Excellent review and descriptions of everything available in settings. You've made me understand how to do what I wanted to do. This is the only guide I found that was so insightful and detailed. Cheers.
Seems like it would be almost perfect if it had a wireless charging built into the stand. I'm installing same radio in my car tomorrow, hope I like it lol
Is bluetooth connection smooth ? I heard that I connects once and then struggles to reconnect sometimes if the card is turned off and turned on again! To bypass bluetooth issues ,can we connect phone via usb cable to this system and feel seamless operations of all features ?
True, it does struggle a little. Android phone usually stops the background app from running which is why the system struggles to connect. You can connect via usb cable as well.
@@melwynfrancis :thanks for the quick reply bro , really appreciate it ! 2 more questions:: 1)So does it work well over bluetooth with an iphone in case u got chance to test ? 2) if I use usb cable to connect phone instead of bluetooth , does the phone calling , pioneer sync app work seamlessly then ??
@@phawupowerhousesakwe7897 it is a good unit only if u have a car with single din set up. If u have double din then there are far better options in market.
How is the stereo .is there any lag in connecting bluetooth.any problem in syncing audio with video while playing videos.is there any frequent lose of Bluetooth connection
Did you do something specific in order to get the speedometer in the Smart Sync app to work? I have a Pioneer device and I use the Smart Sync, but got no speed info at all. Location is on on the phone, the app has the permissions to location... Am I missing something here in order to make it work? Thanks!
Bro any idea if you've tried using android auto on your phone. Cos I'm a regular user of android auto. If you could use android auto whilst connected to the stereo it'll be amazing video.
I dont think android auto will work, as stereo has to be connected via the smart sync software so as to utilize all features. Anyways il find out and update you later on this.
@@melwynfrancis ok thanks. Bro. But do try and check. I think I read on a website that it works. But I think your words and work is more important to me. Thanks.
Hey brother, this stereo can connect direct to blutooth with out using the pioneer app? And can i connect AUX cable to play music? Back side of this stereo have a W/R port..
The only thing that I cant get to work properly is the compass. The compass on my phone works but on the pioneer app is stays between west and south-west.
Get the mvh-s420bt cheaper, same features and has the headphone jack. Just doesn't come with a £50 phone holder lol. Just get a separate phone holder for smart sync. Way better
Hello. Can i use the usb port to connect a usb pen drive and listen to music and at the same time use smart sync to connect iphone to use the other features? thanks.
Video was supposed to be about pioneer Smart sink he was talking about some things that had nothing to do with SmartLink like the for example he was talking about bass that he didn’t like it has nothing to do with SmartLink 😢 if you’re going to put video out there, make sure you’re talking about what you plan to make the video about sometimes this guy starting talking about his own purposes as I am an owner of a personal car stereo and home theater installation since the early 80s I have a Lotta know how
Hey David my video is about Pioneer smart Sync car stereo, I think you misunderstood it for a smart kitchen sink video ! Btw everything i said in the video is absolutely related to the stereo as the title suggests “Long term review”. May be you’re too old to understand it, its okay! I forgive you.
Hi, I have recently purchased this and although it's great, I'm having trouble with the voice button. It doesn't seem to register what I'm saying and asks me to speak again. I'm constantly shouting and look rather silly 🙈🤣 any ideas please ? Thanks
@@melwynfrancis Thank you for replying. I was hoping it was just something I had or hadn't done:( what a pain 😢 I'll try using google and see how I can get x
@@melwynfrancis can you play am/fm radio without your cell phone? and can you save radio stations on the physical unit like a "regular" radio or can you only store stations through the app on the phone?
Hey buddy I can't access the main screen that have clock in the middle and speed in the right, Im directed only to the main menu and music menu. Please help
Excellent review and descriptions of everything available in settings. You've made me understand how to do what I wanted to do. This is the only guide I found that was so insightful and detailed. Cheers.
Seems like it would be almost perfect if it had a wireless charging built into the stand. I'm installing same radio in my car tomorrow, hope I like it lol
Bro still working??
Informative video this. I recently fitted this, plus the parking sensors to my Skoda Yeti and I cannot rave about it enough.
Thanks for the long term review
Great video man, appreciate it
You must update the firmware, there is a new one without bugs
how long
Is bluetooth connection smooth ?
I heard that I connects once and then struggles to reconnect sometimes if the card is turned off and turned on again!
To bypass bluetooth issues ,can we connect phone via usb cable to this system and feel seamless operations of all features ?
True, it does struggle a little. Android phone usually stops the background app from running which is why the system struggles to connect. You can connect via usb cable as well.
@@melwynfrancis :thanks for the quick reply bro , really appreciate it !
2 more questions::
1)So does it work well over bluetooth with an iphone in case u got chance to test ?
2) if I use usb cable to connect phone instead of bluetooth , does the phone calling , pioneer sync app work seamlessly then ??
Didn't try with an iphone, software will not sync without Bluetooth. Can use usb cable only to play music.
@@CarsPlusBikes You can probably get it to work great if you make the phone stop turning off the app by itself (android sleep settings)
@@CarsPlusBikes it works better with iPhone , it is actually designed for iPhone as mentioned on the box
Can we play radio without connecting smartphone?
Do you still use this unit? I wonder if they updated the software for the app.
Unfortunately I’m not using it anymore.
@@melwynfrancis why ?
@@phawupowerhousesakwe7897 because i bought a new car.
@@melwynfrancis Do you still think it's a good headunit?
@@phawupowerhousesakwe7897 it is a good unit only if u have a car with single din set up. If u have double din then there are far better options in market.
Will the music still play when using Google maps on Spotify?!
yes
Now after the last update 0.33 the app does not wortk at all it closes directly after the startup screen. Nice update.
How is the stereo .is there any lag in connecting bluetooth.any problem in syncing audio with video while playing videos.is there any frequent lose of Bluetooth connection
No lag. It is a good stereo for single Dinn cars.
How to make the km widget work as mine doesn’t display the speed , it always displays zero !!
Try reinstalling/updating the app.
Francis this is Varghese from Kerala I want to talk to you directly there is any chances
What is gained over just using android auto on your phone?
You can use android auto no problem but to access stereo features and settings, it has to connect with smart sync software.
Did you do something specific in order to get the speedometer in the Smart Sync app to work? I have a Pioneer device and I use the Smart Sync, but got no speed info at all. Location is on on the phone, the app has the permissions to location... Am I missing something here in order to make it work? Thanks!
Your phone should have accelometer.
@@melwynfrancis I have a Samsung note 20 ultra and iPhone XS Max , they both definitely have an accelerometer but the km widget doesn’t work !!!
Does it support iOS connectivity?
yes
Can we load the torque app in the menu ?
Bro any idea if you've tried using android auto on your phone. Cos I'm a regular user of android auto. If you could use android auto whilst connected to the stereo it'll be amazing video.
I dont think android auto will work, as stereo has to be connected via the smart sync software so as to utilize all features. Anyways il find out and update you later on this.
@@melwynfrancis ok thanks. Bro. But do try and check. I think I read on a website that it works. But I think your words and work is more important to me. Thanks.
How big screen fits in the holder? I want as big as possible.
My ROG phone 2 i.e 6.7" fits, so it think holder should be good till 7". But i wouldn't put any heavy phone as it tends to slip during bumpy rides.
Excellent device, only problem and one so annoying I'd advise against purchasing.. the click on front face keeps coming off, very very annoying...
Where from you buyed!
Flipkart
Quick question, can you play music from the USB, using a USB stick?
Yes.
Price?
I gt it for 5k
Hey brother, this stereo can connect direct to blutooth with out using the pioneer app?
And can i connect AUX cable to play music?
Back side of this stereo have a W/R port..
Directly connects to bluetooth. No Aux port available and i am not sure about W/R port.
The only thing that I cant get to work properly is the compass. The compass on my phone works but on the pioneer app is stays between west and south-west.
Might be a software bug.
Sr did it have audio out aux for subwoofer amplifier......???
Did it have aux in ...
From play music from phone using headphon out...??
Sorry buddy, no AUX input available. You'll have to use bluetooth or USB drive.
Get the mvh-s420bt cheaper, same features and has the headphone jack. Just doesn't come with a £50 phone holder lol. Just get a separate phone holder for smart sync. Way better
@@lio1234234 No, I don't agree with you, this fits together very nicely
Wath is your smartphone please ?
Asus ROG phone 2.
@@melwynfrancis thanks you
Hello. Can i use the usb port to connect a usb pen drive and listen to music and at the same time use smart sync to connect iphone to use the other features? thanks.
Yes
@@melwynfrancis thx
What is the biggest smartphone which can be fitted in the smartphone holder? Thanks
@@985M see the video, i was using asus ROG phone 2 which is pretty big. Big phones will slip off when u use it with a case.
Hi! Do you think it could hold a phone with a bumper cover?
Yes, but if the phone is too heavy it will slip.
Do you need to be on the app for the phone to sync with the radio?
@@predalien1413 if the app is running in background then it will connect automatically, but if it isnt then you’ll have to open the app and connect.
if it’s a UK based online dealer you WILL be covered under warranty
Video was supposed to be about pioneer Smart sink he was talking about some things that had nothing to do with SmartLink like the for example he was talking about bass that he didn’t like it has nothing to do with SmartLink 😢 if you’re going to put video out there, make sure you’re talking about what you plan to make the video about sometimes this guy starting talking about his own purposes as I am an owner of a personal car stereo and home theater installation since the early 80s I have a Lotta know how
Hey David my video is about Pioneer smart Sync car stereo, I think you misunderstood it for a smart kitchen sink video ! Btw everything i said in the video is absolutely related to the stereo as the title suggests “Long term review”. May be you’re too old to understand it, its okay! I forgive you.
Does it play 16gb pendrive via USB?
yes
Hi, I have recently purchased this and although it's great, I'm having trouble with the voice button. It doesn't seem to register what I'm saying and asks me to speak again. I'm constantly shouting and look rather silly 🙈🤣 any ideas please ? Thanks
Same issue with me, Voice assistant of pioneer sucks. Instead use Google assistant.
@@melwynfrancis Thank you for replying. I was hoping it was just something I had or hadn't done:( what a pain 😢 I'll try using google and see how I can get x
I thought this had Alexa built in?
@@mrchrisknight315 alexa has been added in the latest update.
@@melwynfrancis can I use Alexa to call someone?!
How do I update the actual head unit? I've updated the app a couple times, but don't know how to update the unit
Watch my other video for update process.
@@melwynfrancis i have the SPH-10bt would it be the same process as this model number
@@rachelc883 yes i think so.
Does it have regular fm am radio?
Yes
@@melwynfrancis can you play am/fm radio without your cell phone? and can you save radio stations on the physical unit like a "regular" radio or can you only store stations through the app on the phone?
This is what I'm trying to find out...
Can I connect with Oppo A5 2020 ?
yes
it doesn't have rear parking camera?
It has the feature but i didn't install.
Bro. Can you give a review the interface and the responsive ness of it.
Will it hold a 7 or 8 inch tab?
Hey buddy I can't access the main screen that have clock in the middle and speed in the right, Im directed only to the main menu and music menu. Please help
Go through the settings, might find it in display option.
Can you use this stereo on it’s one as a Bluetooth device ?
Hi , how much does it hold the phone outwards ? Meaning what is the measurement between the holder and the unit ?
May b 3-5cms from head unit.
Can we charge the mobile through the USB port?