Aerpro AMDMZ1 9" Multimedia Receiver Mazda BT-50 2012-2018 Kit

9" Wireless CarPlay for the Mazda BT-50 Dash Modification Required, Top Display Not Retained, Read Before Purchasing

Product Overview

The Aerpro AMDMZ1 is a complete head unit upgrade kit for the Mazda BT-50 (2012–2018) in non-touchscreen variants. It replaces the factory unit with a 9" capacitive touchscreen at 1024x600 resolution, adding wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in DAB+ digital radio, and Bluetooth V5 retaining factory steering wheel controls, parking tones (if equipped), and limited vehicle menu access.

This installation has several important requirements and limitations that buyers should fully understand before purchasing:

Dash modification required: The plastic sub frame under the factory radio must be cut to seat the new head unit. This is a physical, non-reversible modification to the factory dash structure. Professional installation is strongly recommended.

Top factory display not retained: The secondary top display in the BT-50 (which shows trip and clock information) is not retained or relocated by this kit. The steering wheel controls do technically retain access to trip and clock adjustments via SWC however, without the top display present and active, those adjustments cannot be viewed. A separate relocation panel or harness would be required to relocate the display; this kit does not include one and no specific part number is supplied by Aerpro for this purpose.

Bluetooth unpairing required: All Bluetooth devices must be unpaired from the factory Bluetooth system before the factory head unit is removed. Failure to do this before removal may result in pairing issues on other devices.

Non-touchscreen models only: BT-50 variants with a factory touchscreen fitted are not compatible with this kit.

Features & Benefits

• SWC retained (including phone button on selected models) — SWC interface harness and patch lead included; full SWC retention including phone button applies to selected BT-50 builds, not all variants
• Parking tones retained (if equipped) — factory parking tone function is preserved on BT-50 models where fitted; not applicable on all variants
• Dash sub frame modification required — the plastic factory sub frame under the radio must be physically cut to allow the new head unit to fit; not reversible; professional installation recommended
• Top display not retained — trip and clock access lost — the factory top display is removed with this installation and not relocated; SWC technically retains trip/clock access but these settings cannot be viewed without the display being relocated separately
• No relocation panel included — if retaining visible access to trip and clock settings is important, a separate relocation panel and harness (not supplied or specified by Aerpro for this kit) would be required
• Bluetooth unpairing step required before removal — all devices paired to the factory Bluetooth must be unpaired before the factory head unit is uninstalled
• Non-touchscreen models only — BT-50 variants with a factory touchscreen are not compatible
• Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto — connect over Wi-Fi for maps, music, calls, and messages; wired USB connection also supported for simultaneous phone charging
• 9" capacitive touchscreen at 1024x600 resolution — major upgrade over the non-touchscreen factory BT-50 unit
• Built-in DAB+ digital radio — digital audio clarity and expanded station access; AM/FM with RDS, 18 FM and 12 AM presets included
• Bluetooth V5 with HD Voice — hands-free calling, audio streaming, and phonebook access; internal and external microphone included
• 720P AHD universal rear camera included — Sony 225 1/3" CMOS sensor, 150-degree lens; adds reversing visibility to vehicles without factory reverse camera
• 4 x 50W max output with 5CH 4V RCA preouts — supports external amplifier integration via front/rear/sub preamp channels

Technical Specs

Compatible With / Goes Well With

• Mazda BT-50 (2012–2018) without factory touchscreen
• Not compatible with Mazda BT-50 variants fitted with a factory touchscreen
• Use the Aerpro What Fits Your Car Guide to confirm fitment before purchasing
• Pairs well with external amplifiers via 4V 5-channel RCA preouts (front/rear/sub)
• Second camera input supports an optional front or towing camera (720P AHD compatible)

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the factory top display after installation?

The factory top display (which shows trip computer and clock information) is removed with the factory head unit and is not retained or relocated by this kit. Without a separate relocation panel and harness — not included in this kit — the display will no longer be present in the vehicle.

Can I still access trip and clock settings after installation?

The SWC retains the button inputs for trip and clock adjustments, but these changes cannot be viewed without the top display present. In practice, trip and clock settings are no longer accessible unless the factory top display is relocated elsewhere in the vehicle using a separately sourced panel and harness.

What does the dash modification involve?

The plastic sub frame beneath the factory radio in the BT-50 dash must be cut to create clearance for the new head unit. This is a physical modification that is not reversible. Professional installation by an experienced installer is strongly recommended given the cutting involved.

Why do I need to unpair Bluetooth devices before removing the factory head unit?

The factory Bluetooth system stores paired device data. Removing the head unit without first clearing paired devices can cause issues with how those devices reconnect to new Bluetooth systems. Unpairing all devices from the factory head unit before removal is a required pre-installation step.

Does this suit my BT-50 if it has a factory touchscreen?

No — the AMDMZ1 is designed for non-touchscreen BT-50 variants only. Models with a factory touchscreen are a different configuration and require a different kit.