Easy Ways to Play Android Video to My 2016 Denali DVD Screen

Alright, so you wanna watch them videos from your Android phone on that there 2016 Denali DVD screen, huh? It ain’t as easy as pie, let me tell ya. But don’t you worry none, I’ll try to explain it the best I can, simple-like.

First off, that 2016 Denali, well, it’s got that fancy screen, but sometimes gettin’ it to play nice with your phone is a whole ‘nother story. Now, some folks talk about this “Android Auto” thing. Sounds fancy, right? It’s supposed to let you use some of your phone’s stuff on the car screen, like maps and music, and maybe even videos, if you’re lucky.

Now, I heard tell you gotta have the right kinda system in your Denali. They call it “IntelliLink” or somethin’. And it gotta be the 8-inch one, not the little fella. If you got that, then you might be in luck. You gotta take your car to the dealer, see, and they gotta do some kinda update thing. It’s like givin’ the car a shot, but for its computer brain. They say it’s free, but you know how them dealers are, always tryin’ to upsell ya on somethin’.

• Step one: Find out if you got that IntelliLink thingy, the 8-inch one.
• Step two: Call up the dealer and ask about that Android Auto update for your 2016 Denali.
• Step three: Take your car in and let ‘em do their magic.

Okay, so let’s say you got the update. Now what? Well, you gotta connect your phone to the car. They use this “Bluetooth” thing. It’s like magic wires, but without the wires. You gotta turn on the Bluetooth on your phone and on the car, and then they gotta find each other and shake hands, so to speak. The car screen should tell you what to do, step-by-step. Just follow along, it ain’t too hard.

But here’s the kicker: Android Auto ain’t always about playin’ just any ol’ video you got on your phone. It’s mostly for maps and music and stuff. Some folks say you can use some special apps to trick it into playin’ videos, but that sounds mighty complicated to me. They talk about this “AAAD” thing, somethin’ about downloadin’ apps that ain’t supposed to be there. Sounds risky, like sneakin’ cookies before dinner. You might get in trouble.

Now, some other folks, they talk about playin’ videos from a USB drive or somethin’. Like a little stick you plug into the car. If your Denali has a DVD player, it might be able to play videos from a USB too. But you gotta make sure the video is the right kind, or the car won’t understand it. It’s like speakin’ a different language, see? The car only understands certain kinds of video talk.

And then there’s the back seat screens. If you got them, that’s a whole ‘nother story. Some folks say they have trouble with them, the light works but no picture. Sounds like a headache to me. But if they work, you might be able to hook up a DVD player or somethin’ back there. Or maybe even use a phone or tablet with the right cables.

Honestly, this whole thing sounds like a lot of fuss. Back in my day, we just watched the road. But I guess times have changed. If you really wanna watch videos in your Denali, you gotta do some research, talk to the dealer, and maybe even mess around with some apps and cables. Just be careful, and don’t go fiddlin’ with nothin’ while you’re drivin’. Safety first, that’s what I always say.

And one more thing, I heard some places can do things to your car so you can watch videos even when you’re driving. They call it “video in motion” or somethin’. But I ain’t so sure about that. Seems dangerous to me. You should keep your eyes on the road, not on some movie. But hey, it’s your car, you do what you think is best.

So, there you have it. That’s all I know about gettin’ videos to play on that 2016 Denali screen. It ain’t easy, but it might be possible. Just take it slow, be patient, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. And remember, drivin’ safely is the most important thing.

Tags: [Android Auto, 2016 Denali, DVD screen, Video Playback, IntelliLink, Bluetooth, USB, Rear Seat Media, AAAD, GMC]