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Are you ready to add CarPlay and Android Auto functionality to your 2014-2017 Infiniti QX80?
The 2014-2017 Infiniti Hamilton Upgrade Kit for CarPlay and Android Auto installs right behind your factory radio breathes fresh life into your factory screen:
- Adds wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto right into Infiniti QX80 factory screen
- Retains OEM XM, FM, and AM radio, as well as original CD player.
- No impact on rear entertainment systems
- Integrates with factory rotary joystick (Infiniti Controller)
- Retains Bose® Premium Audio (if equipped)
- Retains original backup camera, 360° camera system (if equipped)
- Preserves original safety features including parking sensors and assists
- Easily access the original interface at any time by long-holding the back button.
With the Hamilton Upgrade Kit, you can easily switch between CarPlay/Android Auto and the original Infiniti interface by long holding your back button on your center panel or steering wheel.
This device is designed to integrate right into your factory equipment, and when not in use, does not impact vehicle functionality.
- Hamilton Upgrade Kit uses original factory microphone
- Preserves all original audio quality
- Designed for DIY installers
This device is intended for DIY installers.
Of course, you can also take it to most radio shops. For DIY folks, we have a complete in-depth installation video and talented technical support based in Raleigh, NC to assist.
- Full installation video
- Wiring diagram
- Don't forget to watch our pairing and setup videos
Concierge-style tech support. Backed by a 3-year limited warranty: "The Hamilton Guarantee."
- All Hamilton products are backed by our industry leading 3-year limited warranty called the Hamilton Guarantee.
- Full warranty details are available on our Warranty and Support Pages.
- We have friendly, knowledgeable folks available at (919) 858-2890 to assist M-F 9a-6p and Saturdays 10a-3p.
- The Hamilton Help Center is full of great information for getting started with our devices.
- Designed with top-of-the-line components in Raleigh, NC by our engineering team.
- Hamilton has dedicated software and firmware engineers constantly making sure our devices are maintained for future updates.
Vehicle support and fitment details.
- This device is currently only compatible with devices that have the Navigation package. Your upper panel must show "MAP."
- The 2014-2017 Infiniti QX80 cars have a button that says "Info" (see picture). If yours says "APPS" instead of info, you need our 2018-2019 Infiniti QX80 Hamilton Upgrade Kit.
| 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 Infiniti 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. Gold Plated for durability and performance. |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless and Wired Compatibility |
| Android Auto | Wireless and Wired Compatibility |
| Microphone | Vehicle OEM |
| Compatibility Notes | The 2014-2016 Infiniti QX80 has an INFO button. The Hamilton Upgrade Kit only supports vehicles with factory navigation. |
| 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). 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. |
CarPlay Overview and Setup
Frequently Asked Questions
We have many customers who DIY their own installations, and we design our products to be as DIY-friendly as possible. These are the tools needed for the job:
- 10mm socket, and socket wrench
- Small socket extension
- Long Phillips head screwdriver
- Plastic trim pry tool or credit card
- Towels for protection
For the 2014-2016 version, you do not need to open the metal casing on the screen. This is only the later 2018-2019 version. The 2018-2019 Infiniti QX80 cars have an APPS button instead of an INFO button.
This device fully supports your factory 360 cameras and reverse camera. It will retain all your original safety features included with these camera systems, including parking sensors and driving assists (as equipped from factory).
The 2014-2017 Infiniti QX80 did not ship from the factory with CarPlay but with the Hamilton Upgrade Kit for CarPlay and Android Auto, you can add it right onto your original screen. This device installs in about two hours (for most DIY customers) and will completely update the look and feel of your vehicle.
You sure can. It is important to note the following: When you are streaming content from your phone, the navigation volume from your phone will mix into your music/streaming content. However, if you are listening to the factory XM, FM, AM, or CD channels, you can have CarPlay/Android Auto navigation showing on screen while you use these factory sealed audio channels, but the audio from CarPlay/AA navigation cannot mix into these factory sealed radio channels due to factory radio limitations.
Love it !!! Very glad I made the purchase and was able to install myself !!!!
The product to upgrade my screen is amazing, i wish from anyone have infinite QX80 2016 to have this device to change for easy life, small device and easy to install and fix with instructions video 🫶