Pioneer SPH DA100 AppRadio Control Capacitive
Ok so here's the Bad. My 2001 Regal GS got broken into the 2nd week of me moving to TX. The Good (everything happens for a reason) is the fact that Jensen no longer makes the VM9512. So this was off the table for my insurance replacement. So I requested the Pioneer model after a quick Google search of Android compatible phones. I have to say there is a high learning curve to understanding how this device works. I gave the installer a 6ft HDMI cable as I planned to hook up my Galaxy S III with the bypass switch. The Galaxy S III is not on the list but it worked flawlessly. Needless to say this brings me to the Beautiful. Following the instructions and I downloaded the Pioneer AppRadio app. I'm thoroughly impressed how detailed and clear the videos are on screen. I was under the impression that the 1080p videos wouldn't play but I was wrong. The Galaxy S III works in two ways. One if you just want to view anything on the phone the MHL adapter will allow you to view whatever you want, however this requires you to manipulate everything from the phone.
The second option is using the apps for the phone and the radio. Star with downloading AppRadio to your Android device. You have to calibrate the phone to the radio by pressing white dots on the phone and the matching corresponding white dot on the screen. After about 5 or 6 dots you will be completely synced with the phone. Download the compatible apps on the list and link the bluetooth. Done. Everything worked well so well that I use my stylus on my screen. Love it, love it, love it. So now I highly recommend this to any one that has an Android device and wants to make their device the center of their mobile entertainment.
I had to update my review.
After Rooting my Galaxy S III I discovered an app called ARLiberator that totally allows you to use your AppRadio as it should have been from the start. It mirrors your phone and allows you to use the touch screen instead of your phone. So anything and everything on your phone is available to you on your radio. Go to youtube and look up AppRadio 2 Hacked.
This unit is isn't cheap, and it only gets more expensive when you set it up for an android. Must have override, android kit, and (most important) the ARLiberator app on a rooted android.
BalasHapusI've been enjoying my AppRadio since day one. Able to look at any screen my phone is on. There's video playback. I have no complaints.
BalasHapusTouch screen, hook you iphone to it, and you have everything you ever wanted in a car radio. Nice clear screen.
BalasHapusGreat unit have one my self buy it if you want to use your phone only I love this unit good display and really sleek
BalasHapusI bought the DA-02 (1st gen AppRadio) a few weeks ago. It's touchscreen was inconsistent and it wasn't compatible with my new iPhone5. I decided to return the 1st gen and buy the AppRadio2.
BalasHapusThe AppRadio2 is leaps and bounds better! Larger screen, faster booting, better layout and touch interface. Updated the firmware (which was easy), bought an Apple Lightning to HDMI/Lightning adapter for $50, and used the included cable (not the 30-pin part, just the USB part using my Lightning cable). Works perfectly!
Couldn't be any happier with this radio!!!
BalasHapusOk so here's the Bad. My 2001 Regal GS got broken into the 2nd week of me moving to TX. The Good (everything happens for a reason) is the fact that Jensen no longer makes the VM9512. So this was off the table for my insurance replacement. So I requested the Pioneer model after a quick Google search of Android compatible phones. I have to say there is a high learning curve to understanding how this device works. I gave the installer a 6ft HDMI cable as I planned to hook up my Galaxy S III with the bypass switch. The Galaxy S III is not on the list but it worked flawlessly. Needless to say this brings me to the Beautiful. Following the instructions and I downloaded the Pioneer AppRadio app. I'm thoroughly impressed how detailed and clear the videos are on screen. I was under the impression that the 1080p videos wouldn't play but I was wrong. The Galaxy S III works in two ways. One if you just want to view anything on the phone the MHL adapter will allow you to view whatever you want, however this requires you to manipulate everything from the phone.
BalasHapusThe second option is using the apps for the phone and the radio. Star with downloading AppRadio to your Android device. You have to calibrate the phone to the radio by pressing white dots on the phone and the matching corresponding white dot on the screen. After about 5 or 6 dots you will be completely synced with the phone. Download the compatible apps on the list and link the bluetooth. Done. Everything worked well so well that I use my stylus on my screen. Love it, love it, love it. So now I highly recommend this to any one that has an Android device and wants to make their device the center of their mobile entertainment.
I had to update my review.
After Rooting my Galaxy S III I discovered an app called ARLiberator that totally allows you to use your AppRadio as it should have been from the start. It mirrors your phone and allows you to use the touch screen instead of your phone. So anything and everything on your phone is available to you on your radio. Go to youtube and look up AppRadio 2 Hacked.
It is pretty cool and fairly responsive for a great price. I only have a slight problem when playing back video while using the parking brake override video in motion. I have to plug it in. tell it to play a video. close the video app. then relaunch it and it works. It is using the override so I don't hold it against Pioneer. Everything else is pretty cool. It pipes in your map app from the phone. I did the update from Pinoeer so it would work with iOS 6.
BalasHapusall i can say is this unit would be trash if it werent for an app in the android market called arliberator! swapped from and iphone to a note 2! you have your phone at your finger tips!! on a 7 inch screen!!
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