I have a 2009 Skoda Octavia Elegance with a Climatronic screen, but I'm not sure about the exact model number. When I put the car in reverse, the screen displays how close I am to rear objects, and when I operate the climate control, the screen shows various icons.

I would like to upgrade to an Android screen that is easier to access than my mobile phone. Will the reverse camera feed be displayed on the Android screen? Would I need to install a rear camera for this upgrade?

I'm not concerned about the climate control screen, as the buttons are already illuminated.

Any suggest?

Go on either eBay or Amazon and get the one that comes with the specific VAG canbus lead and box

I’ve got this one in a SE , just waiting for facisa plate

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Edited 2 June, 20251 yr by Redestate

I installed a cheapo replacement from AliExpress it was about $300 Aussie. Came with the right connections to plug it straight in, all the climate stuff works fine on the screen and the reverse sensors too. I assume if I had a camera it would show that as well.

It's has wireless apple car play and android auto, it's a brilliant upgrade and makes the old 2011 octy feel much more modern. Even has a Skoda logo on the screen when booting up!

I also managed to find on AliExpress the right USB plug that fits in the row of blank buttons under the climate control so no loose USB cables dangling out the dash either.

On 05/06/2025 at 00:22, gav_aus said:

I installed a cheapo replacement from AliExpress it was about $300 Aussie. Came with the right connections to plug it straight in, all the climate stuff works fine on the screen and the reverse sensors too. I assume if I had a camera it would show that as well.

It's has wireless apple car play and android auto, it's a brilliant upgrade and makes the old 2011 octy feel much more modern. Even has a Skoda logo on the screen when booting up!

I also managed to find on AliExpress the right USB plug that fits in the row of blank buttons under the climate control so no loose USB cables dangling out the dash either.

Which one did you buy exactly? I've got an android head unit but it's a few years old now and kinda showing its age so I'm thinking about an upgrade!

53 minutes ago, chrisund123 said:

Which one did you buy exactly? I've got an android head unit but it's a few years old now and kinda showing its age so I'm thinking about an upgrade!

I think this is the same; he will answer soon. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276311703192?_trksid=p3959035.c101545.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A276311703192284f8058127c45a1afc67b5b6445c61a%7Cenc%3AAQAKAAABELbQdNnV9E6H66rV4nIZYAbwZFHIHMaK76b1wlq4gcm%252Fmvky3JKfZ%252B5bmP69eFlAZokSN6cWAJJHzGdTW6ielpeDpr%252B2gwCh%252BKs40vNL1GJSfLI4JyoVH1oEpKPVTQAIY%252FPtCXePNjdOT8eSUJy8qeBA8GbfOh13bOgrunFIR5Uqyd6LY5tP6jBTMqeeYR1mVBqfTUMmQcD9PHGK8LUrcDOp9YLI%252FHL3VB7W6%252FHZ%252FjgIfSJCKPOiXPFF%252BAMjUtbaJQAGp7%252BNAA0%252FEh%252Ft0twJN8ZRo9YmCClvKWmtju0pC%252F0lKw3YENKOae0yT28jgq%252B%252FA00BjgpW6BJ0cSrUuJrGTO%252FyeWMoUM%252BsV6Sw2imuD%252Bpa%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A3959035&itmmeta=01JWRFBAQBZ4DH2E6QP3MRTS8N

Ow with proper surround on it

On 07/06/2025 at 00:52, chrisund123 said:

Which one did you buy exactly? I've got an android head unit but it's a few years old now and kinda showing its age so I'm thinking about an upgrade!

I can't find the link for mine,.it's a few years old now, running Android version 11, but this one is probably the newer version running Android 14:

AU$220.78 | Carplay Android For Skoda Octavia 2 A5 2008 - 2013 Car Radio No 2din Player Auto Screen Navigation Video DVD Multimedia GPS DSP

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mszzoCP