Not all head unit displays are touch screen. For most of their past, head unit displays have been fiddly, complicated and multi-buttoned in their presentation. More often than not, these head units require concentration whilst you’re on the road, concentration you most likely don’t have when on your commute and with your eyes readily on the traffic ahead. In the last few years, larger screens have become a lot more popular in UK car stereos and many head units and digital radios utilise them in their designs. The question on all consumers tongues is, how much do these touch screen head units cost, and will they be worth the investment?

Car head units

Simple to use

One of the great aspects of touch screen head units is that they can be utilised by almost anyone. Once they have been configured, they are incredibly easy to use, and often have large screens using not words but symbols to indicate the different functions. This makes it easy and intuitive to use, rather than complicated and fiddly.

Multifunctional

The touch screen head unit is often multifunctional, in that it can be used for digital radio, security and even dual listening. Dual listening means that those in the rear seats can use their displays to listen to something different from the front seats. These mean that your kids will be kept entertained whilst the front seats can listen to something a little more to their tastes. Not everyone enjoys Radio 4 or the complete works of ABBA!

The benefits of a touchscreen head unit on long drives is that they are easy to use when allocating dual zone listening or different functions. As mentioned above, these devices will use clear icons to ensure the intuitive use of a touch screen.

Using touchscreen for your camera systems

Touch screen devices will make it easier to use camera and motion sensors to their full advantage. Again, they are often simple to use, and can help with parking, security and recording accidents. Whatever your needs, touchscreens make camera use simpler in your car, ensuring that you can switch between functions.

Touchscreen radio

Again, using touchscreen displays will undoubtedly make your radio browsing far easier. With automated touchscreen dials and more screen space for information, your radio listening experience will be far easier to navigate. Whether you are at your car audio shop looking for a digital radio with international station access, or you need a radio with crisper sound, a touchscreen will simplify your audio fine tuning and station surfing.

Touchscreen Bluetooth

One of the biggest innovations in car audio is the introduction of Bluetooth. Not only does Bluetooth allow you to voice activate and use your music hands free, but with the added touch screen capabilities, will give you the chance to switch seamlessly between phone or MP3 and radio usage.