Pioneer AVH-X7500BT Single-DIN Multimedia DVD Receiver

Bought as an upgrade for my Kia Picanto. I have some comments about this Pioneer AVH-7500BT:Relevant Features:- It comes with 1 USB port in the back, 1 Aux, remote control, CD/DVD Player, Bluetooth and mic to integrate with your cellphone, Video Output for use with headrest screens or some other, backup camera ready, and a lot of features like pandora app integration, Pioneer apps...- In some way it interacts with my iPhone when it comes to the music that I have been downloaded with iTunes.- Easiness of installation: I'm not such an expert but I just checked some videos and completed the installation by myself. You just have to be sure to order your car's harness appropriate cable, antena adapter, the steering wheel interface to preserver this function (when applicable), also in my case I ordered an extra apple Lighning cable, and the backup camera. Yes, a lot of extra accessories but if you want to use all the functionalities I suggest you to consider it. And don't forget the brake bypass cable.- Smooth integration with my car's speakers (also thanks to the harness adapter).- Retractile screen with adjustable position.There are a couple of things I would like to remark as pros and cons from my point of view, but that no necessarily would apply to everyone of you guys.Pros:- Replacing the factory unit, it was a really great upgrade with media player functionalities and the touch screen,- Pioneer finally forgot about proprietary cabling to attach your cell or iPod, just use your USB cable and that's it,- Video resolution is quite good,- Easy and intuitive interface, even to upgrade the firmware,- Auto play for some devices when you plug them up,- Includes a mic with a quite long cable which would allow you to attach it as close of your face as you want to improve your communication when calling thru it with your cell phone,Cons:- Bright adjustment should be more accessible because the brightness on this particular screen, in my case, needs to be adjusted during the sunny days to appreciate it better, but during the night I have to use lees bright and the option is not easy to find.- I use some music applications like Spotify and Amazon Prime Music, but if I'm listening something on any of them and plug the lightning cable to connect it to the car's unit, it star playing my music from iTunes. I'm kind of annoying with this behavior.- No Carplay integration,- No HDMI port,- Une USB port is not enough these days. Everyone have a cellphone and probably you need charge and the other one have the music.- No low profile form factor. No removable faceplate so it will always be exposed.There is much more to comment about this but to resume, in general I'm really satisfied with this upgrade but I sincerely believe that Pioneer have a lot of work to do for their next firmware update.I hope this help some people to decide whether or not to buy this unit.

The radio itself is great, quality sound, Bluetooth works, but if you expect a clean integration with iPhone 5, you may want to wait a little longer. In my opinion, Pioneer is struggling with iPhone 5 compatibility. In fact this radio needs a caution, since you must choose between Navigation and the iPhone5 interface. The radio only has one video port so its either navigation or iPhone5 connection. I was surprised Pioneer didn't have a pass-thru port on the navigation feature or a second port on the radio. You have to search for this information in the installation manual. It should be on the Pioneer product web page in the accessory section. Even the Pioneer Premier installation dealers was surprised by this issue. When the dealer contacted Pioneer support he was informed that Pioneer was working on an interface cable to allow both accessories to work together, but I later learned this was not true. Pioneer expects the customer to use a navigation application on the iPhone 5 instead of their Navigation accessory. Normally, one could say that using an iPhone5 application for navigation integrated with Pioneer Appradio mode would work but the integration is not clean. Its just too early. Pioneer may iron out the problems over time or in the next release of the radio, but for now its simply too early.I experienced the following in my pursuit to resolve the technical issues. Pioneer technical support seems to push the blame over to Apple, and to some degree this may be true. Apple is great at raising the bar on new technology, but without the ability to connect to other products, the iPhone 5 and possibly future iPhone's becomes a great product than only works with other Apple products.In my opinion the two companies (Pioneer and Apple) need to work closer together before releasing any future compatible products. The Pioneer-Apple iPhone 5 interface is just too buggy right now. I give Pioneer credit for being first to market with iPhone 5 compatible car radios, but maybe they should consider adding WIFI and using the Apple Airplay interface rather than try to get some less than reliable cable connection to work. If Pioneer can get Apple's AirPlay to work on home receivers then they should be able to do so on care radio's.Apple, you need to help your premier partners by certifying the products are utilizing the standards you've established for your products, otherwise the perception will lie with your products ability to work with other companies products. Eventually people will get tired of the issues and move on to a product that works well with others.Don't get me wrong, I love Pioneer products. I will order one of the digital receivers with all the functions included in the radio (like Navigation) and make sure the ratings reflect a clean working integration with iPhone 5. I thought this was the radio since it was a new release and the web page indicated the X7500Bt was compatible with iPhone5. Hmmm... It certainly wasn't my experience with this radio.I was fortunate that Amazon and their vendors allowed a return, so I can carefully research the correct radio I need for my vehicle. It was a learning experience, so I wrote this review to make sure others are aware of the issues. I prefer not to return anything I buy, but when needed it's great to know the option is available.Best of luck to you!

I really can't say many bad things about this head unit that hasn't already been said. I have an older iPhone and everything works as it should. Other people commented that using the iPhone will prevent using another storage device and eats up an input. Not a big deal for trading full control of your phone from its touchscreen. My major beef is that the face plate is very small and hardly detaches much, yet you are completely screwed if you lose yours like I lost mine. Still waiting after three months for one. Pioneer was very accommodating for the fifty bucks a new face plate cost me.UPDATE 1/3/2015It took seven months but the original face plate was finally found. Now I have two. Can't blame Pioneer much anymore for that. Head unit is working out great. Still want to try the auto-eq feature. Otherwise, this is very easy to navigate and I haven't had a hiccup on either blue tooth or when my iPhone is connected. Now my biggest beef is the lack of a power antenna trigger. The remote trigger is supposed to be used for both power antenna as well as the amps. So my antenna is up even if the input isn't on "radio". I had to rig a switch between the deck and the antenna so i can lower it when I'm listening to or watching something. Still very pleased with its performance.