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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Features
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pioneer does it again excellent engineering.
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
All the bells and whistle are within this head unit. However ensure it fits your vehicle. Best Buy recommended it for my year make and model yet it's not a safe fit.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Pioneer Electronics Team
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Thank you for providing feedback on the product, we appreciate your time.
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Apple carplay, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Stereo!
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
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Absolutely outstanding stereo! The Android Auto is Awesome! The sound is stellar! It has great features, and a great Equalizer! Very appeasing appearance with multiple display options. Would highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Features
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2011 F-150 Great Option To Upgrade Your System!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent stereo at a great price. Great features and a super easy install.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Buffalo jeep
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I love everything except there's only one USB in and no wireless aNdroid auto
Great sound easy to use easy install
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid! Some issues to address...
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Solid 4.5 star radio. Excellent Sound/EQ capabilities, my stock speakers sound 1,000% better than they did with the factory radio that failed after 15 years. I'm still learning how to use the Android Auto features but haven't run into any issues there yet. Great mic pickup quality during calls and vocal responses to notifications that come in while I am driving.
Issues: 1) The deck does not fully fit in the opening on my 2006 Subaru STI. (The face plate apparently 3 to 5mm larger than a standard double DIMM opening.) I had to use a Dremel to grind off some of my plastic trim for the piece to fully snap back into place. 2) Volume buttons are too tiny (as other reviews mention) when attempting to turn the volume up and you go over a bump you end up pressing the mic or volume down button instead. I have been trying to use the included remote while driving to change the volume or advance to the next song as the buttons on the remote are bigger and more spaced apart.
What could be better? Higher screen resolution (it's 800x600), and the ability to play blu-ray discs. Not just DVD and CDs. (Yes I still uses discs!)
I would recommend this to a friend
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Apple carplay, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good entry into CarPlay
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Replaced my stock Mazda CX-5 with this unit. Features and options have come a long way since my last aftermarket radio. CarPlay is nice to have. Sound quality is nice and user EQ options. The only “complaint” I have is the display quality. It’s ok but needs better resolution in my opinion. It was more of a matte look than what is the norm we see with lots of resolution on our smart phones. I think the Kenwood has higher res displays but a higher price tag too. Overall a good starter unit if you want to jump in to CarPlay.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Apple carplay, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Full featured at a great price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I got this to replace a out of warranty Connect radio. This was on sale with free installation, so it was a great deal. Very happy with the radio and its features. Be aware that the microphone will be placed somewhere on the dash, and the USB connector is a cord that comes out your dash or center panel as well. Touch screen works well, Apple Carplay is flawless. Very happy with the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Radio & its functions
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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So far I have enjoyed the radio. It has the features I wanted and needed to combine entertainment and navigation. My hands are as steady as they once were so the remote is great when changing the volume. The HD radio has amazing reception and sound, the equalizer preset modes add a WOW factor I didn't expect.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Apple carplay, Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Car Radio
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This Radio has great features and sound quality. Very easy to use and the CarPlay is awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Apple carplay, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade to my RAM Promaster!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Replaced my radio in my Class B RV with this gem, the Pioneer AVH-2550NEX. Best Buy's tech team did a great job incorporating the back up camera & steering wheel controls that I had in my previous set up. Works flawlessly!
I installed this Pioneer radio along with some new JBL speakers and the sound is incredible. The radio works great with Android Auto!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pioneer - 6.8" Model:AVH-2550NEX
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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Why did I wait so long to replace my original SUV radio for my 2003 Envoy? The Pioneer AVH-2550NEX 6.8" touchscreen DVD Receiver offers everything, from seamless integration with your smartphone. These options are Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Weblink, Spotify and Pandora controls, built-in Bluetooth, HD Radio, and iDatalink to name a few. It has an intuitive, customizable VGA interface where you can set your home screen to display your favorites. It looks great, all functions work properly including Android Auto with my Pixel 5. The user interface is easy and user-friendly. It's the best car stereo I've ever owned. I bought this unit and had it installed by Best Buy in early December 16, 2020. I'm still learning about this stereo and what can do. This is really a nice unit with a capability that can do so much and more. There are no disappointments here! You can expect nothing less from a pioneer. I have always been satisfied with their products. The Apple Car Play and Bluetooth works flawlessly.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Apple carplay, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This was a great upgrade to my stock system. 50w per channel was completely adequate. The Android auto is a great feature. This head unit gives you complete control over the sound and combined. Was able to maintain steering wheel controls with ADS Maestro iDatalink. Also, big shout out to the Best Buy install guy who did a fantastic job of installing it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Apple carplay, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing features, Great sound, Easy to use
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
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I upgraded my factory radio in my 2007 Chevy Avalanche to this unit because of the Android Auto and Bluetooth. I have found that all of my music fits on a usb drive which I plug into the jack for the Android auto or apple car play and all of my music is now available to play anytime. I also bought all new speakers for the truck and the sound is amazing even without adding an amplifier.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Upgraded my Jeep®
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had a Pioneer that came from the factory in 2013. It still worked great, but recently I rented a car with ApplePlay, and I loved how easy it was. I am extremely pleased art the sound quality and ease of operation. The side volume buttons are a little small, but I use the steering wheel controls. Great radio. Breathed new life into my Jeep® Wrangler.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great pioneer
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I installed this in our 2016 Wrangler as well as all new speakers. Man this thing is awesome. We have a pioneer deck in our other vegicle so we wanted another one similiar for ease of operation. This thing is great and it plays dvds. Couldnt be happier. Best buy was the cheapest out of all retailers we checked
I would recommend this to a friend
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Apple carplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really nice stereo
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the apple CarPlay, and backup camera. Got the serious radio, hook up
The only negative to me Is the so called e-brake safety thing, can’t do certain things (while you driving) if you don’t get it disabled. No Best Buy won’t do it for you, it a safety thing.
Can’t put Trolls (the movie) on for the grand kids, and ride down the road
:( lol....
I would recommend this to a friend
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Apple carplay
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great way to update an older car with todays tech
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I put this in my 2002 Eclipse. I've very happy to have the android auto which allows me to use Google navigation. The back up camera is nice too when backing out of the parking lot.
The syncing of the phone to the stereo isn't always flawless... It sometimes gets glitchy. I've experienced this in rental cars as well so maybe not surprising... I use amazon music and wish that it integrated better but it's operational.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Features
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent display and tons of options
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Love the receiver and all of its options - but a remote was not included as indicated on the receiver packaging. Buttons are a mite small for my big hands. Display is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Pioneer Electronics Team
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Thank you for providing feedback on the product, we appreciate your time.
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Does almost everything I wanted
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
With the exception of not having the ability to display the Outside temp feed from my Chevy Colorado this Pioneer lived up to expectations. Only problem is sometimes the speak function for the Bluetooth connection to my Android phone wont work, but haven't been able to pinpoint why as yet.
Android Auto works great as does the HD radio and the Sirius.
Happy so far but only had it installed for a week now.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Apple carplay, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A perfect fit
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was totally surprised by the way this stereo looks fit. It looks like it was factory installed. All the Features work with my steering wheel controls. I like the Apple control. The touch buttons are just like using my phone. From now on all my vehicles will be equipped with Apple play. I recommend this stereo as a great replacement. It’s easy to use and easy to sync up your phones.