicle, but we designed the kit for DIY installation and have an in-depth installation video tutorial available. We also have an NC-based tech support team waiting to help out.
Rest easy knowing that your purchase comes with access to our concierge-style tech support team and is protected by the "The Hamilton Guarantee," a top-of-the-line 3-year limited warranty.
- Like all of our products, this kit is backed by our 3-year limited warranty, "The Hamilton Guarantee."
- To learn more about this guarantee, please visit our Warranty policy page
- To talk to our friendly and knowledgeable support staff, call (919) 858-2890 anytime M-F 9a-6p and Saturdays 10a-3p.
- For additional information to help get started, visit the Hamilton Help Center.
- Our Raleigh, NC engineering team designed this kit with the best-of-the-best components.
- Our software and firmware engineers continuously ensure our devices are maintained for future updates.
| 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 Acura 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 |
| Important Notes |
CarPlay navigation voice volume plays when streaming music/content from phone. CarPlay nav voice volume cannot mix into factory radio channels (XM, FM, AM, CD). |
| 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. |
