I'm still waiting for some parts, but I decided to post this already since it is functional.
Okay so here is a big upgrade for the Leaf. The stereo. I have the base model of the Leaf, which has a pathetic attempt at a stereo. There is a tiny display on the unit that is used for the reverse camera, making it a pain in the butt to reverse with. It doesn't even do bluetooth music streaming. It screams basic. Take a look:
Oh yeah 2004 called and want their stereo back.
So what can we do about it? Lots. The base model stereo doesn't integrate with the climate control system like on the higher spec models. So on those it's not possible to change the stereo, since you then loose so much functionality. On this base model, there is a 2DIN slot that you can put whatever you want into. After doing some research, I found something that ticked all my requirements. These are
-Android based
-Will run Leafspy Pro
-Spotify
-Reverse camera compatible
-Front facing camera always recording
-Android auto optional
Turns out there aren't that many options that do this, but thankfully the 'Atoto A6 Pro' ticked all the boxes and more. I went with the A6Y2721PRB-G model, which also has gesture sensors.
Let's get to installing it! But not so fast, first you need to order these adapters:
-Axxess Aswc-1 Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
-70-7552 WIRING HARNESS AFTERMARKET STEREO FOR NISSAN (07-UP) + SUBARU (08-UP)
-American International NDK780 2012-16 for Nissan Select Model Install Kit
-Steering Wheel Control and BackUp Camera Retention Harness AXXESS AX-NIS32SWC-6V
-Radio Antenna Adapter for Nissan/ Infiniti Scosche ref Part NAA2B Metra 40-NI12
After most of these adapters arrived, I started to install the stereo. To remove the middle console cover, grab the lower portion and pull it. The whole thing just pops out.
After removing it, it's adapter fastening time. I won't show every tiny detail, but there is quite some cables to adapt. I also tucked in the GPS & Wifi antenna that came with the stereo behind everything.
One thing that the Atoto unit comes with are extra USB ports. This is really useful, since the Leaf originally shipped with one USB port that was designated for ipods. This port only supplied like 125mA, which is not enough to charge a phone. The new ports are 1xQC @ 2000mA and 1x regular USB @ 500mA. This is a really nice upgrade!
This is what it looks like all mounted, maybe 3d-print a cover for them later?
After getting all the adapters in (minus steering wheel and reverse camera, still waiting for those to drop in the mail), I fired up the unit. After doing the Android setup, you're free to explore the unit and further set up all the apps you want to use. Note that I'm still waiting on the screen bezel, there are gaps on both sides of the unit.
I have a feeling the Leafspy app will be quite heavily used
I'm particularly fond of Spotify right now. Worth mentioning that this unit has way better drivers for the speakers, I originally planned to change the speakers in the doors, but after listening to it with this new unit, there really is no need at all.
The screen is IPS and really hard to photo properly. But it looks amazing. This is what it looks like in full daylight, really easy to read the screen.
10/10 would install again. Now to just wait for the steering wheel/camera adapters and bezel.