Pioneer announced the availability of a new line of automotive entertainment systems NEX, made in the format of 2 DIN. Its main feature is the support functions CarPlay from Apple and Android Auto from Google.
NEX Series multimedia systems compatible with both automotive technology and is a universal solution regardless of what operating system runs a mobile device - iOS or Android. Even if the user decides to change the smartphone, it does not lose the necessary functionality. In addition to supporting Android Auto and CarPlay, players from Pioneer can offer a great number of other features, including radio broadcasts, listen to music from CDs and much more.
There are five Japanese manufacturer of stereo systems - AVIC-8100NEX, AVIC-7100NEX, AVIC-6100NEX, AVIC-5100NEX and AVH-4100NEX. They allow iPhone users to use all the features of automotive technology Apple. For owners "googlephones" fit model AVIC-8100NEX, AVIC-7100NEX and AVH-4100NEX - they also support Android Auto.
CarPlay provides tight integration with the iPhone multimedia systems, giving the driver and passengers of the vehicle to control the functions of a smartphone with a touch screen head unit or voice assistant Siri. To use the technology enough to connect your smartphone to your car via USB-cable.
Pioneer started selling five new car stereos: AVIC-7100NEX ($ 1,200), AVIC-8100NEX ($ 1,400), AVIC-6100NEX ($ 900), AVIC-5100NEX ($ 750 SRP) and AVH-4100NEX ($ 700 SRP). Despite the relatively high cost, it is the best deal than buying a new car.