Pioneer AppRadio SPH-DA100

[Hardcore Til I Die]

Does anybody know if the iPhone 5 supports bluetooth streaming music with this radio without having to be connected via cable?

 

Pioneer says no:

 

http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/25/299/35829/SPH-DA100/page.html, scroll down to 'How to connect your smartphone,' select 'iPhone 5' and then hit 'lookup.'

 

There's an 'X' under 'Bluetooth Audio Streaming (A2DP).'

 

But Halfords says yes:

 

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_875559_langId_-1_categoryId_265857

 

'FEATURES & BENEFITS OF THE PIONEER SPH-DA100

 

The iPhone 5 can also be used for Bluetooth hands free calling and music streaming'

 

I'd be inclined to believe the manufacturer, but would be grateful if anyone who has it can confirm. 

 

Thanks :)

[Astra.Xtreme]

Bluetooth on phones is all basically the same, so it should technically work for every bluetooth phone out there.

The only difference might be that the audio information might not be displayed on the Pioneer display.

[Hardcore Til I Die]

Bluetooth on phones is all basically the same, so it should technically work for every bluetooth phone out there.

The only difference might be that the audio information might not be displayed on the Pioneer display.

 

In theory you're right, of course, but in practice, some devices simply won't play ball, or randomly disconnect periodically. 

 

Just hoping someone who's actually tried this combination can confirm it works properly. The manufacturer does say it doesn't work, so there must be a reason for it! 

 

Cheers 

[The Evil Overlord]

(Slightly related)

 

Had you asked about the FH80BT, I would have said yes

Though it needed a bluetooth software upgrade, I'm inclined to say yes to this also, but this would be a guess at best.

[Hardcore Til I Die]

(Slightly related)

 

Had you asked about the FH80BT, I would have said yes

Though it needed a bluetooth software upgrade, I'm inclined to say yes to this also, but this would be a guess at best.

Thanks.

I might just see if there's one I can test in store or buy it and return it if it doesn't work via Bluetooth.

[The Evil Overlord]

Thanks.

I might just see if there's one I can test in store or buy it and return it if it doesn't work via Bluetooth.

If you're near a Halfords, you could ask them for a demonstration, and pair up your phone, if it works, great, if not, you haven't lost anything. They should be able to help if tbe store's one of the bigger ones, and you can convince them of a sale if it works the way you intend for it.

If you're going down the buy and return, try to make sure it's under 24 hours. :)

[Hardcore Til I Die]

If you're near a Halfords, you could ask them for a demonstration, and pair up your phone, if it works, great, if not, you haven't lost anything. They should be able to help if tbe store's one of the bigger ones, and you can convince them of a sale if it works the way you intend for it.

If you're going down the buy and return, try to make sure it's under 24 hours. :)

 

I went past one today but had other stuff to do so I didn't get around to going in, but I've read more about it and bluetooth streaming is one of the new features in the AppRadio 3, which hasn't been released in the UK yet. There's also a few complaints about the lack of A2DP in the AppRadio2, so I think Halfords is just wrong!

 

I might just set up my car so there's a dock I just have to drop my phone in to connect to it via lightning. The thing I don't like about my current setup is having to set up the cable, cradle etc. 

[Dinggus]

I have the original AppRadio, only thing that streams via bluetooth is phone calls. I thought I'd like it but haven't to keep my phone connected all the time turned out to be a disappointment. I'd like to just hop in my vehicle I drive. Hopefully AppRadio 3 can eliminate some of the things I dislike.