Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this head unit
Connect the single RCA cable with the yellow plug (included in your package) to extend your Bluetooth signal. This cable doubles as both a camera input AND a Bluetooth/WiFi antenna extension. The two small blue wires attached are antenna boosters that significantly improve connection stability. This simple connection takes 30 seconds and resolves 90% of Bluetooth issues. Make sure it's firmly connected even if you're not using a rear camera.
Try these proven solutions:
1. Quick Fix: Settings → Apps → Z-Link → Disable → Enable → Open (repeat each use)
2. Check Cables: Use the data/charge USB cable (not charge-only)
3. Bluetooth Setting: Disconnect all other Bluetooth connections - CarPlay needs exclusive access
4. Factory Reset Z-Link: Find the pink 'RESET' app, restart, reconnect Bluetooth, then try Z-Link
5. Sound Issues: Switch audio source to 'AUX' or 'USB/AUX' in your vehicle menu
Most issues are resolved with step 1 or 3!
The processor differs between models: The 2/32GB has a 4-Core processor, while 4/64GB and 8/128GB models feature the powerful 8-Core Cortex-A55 processor. Combined with RAM differences: The 2/32GB model with its 4-Core processor and limited RAM may experience slowdowns with heavy multitasking. The 4/64GB with 8-Core provides smooth performance for most users - no lag, seamless app switching, and enough storage for maps and music. The 8/128GB with 8-Core offers maximum performance with its generous RAM allowing unlimited multitasking and massive storage for extensive media libraries. Think of RAM like your desk space - more RAM means you can have more apps open simultaneously without slowing down.
Absolutely normal! These head units are complete replacement systems with their own GPS antenna, microphone, and Bluetooth module. Your factory connectors for these features won't be needed anymore. The important connections are: main power harness, speaker outputs, and the yellow RCA cable (even if not using a camera - it extends Bluetooth range). Any leftover factory plugs can be safely tucked away. If you're unsure about any connection, our support team is here 7 days a week.
Z-Link updates are handled through system firmware updates. Go to Settings → System → System Update. If an update is available, download it to a USB drive (FAT32 format) and install. Important: Never download Z-Link APKs from unofficial sources - they won't work and may cause issues. If you're having compatibility issues with newer iOS versions, the disable/enable workaround (Settings → Apps → Z-Link) usually resolves them while waiting for official updates.
Consider your usage:
• 2/32GB (4-Core): Budget option - fine for basic use, but may lag with multiple apps due to 4-Core processor and limited RAM
• 4/64GB (8-Core): Sweet spot - smooth Android Auto/CarPlay, multitasking, and ample storage
• 8/128GB (8-Core): Premium choice - unlimited multitasking, massive storage, future-proof for years
Most customers choose 4/64GB for the perfect balance of performance and value. The extra RAM makes a huge difference in daily smoothness!
The yellow RCA cable's blue antenna wires also boost WiFi signal! Make sure this cable is connected. Additionally, try these tips: Position the blue antenna wires away from metal surfaces, check that your phone's hotspot is set to 2.4GHz (not 5GHz) for better range, and ensure the head unit's WiFi sleep policy is set to 'Never' in Settings → WiFi → Advanced. For best performance with wireless CarPlay, keep your phone within 1-2 meters of the head unit.
Go to Settings → Sound → Equalizer and adjust to your preference. For more volume, increase the 'Loudness' setting. The 4/64GB and 8/128GB models have superior audio chips that provide cleaner, louder sound. If you have an amplifier, use the RCA outputs for best quality. Also check Settings → Factory Settings (password usually 126) → Audio settings for additional gain controls. Remember: higher-spec models (4GB+) include premium audio components for noticeably better sound.
Yes! Most vehicles work instantly. If not, use the steering wheel learning app: tap the steering wheel icon, press each button on your wheel, and assign functions. For newer vehicles with CANbus, we provide CANbus modules for automatic setup. Some vehicles may need the Key1/Key2 wires connected (usually included in our harness). If you're having trouble, let us know your exact vehicle model and we'll provide specific instructions.
We offer a 30-day return policy. If it doesn't fit or there's a compatibility issue, we'll work with you to resolve it. If you change your mind, a 20% restocking fee applies. Our team verifies compatibility before shipping to minimize issues. We provide installation support 7 days a week to help resolve any problems. With our 3-year warranty and Australian-based support, you can purchase with confidence. Full details in our Refund Policy.
Historical Progression of the Iveco Daily Series:
First Generation (1978–1990):
The Iveco Daily first emerged into commercial marketplaces as a robust alternative in the light-commercial segment, explicitly designed for demanding professional usage. This original model’s versatility was evident right away, with multiple configurations offering varying wheelbase lengths, load capacities, and body styles, meeting an impressively broad range of commercial needs. The first generation gained significant market acclaim due to its reliable Fiat-sourced diesel engines—simple yet exceedingly effective powertrains recognized by fleet managers and individual tradespeople alike for their rugged endurance.
Second Generation (1990–2000):
A decade of evolutionary refinement came to fruition during this generation, with significant enhancements in comfort, handling, and efficiency. Entering the 1990s with upgraded styling and interiors, these models benefited from powertrain improvements, including turbo-diesel options and improved ergonomics. The more refined ride quality and improved safety measures firmly secured Daily’s position as a leading multi-purpose commercial vehicle, admired globally, particularly in Europe and Australia, for its functional adaptability and durable reliability.
Third Generation (2000–2006):
Introduced at the turn of the millennium, this generation built substantially on prior breakthroughs, delivering notable engine refinements, contemporary styling updates, and increased driver comfort and interior finish quality. By this point, the Iveco Daily had established itself as an ideal balance between the hardworking resilience sought by fleet operators and the creature comforts and refined road manners typically sought by small business owners and independent drivers.
Fourth Generation (2007–2014):
In 2007, Iveco brought forth the fourth-generation Daily, upgrading almost every aspect of its offering. From visually refreshed exteriors with smoother, aerodynamic lines to cabins significantly upgraded with intuitively laid-out controls and materials designed for prolonged comfort, this iteration was recognized for vastly improved driver ergonomics and significantly more refined road manners. Advances included enhanced suspension for smoother driving dynamics, increased payload capabilities, and powerful yet fuel-efficient diesel engines renowned worldwide for their reliability and economical running costs. Carefully engineered to manage urban and long-haul scenarios with confidence and versatility, this version of the Daily became a reliable companion trusted broadly throughout commercial sectors.
Infotainment & Technological Progression:
During this period, standard factory audio systems featured straightforward capabilities—adequate for their time, but lacking integration with emerging connectivity standards and mobile interaction technologies increasingly critical to modern work and personal environments. As industry trends began emphasizing smartphone integration and mobile friendliness, many drivers sought to incorporate these features into existing vehicles, embracing upgraded infotainment solutions.
Recognizing the need for enhanced multimedia connectivity and the integration of familiar smartphone apps and navigation technologies, premium aftermarket suppliers, such as Brummstadt, developed tailored upgrades perfectly aligned with vehicles like the Iveco Daily (2007–2014). A recommended infotainment solution specialist, Brummstadt offers advanced head units meticulously developed for practical compatibility with the Iveco Daily’s existing dashboard spaces, wiring loom, and audio provisions, making installation straightforward and intuitive.
Brummstadt Premium Aftermarket Head Unit Solution:
Designed with professional compatibility and attention to genuine utility, the Brummstadt head unit significantly elevates the Daily’s cabin experience by delivering modern connectivity standards, notably both wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Owners can access popular and efficient mobile navigation applications, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and WAZE, directly on a large color touchscreen seamlessly integrated into the dashboard design.
Picture an evening spent dining with family or colleagues, finishing dessert, and preparing for a spontaneous drive to see a friend or colleague across town. With the destination entered quickly into the mobile phone beforehand, direct navigation automatically appears on the screen once inside the vehicle, simplifying the transition from dinner table to the next stop during nighttime city traffic or unfamiliar streets.
Thoughtfully extending the unit’s capabilities, an optional upgrade includes integrated 1080p HD recording cameras installed discreetly at the front and rear. These high-definition cameras deliver clear recorded footage available conveniently for playback, enhancing evidence documentation, improving driver visibility, and reinforcing peace of mind during professional tasks or daily commutes.
Entertainment and Multimedia Options:
Integrated USB connectivity in the Brummstadt head unit allows occupants, especially passengers, to directly connect compatible gaming controllers, enabling multiplayer games readily displayed on its bright, vibrant touchscreen. This thoughtful capability ensures journeys, be they daily urban commutes or extended highway ventures, are transformed into engaging experiences, benefiting passengers particularly by creating constructive, relaxing downtime between work destinations.
Additionally, the comprehensive voice control capability transforms usability from traditional infotainment management into something intuitively convenient and practical. With seamless compatibility with popular voice assistants including Siri and Google Assistant, users can manage media, adjust navigation routes, answer or place telephone calls, and even interact directly with their smart home devices. Commands such as "Hey Siri, turn on the porch lights," enhance practical convenience, safety, and thoughtful integration of the tech sphere into personal and professional daily activities.
Overall Benefits, Design, and Driving Experience:
The 2007–2014 Iveco Daily blends sturdy mechanical foundations, robust performance, and practical upgrades in comfort and ergonomics, adding elegantly thoughtful additions in cabin usability and convenience. Handling composure, payload capability, towing capacity, and overall reliability have notably established this generation of Iveco Daily as superbly flexible across diverse operating conditions, pleasing diverse global owners from Europe to markets across Australia, America, and Asia.
Enhancing these inbuilt characteristics further through thoughtful technological solutions—like Brummstadt's premium head unit upgrade—greatly expands the practicality, comfort, navigational precision, and enjoyment available on daily commutes or lengthy trips alike. Drivers and fleet managers seeking lasting quality, versatility, and added convenience find these targeted modern infotainment enhancements to be genuinely valuable aspects of their Iveco Daily experience.
In summarizing the rich history and progressive refinements inherent in the Iveco Daily lineage, culminating in the practical sophistication of the 2007–2014 generation, it becomes evident how dedicated aftermarket upgrades contribute thoughtfully and meaningfully toward daily professional performance, personal convenience, and outright driving pleasure.