Stinger HORIZON12 iX212 12.8-Inch Car Stereo with Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
Key features
- 12.8-inch 1920 × 1080 display: A large touchscreen gives navigation and media controls more room without confusing screen size with the radio chassis opening.
- Wired or wireless phone integration: Use supported Apple CarPlay or Android Auto apps with a compatible phone; choose USB-C when connecting by cable.
- Audio-system expansion: Eight RCA preamp channels, variable optical output, 15-band EQ, crossovers and time correction provide useful options for external amplification and system tuning.
- Camera flexibility: Four camera inputs allow a compatible front, rear or auxiliary camera arrangement. Cameras and any vehicle-specific retention adapters are separate.
- More than streaming: HD Radio, USB media and HDMI are built in; SiriusXM and offline iGO navigation require the specified optional equipment.
- Accessory integration: Add compatible lighting, AudioControl processing or relay-controlled accessories without representing those extras as included.
Stinger HORIZON12 iX212 12.8-Inch Car Stereo with Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Product Overview
The Stinger HORIZON12 iX212 is a standalone 12.8-inch touchscreen car stereo with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Its separate display and radio chassis give an installer more mounting flexibility than a conventional one-piece receiver, while RCA and optical outputs support an expanded audio system. The 12.8-inch Full HD display can be configured in portrait or landscape orientation, making screen placement and clearance an important part of planning your installation. This is the head unit, not a vehicle-specific plug-and-play kit. A vehicle-specific dash kit, wiring harness or interface, and antenna adapter are not included.
Key Features & Benefits
- 12.8-inch 1920 × 1080 display: A large touchscreen gives navigation and media controls more room without confusing screen size with the radio chassis opening.
- Wired or wireless phone integration: Use supported Apple CarPlay or Android Auto apps with a compatible phone; choose USB-C when connecting by cable.
- Audio-system expansion: Eight RCA preamp channels, variable optical output, 15-band EQ, crossovers and time correction provide useful options for external amplification and system tuning.
- Camera flexibility: Four camera inputs allow a compatible front, rear or auxiliary camera arrangement. Cameras and any vehicle-specific retention adapters are separate.
- More than streaming: HD Radio, USB media and HDMI are built in; SiriusXM and offline iGO navigation require the specified optional equipment.
- Accessory integration: Add compatible lighting, AudioControl processing or relay-controlled accessories without representing those extras as included.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Stinger |
|---|---|
| Model | iX212 |
| Series | HORIZON12 |
| Product type | Standalone modular touchscreen multimedia receiver |
| Display | 12.8-inch capacitive touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| UPC | 609098906685 |
| Smartphone integration | Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; USB-C required for wired phone projection |
| Touchscreen protection | Optically bonded, IP65-rated display with anti-glare, anti-reflective and anti-fingerprint surface; radio chassis is not IP rated |
| Analog preamp outputs | 8 RCA channels: Front 1 left/right, Front 2 left/right, Rear left/right, Subwoofer left/right; 4.5 Vrms typical |
| Digital output | Variable-level TOSLINK optical audio output |
| Equalizer | 15-band graphic EQ with six user presets |
| Audio adjustment | High-pass/low-pass crossover controls, time correction, balance, fader and subwoofer level/phase |
| USB ports | Two USB-A ports and one USB-C port; USB-C charging up to 3A |
| HDMI | One rear HDMI input |
| Camera connections | Four AHD/CVBS camera inputs with trigger support; cameras sold separately |
| Radio | Built-in HD Radio AM/FM tuner; SiriusXM-ready with optional SXV300 tuner and subscription |
| Navigation | Optional SE-P24 iGO microSD navigation card, sold separately |
| Accessory control | Four on-screen accessory control outputs; suitable relays or SwitchHUB sold separately |
| Expansion | Compatible AudioControl DSP and ENLIGHT10 lighting integration; additional equipment sold separately |
| Installation | Modular display and radio chassis; single-DIN or double-DIN mounting with appropriate separately purchased installation parts |
| Display orientation | Portrait or landscape mounting |
| Display face dimensions | 12.31 × 7.67 inches; consult installation drawing for rear bracket and mounting clearance |
| Radio chassis | 7.01 inches wide × 1.97 inches high × 4.33 inches deep, installation drawing |
| Interface | Customizable home-screen widgets and audio settings |
Gallery dashboard photos are installation examples. Vehicle-specific dash trim and integration parts shown in those examples are sold separately.
What’s in the Box?
- 12.8-inch touchscreen display and radio module
- Display/radio mounting brackets, LVDS connector rear cover, installation screws and rubber plugs
- 16-pin AV, 12-pin pre-out, 14-pin data and 26-pin power harnesses
- LVDS display cable
- External microphone
- GPS antenna and mounting plate
- Mid bracket
Vehicle-specific dash trim, a vehicle integration interface, antenna adapter, cameras, SiriusXM tuner/subscription, iGO navigation card and accessory-control relays are not included with the standalone radio. The HORIZON12 optional volume knob and edge guards are also sold separately.
Why Choose This Product?
Choose the HORIZON12 when a larger 12.8-inch Full HD display is the priority and your dashboard has room for it. Portrait/landscape mounting and the separate radio chassis give your installer options, while the audio controls support a more complete system than a screen-only upgrade.
Installation & Compatibility Notes
Professional installation is recommended. Confirm dashboard opening, display clearance, bracket position, vehicle wiring and antenna connection before ordering. Single-DIN chassis compatibility does not guarantee that the larger screen clears vents, controls or sightlines. Retaining steering-wheel controls, factory amplifiers, cameras or vehicle information can require a separately purchased compatible interface; those functions are not guaranteed by the radio alone.
The IP65 rating applies to the display only, not the radio chassis. Follow the installation guide for mounting, weather protection, power, grounding and fusing. Video viewing is subject to the receiver’s parking-brake safety restrictions. Accessory-control outputs require appropriate relays rather than directly powering high-current loads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a complete plug-and-play kit for my vehicle?
No. This listing is for the standalone iX212 radio. Choose the correct dash kit, harness/interface and antenna adapter separately.
Does wired CarPlay or Android Auto work through every USB port?
No. Use the USB-C connection for wired phone projection. The USB-A ports serve supported media, charging and update functions.
Is offline navigation included?
The radio supports the optional SE-P24 iGO navigation card, sold separately. Phone-based navigation uses your compatible phone and app.
Are cameras or a SiriusXM tuner included?
No. Compatible cameras, the SXV300 SiriusXM tuner and the required satellite-radio subscription are separate purchases.
Will the bare radio retain all factory vehicle features?
Not by itself. Retention depends on the vehicle and the separately selected integration equipment. Confirm each factory feature you need to keep before installation.
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