Pioneer - 6.8" Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® Bluetooth® Digital Media (DM) Receiver - Black
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Specifications
App CompatibleNoMobile Device SyncingApple CarPlay, Android AutoBluetooth EnabledYesSteering Wheel Control CompatibleYesTuner Type(s)AM/FMCD PlayerYes
Key Specs
App CompatibleNoMobile Device SyncingApple CarPlay, Android AutoBluetooth EnabledYesSteering Wheel Control CompatibleYesTuner Type(s)AM/FMCD PlayerYesScreen Size6.8 inchesSelectable Color IlluminationYesIntegrated GPSNoWorks WithAmazon Alexa, Siri
General
Product Name6.8" Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® Bluetooth® Digital Media (DM) ReceiverBrandPioneerModel NumberAVH-2550NEXColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Audio
Watts Per Channel50 wattsRMS Power22 wattsNumber Of Channels4Preamp Output Level4 volts
Compatibility
Mount StyleDouble DINShortened DepthNoApp CompatibleNoMobile Device SyncingApple CarPlay, Android AutoMobile Operating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSBluetooth EnabledYesRear Facing Inputs3.5mm audio, USBNumber of Camera Inputs2Steering Wheel Control CompatibleYesOriginal Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) IntegrationiDatalink Maestro RR, iDatalink Maestro RR2Works WithAmazon Alexa, Siri
Tuner
Tuner Type(s)AM/FMNumber Of Station Presets24Satellite RadioSiriusXM ReadyReceivers With HD RadioYes
Players
CD PlayerYesDVD PlayerYes
Features
USB Device ChargingYesHands-Free CallingYesExternal MicrophoneIncludedRemote Control IncludedYesMarineNoEQ PresetsYes
Display
Screen Size6.8 inchesScreen TypeLED-LCDTouch ScreenYesTouch Screen TypeResistiveDisplay ColorVariableSelectable Color IlluminationYesFaceplate StyleFixed
GPS
Integrated GPSNo
Dimension
Product Height6.36 inchesProduct Width9.6 inchesProduct Depth11.04 inchesProduct Weight4.41 pounds
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1-year Limited Warranty from date of delivery. See Limited Warranty terms and conditions for further details.Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1-year Limited Warranty from date of delivery. See Limited Warranty terms and conditions for further details.
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UPC884938415590
The Pioneer AVH-2550NEX 6.8" VGA touchscreen DVD Receiver offers seamless integration with you smartphone. These options are Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Weblink, Spotify and Pandora controls, built-in Bluetooth, HD Radio, iDatalink to name a few. It has an intuitive, customizable VGA interface where you can set your home screen to display your favorites.
Android Auto
A simpler, safer way to use your phone in the car. Get all your favorite maps, media, and messaging apps on your car display. To use Android Auto, you need a compatible Android smartphone with an active data plan.
Back up camera input (1-camera)
Back up safely in any crowded parking area. Install a rear-view camera to use the receiver’s built-in parking guides for easy parking, with adjustable parking lines and full screen image for ease of use.
Apple CarPlay
A smarter, safer way to use your iPhone while you drive. You can get directions, make calls, send, and receive messages, and enjoy your favorite music all on the built-in display.
NEX stay connected
Connect your compatible smartphone device with NEX for a truly connected experience, bringing many of your favorite apps right into the dashboard and letting you communicate using advanced high-quality Bluetooth connectivity.
Sound quality for all (auto EQ)
The Pioneer NEX in-dash receiver provides controls to tailor listening experience to your vehicle and listening preferences such as built-in Auto EQ and Time Alignment, 13-Band Graphic Equalizer, and built-in high/low pass crossover.
Pandora-With Touchscreen
Enjoy your personalized Pandora internet radio through this receiver. Pandora is compatible with bluetooth connected to an Android device and USB or Bluetooth when connected to an iPhone device.
iDataLink Maestro (RR)
iDatalink Maestro RR sold separately, preserves factory features such as climate control, performance gauges and vehicle information such as tire pressure and diagnostics. Features vary by vehicle.
HD Radio
This Pioneer Receiver has a built-in HD Radio tuner, broadcasting in clear digital quality. Many stations offer extra local FM channels to enjoy more music, news, and sports – all 100% subscription FREE! Your FM and AM stations now have crystal-clear reception with no audio distortion.
Siri Eyes Free - touchscreen
Simply touch a NEX touchscreen and Siri listens through the NEX unit's external microphone and answers requests over the vehicle's speakers, helping you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel, for select iPhones.
Spotify With Touchscreen
Spotify is a dedicated A/V source on this receiver from the Spotify app on smartphone devices. You can play, pause and skip tracks, and browse playlists, albums and radio stations on the go using the Pioneer controls.
Hands free Bluetooth
Connect your compatible iOS or Android smartphone with NEX for a truly connected experience, bringing many of your favorite apps right into the dashboard and letting you communicate using advanced high-quality Bluetooth connectivity.
FLAC
Pioneer's NEX in-dash receivers were the first in the industry to offer playback of files encoded as high-res FLAC up to 192kHz/24 bit and provide playback output at CD quality. With Pioneer, your high-res FLAC is no longer confined to your home hi-fi system - put your music on the move.
Auto Time Alignment and Auto EQ
Time alignment automatically estimates the delay from each speaker to the driver’s position. Auto EQ tailors specific musical characteristics according to preference, using a microphone to monitor and analyze acoustics.
Time alignment-no microphone
This feature allows for delay time and synchronizing from each speaker to be adjusted to correct any phase mismatches in the sound resulting from the listening position. Does not include the CD-M20 microphone.
USB Control for iPhone
This Pioneer Receiver is ready to roll with direct connectivity to your iPhone for music and video via USB. Song, artist, time and album information are beautifully displayed on the touchscreen.
Vozsis with Amazon Alexa
Pioneer's smartphone application, available for both iOS and Android OS devices allows Amazon Alexa capability through the Weblink-enabled receiver.
What's Included
DVD receiver 6.8" touchscreen monitor (10A fuse)
Wiring harness
Wireless Remote control (CXE5116)
CR2025 3V lithium battery (installed)
58" USB extension cable
Microphone w/ visor-bracket (attached 10' cable terminated by a right-angled 2.5mm connector)
(12) Installation screws
Installation Manual
Quick Start Guide
1 Year Warranty Sheet
Manuals & Guides
Installation Guide
Use and Care Manual
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Manual
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Q: QuestionIs this for wireless carplay so i don't have to plug anything into radio or car?(4 answers)
A: AnswerThis will do wireless Bluetooth with your phone & phone music, so you can use it wirelessly with the Bluetooth feature. It will also do Spotify & Pandora. However if you want to use the actual “CarPlay” feature, you have to plug your phone up with your phone cord to the USB connection that comes with the stereo. Then you can use more features such as GPS navigation, messaging, audiobooks, etc. as well as phone, & music. It will play the radio, cd/dvd’s regardless if you have your phone connected. However, you can only watch the DVD if your parking break is on because you can’t watch dvd’s from the front while driving by law. If you want the DVD to play in the back you have to pay for additional monitors for it to play to the back.Answered by ReneeK
- A: AnswerYes, I just had mine installed 3 weeks ago and you have the red and yellow guide lines on the screen.
Answered by Bryintn
Q: QuestionCan you connect a backup camera to this?(3 answers)
A: AnswerMy Pioneer system was installed by Best Buy and they were able to tie in the backup camera. They used a Maestro harness and a Maestro interface.Answered by Sam2019
- A: AnswerYou have to have you parking brake set to watch dvds. Or you can just ground the parking brake wire coming from the head unit
Answered by Scoot
- A: AnswerMy Bluetooth connects quickly and I haven’t had any issues with the mic on either end.
Answered by Parker
- A: AnswerDo you mean the buttons along the left side? If so, yes. They can be modified to a variety of colors. I chose orange to match the factory light colors of my dash displays
Answered by Steve
Q: QuestionHow can I tell if this will work with my model/year car(5 answers)
A: AnswerIt's right on the Best Buy website after you click on the stereo it goes to the next screen to pick your make and model vehicle.Answered by 2dogman
- A: AnswerYes it will, just need correct harness. The feature is called iDatalink® Maestro and it would be listed on the specs of any brand radio that supports those features.
Answered by batliff
Reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1456 reviews
4.5Rating by feature
- 4.4Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- 4.6Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.4Ease of Use
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers commend the '6.8" Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® Bluetooth® Digital Media (DM) Receiver' for its Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, remarkable sound quality, and user-friendly interface. They appreciate the ease of installation and affordability of the product. While some customers have concerns about the size of the volume buttons and the lack of steering wheel control options, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
CarPlay for our 2008 Odyssey!
We still love our 2008 Honda Odyssey, but were eager to update the electronics to include CarPlay. This Pioneer went on sale, so we jumped in. Integration was very simple and the features on this unit go on for days! Love having the backup camera on a nice big screen and HD Radio adds lots of new stations here in Nashville. The sound quality of the unit is awesome. It's gotten many compliments from my wife, who spends a lot of time behind the wheel. The startup is definitely slower than the non-smart factory unit, but not terrible. Maybe :15 sec? I used the auto-eq and level adjustment with a mic and it made some slight improvements. Sounded good already, so this wasn't a big change. The default EQ of "powerful" is actually really good. I tend to prefer flatter sound that is more natural, but this works really well. Of course CarPlay is great. Having used it in various rental cars, I was glad to have it at our fingertips for our holiday travel this year. Worked flawlessly. We still use lots of CDs from the library, so having an in-dash disc player was important. We are not using the DVD feature, so no comment there. I've definitely recommended this one to all my friends since we installed it. Big upgrade for older vehicles!
Posted by LargeFamilyTN
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall Awesome Head Unit For The Price
I installed this in my 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited to replace the factory radio. I also installed the iDatalink Maestro module to retain all of the factory original features and was required in order to control front to rear fade as I kept the factory Infinity amplifier. The Maestro also gives me an engine gauge screen on the new Pioneer, tire pressure, door status, battery voltage, and engine error code display/reset via the ODB connector. I also replaced all of the factory speakers. JBL Harman components in the front, JBL coaxials in sound bar, and a Pioneer low profile sub in the rear. Finally I also installed a backup camera which is displayed on the Pioneer screen. So far I love the Pioneer head unit. Amazing sound quality, great features. I have a Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Android Auto is really cool. Allows me to run Waze navigation and other apps like Pandora when my phone is plugged into the Pioneer USB port. My only complaints, thus the 4 stars: (1) Wish there were two USB ports, keep switching between USB thumb drive loaded with music files and my phone for navigation. (2) Control buttons on left side are rather small. Overall a great radio and great price! Was $450 but got it on sale for $299. TIP: The Metra dash install/trim kit I used has very soft/cheap plastic, cracks easily. I've read that Scosche makes a better quality one and will pursue that brand for future installs.
Posted by PineviewJoe
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great radio, works well, sounds great!
This does everything the way I would expect it to, and works well. The layout is pretty intuitive. So far has been very reliable. I have an android phone and the Android Auto feature works very well, much nicer than just using a phone holder! Bluetooth also rock solid and good range. Compared to the stock radio everything is louder and seems clearer, to be fair I didn't have a 3.5mm or bluetooth on the factory radio. Big difference though is the HD radio, definitely a better signal than what I was getting. The screen is visible most of the time. I say this because when the sun is shining and I have the sunroof open the screen gets really washed out, I can still read it though. I was completely unable to see the factory display in this condition so it's an improvement for me. My main complaint is that it does not have physical forward/back buttons. If you have steering wheel controls this isn't an issue. I do find that I have to take my eyes off the road for a split second sometimes to hit the on screen button. I'm not saying it is a deal breaker, but physical buttons that I could locate without looking would be an improvement. The backup camera is also working as it should which is great because I used to have no clue what was going on behind my car... Overall great radio and would recommend.
Posted by jboston511