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A new on-board computer brings Android Auto to the motorcycle. Unfortunately, there are still some snags with the smart screen.
Android Auto is extremely popular. Almost all car manufacturers support the on-the-road platform, but this does not apply to motorcycles. Not yet, anyway. , a Hong Kong company, wants to change this.
With the NaviCam you use Android Auto on a motorcycle. This mini computer has a 6.86-inch LCD screen, runs Linux and connects wirelessly to smartphones. An aluminum bracket attached to the engine keeps the on-board computer in place.
After all, the NaviCam is more than ‘just’ a screen. The computer can connect to phones and other accessories via Bluetooth and WiFi and has voice navigation thanks to the Google Assistant. Thanks to the maximum brightness of 1000 nits, the display is always readable, even in bright sunlight.
Speaking of weather conditions: the NaviCam has an IP65 certificate. This means that it can withstand dust and water splashes, but is not suitable for rides in the pouring rain. You can also expand the NaviCam with all kinds of accessories, including cameras to film the traffic around you.
Recommended retail price and points of interest
The NaviCam has had a successful launch and the first units are now being delivered. The first buyers received a discount, but via the manufacturer’s official website the engine computer costs 282.95 euros, excluding shipping costs. As mentioned, the NaviCam is supplied with an aluminum bracket. A power cable and remote control are also included.
Although the NaviCam brings Android Auto to motorcycles, there are some drawbacks. For example, the company has not yet managed to release over-the-air updates. This means you have to download new firmware from the NaviCam website, put these files on an SD card and then insert the card into the screen.
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