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.
NOV2023 I got mine. Shortly thereafter I updated the software to V3.4 which was released AUG2023. It was for improved connectivity with Wireless Carplay and Android Auto + a minor bug fix. I have had none of the issues you list. I use Android Auto with a Samsung Note10+.
I did not have to worry about reverse camera in my truck as the last owner already did it, but for steering wheel controls I installed a ASWC-1 controller interface by AXXESS Integrate. It was super easy and the company is very responsive if you need assistance. You can also buy an interface unit from iDatalink that I believe will give you everything your looking for in one (reverse camera, steering wheel controls and a lot more).
It’s installed right out the box. Once you connect the radio to you WiFi hotspot the browser icon will be enabled. Click the icon and UA-cam will be waiting for you there.
Hi, there I just bought a dmh-w4660nex and had it installed about a month ago 8/-/23 Scent then I been trying to get it to mirror from my Samsung 23 ultra today 9/18/23 I ran across your video can you help me to mirror my my phone
Slick! I'm going to get one for my 2018 Grand Cherokee Laredo.
I put one in my toyota corolla exquisite sound. with vocals in the front and kicker 6x9s. pretty nice
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.
NOV2023 I got mine. Shortly thereafter I updated the software to V3.4 which was released AUG2023. It was for improved connectivity with Wireless Carplay and Android Auto + a minor bug fix. I have had none of the issues you list. I use Android Auto with a Samsung Note10+.
So update software fixed almost all problems? Was about to get this installed in my bmw 330i, 2004
Can you please do a video on how you ran the steering wheel controls, and reverse camera?😊
I did not have to worry about reverse camera in my truck as the last owner already did it, but for steering wheel controls I installed a ASWC-1 controller interface by AXXESS Integrate. It was super easy and the company is very responsive if you need assistance. You can also buy an interface unit from iDatalink that I believe will give you everything your looking for in one (reverse camera, steering wheel controls and a lot more).
It would have been nice to explain how to use this stuff.
Hello I have a question how can u hey it to mirror your phone
how do you get youtube on there? do you have to plug in hdmi or can you do it wireless with mirror link or something?
Wondering the same thing
It’s installed right out the box. Once you connect the radio to you WiFi hotspot the browser icon will be enabled. Click the icon and UA-cam will be waiting for you there.
Hi, there I just bought a dmh-w4660nex and had it installed about a month ago 8/-/23 Scent then I been trying to get it to mirror from my Samsung 23 ultra today 9/18/23 I ran across your video can you help me to mirror my my phone
Good 👍 the pink wire where this go????