If you own an Infiniti Q50 or Q60, the factory dual-screen center console may still work perfectly well — but it can feel dated compared with the technology in newer cars.
That usually leads to a few questions:
Can I add Apple CarPlay to my Infiniti Q50 or Q60? Can I replace the factory screens with a larger touchscreen? And what happens to the factory cameras, steering wheel controls and audio system?
Can You Upgrade the Infiniti Q50 / Q60 Factory Screen?
Yes — but this type of upgrade is more than simply attaching a CarPlay display to the dashboard.
The Q50 and Q60 use an integrated factory center stack. A vehicle-specific upgrade replaces the original head-unit components with a 12.1-inch vertical touchscreen system designed around the shape of the existing dashboard.
The result is a much larger interface without adding a separate screen on top of the dashboard.
Infiniti Q50 factory center console before the 12.1-inch screen upgrade.
What Changes After the Upgrade?
The most obvious change is the center display itself.
Instead of working around the original dual-screen layout, the upgraded system gives the center console a large portrait-format touchscreen.
More importantly, the upgrade changes what you can conveniently do from the dashboard.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- Navigation on a much larger display
- Music and compatible streaming apps
- Hands-free calls and supported messaging functions
- Android apps directly on the head unit
For most owners, this is the real reason to upgrade: not simply because the new screen is larger, but because the car becomes much easier to use with the phone and apps you already use every day.
Will I Lose My Factory Functions?
This is one of the most important questions to ask before buying any aftermarket screen for an Infiniti.
A large touchscreen is not much of an upgrade if installing it means losing useful factory features.
With the compatible Q50 / Q60 system, the following key functions are retained:
- Factory rear-view camera
- Factory 360° camera
- Steering wheel controls
- Factory amplifier
This is why vehicle compatibility matters. The screen itself is only one part of the upgrade. The wiring and CANBUS integration are what allow the new system to work with the vehicle.
Does It Work with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. The 12.1-inch system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
That means you can continue using the smartphone ecosystem you already know rather than depending entirely on unfamiliar software inside the head unit.
For everyday driving, CarPlay or Android Auto will likely handle most of what many owners actually need: navigation, music, calls and compatible phone apps.
The Android side of the unit is then available when you want access to additional compatible apps directly from the screen.
How Difficult Is the Installation?
This is not simply a screen that plugs into a USB port.
Installation involves removing parts of the center console and the original head-unit components, then connecting the new screen using the supplied vehicle-specific wiring harness and CANBUS interface.
Vehicle-specific wiring harness and CANBUS interface used for the Q50 / Q60 upgrade.
The harness is designed around the vehicle, but installation still requires careful removal and reconnection of factory components.
Installation involves removing the factory center-console components and reconnecting the required factory modules correctly.
If you regularly work on automotive interiors and electronics, the installation process may be familiar. Otherwise, professional installation is recommended.
Which Infiniti Q50 and Q60 Years Are Supported?
This particular 12.1-inch system is designed for:
- Infiniti Q50: 2015–2023
- Infiniti Q60: 2017–2022
Sport and Red Sport variants can also be supported when equipped with the compatible factory dashboard.
However, model year alone should not be your only compatibility check. Factory equipment and dashboard configurations can vary.
Is the 12.1" Q50 / Q60 Screen Upgrade Worth It?
It depends on what you want to change about the car.
If the factory system already does everything you need, there is no reason to replace it simply for the sake of having a bigger screen.
But if your main frustrations are the older infotainment interface, limited smartphone integration and the factory screen layout, the 12.1-inch upgrade addresses all three at once.
The strongest case for the upgrade is therefore not: “I want a Tesla-style screen.”
It is: “I want modern CarPlay / Android Auto and a larger interface without giving up the important factory functions of my Infiniti.”
What Should You Check Before Buying?
Before choosing any Q50 or Q60 Android screen, verify three things:
- The system is designed for your exact vehicle and model year.
- The factory functions important to you are supported.
- You understand what is involved in installation.
Once those three questions are answered, choosing a screen becomes much easier.
Infiniti Q50 / Q60 12.1" Screen Upgrade
View the vehicle-specific Roadnavier system for Infiniti Q50 2015–2023 and Q60 2017–2022, including configuration options, specifications and compatibility information.
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