Pioneer 8" Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, HD Radio & Modular Solutions Digital Media Receiver - Black

The Pioneer DMH-C550ONEX Modular Solutions digital multimedia receiver enables installation flexibility featuring a 8" capacitive touchscreen LCD that can be mounted separately from a hideaway chassis that contains its processor, memory, tuner, amplifier and all input/output connections. Featuring compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus built-in Bluetooth, HD Radio, SiriusXM-Ready and USB connectivity.

Android Auto

This receiver also features Android Auto, which extends the Android platform into the car in a way that's purpose-built for driving. Android Auto automatically brings you useful information and organizes it into simple cards that appear just when they're needed. It's designed to minimize distraction so you can stay focused on the road ahead. Android Auto is compatible with Android phones running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later. Android Auto may not be available on all devices.

Back up camera input (2-camera)

This back up camera input enables you to add a rear-view camera, with the system automatically switching to a full-screen image of the rear view when the car is placed in reverse gear. The full-screen image returns to the source screen last in use when the vehicle is taken out of reverse gear. *Rear visibility systems (backup cameras) are required under federal regulations in certain new vehicles according to a phase-in schedule that began on May 1, 2016. Owners of vehicles equipped with compliant rear visibility systems should not install or use this product in a way that alters or disables that system's compliance with applicable regulations. If you are unsure whether your vehicle has a rear visibility system subject to these regulations, please contact the vehicle manufacturer or dealer.

Apple CarPlay

This receiver features Apple CarPlay, the smarter, safer and more fun way to use your iPhone in the car. Apple CarPlay gives iPhone users an incredibly intuitive way to make calls, use Maps, listen to music, and verbally send and listen to messages with just a word or a touch. Apple CarPlay requires iPhone 5 device or newer with the latest version of iOS.

NEX stay connected

Connect your compatible iOS or Android smartphone with NEX for a truly connected experience, bringing many of your favorite apps right into the dashboard and letting you communicate using advanced high-quality Bluetooth connectivity. All NEX models feature built-in Bluetooth that enables both hands-free calling and audio streaming. Including the latest Hands-Free Profile (HFP XX) with Wideband Speech capability, NEX provides more natural sound quality and details during calls. When streaming music, NEX even lets you browse and select the media stored on your smartphone using the AVRCP profile.

Sound quality for all

Your car and your music are as unique as you are. With a Pioneer NEX in-dash receiver, sound quality features like built-in EQ and Time Alignment, 13-Band Graphic Equalizer with touch panel swipe settings and built-in high/low pass crossover with adjustable points and slopes provide you with the controls to tailor the listening experience to your vehicle and listening preferences.

Pandora With Touchscreen

Pandora is personalized internet radio that is designed to help you discover new music that you'll love mixed in with music that you already know. With this receiver, you can enjoy superior sound quality and full control of the Pandora experience in your car directly from the touchscreen display of the receiver. You are able to give tracks thumbs up or thumbs down, bookmark a song so you can purchase it later, easily switch between your personalized radio stations, and view full track data and album art. Pandora is compatible with Apple iOS, as well as Android devices that support the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP). Simply download the free Pandora Radio app to your iPhone or Android device, connect to the receiver and take your music to the next level. For more information and to sign up for a free account, visit pandora.com.

iDataLink Maestro (RR)

Keep your factory features and expand your level of in-vehicle connectivity with Pioneer NEX and iDatalink Maestro RR. When your receiver is installed in a compatible vehicle using the iDatalink Maestro RR interface (sold separately), you will be able to enjoy the performance and features of this receiver plus touchscreen control over key factory audio features. This Receiver supports factory functions via the iDatalink Maestro RR interface including: Steering Wheel Controls, Media Player (including the factory AUX-in and USB ports), Hands-Free Telephone, Voice Commands, Satellite Radio, and Secondary Display Support.

HD Radio

This receiver features a built-in HD Radio tuner, which allows you to enjoy your radio in an all-new way. Besides broadcasting in clear digital quality, many stations offer extra local FM channels so you can enjoy more music, news, and sports - all 100% subscription FREE! Your FM stations now with near CD-quality sound (on single channel stations), AM stations now in stereo and sounding like FM stations, and crystal-clear reception with no audio distortion. With HD Radio, you'll also see song titles, album art, and station information and be able to tag new discoveries.

Siri Eyes Free - touchscreen

Simply touch a NEX touchscreen and Siri listens through the NEX unit's external microphone and answers requests over the vehicle's speakers, helping you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel, for select iPhones.

Spotify With Touchscreen

Spotify App Controlis a dedicated A/V source on this receiver, you now have the ability to control content from the Spotify app on iPhone and Android devices. You can play, pause and skip tracks, and browse playlists, albums and radio stations on the go using the Pioneer controls. If you are a Spotify premium user (requires a monthly paid subscription), you can enjoy ad-free, high quality music downloaded to your smartphone even when there is no internet connection.

Hands free Bluetooth

This NEX Receiver makes hands-free phone calls simple. Pioneer's included external microphone provides crystal clear sound. Stream music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more from your compatible phone or other Bluetooth devices.

FLAC

Your love of high-res audio does not need to stop at the front door. Enjoy FLAC files in your vehicle without the need to convert. Pioneer's NEX in-dash receivers were the first in the industry to offer playback of files encoded as high-res FLAC up to 192kHz/24 bit and provide playback output at CD quality. With Pioneer, your high-res FLAC is no longer confined to your home hi-fi system - put your music on the move.

Auto Time Alignment and Auto EQ

Time alignment automatically estimates the delay from each speaker to the driver's position and adjusts speaker sound output timing, so that sound from all speakers reaches the driver's ears in perfect sync. Auto EQ tailors specific musical characteristics according to preference, using a microphone to monitor and analyze acoustics, then automatically fine-tunes all frequency bandwidths and front and rear speaker digital parametric equalization. These processes occur in 399 seamless steps in just under 6 minutes and 30 seconds.

Time alignment-no microphone

This feature allows for delay time and synchronizing from each speaker to be adjusted to correct any phase mismatches in the sound resulting from the listening position. Does not include the CD-M20 microphone.

USB

This receiver is ready to roll with direct connectivity to your iPhone* for music and video via USB. Song, artist, time and album information are beautifully displayed on the touchscreen. The system's wired USB connection provides direct digital signal transfer from the device for clean, clear sound while providing 1.5 amp of current to keep your iPod/iPhone charged. *Requires iPhone 5 device or newer. Compatibility with unit and operations may vary depending on iOS version.

Vozsis with Amazon Alexa

Vozsis is a smartphone app available for both iOS and Android OS devices that brings Amazon Alexa capability to compatible Weblink-enabled Pioneer multimedia in-dash receivers. Downloading the Vozsis application makes using Alexa in your car simple - just tap-and-ask and Alexa will respond instantly. With Alexa, you can ask to play music, hear the news, check the weather, control smart home devices*, and more. Alexa lives in the cloud, so it's always getting smarter, adding new capabilities delivered to your device automatically. *Certain Alexa functionality is dependent on smart home technology. Amazon, Alexa, and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

WVGA Touchscreen1 (Capacitive, Non DIN Modular sub-chassis)

Upgrade your ride with a capacitive WVGA touchscreen The Display is separate from the non-DIN modular sub-chassis, allowing flexible install options for limited space situations.

WVGA Touchscreen (Capacitive)

Upgrade your ride with a capacitive WVGA touchscreen The Display with built-in LED backlight, color customization, and illumination timer, dimmer setting, and brightness control.