KENWOOD DMX-8019DABS Digital Media AV Receiver, With 6.8" Capacitive Touch Panel, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, DAB+

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The all-new DMX8019DABS from Kenwood combines an awesome 7-inch touch screen with the newest smartphone features. Users of an Android-based smartphone can take their usual smartphone environment comfortably into the car thanks to the "Android Auto" developed by Google. It's an easy way of getting modern infotainment into an old car and no, there aren't really any catches. I find that all I need to do is activate my homescreen on the iPhone by a side button press or on the home button, and low, it connects! The diverse digital audio features of the Kenwood moniceivers help to implement the brilliant sound of the 24-bit D/A converter ideally even under difficult acoustic conditions in the car.

A simple USB connection gives you immediate access to apps like Google Maps, Waze, music, and voice control. This flagship of the DMX series includes USB, HDMI, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay wireless and, mirroring Android phones through Wi-Fi, Spotify ready. However, I am told that the latest version of android includes this capability, so if your android phone can run the latest version of android, it might work wirelessly too. The 3 camera inputs can be connected to a front camera, a KENWOOD dash cam (DRV-N520 sold separately) and a rear view camera. Packed full of upgrades, Kenwood’s AV receiver has a more powerful processor, a new user interface, and even better graphics.Our biggest complaint is that the Sony we previously tested used an old-fashioned volume knob rather than buttons. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

With voice commands, Google Assistant can take care of your phone, and you can take care of the driving. By removing both optical disc drive and navigation features, but retaining a hi-res 7in touchscreen and DAB+, Kenwood has ensured this Double-DIN head unit is affordable and ready to interface with your smartphone or portable media device. Dangerous situations such as lane departure or forward collision are detected and a beep sound and caution pop-up is displayed on the DMX7017DABS. Android Auto was designed with safety in mind, helping you to minimize distractions and stay focused on the road. The Kenwood DMX8019DABS Multi-media car AV-Receiver puts your Smartphone in the centre of your mobile entertainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Thanks to the "Easy Pairing" routine, pairing a smartphone for both iPhone and Android is completely easy and is initially done once via USB cable. It does smudge a bit, particularly with teenage grubby fingers, but usually the brightness deals with that too. The audio capabilities of the Kenwood DMX8019DABS are impressive, thanks to the 24/32Bit audio D/A converter. I would have thought some sort of pop up list of already setup iPhones when you long press the CarPlay button would be a good alternative. Together with the anti-reflection coating, the new display ensures outstanding image quality and readability.

I have had the occasional trouble connecting wirelessly to the head unit, although I suspect it may have something to do with the way my old iPhone tries to preserve the crappy battery.With 3 camera inputs, you can connect a front camera, a KENWOOD dashboard camera (DRV-N520 sold separately), and a rear camera. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a straightforward 14-Day Money Back Guarantee. Additionally, it features an LED backlight, ensuring optimal visibility in various lighting conditions.