Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX Review
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2020
- Today I review the Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX car radio. This radio was released in early 2020 and it is a great way to use Android Auto and Apple Carplay in a car that doesn't have it. I explain the features and settings for this radio and I hope you enjoy it!
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FINALLY! The video I was looking for! Was debating between the 4660 and one other. And now I know which way to go! Great video. Thank you!
Got this radio today by accident, all I wanted was the ability to play my hi-res flac files and got a full feature upgrade lol
Hey FYI, Time Alignment is how you adjust the delay for the sound to your ear based on location and distance. It is a key feature to getting your soundstage setup correctly, a very very important feature.
I just got this unit and this by far was the best review thank you sir.
Thank you!
Perfect review, really informative and succinct. I have a '13 Toyota Sequoia and I just put this in. Doing so, seemed to knock my Boyo backup camera offline. :0( Crutchfield is sending me a new one. Anyway, my main question is this has video out does it not? I want to put in a 43" TV in the back for the 3rd row so when we go camping we have a rolling entertainment center. This has HDMI I do believe, could I run a power inverter, the TV with FireTV on this beast, connected to mobile hotspot? I am thinking about just getting a separate always on mobile hotspot it'd only be like $25-50 a month to add to my bill. I have 2 12" JL Audio W1 300W Subs mounted in a powerwedge box in the very back & a 1000 Watt Crunch amp driving them. My main question though is about the setup for the TV. How will that work? If it will work? A lot to unpack there but just need some advice.
I do appreciate this video since I bought this radio and am about to install it. Fyi, 'that crossover thing' is quite important to have decent radio music quality.
Best review I found so far, thanks. How much did you pay for this unit? and is it easy to install?
getting this installed sometime soon, just picked it up waiting on my wiring harnesses for my 2014 rav4
How do you like it?
My I ask what is the lowest subwoofer frequency? On this model?
When i connected my harness i had no where to put the parking brake wire. Because its an old car. Is there a way i cam trick the system into thinking i have it connected? Also lots of my features are not working on the unit i got. Android auto icon is not on home screen. Date amd time are not working. Wont let me set. Did i get a broken unit or what is going on?
Whats the difference between this and the 2660?
Great review! Question, I know the 2660 has weblink which this unit doesnt show as having on Pioneers site - is there a way to access UA-cam, etc like the 2660? Thanks!
Can you watch UA-cam?
Excuse me, does this stereo work with youtube?
Can this be installed in a 2011 Hyundai Sonata gls?
What was the thing you used to get the gauges to show called?
This is quite useful - thanks. I installed my unit over the weekend. I really like this unit. I have a couple problems I hope someone can help with. #1: For some reason, the unit is asking that I attach the speed sensor. I don't see a speed sensor in the box. What am I missing? #2: I have not been able to update the software via CarAVAssist. It would not connect, then today, all I get is "download failed."
I just bought this today android auto is not working. And the time is not working lots of settings are greyed out. What did i do wrong? Also i do not have the android auto app available. Its not showing up.
great video did you have to buy a aftermarket back up camera or did it work with your original stock back up camera? I have an frs and want to this because of apple car play thanks in advanced !
Won’t work with stock, unless you interstate the idatalink maestro
Mine worked with the stock camera using the iDatalink Maestro RR.
Great video! I have a BRZ and I'm looking into buying this HU, did you have to buy another rear view camera? or does this works with the OEM one?
Get the idatalink maestro if you want to retain your factory camera
@@blibbful for a 2020 86 tho
Hello Demon, Is there a way to do the mirroring option wirelessly in order to watch videos from youtube or any other app? Thank you for the review.
Have to plug in, unless you make it work with chromecast and connect it to a hotspot
Can you watch UA-cam music videos while the car is in drive?
My maps stopped working properly, do you know how to fix it?
Great video my friend. Excellent walk through of features. Could you do one on screen mirroring. I was told that I can mirror my phone screen wirelessly to the unit. However, I can't figure out how to do it. I'm using a Samsung Note S10. I would appreciate any guidance you have. Thanks
Did you ever find out how to mirror?
@@jauwannr No, I have not found out yet. Would love to know!!
Great video. Do you have to push the button for google or can you just say "ok/hey google"
You can just say it.
I really appreciate the video I just got this radio put in yesterday and could not figure out how to connect to Wi-Fi but your video helped me with that. The only other thing is I cannot figure out how to accept the internet communication service terms an agreement. It will not allow me to use Alexa. The agreement came up once when I connected via hotspot and when I tried to click on accept it wouldn't accept it. Do you have any idea what's going on here? Thanks
Haha never mind stupid me figured it out. I didn't realize you had to keep on scrolling through four or five pages until the okay box allowed me to check it off.
Yes lol. They only allow you to accept the terms after the hotspot connection is made. That was the biggest thing I had to figure out too!
I know its kind of a random question, but do you notice that the backup camera picture on this head unit seems a little bit faded compared to other head units?
Not really. How bright it is outside makes a difference.
I love this review! I went out and bought the 4660 and use this review as a guide to learn how to use all the features! So thank you! But I do need help! HOW DO I SET THE CLOCK?! I went into clock settings and I see everything but a way to change the actual clock settings! Help!
Nevermind! I figured it out! For all new users of this 4660, you cannot adjust the clock. At all. The satellite antennae hones in on your location and automatically adds the date and time. What you have to do however, is to get the time right, as its based on UTC instead of the time zone you are in. So you need to convert the UTC time into your time zone. I live in EST, so I had to keep moving the UTC button until I hit -4. And the time was then converted correctly. Hope this helps anyone who needs to set their clock after an install!
@@gianniv4598 I just got this radio today and don't understand how it works and how to work it. I bought it from Best Buy and had them put it in. He wasn't very knowledgeable about telling me how to work it from my Samsung Note 10 + he has an Apple phone. Can you please help me to understand this radio? I'm ready to return it. Also, for some reason it won't let me update it either.... Please Help me to watch UA-cam videos and to work the system all together.
The best thing about it is using your Note 10 for Android Auto. You can set it up wirelessly so you have Google Maps and other smart apps on your Pioneer screen. You should also have a USB cable coming from the back of the radio to your glovebox or wherever the Best Buy tech routed the cable to so you can plug your phone in for Android Auto as well. As far as Alexa goes, it's not worth using because you have to have the hotspot on your phone on in order for it to work.
@@MzIrresistable38 you also need to be parked for Android auto to set up as well!
How does the screen handle glare out here in the Vegas sun? I want to put one in my F-150, but the glare out here gets to be absolutely insnane.
I guess I am quite off topic but does anybody know of a good website to watch newly released movies online?
Glare isn't that much of a problem as long as you have tint.
Were you able to use factory mic or you has to use a new one that come with radio
It kept the factory mic.
Hello an good evening. Excellent video, very informative. I was just wondering if I have Alexa is it possible for me to set my alarm as you did with your Google Home?? Thank you for your timely response
Thank you! I'm sure you can, but once you disconnect from the hotspot it won't be able to tell you through the radio because there isn't signal.
But I would be able to do it say, I’m on my way home and I want to stove to be turned on or start a vacuum or whatever with Alexa, and as long as I start it, it’ll be finished or at least started?? Thank you for your timely response
@@blackbushido That's the way Google does it and I would think Alexa is the same way. But honestly I don't know from experience because I don't use Alexa.
Demonhunter oh ok. Thank you very much
Ok, so I should go with Google Hub Max??
Does the wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto only use Bluetooth to connect or need some type of Wi-Fi or hotspot connection?
Bluetooth and Wifi
What’s the difference between this model and the Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX model?
The 4660 has a capacitive touchscreen which is the same one that smartphones use. The 4500 has a resistive touchscreen which isn't as good as a capacitive, but its still pretty decent.
I don't like that I'd have to use my phone's Hotspot. Any way to know which radios I'd have to use that feature?
Not sure. It's a bad design with having to use the hotspot IMO.
By the way I can see why you like Android Auto better than Alexa. With Alexa you have to constantly be connected to your Pixel 4 via hotspot. Not good if you're limited on hotspot data. Isn't there a way to use the Pixel's wifi without using hotspot? Just like the Amazon Echo Auto does?
Yeah both Android Auto and Apple Carplay is more convenient than Alexa.
Great review its 2021 how is it working now
Still works great!
I just got this head unit but i cant find a firmware update if there even is one pioneers website dont even have a listing for the dmh 2660!
This is for the 4660NEX: www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Digital+Media+Receivers/DMH-W4660NEX#downloads
hey i oredered 4600 model but they sent me 4660 model i was wondering whats really the difference between the two models? big thanks man
Keep the 4660! I believe the 4660 includes HD radio and the 4600 does not. Everything else is the same!
Can the GPS be used without the phone. Other words is the GPS built into the unit? Thank you
No it can't
Is this on a BRZ? It looks like my dash and cluster. That way I know it’s compatible with my car all the gauges and tire pressure features
It’s on a 86 so yes and no 😂
@@Smoke_dragon oh so same thing 😂 but good to know. Thanks lol
Does this model have wireless screen mirroring for IPhone?
Did you ever find out?
While using CarPlay and trying to change the channels using the steering wheel controls the radio will start to channel surf and doesn’t stop. Anyone else have this issue? This unit was installed on a Toyota FJ.
Do you have a steering control adapter?
Just curious, what car did you install it in??
Toyota 86.
Will installing one of these mess up my car warranty?
Most of the time it will not. Sometimes you might have to put it back to stock if you are taking the car in for a radio problem
How can I mirror my android (Samsung note 20) to this radio? What is the HDMI port for?
I have a Chromecast in my HDMI port, there are numerous apps for Android mirroring though
@@blibbful like which apps? I can't seem to find anyone running this radio and wirelessly or wired mirroring from a Samsung phone
What’s the difference between this and the 4600NEX?
The 4600 doesn't have HD radio
good vid!
Thank you!
Man, you are missing out on some serious features with your sound quality! The time alignment and your crossover slopes are huge!!
I have the model under this one and they don’t have either one. I’ll trade you. Lol!
I'm having issues updating the firmware on mine. I've tried two different usb drives that were the correct format. I keep getting an error notification.
Does it give you an error code?
@@darthmocap It does. Called a Pioneer rep this morning and was told I have to unzip the downloaded file and extract it first. Going to try it and see if that works.
@@tomg.5194 good luck! I just ordered mine today!(radio, not zip file)lol
@@darthmocap Update: It worked and the radio is now up to date with the firmware.
Just got this unit. I don't have an android auto button. How do I make this show up?
Physically connect the phone and engage the parking brake
@@blibbful thought this unit supports wireless android auto
I just put this in today and lost steering wheel controls. Volume works, but I can't skip songs forward or back, can only seek in the current song.
Crutchfield seems to know about this issue, but doesn't have a solution.
Did you have the same issue or did you find a workaround?
I think you got the wrong harness for your vehicle
@@FORGETYOU8 Thanks, but I solved the issue. Just incase anyone else has this problem, just remove your phone from the radio's connections and re-add it. Solved the issue for me.
@@Nojamforme Did you need a separate steering wheel control module or did the radio come with it?
My original USB port isn’t working anymore after installing the stereo! Any idea why?
did you connect it to the new unit?
@@joshualaird5303 yes! I figured out how to use the original USB port as well. You need an extra cord that cost only about $4 or so
@@funkinnick1 link for the extra cord please!
@@MrSodaBelly it’s not letting send the link but it’s called PAC USB-TY1 Toyota/Lexus OEM USB on Amazon
@@MrSodaBelly it works for the Honda
What app do you download?
Android phones come with Android Auto and Apple phones come with Apple Carplay pre-installed.
Trying to use UA-cam it’s not letting me . It’s telling me to accept internet communication service but it’s not letting me accept it . Can some one help
Have to connect your radio to a wifi hotspot then you can accept it.
I just got this radio today and don't understand how it works and how to work it. I bought it from Best Buy and had them put it in. He wasn't very knowledgeable about telling me how to work it from my Samsung Note 10 + he has an Apple phone. Can you please help me to understand this radio? I'm ready to return it. Also, for some reason it won't let me update it either.... Please Help me to watch UA-cam videos and to work the system all together.
The best thing about it is using your Note 10 for Android Auto. You can set it up wirelessly so you have Google Maps and other smart apps on your Pioneer screen. You should also have a USB cable coming from the back of the radio to your glovebox or wherever the Best Buy tech routed the cable to so you can plug your phone in for Android Auto as well. As far as Alexa goes, it's not worth using because you have to have the hotspot on your phone on in order for it to work.
@@dmnhnters Yeah, I have all of that set up, but it doesn't do the mirroring with my phone for the Car Av Assit (what does that do, the guy at best buy told me to download? ) this radio has a lot of stuff going on......
I don't use any Pioneer apps. In my opinion, they are all bad. Just look at their reviews. But the units themselves are good. The only thing that app allows you to do that most people are interested in is showing UA-cam. But I've never tried it.
@@dmnhnters thats what I want it for, but for some reason I can hear it, but not see it. How can I see UA-cam?
@@MzIrresistable38 Parking brake?
which is better? the 4660 or the 4600?
4660 has HD radio
Hey Mr. Hunter, is the 4660 worth the extra $200 from the 2660???
This has integrated GPS. Why would you still need your phone?
Google maps and Apple maps are constantly being updated compared to pre-installed maps that rarely gets updated.
hi, can you play youtube on your unit?
Not by regular Android Auto. I think Pioneer sells an HDMI adapter.
@@dmnhnters understand, I was able to download CAR AV assist to get the youtube going. Of course you have to agreed with all license as well. Great unit after all!
Yes you can
@@blibbful yup! I got it done. Lots of hoops to jump through thou.
@@TonyTsai how did you get it too work
SCREEN SIZE ?
6.8 inches
@@dmnhnters thanks
how do you watch UA-cam with this unit?
this stereo plays youtube videos or no
You need an additional cable.
Can you watch UA-cam music videos ??
Did he say “mass air pressure” lmfaooo! I could’ve swore mass air flow was MAF not MAP lol
There’s Map and Maf
I am not sure what is going on here, but either people are getting paid for positive reviews or something has drastically changed between when videos like this were made and now. As a result, I feel the need to let people know a real (and current) review of current Pioneer NEX radios.
About a month ago (Jan. 2023) I purchased and installed a Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX stereo for my truck. Before installing I bench tested the unit. While Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and WIRED AppleCar Play worked right out the gate, WIRELESS CarPlay was giving me one hell of a time. The thing just didn’t want to connect wirelessly no matter how many times and ways I tried. I finally got it to connect by deleting all the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and CarPlay connections from both the phone and head unit then connect the phone via USB. Once I did that it asked if I wanted to connect wirelessly to CarPlay. After saying yes, it worked MOST of the time. I would still need to reset tethering each time I wanted to connect to the unit, but I could force it to connect that way MOST of the time.
I then decided to install the stereo in my truck, well since then it has NEVER connected to CarPlay wirelessly. Again, wired is fine, but wireless was not. I wish I could say that is where the problem ends, but the unit actually gets worse the more you use it. I also need to add that I have the lates iOS installed as of 1 Feb 2023 (16.3) and the lates firmware on the stereo (version 3). I should also add that I have two other people that work with me that recently installed NEX radios as well and they ALL have the exact same problems as well. We have tested on both iPhone (12 and 13 Pro), Android, and on two different stereos (DMH-WC5700NEX and DMH-4660NEX), so you cannot say it is an Apple or Android problem alone.
Below are the current problems with NEX stereos:
1.) Will not connect to wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
2.) Unit pops up a message saying connection problem, yet unit shows a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection to phone.
3.) When clicking on the phone icon on the stereo it is not showing a connection to phone. If you look at your phone it will say connected, but if you tap the already connected Bluetooth connection on your phone it will now display on the head unit.
4.) If you shut off your car you will need to turn off tethering and back on before it will connect. Sometimes more than once.
5.) The Pioneer “CarAVAssist” program launches itself every time you are in the car with the stereo on. The freaky part is no matter how many times you close it the program will keep launching itself as long as the stereo is on. The only way to stop it is to delete the app.
6.) Stereo keeps dropping and reconnecting the Wi-Fi connection when driving.
7.) Stereo sometimes starts up to a black screen that won’t go away and no sound. Only way to fix it is to turn the vehicle back off and on.
As stated at the start, not all these problems you will see at once, but within a couple of weeks you will see them, and these problems don’t seem to go away. The problem exists with both Android and Apple devices and across multiple NEX units. I have already contracted Pioneer, but they will not respond. Best advice I can give is to buy any other stereo that doesn’t say Pioneer. I am sure Pioneer know of the problems plaguing NEX units and needs to release a firmware update to fix all these issues now or I will be installing a new unit that says “Kenwood” on it and never turn back.
Thank you for your input. I have never really had any problems with any Pioneer units and I bought them all on my own. I had the 4660NEX, currently have 2 7600NEX, and older ones like the 4200NEX and 4400NEX. Never had any serious problems.
I do music so I must have THAT CD quality sound there is no sustitute for that cristal clear sound when you have a custom sound system .there is nothing like that cd sliding thru the slot
CD’s really don’t have great quality compared to FLAC. If you love CD’s, you will love what is available these days. There are much better options for sound quality than CD’s.
Can you watch UA-cam videos on the screen man
Need an extra cable.
Nice flag 😎
Thanks 😁
Somehow you think waving your finger in front of the radio means something or points to something. It doesn't.
Slooooow down!
All I saw after a few minutes of fingers bouncing around the screen with babbling in the background. Not at all helpful.
Slow up lol