Hello everyone!
I've installed several car stereos and speakers over the years but I've never had to deal with steering wheel controls until now and I'm a bit unsure about it and looking for some quick advice.
I have a 2005 F150 Lariat.
I'm looking to purchase the below head unit. If you are uncomfortable clicking the link just search Amazon for: "Binize Double Din Car Stereo Radio 10 Inch Android 10 with Apple Carplay/Wired Android Auto,Bluetooth,GPS Navigation,AM,FM,RDS,DSP,Support Backup Camera(10 inch Android 10 +Carplay+Android Auto)"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...7CLL1SI2&psc=1
The below module was recommended to ensure I can use the steering wheel controls but I'm not sure if I need it and don't want to waste $60 on it if its not necessary. if you want to look it up on Amazon, search for: "Metra Axxess ASWC-1 Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1
My question is simply, do I need the Metra module to make the steering wheel controls work or will they function directly with the head unit? The description for the head unit states that its compatible with steering wheel controls and has to "learn" what the buttons do, but I don't know if I will have any problems or lose any functionality. I don't 100% trust the description because everything is written in pretty broken English.
Any insight?
Thanks in advance!
~Nate