ADS has partnered with Kenwood and JVC to revolutionize aftermarket stereo installations with the iDatalink Maestro APX kits, engineered to work seamlessly with their new Direct Replacement car stereos. These innovative kits let you retain your vehicle’s factory radio bezel and controls, maintaining a factory appearance while delivering the performance and features of a premium aftermarket system. The iDatalink Maestro APX-S8-GM3 installation kit is designed for an 8" floating screen Direct Replacement stereo and includes mounting brackets and hardware, a USB/hub adapter, an antenna adapter, and vehicle-specific wiring harnesses—ensuring a clean, factory-integrated upgrade.

• Compatible with 2014–2020 GM Vehicles: Allows you to install a Kenwood or JVC 8" direct replacement radio in select 2014–2020 GM vehicles. Requires the iDatalink Maestro RR or RR2 module for full functionality and integration.
• Retains Factory Dash Appearance: Maintains the original factory dash design, ensuring a seamless and clean integration of the new radio with your vehicle’s interior, giving it an OEM-style look.
• OnStar & Bluetooth Hands-Free Retention: Keeps OnStar and Bluetooth hands-free features fully functional after upgrading your radio, allowing you to continue using these essential communication tools.
• Steering Wheel Audio Controls: Retains factory steering wheel audio controls, including two function buttons and expanded radio controls, allowing you to manage audio without taking your hands off the wheel.
• Backup Camera with Dynamic Guidelines: Preserves your vehicle’s factory backup camera system, complete with dynamic parking guidelines and park assist chimes, ensuring safety while reversing.
• Secondary Vehicle Display Support: Supports the retention of the factory secondary vehicle display (if equipped), ensuring that you don’t lose access to essential vehicle information displayed on the secondary screen.
• USB Port Retention: Retains the vehicle's factory USB ports for continued media connectivity and device charging, ensuring functionality with the new head unit.
• Climate Control & Vehicle Settings Access: Allows you to control factory climate settings and vehicle features directly from the head unit’s touchscreen, providing added convenience and integration.
• Vehicle Information Display: Adds the ability to display live vehicle information, such as system status and performance metrics, directly on the aftermarket radio’s screen for easy monitoring.
• Selectable Performance Gauges (Track Pack Style): Includes customizable "Track Pack" performance gauges, enabling you to monitor key vehicle metrics in real time, ideal for car enthusiasts and performance drivers.
• OBD-II Diagnostics (Read/Reset Codes): Allows you to read and reset check engine codes directly from the head unit, eliminating the need for separate diagnostic tools.
• Power and Signal Outputs for Aftermarket Systems: Provides 12V/15A accessory power, illumination outputs, and key signals like parking brake, reverse, and vehicle speed sensor (VSS), necessary for navigation or multimedia receiver installations.