Pioneer SPH-DA120 Apple CarPlay - AppRadio 4 - Review

Why is Pioneer's AppRadio 4 one of our favorite radios? Watch and find out....

We review and walk you through all of the features of the Pioneer SPH-DA120 App Radio 4. The AppRadio 4 takes many of the same features from Pioneer’s flagship model the AVIC-8100NEX.

Pioneer has taken to opportunity of smart phone revolution, digital media and cheap storage and relegated the disc drive to the trash bin. Instead they have brought you the power of your phone to your car dash board.

Like the 8100NEX, the App Radio 4 adds Apple Car Play. That iPad mini you wanted in your dash is finally there! CarPlay allows you to access your most common smart phone features without taking your eyes off the road.

Apple CarPlay leverages the power of Siri for texting and phone calls. Tell Siri who you want to call or have her respond to a text without ever taking your eyes off the road. You can easily access your phone book, recent calls, favorites, keypad and voicemail.

For getting around town, the App radio 4 combines the power of Siri and Apple maps. Tell Siri that you need some morning coffee and she’ll find the closest shop to get your fix. Apple maps has real time traffic making it easy to avoid a bad situation.

Non-Apple fans will love the Bluetooth streaming and phone support that the App Radio 4 has. Easily link up with your phone and play your favorite tunes or take phone calls without taking your eyes off the road.

[Stevenrogers]

Hi
Does this head-unit actually charge your phone properly?
I mean does it charge very slowly because its constantly mirroring or does it charge it good like how it would at home being plugged in?
Thank you

[newsveteran]

Nicely done. Straight forward and to the point. You stick to business and don't try to be funny, or say "basically" every other word. I'm having mine installed tomorrow and really looking forward to it.

[JA-hxsy]

Will Tomtom app from iphone works with this? And does the unit has a gps antenna included?

[nordemoniac]

Can the rear video/audio output be used with a different source? Movie in the back seats (and headphones), radio/spotify in the front?

[SliipzHD]

Hi, have they got a updated model? I’ve been trying to find a double din head unit and I this is the only model I can find, also I have a parrot hands free device in my car, can it still connect to this?

[Qualitymobilevideo]

@ Brian Middleton This will not work with Google Maps unfortunately. Apple Car Play uses all native Apple Apps. #smartphonewars

[oohan]

Hey guys, can you only connect your iPhone to the device via Cable to access the Apple Car Play? Or can you do this over Bluetooth too?

[XxxjoeyrulesxxX]

Can you use sky go or any streaming apps while stationery?

[lazypop]

Does this work with android Phones? can i do the same thing with my Note 5? If not could you Help me look for something that would? i been searching one for my honda cr z that would work with my android phone.

[hardog]

What would be the best unit for a 06 tundra limited crew cab. With jbl system and stock nav unit.

[dang]

Hi.
Does any know how to switch off ??
Is there any button to switch off?

[timellis]

is this unit compatable with any smartphone or just apple?

[goldzzz]

How well does the little GPS antenna work for boosting the signal of an iPhone? Does it only boost the signal while the phone is plugged into the head unit?

[tizudyzae]

is there a usb port on the front ? from all i've seen there's only two on the back. how do connect your when its's mounted in your car ?

[alexisgc]

Thanks for the great video. I'm looking to get a new Double Din. but here's my dilemma. I have an iPhone 6. I want to have navigation show up on the head unit, HOWEVER I'm not a fan at all of apple maps. I much prefer Google maps. Is there any Double Din that will show Google Maps while using an iPhone? I don't want to have to settle with apple maps :'( What I want is for the GPS to show up on the screen, but I still want to be able to physically press a button to skip songs while the GPS is on. Any recommendations?

[DhiegoDuarte]

Nice video. I have SPH-DA 138TV but I can't make screen mirroring works. Dou you know how? Thanks!

[rolialex]

Can you still watch YouTube on the iPhone using this deck. I currently have the Appradio 3 and I like to watch YouTube or Netflix while I wait in the car for someone. Is this still possible?

[bpshirase]

I have a 2011 STI. Would this, when replacing my factory head unit render my steering wheel controls inoperable? Can i still use the usb port in the accessory cubby?

[joshfletcher]

Does it charge your phone whilst plugged in? Is the DAB model any good?

[Snicker]

I know that CarPlay works with the iPhone, obviously. But does CarPlay also work with an iPad mini 2 with wireless data? I know I won't be able to make phone calls or receive texts, but all the other functions should work right?