Damn about time lol. Been watching half assed reviews on this for a few months....I needed this. Now I’ll just wait for the price to drop a bit.... maybe get lucky around the holidays.
im glad that he mentioned that android auto has pinch to zoom capabilities which means Apple CarPlay could support it in the future with this unit. I don't see any cons about this except for price but ill just hold out and wait to see how far it drops for the holidays. I would love to gain the extra din space to put things in my car too.
You know, I'd spend like $2k if someone could make a unit just as responsive as a smart phone. Why can't we just have that?? You'd think Pioneer would team up with Samsung or LG or SOMEONE and give us a good and responsive screen
The response with the screen isn’t too bad I just got mine a couple weeks ago I guess it’s a newer model I don’t know if it makes a difference but I love it
To be fair are you going to scroll on this when your driving no if you have the fast control bluetooth with it. So I can see why they didn't include a feature like this. You eyes should be on the road not on a screen.
Took ya long enough to review this! I bought the smaller one and love it. This one was going to be too large for my dash. Like you mentioned, it is packed with every feature.
I just bought mine from Cartoys with the wiring and the bracket it was $1500 with free installation and lifetime installation warranty and I love it it’s really great hands-free calling and texting Pandora and everything and it’s set up for a rearview camera but you have to buy the camera separate I love it I’ll put it in my 2014 impala limited and it’s great
Nice thorough review... Best I seen yet. Maybe the Display should of been able to be removed and placed in trunk or in the house for safe keeping overnight. I would be replacing AVH 4200NEX I own an older car
So if you use the vehicle’s built-in GPS (with the idatalinkmaestro SAT adapter cable)... instead of Pioneer’s included GPS cable ... you don't get wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto?
Is there a way to talk on your phone itself when the android auto is running? Say I have someone in the car with me and don't want them to here my conversation. How do I transfer the call to my phone?
My only gripe with this unit is the sound settings pages, they aren’t full scale to the screen it makes it look like they have been pulled of a 7” display model to cut corners.
Yes it does. Whatever you see on your phone it will show on the pioneer screen when using hdmi except you have to control it from your phone since the screen will be non responsive
No, you can disable it via a process of touching the screen on bottom left for 10 seconds and then 10 seconds on right side next to bluetooth icon on the source off screen. It's not easy and car needs to be running. It took 3 tries for me and it will show a message of "set on"
I have 2015 jeep jk. Just installed this unit. Lots of handshake issues (hotspot, carav, alexa, wifi). Seems each time i get in the jeep nothing connects automatically. Especially frustrating with alexa. Also will the maestro rr work with a 2015 jeep jk? If so, point me to it on your website
Hello. Apologies for this late response but will this fit in a 2014 Dodge Durango because Crutchfield says it will?? Thank you an thank you for your timely response
This is just sad Pioneer could have done so much with this. I don't like how they dropped a lot of features from the outgoing flagship model, the 8500NEx. There's no more auto eq, which I liked Also and this is a biggie for me, but no integrated SD card reader for strorage? Truly a huge oversight. Especially with the ability to have a forward, backward or even a dash cam u can record your driving experience (for accident protection) or dash cam action ( imagine a theif stealing your car only that your car can record him in action with a dash cam??) Truly huge oversights. Remember, our cheapest cell phones can record HD video. Why they didn't let this one is beyond me But the screen is pretty, crappy but pretty. Nothing a $200 tablet from 2017 can't do. Also thanks Mobile Adio, for the actual testing of the unit! That's an actual review, but honestly I wasn't expecting and real surprising results. Thanks any ways for the testing!
Soooooo this might be a dumb question, but I don't see any description on this head unit about built in navigation.....yet it has a GPS antenna solely for wireless carplay??
Nice review. I have a 4500 NEX that failed on me. I'm looking for a replacement like this for my F350 truck. If this was your money, which unit would you purchase and why? Thanks in advance for your assistance.
$1,200? This head u it is now $1,500 I know, I just installed it in my truck. I love it with one complaint. It doesn’t have a “Bass Boost” feature in the audio settings. I usually keep my bass boost at 2 out of 5. It gives my DD 700 series the BANG it needs that flexes my doors. Other than that, I love it .
I have a question! I gave up on buying some multimedia because it was slow and every time I started the car the multimedia started up and I thought it would be like the cell phone that is on standby all the time. Is this pioneer like that? This is my question...
video playback will require a bypass/grounding of the parking brake. Warning this is a safety hazard. You'll need something like this: www.qualitymobilevideo.com/ax-mtr.html
Does it have a Pioneer built-in navigation (GPS) like other older models in addition to google maps and waze? It helps a lot when the phone loses cell connection.
Hey Sebastian, these are all the parts you will need: Stereo www.qualitymobilevideo.com/dmh-wt8600nex.html Dash Kit www.qualitymobilevideo.com/99-7882b.html Interface www.qualitymobilevideo.com/hdcc-02.html Retain Steering Wheel Control www.qualitymobilevideo.com/aswc.html
@@mrromerorobinson1982 wiring was fine. I changed some steering wheel controls in the idatalink. I found the seek option changes the songs in carplay. I had preset as press once, seek as hold. Interesting that it still didn’t work that way. But anyway it seems odd, preset should be set as track+ in other sources. I had no issue in my avic-w8400nex, where I could control both radio presets and flip to the next track in carplay on one press. I was using pac steering wheel control at the time. All I’ve read is that this a firmware issue as idatalink doesn’t no what source I’m in, it just sends the commands to the head unit.
@@mrromerorobinson1982 if pioneer updates their firmware to preset +/- to change tracks in carplay or other sources, the problem is fixed. Or have an option for HD Radio, what the seek control does. Cycle thru presets or seek to the next available radio station.
@@TheOsk1e ...you have buy it to believe it. Amazing headunit by far only thing compares or comes close is the 11.1 inch kenwood. This does everything it says it does
I like it, but I need a lil more before I drop $1200, an SD card, internal memory and Ram would be nice . Which the Dasaita actually has for half the price .
Bro absolute truth. The fact that u can have two cams, and no sdcard to record your cams?? Dash cams and forward/rear cams are all the rage right now, Simply because u have an extra bit of insurance when someone hits u or tries to steal your car. Also I like the idea of having 1-2tb of storage for my music right there, and not taking up a USB slot. Pioneer marketing sucks, how they omitted this as a feature...
Yup! These are the parts you need: Dash Kit Options www.qualitymobilevideo.com/99-4000.html www.qualitymobilevideo.com/99-4500.html www.qualitymobilevideo.com/99-4505.html Wiring Harness www.qualitymobilevideo.com/70-1858.html Amplifier bypass harness (optional) www.qualitymobilevideo.com/70-2054.html
I feel like my DMH-W4660NEX is faster to respond to touch that this… Great review though! The W4660NEX is basically the same as this unit in terms of features and performance, but in a traditional double DIN size
2 comments as I look at all the features on this Pioneer: 1) Will the feature set distract the driver enough to be a safety hazard while driving?and 2) are simple actions made too complex? My 2 year old Pioneer requires FOUR "button presses " just to turn it off; that just doesn't make sense.
Well to turn off the stereo you simply turn off the ignition. There is a button to turn off the display at any time with a simple press. And as far as being distracted, I think anyone who purchases a stereo with internet/video capabilities is accepting the risk, it's up to their own discipline to be distracted or not
Damn about time lol. Been watching half assed reviews on this for a few months....I needed this. Now I’ll just wait for the price to drop a bit.... maybe get lucky around the holidays.
im glad that he mentioned that android auto has pinch to zoom capabilities which means Apple CarPlay could support it in the future with this unit. I don't see any cons about this except for price but ill just hold out and wait to see how far it drops for the holidays. I would love to gain the extra din space to put things in my car too.
You know, I'd spend like $2k if someone could make a unit just as responsive as a smart phone. Why can't we just have that?? You'd think Pioneer would team up with Samsung or LG or SOMEONE and give us a good and responsive screen
PREACH TREVOR PREACH
The response with the screen isn’t too bad I just got mine a couple weeks ago I guess it’s a newer model I don’t know if it makes a difference but I love it
To be fair are you going to scroll on this when your driving no if you have the fast control bluetooth with it. So I can see why they didn't include a feature like this. You eyes should be on the road not on a screen.
Bro just shove an iPad in there and save 1000$ it makes no sense why the entire head unit market is like using an old Nokia with a 1990s touchscreen.
@@racereid192 and still cost the same as flagship phones..
Purchased this radio. Watched this video from car on the radio. So far so good
Good choice so jealous!
Did you install a bypass or did you watch it with the emergency brake on?
@@joeymarino7804 bypass of course
Ryan Sentes I can’t seem to transfer the film ware update from the app to the head unit
Is the user interface laggy? Swipe, going into menus, etc.
Took ya long enough to review this! I bought the smaller one and love it. This one was going to be too large for my dash. Like you mentioned, it is packed with every feature.
Hope you enjoy it! Took a while to get in!!
I just bought mine from Cartoys with the wiring and the bracket it was $1500 with free installation and lifetime installation warranty and I love it it’s really great hands-free calling and texting Pandora and everything and it’s set up for a rearview camera but you have to buy the camera separate I love it I’ll put it in my 2014 impala limited and it’s great
The non centre mounting is essential for a Honda CRZ because of the AC control location.
Nice thorough review... Best I seen yet. Maybe the Display should of been able to be removed and placed in trunk or in the house for safe keeping overnight. I would be replacing AVH 4200NEX I own an older car
Yes that would be dope to be able to take it off at night so no body would try to steal it
I’m holding on my old school one
> $1,135
Please US government give me another stimulus check ..
BAHAHAHA
And I sware its worth every penny
@@mrromerorobinson1982 How do you like yours ? I just got a new job so I might be able to budget it in!
@@MiguelRPD ...love it and everything is flawless. Keep me posted when get one
Can you do a bypass for video on this unit?
So if you use the vehicle’s built-in GPS (with the idatalinkmaestro SAT adapter cable)... instead of Pioneer’s included GPS cable ... you don't get wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto?
Would you recommend this or a sony? I have the alpine ilx 507 and not really the biggest fan of it.
The Pioneer.
@@Qualitymobilevideo Kenwood DNX997XR
Or this Pioneer??
previous models included 2 usb ports. this model only has one.
does this model support usb hubs or video out for rear entertainment?
I ♥️ the background Lofi and your fantastic detailed review 100% 👍
👌
how do i get stuff to mirror with this radio which has no red yellow white wires
Does this have the equalizer that goes with the beat of the music?
Is there any way to make the unit more secure in your car? I'm concerned about theft due to large, expensive, nature of the unit.
Is there a way to talk on your phone itself when the android auto is running? Say I have someone in the car with me and don't want them to here my conversation. How do I transfer the call to my phone?
I do not know of a way to to that.
Will a iPhone 12pro work with this unit via usb with a lightning cable connected to the type c adapter
Yes it will.
I get a message on my 7600 to connect speed sensor ? But I already did the brake bypass. Any help
I am getting the same message to connect the speed sensor and after trying many things I can’t seem to get it to go away.
you cant gps antenna is tracking your speed so the stereo knows you aren't parked even with the bypass
please answer this question!! Is ASWC-1 required to retain steering wheel controls?
Yes it is!
thankyou@@Qualitymobilevideo
So this unit no better then my avh 4500nex unit? Just a bigger screen???
Unfortunately somewhere around 19:00 the language switched and I couldn’t understand you
My only gripe with this unit is the sound settings pages, they aren’t full scale to the screen it makes it look like they have been pulled of a 7” display model to cut corners.
Yea that EQ seemed small
The first feature I will want is GPS that can feature I would want is DVD player so does it come with all that?
This has neither GPS or DVD built in
@@Qualitymobilevideo okay and thanks guys
Do you know how to bypass to watch RUclips on it
does it support dual USB ports and voice command button on steering wheel?
I want the plug on that dope background music
Lofi music
@@bigdogroc thanks. It is lofi, wanting specifics
I love love this radio it does everything i like and need
Bro dont it... I love the fuck out of mine...cost me 15 with all the extras shits but well well worth it
I love mine too. Have you guys been able to bypass video while driving?
When using HDMI can you push what is on your phone to the screen. Like sling or Hulu if on a app
Yes it does. Whatever you see on your phone it will show on the pioneer screen when using hdmi except you have to control it from your phone since the screen will be non responsive
Only thing it looks like it won't take up the whole screen tho. Its a narrow scale picture. It would be cool if you could utilize the whole screen
@@alexgonzales8002 I just got this unit, but I plugged in the HDMI cable and it doesn't work for me. Someone who can help me
Do you still need a bypass installed in order to have screen mirroring work while in Drive?
Yes you do.
No, you can disable it via a process of touching the screen on bottom left for 10 seconds and then 10 seconds on right side next to bluetooth icon on the source off screen. It's not easy and car needs to be running. It took 3 tries for me and it will show a message of "set on"
How do you actually get the hdmi to work from the rear I have a micro hdmi connected trying to get my fire stick to work
As of today 4/9/23 I seen the head unit is now selling for $1500.00 what happened there ?
Inflation.
Até que enfim a Pioneer evoluiu
How will this hold up agaist the new kenwood? Price, specs etc.
I have 2015 jeep jk. Just installed this unit. Lots of handshake issues (hotspot, carav, alexa, wifi). Seems each time i get in the jeep nothing connects automatically. Especially frustrating with alexa. Also will the maestro rr work with a 2015 jeep jk? If so, point me to it on your website
Hey I’m looking for a pioneer headset that lets you control headrest TV’s through the double din and also has SD input
I got mine a week ago and my wireless android auto audio freezes and unfreezes every so often. Does anybody have a solution?
Can you play video from your phone on this? RUclips?
Hello. Apologies for this late response but will this fit in a 2014 Dodge Durango because Crutchfield says it will?? Thank you an thank you for your timely response
This is just sad Pioneer could have done so much with this. I don't like how they dropped a lot of features from the outgoing flagship model, the 8500NEx. There's no more auto eq, which I liked
Also and this is a biggie for me, but no integrated SD card reader for strorage? Truly a huge oversight. Especially with the ability to have a forward, backward or even a dash cam u can record your driving experience (for accident protection) or dash cam action ( imagine a theif stealing your car only that your car can record him in action with a dash cam??) Truly huge oversights. Remember, our cheapest cell phones can record HD video. Why they didn't let this one is beyond me
But the screen is pretty, crappy but pretty. Nothing a $200 tablet from 2017 can't do.
Also thanks Mobile Adio, for the actual testing of the unit! That's an actual review, but honestly I wasn't expecting and real surprising results. Thanks any ways for the testing!
Can you keep maps going on in the unit while youtube on the phone? I know some android radios do this but brand headunits for the most dont
Soooooo this might be a dumb question, but I don't see any description on this head unit about built in navigation.....yet it has a GPS antenna solely for wireless carplay??
Correct. Uses phones nav
Does it have smart view capabilities?
I wonder if that speaker button opens directly to alexa, or if you can program it to google assistant....
Can we change the welcome screen?
I just got my pioneer unit wanted to know how to turn on the rear speaker output on my screen its grayed out?
Some of the audio settings get muted out when you're not in a music source. Select a music source then go into the settings
Is this better than the alpine halo?
That's an individual preference but I think so!
you didn't mention Netflix Discovery plus will it play while driving
Nice review. I have a 4500 NEX that failed on me. I'm looking for a replacement like this for my F350 truck. If this was your money, which unit would you purchase and why? Thanks in advance for your assistance.
HDMI output works on this stereo to do Mirroring ?
Mentioned USB jack panel, but I don't see link in description ...
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=jack+panels
@@Qualitymobilevideo Awesome - thanks. Looking to have USB go to blank for Toyota.
@@Pallidus_Rider :)
I was weaiting for you guys to drop this video!
Took so long to get it in! So many shipping and inventory delays
Is this stereo compatible with 2008 ml 320 stereo system harmon kadon
Hi did you ever do a review on the previous AVIC-W8500NEX? Thank you
No we didn't.
$1,200? This head u it is now $1,500
I know, I just installed it in my truck. I love it with one complaint. It doesn’t have a
“Bass Boost” feature in the audio settings.
I usually keep my bass boost at 2 out of 5. It gives my DD 700 series the BANG it needs that flexes my doors.
Other than that, I love it .
Wonder if I could use this screen to display engine information from my haltech ecu.
why don't you guys do the ATOTO?
Thanks for the detailed review 😊
Will this fit in a 2014 Jeep Wrangler JK with the Alpine subwoofer system?
Is there a display off button
You can only access the internet though if you have the emergency brake on right? Or if you install a bypass?
Whats up, did you ever find out about a bypass?
Nick Miranda ya I got one installed & now I have an HDMI plugged in and watch anything I want.
How do you add the teame
So which radio do you prefer this one or an android radio
I have a question! I gave up on buying some multimedia because it was slow and every time I started the car the multimedia started up and I thought it would be like the cell phone that is on standby all the time. Is this pioneer like that? This is my question...
It boots up
That new Pioneer DMT-WTF95421NEX IS 🔥
Sir Does it have Wi-fi certified Miracast compatible for wireless mirroring like the AVH-W4500NEX?
Is there an SD Card input??
No
Where are the links for the jacks
Here you go: www.qualitymobilevideo.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=jack+panel
Anyway to reduce the boot time or put it in a sleep mode
Remote vehicle start
How do we disable the “viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited”
video playback will require a bypass/grounding of the parking brake. Warning this is a safety hazard. You'll need something like this: www.qualitymobilevideo.com/ax-mtr.html
Quality Mobile Video isn’t there a way to do this w/o hardware by pressing and holding down at a series of places on the screen?
@@volcomx14 no. Just use the bypass. It's extremely easy and cheap
@@volcomx14 there is a sequence of screen touches. There’s videos on RUclips on how to do it
Does it have a Pioneer built-in navigation (GPS) like other older models in addition to google maps and waze? It helps a lot when the phone loses cell connection.
No built-in navigation
Can it be added via a module?
@@ianlendrum8901 the only gps is what comes from the phone when connected to radio
I have a Durango SRT, will it let me keep my different drive modes (Auto, Sport, Track etc)?
Yes
As anyone figured out how to get spotify live motion to play in the back round ? While driving ? Thanks
Get a parking brake bypass wire from Amazon. 👌🏾
There’s a sequence to doing the bypass on the screen, you don’t need to buy one
@@rsentes1975 what is it?
@@frankie69691 there’s videos on RUclips on how it’s done.
can it be vertical?
What’s with the delay?
any internet radios 7 inches?
Excellent review...... from Malaysia
Thank you so much 🙂
will this work on jeep wrangler 2018,plus im trying to add backup camera, will this work?
It will fit! But all I could find is the dash kit:
Dash Kit
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/107-gm3b.html
Hola 👋🏽 hello I would like to buy that equipment for my Honda Civic Lx 2015 how can I do you
Hey Sebastian, these are all the parts you will need:
Stereo
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/dmh-wt8600nex.html
Dash Kit
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/99-7882b.html
Interface
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/hdcc-02.html
Retain Steering Wheel Control
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/aswc.html
Would be great if that had birds-eye view camera system like the latest 10.1-inch Kenwood! Prefer this display and UI over the Kenwood...I'm torn!
What model me wood are you talking about?
It would be fantastic if changing the track from steering wheel controls actually worked on carplay. So much to ask for in a firmware update.
Not sure what you drive but it works perfectly for me...just make sure they sale you the correct harness
@@mrromerorobinson1982 wiring was fine. I changed some steering wheel controls in the idatalink. I found the seek option changes the songs in carplay. I had preset as press once, seek as hold. Interesting that it still didn’t work that way. But anyway it seems odd, preset should be set as track+ in other sources. I had no issue in my avic-w8400nex, where I could control both radio presets and flip to the next track in carplay on one press. I was using pac steering wheel control at the time. All I’ve read is that this a firmware issue as idatalink doesn’t no what source I’m in, it just sends the commands to the head unit.
@@mrromerorobinson1982 if pioneer updates their firmware to preset +/- to change tracks in carplay or other sources, the problem is fixed. Or have an option for HD Radio, what the seek control does. Cycle thru presets or seek to the next available radio station.
So has anyone actually purchases this stereo? I would like to know what are their thoughts.
Yes I did...and with all the extras you need if your a chevy driver it will cost 1500 but I sware it is beyond worth it
@@mrromerorobinson1982 explain
@@TheOsk1e ...you have buy it to believe it. Amazing headunit by far only thing compares or comes close is the 11.1 inch kenwood. This does everything it says it does
I have the 3800 can i watch youtube videos on it or the apple music videos... Movies or Netflix
Do you have to pay for the WiFi the pioneer uses?
It connects to the wifi from your phone.
Is a tracker device in it?
Not that we know of
Thanks
you mean like a lowjack? If the answer is no I would be surprised. Because it has GPS
@@TheOsk1e yes lojack
@@TheOsk1e the gps comes from your phone
I like it, but I need a lil more before I drop $1200, an SD card, internal memory and Ram would be nice . Which the Dasaita actually has for half the price .
link?
@@foch41 Look it up on amazon . Check out the ATOTO S8 as well
Bro absolute truth. The fact that u can have two cams, and no sdcard to record your cams?? Dash cams and forward/rear cams are all the rage right now, Simply because u have an extra bit of insurance when someone hits u or tries to steal your car. Also I like the idea of having 1-2tb of storage for my music right there, and not taking up a USB slot. Pioneer marketing sucks, how they omitted this as a feature...
This or a alpine f409 in my 2000 ram?
What's the difference between this Pioneer and Joying EU-JY-UQS10N4G, for example? Pioneer costs a shit ton of money, that's it.
Wow what a marvelous device
And I ended up buying the Z1000w lol
Your wife has a marvelous device
I wish I had one 🥺
will this fit in a 2002 tahoe ?
Yup! These are the parts you need:
Dash Kit Options
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/99-4000.html
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/99-4500.html
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/99-4505.html
Wiring Harness
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/70-1858.html
Amplifier bypass harness (optional)
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/70-2054.html
Would this fit in a 2010 Ford Explorer?
& do they ever drop updates for these?
Yes and yes. You need this dash kit:
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/99-5815.html
@@Qualitymobilevideo what about in a 2002 ford f 350 ?
Anyone getting a sensor error?
How could I bypass to get video while driving?
Right here: www.qualitymobilevideo.com/ax-mtr.html
I wish they made it a vertical screen instead of a horizontal.
Swivel would be nice!
This pioneer or Kenwood eXcelon DNR1007XR? which is better?
Pioneer
I feel like my DMH-W4660NEX is faster to respond to touch that this… Great review though! The W4660NEX is basically the same as this unit in terms of features and performance, but in a traditional double DIN size
Can you test the alpine 411
We can ise it for watch you tube
2 comments as I look at all the features on this Pioneer: 1) Will the feature set distract the driver enough to be a safety hazard while driving?and 2) are simple actions made too complex? My 2 year old Pioneer requires FOUR "button presses " just to turn it off; that just doesn't make sense.
Well to turn off the stereo you simply turn off the ignition. There is a button to turn off the display at any time with a simple press. And as far as being distracted, I think anyone who purchases a stereo with internet/video capabilities is accepting the risk, it's up to their own discipline to be distracted or not
pls let me know about RAM for these device
I have one installed on my Ram 1500 Classic
It's not a tablet
Can you start doing some off brand 12inch to 13 inch head units ?