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Make your 2015-2018 Acura TLX feel like new again with CarPlay and Android Auto.
The 2015-2018 Acura TLX Hamilton Upgrade Kit for CarPlay and Android Auto goes in just behind your factory radio and makes you feel like you're in a whole new ride.
- Enjoy wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto right on your original Acura TLX screen
- Factory XM, FM, and AM radio remain fully functional, as well as the original CD player.
- Preserves original rotary control knob
- Does not impact original audio quality or any add-on options like ELS Studio® Premium Audio System
- Preserves factory backup camera and parking sensors (if equipped)
- Retains factory safety features and any upgrades like AcuraWatch™ lane assist or blind spot warning
- Simply long-hold the back button on the center panel to switch back to the original Acura interface (or the voice speech button on the steering wheel).
Our kit lets you jump seamlessly between the new Hamilton system and your original Acura interface. Long-holding the back button on your center panel or the voice speech button on your steering wheel allows you to switch between your original interface and Hamilton interface.
Our engineering team designed this upgrade kit to integrate with your factory equipment, and it does not impact vehicle functionality when not in use.
- Maintains factory audio quality (including any premium packages or aftermarket equipment)
- Maintains factory call quality (uses original microphone)
- Designed for DIY installers
This kit is DIY-friendly thanks to our engineering team's hard work.
Most radio shops can install this kit in your TLX no problem, but the kit was designed specifically to be able to be installed DIY. We have a thorough installation guide available on YouTube, as well as a tech support team in Raleigh, NC ready to answer any questions that might pop up.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have access to our first-class tech support team and your product is protected by "The Hamilton Guarantee", our unbeatable 3-year limited warranty.
- As are all of our kits, this product is backed by our top-of-the-line 3-year limited warranty, "The Hamilton Guarantee." Full details available in our Terms of Service.
- To chat with our friendly and dedicated support staff, dial (919) 858-2890 anytime M-F 9a-6p and Saturdays 10a-3p.
- For more info to help you get started, visit the Hamilton Help Center.
- Hamilton's engineering team designed this kit here in Raleigh, NC with only the industry's highest-quality components.
- Our team of engineers work tirelessly to make sure our devices are maintained for future updates.
Compatible Vehicles
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| 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. Gold 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 your AUX input for CarPlay/Android Auto audio playback, meaning AUX cannot be used for 3rd party MP3 players or DACs. 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. Optional rear entertainment packages can continue to use headphones but the car speakers will not have access to the AUX channel for rear entertainment. |
CarPlay Overview and Setup
Easy to install and functionality matches exactly as described.
Unit worked perfectly. Did exactly what we wanted it to. I wish the menu selection process was a little different but I can understand being that it tapped into the cars dial knob, but works amazing thank you.
The best. I love it !!!!
Product worked great! Installation went smoothly and it works just like it came from the factory. Very happy with it!