V50 Engine D5 : Bluepower System BLP-990

[HarjB]

Hi All,

I have just ordered the full BLP-990 kit (DAB+, Headunit, Maps and Reversing Camera).

Can anyone tell me the best place to mount the reversing camera?
and
Has anyone installed the DVD unit in any other location than the glove compartment?

It for a V50 - 2011 with a Highperformance system in place.

Thanks

[mattievrs]

A search would've bought this up.....

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=196790

All the info currently on the board.

[Missing Lincs]

Just to add to the previous comments about Bluepower.

The BLP-990 does work OK with cars that have base audio systems but not 100% and Bluepower support for this unit seems to have stopped.

Still waiting on software/firmware updates to fix bugs in the system.

Still waiting for a refund on return carriage for the first faulty unit I was sent.

Such a shame, this product has the potential to be absolutely brilliant but just lacks the finishing touches.

[mattievrs]

Originally Posted by Missing Lincs

Just to add to the previous comments about Bluepower.

The BLP-990 does work OK with cars that have base audio systems but not 100% and Bluepower support for this unit seems to have stopped.

Still waiting on software/firmware updates to fix bugs in the system.

Still waiting for a refund on return carriage for the first faulty unit I was sent.

Such a shame, this product has the potential to be absolutely brilliant but just lacks the finishing touches.

Out of curiosity, does it run android software or windows or their own software?

[HarjB]

Originally Posted by mattievrs

Out of curiosity, does it run android software or windows or their own software?

Windows CE i think

[FunkyMelon]

Let us know how you get on with it and how well it works please. I've been looking at this system for a while but always back myself out of ordering one.

Cheers

[mattievrs]

Originally Posted by HarjB

Windows CE i think

Hmm, a few years ago I had a Chinese head unit that ran that and there were some excellent apps and tutorials on the web to enhance them no end. If the software they run on the volvo side, i.e. The main bits like the oem heater controls etc....... you could add some apps to make them much better. Remember using stuff like Tom Tom and other bits.