Portable Head Unit Assistance & FAQs
Portable Head Unit Assistance
Most portable units share the same installation steps. Start with the installation video, then check the FAQ. If you still need help, submit the form below.
1) INSTALLATION VIDEO
2) FAQ
Click a question to view the solution.
1 The device restarts during driving (screen turns off/on repeatedly)
Possible cause: Unstable voltage / power supply.
- Please check whether the voltage at the connection point is stable at 12V.
- Please check the connections, especially the curved parts of the cable.
- Are you connecting any other devices to the cigarette lighter?
Please send us a photo: the full connection setup (from the cigarette lighter → cable → device).
2 How to use Android Cast
First, follow the on-screen instructions to install the app. Then:
- Turn off your phone’s Wi-Fi.
- Turn on mobile data and enable your phone’s hotspot.
- Set hotspot name to: CAR
- Set hotspot password to: 12345678
- Phone settings: Settings → App Management → “Mirroring” → Display over other apps → Allow
Note: Steps may vary by phone brand, but the principle is the same.
3 Audio connection methods
Your device supports multiple ways to play audio through your car speakers:
1、FM Transmission
- Set the same FM frequency on the device and your car radio.
- Avoid using local radio station frequencies as this may cause interference.
- Supported frequency range: 87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz
2、AUX Connection
- Connect the device to your car AUX port using an AUX cable.
- This method provides the most stable sound quality.
3、Smartphone Connection
① CarPlay
- Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone.
- Device name: CAR-BT_55B9
- Pairing code: 0000
② AirPlay
- Connect iPhone to WiFi: carplay_wifi_xxxx
- Password: 12345678
- Open Control Center → Screen Mirroring → Select Car
③ Android Auto
- Turn on Bluetooth.
- Device name: CAR-BT_55B9
- Pairing code: 0000
④ Wireless Link
- Scan the on-screen QR code to download the APK.
- Enable floating window permission.
- Turn on phone hotspot and turn off WiFi.
- Hotspot name: car
- Hotspot password: 12345678
- Open the mirroring APK.
Tip: AUX provides the most stable sound quality, while FM is suitable if AUX is not available.
4 Suction pad not holding (keeps falling off)
The bracket has an adhesive backing with a dustproof film on it. Please remove the dustproof film before installation.
5 Why doesn’t Netflix work via screen mirroring?
Cause: This is not a device problem. Netflix restricts screen mirroring (DRM/HDCP), so mirroring may be blocked.
If you want Netflix on the car screen, contact us — we can recommend an Android-based head unit that supports the official Netflix app.
6 Rear camera does not switch automatically when shifting to reverse
Cause: The reverse trigger wire is not properly connected.
If the system does not receive a 12V signal from the reverse light (positive pole), it cannot detect reverse gear and will not switch automatically.
3) Contact Us
Submit the form to get support (2-year warranty request)
Need assistance? Contact our technical team: service@scumaxcon.com
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