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Wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto for 2016-2018 Subaru Forester
Give your Subaru the ultimate upgrade with the 2016–2018 Subaru Forester Hamilton Upgrade Kit for CarPlay and Android Auto. This system adds wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto to your factory screen and maintains factory functionality.
Easily access your original Subaru Interface.
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.
Durability and reliability like no other. Engineered in Raleigh, NC.
The Hamilton Upgrade Kit is on its own level thanks to its premium manufacturing process and use of high quality, genuine chips. The Hamilton Upgrade Kit is based on an ARM-Cortex processor that has been rated Automotive AEC‑Q100 Grade 3. This allows it to function flawlessly in any environment, hot or cold.
Our elite hardware engineering team designed the PCB in Raleigh, NC, and it is manufactured using premium gold-plating techniques to ensure it will continue to perform in the long run.
Hamilton Motor Company employs some of the most skilled vehicle systems engineers in the world to ensure that Hamilton Upgrade Kits retain all factory Subaru features and never sacrifice any functionality of the OEM system. Our team has tuned the Hamilton Upgrade Kit to use your factory microphone to ensure high-quality phone calls.
The Hamilton Guarantee. We treat you the way we want to be treated.
This product is protected by our 3-year Hamilton Guarantee. We vow to take great care of you before, during, or after your purchase. This includes repairing or replacing your unit should it have issues within three years of purchase. Visit our warranty and support page for more information or call us with any questions at (919) 858-2890.
| 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, and DAC support |
| 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 Lexus 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 |
| Special 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. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Hamilton Upgrade Kit support both wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto?
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).
What makes the Hamilton Upgrade Kits stand alone on the market?
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.
Can I use FM, XM, or AM radio while CarPlay/Android Auto is showing on the screen? Are all factory audio channels still available?
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.