Pioneer AppRadio 2

AreJay · 08-05-2012, 05:09 PM

Im having the Pioneer AppRadio 2 installed in my Z and my girlfriends impreza tomorrow morning at a local audio place and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it. Ive searched online and have read only good things about it. Any feedback would be appreciated. thanks

Garrett63 · 08-05-2012, 09:24 PM

I've been looking at reviews for that for a week. It looks awesome and installs flush into the dash so I'm told. I'm a little hesitant because of user reviews regarding ease of use and start up routines. It's iPhone and Android compatible, but like all things, mainly designed and better functioning for the iPhone.

I keep reading "Awesome idea, poor execution" on many user reviews. though there are some positive ones... I see an even mix between 1 and 5 stars which is frightening. its looks can hypnotize so be careful.

Looking forward to professional opinions rather than average user reviews though

w0rM · 08-05-2012, 09:34 PM

The stuff I've read about it has been mixed at best. Seems everyone likes the concept but there are quite a few issues and spotty support. There really aren't many apps for it.

I'd love to hear your thoughts if you end up getting one.

Carbon_z · 08-31-2012, 11:51 AM

So anyupdate on the install? How does the ipod scrolling move? Is it glitchy or smooth/quick when scrolling.

bigaudiofanat · 08-31-2012, 12:22 PM

Mixed reviews I have read.

Installed one last weekend TONS of wires come with it, and you have to know which ones to use depending on what your plugging in.

I prefect having more than just a radio as an option but I am old fashioned.

AreJay · 09-01-2012, 01:57 PM

I have been so busy I forgot to update this lol. I did install the app radio. I absolutely love it. The scrolling throu songs and phone contacts is extremely fast. When watching a video, you can scroll to any part of the video and it plays immediately. Not even a second of lag. The screen resolution is amazing when watching videos as well. My nieces love watching Netflix when I pick them up from school. It also fits very flush in the 370z dash. Zooming in while the maps feature is running is also super responsive. One really cool thing about this radio is that they continue to have updates improving the software. However there are a few minor features I hope they implement in a future update. The home screen isn't very customizable. You can only choose between 5 (I think) backgrounds that come with the radio software. There aren't very many apps available. However some third party apps do work with it such as pandora, spotify, and netflix. When you search for a business with the app radios it will find it (similar to the iPhones map) but the phone number doesn't appear.
Overall I'm very happy with it thou. I love having google maps at my fingertips in the Z. Its awesome i can search for a restaurant or any business and just route a destination from my navi. Wether im zooming on maps or scrolling thru my music library, its very responsive.

rhd · 09-01-2012, 02:25 PM

Thanks for the review of your app radio AreJay, sounds really cool, I have done some reading on the unit.

Would love to see some pics of yours in your car, please post some when you get a chance.

Thanks

AreJay · 09-01-2012, 06:54 PM

Whenever I make it back to my Z I will.

Amuse370z · 09-01-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AreJay

I have been so busy I forgot to update this lol. I did install the app radio. I absolutely love it. The scrolling throu songs and phone contacts is extremely fast. When watching a video, you can scroll to any part of the video and it plays immediately. Not even a second of lag. The screen resolution is amazing when watching videos as well. My nieces love watching Netflix when I pick them up from school. It also fits very flush in the 370z dash. Zooming in while the maps feature is running is also super responsive. One really cool thing about this radio is that they continue to have updates improving the software. However there are a few minor features I hope they implement in a future update. The home screen isn't very customizable. You can only choose between 5 (I think) backgrounds that come with the radio software. There aren't very many apps available. However some third party apps do work with it such as pandora, spotify, and netflix. When you search for a business with the app radios it will find it (similar to the iPhones map) but the phone number doesn't appear.
Overall I'm very happy with it thou. I love having google maps at my fingertips in the Z. Its awesome i can search for a restaurant or any business and just route a destination from my navi. Wether im zooming on maps or scrolling thru my music library, its very responsive.

Sorry for ignorance but is data/internet required for Google map?

Carbon_z · 09-11-2012, 02:24 PM

So how does the app function work? Can you load up ANY APP onto the radio or certain ones? Can you load up HULU, Netflixs, GAMES, APPLE GPS... etc??

does it even have a dvd/cd player???

bigaudiofanat · 09-11-2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billet370

So how does the app function work? Can you load up ANY APP onto the radio or certain ones? Can you load up HULU, Netflixs, GAMES, APPLE GPS... etc??

does it even have a dvd/cd player???

You have to keep the phone connected to use any app, the phone acts as a computer and your app radio acts as the display.

Carbon_z · 09-11-2012, 03:34 PM

it doesnt have harddrive/memory within the unit ocrrect? if I wanted to upload movies for example.

Does it have video output? just curious. Its really going inside my hummer not the 370z

bigaudiofanat · 09-11-2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billet370

it doesnt have harddrive/memory within the unit ocrrect? if I wanted to upload movies for example.

Does it have video output? just curious. Its really going inside my hummer not the 370z

No internal drive, yes i believe it has a video output.

Carbon_z · 09-12-2012, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

No internal drive, yes i believe it has a video output.

I was just going to ask if its going to be able to connect with the new IPHONE 5 connector but just learned an adapter for the large pin charger to the new one will be available in-case pioneer takes a while to produce the new wiring.

Garrett63 · 10-29-2012, 09:43 PM

still no pictures eh.

08-05-2012, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
AreJay Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Norco Posts: 179 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 13	Pioneer AppRadio 2 Im having the Pioneer AppRadio 2 installed in my Z and my girlfriends impreza tomorrow morning at a local audio place and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it. Ive searched online and have read only good things about it. Any feedback would be appreciated. thanks

08-05-2012, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Garrett63 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 135 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 14	I've been looking at reviews for that for a week. It looks awesome and installs flush into the dash so I'm told. I'm a little hesitant because of user reviews regarding ease of use and start up routines. It's iPhone and Android compatible, but like all things, mainly designed and better functioning for the iPhone. I keep reading "Awesome idea, poor execution" on many user reviews. though there are some positive ones... I see an even mix between 1 and 5 stars which is frightening. its looks can hypnotize so be careful. Looking forward to professional opinions rather than average user reviews though __________________ Last edited by Garrett63; 08-05-2012 at 09:27 PM.

08-05-2012, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	The stuff I've read about it has been mixed at best. Seems everyone likes the concept but there are quite a few issues and spotty support. There really aren't many apps for it. I'd love to hear your thoughts if you end up getting one. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

08-31-2012, 11:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	So anyupdate on the install? How does the ipod scrolling move? Is it glitchy or smooth/quick when scrolling. __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

08-31-2012, 12:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Mixed reviews I have read. Installed one last weekend TONS of wires come with it, and you have to know which ones to use depending on what your plugging in. I prefect having more than just a radio as an option but I am old fashioned. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-01-2012, 01:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
AreJay Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Norco Posts: 179 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 13	I have been so busy I forgot to update this lol. I did install the app radio. I absolutely love it. The scrolling throu songs and phone contacts is extremely fast. When watching a video, you can scroll to any part of the video and it plays immediately. Not even a second of lag. The screen resolution is amazing when watching videos as well. My nieces love watching Netflix when I pick them up from school. It also fits very flush in the 370z dash. Zooming in while the maps feature is running is also super responsive. One really cool thing about this radio is that they continue to have updates improving the software. However there are a few minor features I hope they implement in a future update. The home screen isn't very customizable. You can only choose between 5 (I think) backgrounds that come with the radio software. There aren't very many apps available. However some third party apps do work with it such as pandora, spotify, and netflix. When you search for a business with the app radios it will find it (similar to the iPhones map) but the phone number doesn't appear. Overall I'm very happy with it thou. I love having google maps at my fingertips in the Z. Its awesome i can search for a restaurant or any business and just route a destination from my navi. Wether im zooming on maps or scrolling thru my music library, its very responsive.

09-01-2012, 02:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
rhd Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: In the shop Posts: 281 Drives: Women Crazy Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the review of your app radio AreJay, sounds really cool, I have done some reading on the unit. Would love to see some pics of yours in your car, please post some when you get a chance. Thanks

09-01-2012, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
AreJay Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Norco Posts: 179 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 13	Whenever I make it back to my Z I will.

09-11-2012, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	So how does the app function work? Can you load up ANY APP onto the radio or certain ones? Can you load up HULU, Netflixs, GAMES, APPLE GPS... etc?? does it even have a dvd/cd player??? __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

09-11-2012, 03:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	it doesnt have harddrive/memory within the unit ocrrect? if I wanted to upload movies for example. Does it have video output? just curious. Its really going inside my hummer not the 370z __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

10-29-2012, 09:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Garrett63 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 135 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 14	still no pictures eh. __________________

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