Customers praise the 6.8" Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Bluetooth Digital Media Receiver for its exceptional sound quality, seamless Apple CarPlay integration, and user-friendly design. Many appreciate its diverse features and the convenient screen size, as well as the added benefit of a backup camera. However, a few customers have reported issues with the steering wheel controls.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome radio , love the apple car play
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Everything was great , service on curb side was fast and easy , and hands free features are awesome , great overall
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pioneer stereo
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Stereo works great. It's what I was looking for to make upgrade my 2010 Silverado 2500hd.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awdome radio tons of functionality easy to manuver as well
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just What I Was Looking For.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Everything Turned Out Fantastic & Every Way Possible & Thanx.
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I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. The sound quality is much better than I expected and this unit has considerably more power than the factory unit. Love the Apple Car Play feature as I can now see Maps, Calls, Messages etc on this nice large screen. I had them divert the backup camera from the rear view mirror to this unit and it’s just awesome. Great field of view.
Best Buy offered free install so I let them put it in. If you want to retain steering wheel controls (I did) that cost extra for parts and labor. Same for the back up camera. The retrofit faceplate looks and fits like factory. You have to purchase separately.
The voice quality on phone calls is very good and it’s nice having text messages read to me and then prompts you for a voice reply. I’m stunned by the features of this unit at this price point. Although I’m still getting familiar with it, I highly recommend it.
Before and after photos below.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Great for one Week
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It worked great in the beginning. Played movies and Apple Play worked very well... Until it didn't. After a week of usage, it displayed an error message "AMP error". Plays no sound to the speakers now. Currently looking to replace this stereo. I do not recommend this product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Something for everyone
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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You get everything: Android Auto, CarPlay, HD Radio, satellite tadio, Blutooth music, and CD -- every mobike dource you can think of. And it made my OEM speakers sound better with deeper bass and more definition. Just needs a bigger on/off button.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just installed - lovin' it so far
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Installed in a 2007 Chevy Equinox LT. Did the install myself. I am not particularly handy but with a few notes from the installer guy and the right wiring harness it went smoothly. I soldered the wires (old fashioned that way) by matching color to color. The only issues I had was the parking brake wire. I didn't want to trace around and mess with it and Android Auto would let me set up my phone unless it was wired. I wired it to a ground and problem solved.
I have not put in the upgraded speakers yet but this thing kicks even with my stock Pioneer 6.5s. Sound is clear and punchy with a S. Bass EQ setting it gives a little more growl.
Android Auto working great every time I plug in my phone. Google Assistant lets me press a button and use voice commands for navigation, displaying Google Maps on the way. You can adjust the radio volume independently of the Android Auto volume. Bluetooth calls are great. Remote great.
Downsides? A few but not many to mention.
Screen is super shiny, Even on high it can be a challenge in directly sunlight with my moon roof open. Not a big deal.
Boot time seems a bit slow, but once up and running it's fine.
Annoying Warning about distracted driving every time you start your car and you have to press OK (probably a regulation, not sure).
I got it on sale and I would call it an rare value in consumer electronics.
The final judgement of course comes 6-12 months down the road. I hope it lasts a long time, because I'm lovin' it so far.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Screen size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sounds exceptionally exciting.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sound is amazing, watching a movie is awesome, backup camera is incredible on screen and you can also put on back up screen to see what is behind you driving or parked. Very adaptable to I phone easily hooked up to Bluetooth,pandora radio.Remote control is awesome I’m Velcro to the Dashboard soI do not lose.I’m still waiting on remote start for GPS and alarm system can’t wait to see the rest of results to unfold.amazing touch screen. Awesome product Pioneer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An Upgrade to an Old Friend
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I've always gone with Pioneer since the days of the "Supertuner" single din up to the double din prior to this one. They are a tried and true brand for quality and the latest and cutting edge features of its time. So it was a "no-brainer" when it came to upgrading.
This head unit is easy to use and packed with standard features such as HD)Radio, SiriusXM ready, and my favorites: Android Auto and the Waze app! Great sound with a wide choice of settings to tailor your favorite tunes to your perfection. I added the optional backup camera to complete the package.
The setup and functionality breathed new life into my overall driving experience. I now find myself driving my 2005 Infiniti G35 coupe more than my 2018 Genesis G80 because this Pioneer rocks tha beatz!
I highly recommend this unit for its quality, function, and sound to cost ratio. You won't be disapointed!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Game Changer
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I decided to upgrade my stereo after probably going through close to 10 auxiliary bluetooth receivers and should have just done this from the start.
The touch screen and generally functionality is very easy to use especially when driving. I have it setup to connect audio over bluetooth automatically or can USB in for Android Auto. There is really no audio loss between USB and bluetooth but due to the amount of data transferred Android Auto does have some more notification and navigation options than just standard bluetooth.
Spotify works both over bluetooth and android auto with 0 issues. I even have a backup cam connected and only complaint is there is no option to automatically bring up the grid lines when backing up but it just takes a tap to enable them.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Screen size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Satisfied
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent unit. Installed in C5 Corvette. Very quick response touch screen, Apple play, Bluetooth, phone all work well. Sounds good, lots of optional settings, Purchased additional non pioneer backup camera it works well. Only down side is unit reboots even with supported RAP feature in the Amp interface., anytime there is a change in key location, apparently a known issue for C5's.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent choice for upgrade to factory system!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Easy replacement with Idata-link and have factory type function of steering wheel buttons. This does require additional purchase of Maestro Rr module that is another $150, but worth it for the ease of installation and factory type results. Apple car play, review camera, DVD player, HD radio station, and some car gauges is a major upgrade. Quality of sound improvement in bass is great without any speaker replacement.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Screen size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great unit and great installation experience.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This went into a 2002 Miata with a Bose sound system that was great but basically started failing. Lots of research, will use it a lot with my iPhone so I wanted good integration with the phone.
First, the system is very good. Sound is at least as good as the Bose system I had, and the big screen works well. iPhone integration is really nice, with various options for displaying the podcast app, audible app, Waze, Spotify, etc. Car play works very well. Very nice touch while driving and using Waze while listening to an audio book that it showed two volume controls, so I could easily independently control the volume of the audio book and the volume of Waze announcements.
But I really have to add that the installer (and it came with free installation) in the Trussville, AL store did a superb job. He exceeded my expectations. Installed a small mic that works with the system in a place on the steering column that works well and is almost invisible. He made sure the USB cable that comes from the back of the unit was threaded and placed in a manner where it is very easy to get to but also very easy to hide when not being used. He walked me through a few things I would not have figured out on my own after the installation. Great job.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Apple carplay receiver with HD radio
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I bought this radio for my 2005 Hyundai Tucson to replace the factory cd/cassette player. GREAT improvement in every way over the original radio. I installed it myself which took about 10-12 hours of easy, tedious, time consuming steps but I enjoyed it. The free Best Buy install would be a more basic install without the backup camera or a few of the upgrades I added like plugs mounted on the dash for USB and Aux inputs. Most people should have it done by a pro as it was very involved. Everything works as it is supposed to, I just have not figured out everything it can do. I need to watch some online videos or read more instructions, but I have used all the features I wanted to try and I am really pleased. The bluetooth connects as soon as I start the car and the last song I was playing starts itself, which is really nice. If I want full carplay features I have to plug in the lightning cable and it takes a few more seconds to connect. The touch screen works great even with gloves on. My car doesn't have steering wheel volume controls and the volume buttons on the radio are pretty small, but that is my only con far outweighed by all the pros. The phone call quality is very good as far as I have been told. I can hear very clearly through the car speakers and the caller can hear me well. The backup camera turns on instantly when I put the car in reverse and shows very clearly on the screen.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love this unit!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I purchased this to replace my stock unit. The Apple Car Play is an awesome feature, the unit connects with Bluetooth easily, this thing is so simple to use, the preset EQ is a great feature along with custom EQ capabilities, the screen is bright and clear, the backup camera works wonderfully. I also purchase a Pioneer backup camera and had Best Buy do the install on the entire system, GREAT EXPERIENCE! That’s when I meet Uriel at the location on Herndor which entirely changed my outlook on my new system. With Uriel’s wisdom of car stereo gear, I followed his advice on adding two Amps, a 4 channel Audio Control 4.300 and an Audio Control 1.300 mono sub woofer Amp, an Audio Control Epicenter and a L7T 10” Loaded Enclosure, all available at Best Buy. All I can say is wow!
Clear, clean, crisp, full, deep, very powerful sound. Truly amazing. Before you spend a dime or twist a screw driver get advice from a Best Buy Tech, if you live in the Clovis, CA area, I highly encourage you to consult with Uriel, this guy is amazing. Great job Uriel and Kevin!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It’s a great radio
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I love the radio. I was using the factory radio until it failed. The radio with the factory speakers improved so much. I was able to customize the equalizer for custom settings it sounds excellent. The HD radio with digital broadcasting is phenomenal. The DVD is wonderful you can select so many different options to view. The web link is great this connects your phone and displays YouTube on your screen. The Apple CarPlay is fantastic with the Apps Spotify, Pandora, and IHeartRadio you really don’t need to have any CDs because this gives you access to all the music you want . What’s nice is CD sound is great if you want play CD’s. What’s nice the radio links Waze to your radio screen. I haven’t used SiriusXM radio yet no need to spend the extra money because with the other apps it gives you everything you need. This radio has so much to offer. I haven’t checked out all the options yet. I would recommend this radio to anybody.. unfortunately I had to install the radio myself because of Covid-19. I was scheduled to have Best Buy do it but because of the state shut down they couldn’t install it for me. I must say it was easy to install because Best Buy ordered all the parts I needed to install it like a professional.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Major Interior improvement to my Silverado!
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I have a 2004 Silverado with Bose sound system, but the radio was ok, for CD's and Radio (non HD) Put this in, now I have MP3 input, Bluetooth, HD Radio, Android Auto which gives me Amazon music, Google Play, Pandora, etc.... Nice EQ for better sound control, and the WAZE app vs the normal Google Map is AWESOME!!!! Recommend!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Radio
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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With 90% of the choices being backordered indefinitely due to Covid, I chose this open box unit as I wanted HD radio and phone integration. I was a little skeptical due to not liking the NEX models from years ago. I installed this and was pleasantly surprised. Works great, sounds great. Car Play and Android Auto work very well. Preouts have good power. My only complaint is that even if you add it to your favorites, the subwoofer volume takes way too many button pushes to adjust. (same as most other radios.) I can't figure out why that control isn't front and center. It's the most adjusted setting there is based on what music you are listening to, and how it was recorded. Wired this up to a Idatalink Maestro SW steering wheel control module and it works awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Features, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for my 2004 Tahoe
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I will start by saying I am very pleased with the quality of the sound and the features of this head unit. Highly recommend this as a replacement for your factory installed head unit especially if yours was as old as mine. I installed this unit using the PAC RP5-GM11 radio replacement Interface. The unit uses my existing amplifier for sound which is just wonderful. I also installed a backup camera that uses this interface. The backup camera automatically comes on when I put my Tahoe in reverse showing on the AVH-2550NEX display. The video is perfect. This head unit added Bluetooth® phone integration for both handsfree calling and music playback without even plugging my iPhone into anything which is very convenient. Plugging my iPhone into the 58" USB extension cable that comes with the unit enabled Apple CarPlay which is awesome! Waze navigation right on the display! The PAC interface retained all my steering controls, so the install makes the whole thing look and work like a GM factory install. This head unit even has a remote control which is nice to have even though I don't use it much.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Pioneer Electronics Team
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Thank you for providing the feedback on the product, we appreciate your time.