Kenwood DMX80AXS 9 Inch Bundle for Nissan Qashqai and X-TRAIL 2021 on, without factory navigation, Aerpro AKNI16 Kit, APP8KE8 and APKWPL

Phone maps and music reach the Nissan Qashqai dash through the DMX80AXS, mounted in the gloss black AKNI16 with its 9 and 10 inch radio adaptor, antenna adaptor, camera retention adaptor and factory USB retention harness, though Aerpro lists the factory amplifier as not kept.

Problems it solves

• No CarPlay or Android Auto: the DMX80AXS runs both
• Wheel buttons after the swap: kept by the AKNI16, phone too
• Factory reverse camera: kept through the AKNI16
• Factory USB port: kept with the AKNI16 USB retention
• Factory wiring: the Aerpro APP8KE8 plugs into the AKNI16 loom

What is in the box

• Head unit: Kenwood DMX80AXS 9 inch receiver
• From the Aerpro AKNI16 kit: gloss black facia kit
• From the Aerpro AKNI16 kit: steering wheel control interface harness
• From the Aerpro AKNI16 kit: SWC patch lead
• From the Aerpro AKNI16 kit: 9 and 10 inch radio adaptor
• From the Aerpro AKNI16 kit: antenna adaptor
• From the Aerpro AKNI16 kit: camera retention adaptor
• From the Aerpro AKNI16 kit: factory USB retention harness
• Aerpro APP8KE8: secondary ISO harness, 22 pin to double ISO
• Aerpro APKWPL: Kenwood SWC patch lead

DMX80AXS features

• Screen: 9 inch WSVGA capacitive touch panel, universal shape
• Phone: wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Mirroring: wireless mirroring for iPhone and Android
• Sound: 13 band EQ and digital time alignment
• Camera input: rear view camera input with parking guidelines
• Bluetooth: built in
• Outputs: 2 preouts at 2.5V plus a mono subwoofer output
• Chassis: short chassis

Fitment

• Aerpro lists the AKNI16 for: Nissan Qashqai 2021 on, X-Trail 2021 on without factory navigation
• Head unit list: DMX80AXS named by Aerpro
• Radio shape: 9 inch trapezoid units, not Single DIN or double DIN
• Version: without factory navigation

What the AKNI16 keeps

• Steering wheel controls: yes, including phone button
• Factory reverse camera: yes
• Factory AUX input: yes
• Factory USB input: yes
• Parking sensor tones: not applicable
• Factory amplifier support: no

Install notes

• Head unit plug: 22 pin, to double ISO via the Aerpro APP8KE8
• Kit loom: the AKNI16 harness takes the double ISO plug
• SWC lead: the APKWPL links the AKNI16 interface to the DMX80AXS
• Hard wiring: Aerpro says some cars need a little
• Fitting: we recommend a professional installer

Warranty

Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law always apply. Keep your receipt and contact us first if anything goes wrong.

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FAQ

Does the Kenwood DMX80AXS support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

Yes, both are supported, including wireless connection.

Does the Kenwood DMX80AXS have Bluetooth?

Yes. It has built in Bluetooth for phone calls and audio streaming.

Will it fit my car?

Fitment depends on the vehicle. Contact the F.A.E. team with your make, model and year and we will confirm before you order.