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A Modern Addition Compatible with Your Volkswagen - Upgraded Car Stereo with OEM-style Look!

A One-Stop Solution. No need to buy any addtional fascia, interface, canbox, etc.

Compatible with Volkswagen models (selected)

• Enjoy the luxury of a 7-inch screen While Maintaining the OEM-style look: As can be seen in the image above, S8VW07A4MS is designed to specifically compatible with Volkswagen vehicles (selected models), which helps preserve OEM-style dashboard look of your vehicle even after replacing the original car stereo. It looks almost the same as before the replacement, but with that sleek-looking unit beckoning you to tap and swipe on it!
• One-Stop Solution: Make replacement super easy with the plug-n-play kit, including the fascia, the vehicle-specific power harness, canbox specific to your vehicle, etc. Save you time, money, and effort spent on the purchase of a third-party dash kit. Our inclusive dash kit makes sure that this is a plug-n-play one-step solution.
• Note: Scan the QR code at the back of the head unit and search "S8VW07A4MS" to get detailed online installation manual.
• Product Version: S8 Mass Popularization(Gen2); Model No: S8G2A74MS(4GB/32GB); Mounting style: UDH07D (Double-DIN Adaptive Head-unit of 7-inch Display). A new upgrade from the S8 SD, boasts 4G+32G Android 10.0, 4 internet access options (4G LTE, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, and USB tethering). 1024*600 IPS screen with 178° Viewing Angle.
• System Information. SoC Chip: UIS 7862 ARM Cortex Octa-Core (up to 1.8GHz) CPU with ARM Mali-G52 MP2 GPU, advanced 12nm manufacturing process. System Version: ATOTO AICE UI 11.0, which is developed & customized based on Android Q(10.0); System Language: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Polish, Korean, Dutch, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Chinese.
• DSP / Pre-Amplifier: Built-in Digital Signal Processor allows you to set precise equalization, signal delay, bass boost, bass filter. Preset 9 EQ Modes, and 32 adjustable frequency bands (16 bands for front and 16 for rear). Built-in Max 4*45W BTL Amplifier with RMS 4*24W (Vcc=14.4v, THD=10%);
• Bluetooth & Radio Tuner: Dual Bluetooth (BT1 5.0 & BT2 4.1). Bluetooth1 is Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC & AAC codec, and it supports HFP/HSP/A2DP/AVRCP/PBAP protocols; Radio tuner: Built-in high sensitivity FM/AM radio tuner with RDS/RBDS feature (and the radio station name will be displayed if available);
• Display: Full HD 7inch 1024*600 5-Touch Capacitive Touchscreen with 600cd/m2 IPS screen; The fully flat touch panellets you easily tap anything even on the edge of the screen, featuring sleek-looking and highly responsive. 5-Touch Capacitive Touchscreen allows smooth controls like pinch to zoom, swipe and scroll in high accuracy with no laggy.
• GPS/Navigation/GPS Tracking:Built-in GPS Receiver module with an external GPS antenna and Google Maps app is installed as the default GPS map. Users may need to download offline map data for a specific area for offline navigation if preferred. Other maps/navigation apps (Waze, HereWeGo) from Google Play Store can also be installed; GPS Tracking-ATOTO's exclusive feature to simplify the way to locate your car. With TrackHU app preinstalled, you can follow vehicles in real-time on a simple map, customize alerts and geofences, get analytics, see past data, speed, distance, and more.
• Phone Mirroring & Phone Integration Link:Phone Mirroring - CarbitLink app pre-installed, and it supports working with the latest iOS & Android devices (system firmware update may be required). Two options (USB /WiFi) are all available for connecting to Android smartphone and iOS phone; Phone Integration(wired / wireless CarPlay；wired / wireless Android Auto) - It seamlessly integrates your smartphone (iOS & Android) with the S8's built-in display, allowing you to make phone calls, access your music, send and receive messages, get directions (Note: for the wired CarPlay and Android Auto Connection on ATOTO S8 series head-units, please use the factory/original USB cable that comes with the phone).
• Some Other features: Fast System Boot - Start the car & access system within 2 seconds; Split Screen Display - Run a navigation map and another app (such as Youtube) on the same screen simultaneously; Digital Photo Frame option - Users can put memorable photos in the specified Gallery Folder and let them autoplay on S8's HD big screen with only a tap (or a hand gesture); Speed Compensated Volume Control (SCVC)- When you increased in speed the headunit volume increased a certain percentage and when you slowed down, the volume dropped. This is to compensate for road noise; USB network tethering - sharing your phone data with S8 headunit via USB connection (CarbitLink app); Live RearView (LRV) - Now you can access rearview even if your vehicle in moving ahead. This could clear obstacles like passengers, headrests, and the vehicle's roof, improving the driver's rear view and eliminating blind spots.

Inputs,Outputs & Slots

• AUX Audio(L/R) /Video input; FCAM front camera video input; Rearview camera input (S8 can process 720P HD video signal. So you can connect a specific HD rearview camera to S8 for 720P video display); 4-CH RCA Audio Out (2v) for connecting to factory/aftermarket amplifier; Separate Sub-woof Out (0.8v); For S8 MS, there is no Optical SPDIF Out, or Quick Charge interface; To connect to a headrest monitor, you need to get an extra ATOTO USB-to-HDMI or USB-to-RCA video output adaptor(not included)
• (a.)2 USB interfaces for data communication, including reading USB Drive (read unlimited external storage devices, including portable SSD) & optional USB devices, and connecting phone for Mirror casting/CarbitLink or Phone Integration;(b.)1 4G SIM slot for Micro SIM card.

More than a stereo - Install apps, play music, online maps & traffic, connect devices to expand features

S8 MS provides 4 Methods for Internet Access - Wi-Fi/BT/USB Tethering & built-in 4G Cellular Modem:

1). Phone's cellular data

• S8 allows users to connect to the phone's hotspot via 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz WiFi or Bluetooth tethering for internet access.
• Running online maps or streaming music online on Android car stereo do not need high bandwidth(less than 200kb/s), Bluetooth tethering connection is capable of dealing with such demands.
• Compared with WiFi connection, Bluetooth tethering has lower power consumption, so the phone battery will last much longer while Bluetooth tethering is enabled;
• WiFi connection is easier as it requires only one step - enable your phone's WLAN hotspot, then WiFi connection can be finished within 2-4s; Bluetooth connection requires 2 to 3 steps;
• USB network tethering is a newly introduced option by ATOTO, it allows users to share phone data with S8 via the USB connection. This could help save the phone battery, or even increase your phone battery level slightly; You only need to run the specific CarbitLink application in the background;

2). Built-in 4G Cellular Modem

• The SIM card slot only takes micro size. SIM with Data Plan is not included in the product package.
• The built-in 4G LTE modem module works with frequency bands supported by most carriers. Frequency Bands Supported are - 2G (GSM 850, GSM900, GSM1900); 3G WCDMA (B1, B2, B4, B5, B8); 4G LTE (B1, B2, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B19, B25, B26, B38, B41);
• Only carriers who support bands listed above can allow S8 to access the network. Even if the frequency bands in the above list are supported, the operator's communication base station does not cover the places your vehicle stays, S8 will not be able to access it.
• You can visit Wikipedia to learn more about LTE bands supported by local carriers. International buyers need to check the frequency bands compatibility with your local carriers/operators before placing order.

Countless Android apps from Google Play Store and ATOTO pre-installed GPS Tracking App (TrackHU)

• More than 1000 apps from Google Play Store are compatible with ATOTO S8 Series, especially media/entertainment apps and navigation apps in the category of "Auto & Vehicles". Very few app developers may specify devices/system environments that are allowed to install or run their apps, which results in the inability to install or run on any Android car stereos.Note: A few apps are not compatible with S8（Gen2）, eg. Netflix.
• (a.)ATOTO is committed to delivering the best for our customers, constantly developing exclusive apps for Android head units. We're excited to introduce our GPS Tracking App (TrackHU) on S8.(b.)TrackHU simplifies car locating with real-time vehicle tracking on a user-friendly map. Customize alerts, set geofences, access analytics, and view past data, speed, and distance. Enjoy 24-hour security, tracking your car from anywhere in the world. Activate GPS and network and scan the TrackHU's QR code to access the TrackHU Manager webpage. All the information you need is right at your fingertips. Stay tuned for more exciting developments as we continue to enhance your driving experience!

Dual Bluetooth chips inside, connectable to more Bluetooth-based devices, customized Bluetooth 5.0 and voice assistant interface

• The Bluetooth 1 works as Bluetooth hands-free (call/answer) with A2DP streaming audio feature. Contacts/recent records will be synchronized once the smartphone is connected. Supports "Quick Search" and "Add to Favorites" for quick dialing!
• Built-in Noise Cancellation Technology helps suppress background noise and echo feedback in a hands-free call. You don't have to yell at the car stereo to talk with the other one.
• The Bluetooth 2 not only works as Bluetooth tethering internet but also allows to connect to Bluetooth gamepad(for kids in rear seats), Bluetooth OBD2, Bluetooth TPMS, etc.;
• Because of dual Bluetooth inside, the system allows users to connect up to 3 devices simultaneously(one for audio, two for data communication).
• The Bluetooth in S8 can wake up the phone's voice assistant (Siri, Google Assistant) . This allows users to conveniently use a specific button on the screen, steering wheel, or ATOTO AC-44F8 wireless remote to send messages, make calls using their voice.

Versatile Connectivity - ATOTO S8 MS has lots of inputs & outputs customized for working better in a vehicle

• Connect to a specific USB On dash 1080P DVR camera for video preview & playback;
• Connect to a specific ATOTO USB TPMS tire pressure monitor system. When one or more tires are under-inflated, it will pop up a prompt warning on the S8 screen, and even emit a prompt tone as a reminder;
• Connect to a rearview camera with CVBS & HD video signal out for safe parking;
• Connect to your Android / iOS smartphone via USB/ WiFi and using CarbitLink to cast what's displayed on the phone to S8's screen;
• Connect to your iOS phone via USB or Bluetooth for running wired or wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, which seamlessly integrates your smartphone (iOS & Android) with the S8's built-in display and allows you to make phone calls, access your music, send and receive messages, get directions;
• Connect to an OBD II Diagnostic Scanner / Engine Code Reader via Bluetooth; Compared with single Bluetooth, dual Bluetooth makes communication tasks between multiple Bluetooth connections much more balanced and stable.
• Connect to Play Station game consoles, TV Boxes, and other devices with HDMI output by using ATOTO AC-HAV50 HDMI to AHD Video Converter, Support HDMI 1.4., to enjoy exciting games and stream your favorite shows just in the car.
• Connect to headrest monitors by using ATOTO USB Video Output Adaptors (AC-AHV68: USB to HDMI adaptor; AC-AHV48: USB To RCA adaptor; Both are sold separately), and what is displayed on the S8 screen can be synchronized to headrest monitors.