r/Androidheadunits

KITT Launcher
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KITT Launcher

I couldn't find a launcher that did everything I wanted so I designed one myself. It's primary theme was the 1980s show "Knight Rider." Basically I wanted my own KITT. Here's the details:

Built in navigation and maps

Built in OBD2 reader with gauges, info, trip logging, VIN lookup, and other options

KITT can use your Gemini or Perplexity API key (enter it in settings) for Ai powered prompts, questions and commands but will also use the most appropriate model to cost as little or no money for Ai

Built in browser to watch/stream video or whatever you want inside its own window without having to leave the screen and gauges, import your own bookmarks, save sites, etc

Swipable pages for things like: a dedicated ai page where you can log into your AI pro accounts and not be forced to use an API key

Page for retro gaming built in with controller support

Dedicated media page

TONS of KITT settings and config options

10 different themes including a Terminator, Matrix, and Robocop theme

3 different personalities of KITT To choose from starting at ruthless where KITT is a filthy and sarcastic foul mouth to a slightly less smartass KITT to a normal no sarcasm KITT.

2 versions of the app that can be installed alongside each other if you want to see both but the idea was I needed one for a 12.1" Tesla style screen in my truck and also wanted a version for my smaller sized horizontal screen in my mustang.

Download them here if you like, free. You can see all the options and what it looks like from this page prior to installing.

Hope you like it...

KITT LAUNCHER

Edit: I added another tab on the web page called "in action" with short clips of each launcher so people can see it that way too. I didn't include audio though, just video.

Edit 2: New features since the last post:

  1. System check at the top of KITT Config: every permission and setting KITT needs, each with a Fix/Allow button.
  2. Problem report to your phone: scan a QR code (phone on the same Wi‑Fi or hotspot; the link works for 10 minutes), or send it through Android's share menu.
  3. Home-screen check: KITT warns if another launcher has taken over and offers a Fix button.
  4. Low fuel: under 12%, KITT warns once per drive and a "Find gas" button routes you to the nearest station. You can also say "find gas".
  5. Parking spot: saved with its address when you switch off. The Trips screen shows a QR code to open it on your phone, and you can ask "where did I park?".
  6. Speed limits: the road's limit from OpenStreetMap appears next to the speedometer and turns red when you're over. A spoken warning is optional and off by default.
  7. GM tire pressures: added with a source note.
  8. Driving commentary: hard stops, revving a cold engine, 10 minutes of idling, and full throttle each get a comment, at most once every 5 minutes per type.
  9. Report card: each drive gets a grade (A+ to F) when you switch off, shown on the Trips screen.
  10. KARR personality: menacing rather than profane, with the same accuracy and safety rules.
  11. Sound effects: a scanner whoosh at startup and a turbo-boost sound at full throttle. Off by default.
  12. Night theme: switches to a theme you pick at sunset, using the GPS position when the head unit has no light sensor.
  13. Pursuit mode: a full-screen 1982-style dash. Open it from the Gauges page, Quick Settings, a learned steering-wheel button, or by saying "pursuit mode".
  14. Maps + KITT: opens Google Maps or Waze with a narrow KITT panel beside it showing speed, limit, revs, temperature, fuel, media keys and a KITT button. Android doesn't let a home-screen app run in split-screen, so the panel floats on top of Maps instead.
  15. Big text for AI answers on the AI page, with read-aloud.
  16. Mini player: a video playing in the stream window keeps going in a corner when you leave the Drive page. Tap it to go back, or ✕ to close.
  17. Data saver per site (no images, and videos wait for a tap), under the browser's More menu. 18–19. Weekly backup to Downloads/KITT, keeping the last four. A backup from either app restores into either app.
  18. What's new appears once after each update, and KITT announces it.

Currently working on the Terminator, Matrix, and Robocop themes to have the UI for each better reflect the movies and characters and am adding a Back to the Future theme. Obviously all features from knight rider will still work it'll just look different.

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u/TylerDurdenICT80 — 4 days ago
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I made a minimalist car launcher for Android — would love your feedback!

Hey everyone!

I’ve been working on a minimalist car launcher for Android and have published it on the Play Store.

The idea is to keep the car’s interface simple, clean, and distraction-free, making it easier to access what you need while driving.

I’d really appreciate it if you could give it a try and share your feedback. I’m especially interested in hearing what you like, what could be improved, and what features you’d want to see in a car launcher.

Here’s the Play Store link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abdulhakeem.minimalistcarlauncher

Thanks! Any honest feedback or suggestions would mean a lot. 🙌

u/ffacelessvoid — 5 days ago
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[Car Launcher] An almost 5-year journey of building the best car launcher. Meet Car Nebula.

In November 2021, I started building this in my garage because I was frustrated with the limitations of standard car software. I wanted something that didn't just look good, but actually talked to the car's engine.

The result is Car Nebula, an Android launcher designed to bridge the gap between your phone, your screen, and your engine.

To keep this from being a massive wall of text, here is a breakdown of what it currently handles:

Engine & Diagnostics

  • Direct Hardware Integration: Supports any OBD2 chip, plus CAN bus integration for supported vehicles (FYT, NWD).
  • Head Gasket Protection: Because we are directly connected to your car's engine data, you can set custom alerts to catch overheating before it does damage.
  • Maintenance Sync: Link your phone to track your car's location. Service intervals are tracked seamlessly because everything syncs directly with your actual odometer.

Navigation & Driving Safety

  • Dual Navigation: Google Maps navigation with hazard and speed bump detection, alongside our own free in-house offline navigation built with MapLibre.
  • On-Road Awareness: Live speed limit displays on your route.
  • Dash Cam & ADAS: Full integration for USB dash cameras.

Media & Ecosystem

  • Universal Audio: Play and control media from any app, stream online radio, or access your local music library.
  • Hardware Syncing: Connects directly with your car's ambient lighting to match your UI.

Infinite Customization

  • Widget Engine: 50+ resizable widgets with massive customizability for colors, transparency, and backgrounds.
  • Exact Car Modeling: Generate a 2D model of your exact car to display on the home screen.
  • Multi-Screen Setup: Create multiple screens, each with their own completely distinct design.

Links & Community

I'm always open to feedback and new feature requests, and enjoy them very much, so please always feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

u/mysterious588 — 9 days ago
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Dongle para Open Headunit

Alguien tiene instalado un dongle para Open Headunit inalambrico y si lo tiene que marca es y cómo funciona

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u/Wadialex — 10 days ago