[Benignseraph]

I tend to drive my neice around alot and she is usually happy to watch My Little Pony and Scooby Doo on our drive across town. Is there any way that the built in screen can play video files?

 

[richard_rsp]

There is not a factory method to play video on the screen, however I am betting someone will come up with an aftermarket way. I have seen an aftermarket adapter for the Ford Sync system that displays video, so I'm betting something similar could work for the iA/Mazda systems.

 

[Lando]

be warned that it is likely illegal to have video running on that screen.

 

[scionic]

be warned that it is likely illegal to have video running on that screen.

That's correct. The only legal way to have video playing is in the rear passenger area. But you can always have toggle switch for the front to let you shut it off when needed

 

[Lando]

Makes me nervous for insurance reasons. Also, it is distracting, and despite how immune to its distracting potential you think you are, you could get distracted.

 

[Moe]

If you get caught, if you don't fight the ticket then you may have to start worrying about insurance. Helps to know lawyers

 

[Lando]

Oh I know plenty of lawyers, but most people don't.

 

[AllTheSedan]

What's a good aftermarket video player for the rear passengers? Has anyone tried installing one yet?

 

[Moxieman]

An iPad held in the hands of the rear passengers...

 

[Lando]

An iPad held in the hands of the rear passengers...

Agreed, but they do sell things that hang around the front head rests that hold the iPad. It's like the little entertainment screen on the back of headrests when you are on a plane.

 

[Moe]

An iPad held in the hands of the rear passengers...

^ winner.

The traditional rear seat passenger video player is obsolete. can't beat what can be done with smart devices. It's actually what car makers should be doing more of that... working with smart devices.

 

[Lando]

Yea, I would recommend an iPad and then you can get holder things that fasten it to the back of the front seat so that you don't have to actually hold onto it.