Connects2 Vision Multimedia Systems

Buying a Connects2 Vision multimedia system in 2026

Connects2 Vision is the UK leader in vehicle specific multimedia upgrades. Instead of ripping out the dashboard for a generic double DIN screen, a Vision unit drops into the factory location and looks like it was fitted at the factory. You keep heating controls, steering wheel buttons and OEM warning chimes, and you gain wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, full Bluetooth and rear camera input on top.

What makes Vision different to a generic head unit

Generic double DIN units leave a hole in your dashboard that needs a fascia kit, a CAN Bus interface and often a brake light wiring tap to function legally. A Vision unit is engineered around your specific make, model and trim, so the screen size, surround and bezel match the original parts. The wiring loom is plug and play in most cases and retains every factory feature listed in the product description.

The Vision range explained

• Vision 9 inch float. Sits in front of the factory screen for cars where removing the original is not possible.
• Vision 10.25 inch replacement. Direct swap for the factory screen, popular for older BMW, Audi and Mercedes models.
• Vision 12.3 inch widescreen. Premium upgrade for compatible vehicles, giving you a Tesla style centre display.
• Vision tablet style. Tilted portrait layout for Volkswagen, Skoda and Seat applications.
• Vision compact two DIN. Hybrid units that combine OEM bezels with classic double DIN ergonomics.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Every current Connects2 Vision unit includes wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto as standard. Connect your phone once and it will pair automatically every time you start the car, with no cable to plug in. Mirroring, Spotify, Waze, Google Maps and full Siri or Google Assistant voice control are all available. For drivers who still prefer a cable, the USB ports remain active.

Brand quality at a glance

• Connects2 Vision OEM. Plug and play units designed around specific vehicle platforms.
• Connects2 SmartLink. Standalone wireless CarPlay box if you already have a screen.
• Connects2 reverse camera kits. Matched OEM look cameras that integrate cleanly with Vision units.
• Connects2 DAB modules. Add live digital radio to any Vision install with a hidden tuner box.
• Connects2 fitting harnesses. All Vision packages include the correct CAN harness for the target vehicle.

Retaining factory features

The single biggest reason customers choose Vision is feature retention. With a generic head unit you lose climate display, steering wheel control mapping, parking sensors, OEM reverse camera and sometimes the factory amplifier integration. A Connects2 Vision unit preserves every one of these systems through the supplied CAN interface, which is why so many lease and PCP drivers favour Vision: a clean swap back to standard at handover.

Adding a reverse camera and DAB digital radio

• OEM look reverse cameras. Number plate light bar or boot release housing camera options keep the factory look intact.
• Dynamic guide lines. Most Vision units overlay steering linked parking guides on the rear view feed.
• DAB plus aerial. Glass mount or shark fin aerials give full UK national and local DAB coverage.
• Front parking camera. Optional second video input on selected Vision models.
• Dash cam integration. Some Vision models accept a hardwired front facing dash cam feed.

Compatibility and fitting

• Vehicle specific harness. Always supplied in the box, no soldering required on most installs.
• Steering wheel control retention. Functions automatically through the CAN module.
• Aerial adapter. Required where the factory aerial uses a Fakra or other non standard plug.
• Reverse camera trigger wire. Self learning on most current Vision firmware.
• Professional installation. Bass Junkies Wolverhampton workshop offers same day Vision fitting on most platforms.

Why buy from Bass Junkies

Bass Junkies has been a Connects2 Vision specialist since the range launched in the UK, and we have been fitting in car upgrades since 1995. Order online for next day delivery, or book an install at our Wolverhampton workshop. Need help picking the right Vision unit for your make, model and trim level? Call our team on 01902 863 005 for tailored advice.