Pioneer receiver or touch of the "Message" icon on the Pioneer Smart Sync app screen. Compatible messaging apps include Without the smartphone in the cradle, the receiver offers fairly limited utility.It's fair to assume that most folks will be using the stereo in conjunction with their phone, and that the phone will be mounted in the receiver's cradle. If youalready have another spot onyour dash where you prefer to mount your phone, that's fine. Mounting your phone Pioneer's new smart connected car device is designed to help eliminate distractions while driving — like looking for your phone to see directions on Waze. All the information you need appears on your smartphone screen, which connects to Pioneer's smart sync smartphone receiver, and takes advantage of a USB port and Bluetooth. It took me roughly 15 minutes each time just to get Smart Sync on my phone to pair with the stereo after the first couple of times doing the test under similar conditions. For round five I tried connecting with an iPhone XS Max and had no issues, but I didn't do much testing beyond the connection because I really wanted to see how the cradle would work with a larger phone. sound-stage you can select your optimal listening position through the Pioneer Smart Sync app on your connected mobile device. You can choose

Pioneer SPH-10BT Smartphone Receiver

Pioneer's SPH-10BT, the perfect match for today's on-the-go lifestyle, offers a new approach to smartphone connectivity. Simply mount your smartphone¹ in the built-in cradle², then connect (either wirelessly or wired,) to the Pioneer Smart Sync app³ and enjoy a smarter connected driving experience. Specially designed for easy use, the SPH-10BT features direct access buttons that work with the Pioneer Smart Sync app to bring multimedia capabilities such as navigation, hands-free calling, messaging, and voice-command to a single-DIN receiver. Pioneer's new SPH-10BT smartphone receiver is designed for older car with a stereo systems without a screen. For those who want to try the smart screen experience — and perhaps already use their smartphone for navigation tools and music — this may be the solution that pushes you forward in the connected car space, without dropping five figures on a new car. Compatible Smartphone Sizes: Your Apple iPhone or Android smartphone must be 2.28"-3.42" (w) x 2.28"-6.69" (h) x 0.15"-0.39" (d) with a maximum weight of 0.55 lbs. The Smart Sync app offers users four different choices for how they want their display to look as they drive: Music mode, Dash mode, Driver Pilot mode, and Personal photo mode.