2012 AppRadio adds support for select Android devices

Pioneer Europe unveils the 2012 AppRadio, its newest smartphone powered in-vehicle audio system.

19 January 2012

Guided by its "rethinking connectivity" philosophy and the experience gained from the development of the first AppRadio, Pioneer's new SPH-DA100 contains all the features of the original device, while expanding compatibility to now include many of the latest Android smartphones equipped with either the Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) or a micro HDMI connection. This expansion means the SPH-DA100 supports both of the most popular smartphone platforms and provides a solution for integrating these devices safely and easily into the vehicle.

The SPH-DA100's capacitive touchscreen is a larger 7-inch size, but like the original, enables control of supported functions using similar touch and motion gestures of the connected smartphone device. For safety and convenience, the SPH-DA100 features built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling, an input for an optional vehicle-mounted rear facing back-up camera, an input for interfacing with the vehicle's steering wheel controls and two sets of pre-amp outputs for connection to external amplifiers.

Pioneer's SPH-DA100 features a clean and simple aesthetic with minimal physical buttons, as the majority of the functions and controls are operated via the high resolution WVGA (800 x 480) 7-inch capacitive touchscreen. This capacitive touch panel is used for all functions including the app interface, music control/playback, AM/FM radio, and Bluetooth hands-free calling features.

The SPH-DA100 includes all of the built-in functions of the current SPH-DA01 as well as smartphone integration through the use of the free Pioneer AppRadio application and compatible third-party apps.

As with the current SPH-DA01, the new SPH-DA100 features a built-in AM/FM tuner with RDS text information display (when available) and full control/playback of music stored on the connected smartphone device. Safe, in-vehicle phone functionality is simple with built-in Bluetooth, enabling hands-free calling using the car's speakers and the included external microphone.

Availability

The SPH-DA100 will be available from April 2012 at Pioneer car audio dealerships. For further information on pricing and availability, please contact your local Pioneer distributor.

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