Go Anywhere with Parrot Technology
Designed with an open source Android operating system, you can expect many new updates to the Parrot ASTEROID software. This receiver has 4 USB inputs, so have you won't have any trouble connecting all of your compatible devices at once for complete integration of your digital media into this intuitive receiver. With the Bluetooth 2.1, you may stream your music from any Bluetooth enabled portable device. Built-in GPS with an included USB wired antenna will guide you wherever you need to go, whether it be home or across country. You may connect to the internet by using a 3G web dongle, or by pairing with your mobile phones Bluetooth tether. All kinds of pre-loaded apps will give you access to the information you want. To name a few apps that come in handy, you may check the forecast with Weather, use TuneIn to listen to more than 50,000 different radio stations, or use RoadTrip for a Wikipedia description with photos of specific destinations. Connect your iPod, iPhone or iTouch and use the Parrot's jog wheel to breeze through your music libraries. It's time you did something nice for yourself.
General Features:
- In-dash MP3, WMA, ACC Receiver
- Full-color 3.2" TFT-LCD display
- Built-in Android operating system
- Detachable, theft-deterrent face plate
- White illuminated button lighting
- 4 separate USB connections
- Vocal commands allow music search
- Power Output:
- Peak: 55 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 23 watts x 4 channels
- MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
- Authorized Internet Dealer
- 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of AM/FM, MP3, WMA, ACC, WAV and OGG
- AM/FM tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
- Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
- Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
- 7-band parametric equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves (6 Preset, 1 User)
- 24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
- SD Card reader for audio playback
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 6V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
- iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable compatible
- Rear Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm headphone jack allows connection to portable media devices such as CD players
- 4 Rear USB Inputs: USB port allows connection to digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.
- Software update via USB key
Navigation Features:
- Maps application offers advanced mapping and geolocation
- Find your location on the map
- Give Points of Interest (POI) such as bars, cinemas and restaurants
- Tells you about up to date traffic information
What's In The Box?
- Parrot ASTEROID Classic unit
- ISO cable
- GPS USB antenna
- USB 1.5m extension cable
- iPod cable 1.2m
- 3.5mm auxiliary cable 1.5m
- Front Panel Bag
- Quick start guide
- Cables ties
- Bracket Keys
- Double external microphone
- Mounting Sleeve
Bluetooth Features:
- Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
- Bluetooth version 2.1 +EDR certified
- Bluetooth range up to 32.8 ft.
- Parrot noise reduction NR 3.0
- Voice synthesis Text To Speech
- Training-free, multi user voice recognition
- Pairing via PIN code "0000"
- Supports SMS message notifications and A2DP audio streaming
- Bluetooth Profiles Supported:
- HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
- HSP: Headset Profile enables a Bluetooth headset to connect to a compatible mobile phone
- PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile allows the car stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the contact list of the mobile phone directly from the car stereo
- A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile allows high quality audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo
- AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile supports basic remote control functions (play, pause, etc) via Bluetooth
- OPP: Object Push Profile for sending basic "objects" such as pictures and other virtual material
- SYNC: Synchronization Profile enables the synchronization of Personal Information Manager (PIM) items
- SPP: Serial Port Profile provides a wireless replacement for RS-232 based serial communications
- Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
- Includes a wired double microphone for clear, convenient talking
Note: Smartphone with data plan required, check compatibility of your mobile phone.
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Average Customer Rating is 3.6 out of 5 stars:
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Michael from Boston, MA
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Installed the unit. Worked great initially but noticed that the unit was becoming unstable with use. It would randomly crash as if an OS on a computer would crash that the unit becomes irresponsive to power button or any other buttons or dial the unit has. Could not connect Galaxy note. Bluetooth audio with iPhone4 is buggy when you have Bluetooth tethering enabled. It locks up the unit. Turning the key off did not power down the unit. if you don't believe me. Do a google search.
GPS is useless as it requires network connection. Your smartphone has better Navigation software.
Hardware is outdated that it only supports legacy version of android that is no longer supported. No one writes software that runs on the Android version provided with the unit. The Asteroid's CPU cannot be upgraded with recent Android version due to HW limitation. The engineers have not thoroughly worked out all the bugs that you come up with some unusual sequences of selection of programs and pushing buttons, the OS in the unit crashes. Without looking at the code, I am willing to bet it has memory management issue that the engineers decided to become sloppy with or have no expertise in managing.
I was skeptical about getting this unit due to overwhelming number of bad reviews on the net from the actual users. But I bought it anyways. I was wrong.
The asteroid is a unit with a good concept but it is a classic example of a company over promising without realizing its capability and failing to deliver. My unit won't turn on anymore even through hard reset. I am glad that I bought SquareTrade warranty as I feel very confident that the Parrot will NOT be able to address problems with product that should not have been released to begin with. The product has been out for over a year. The firmware update does not help with stability as I have tried.
Help yourself and do independent search online and see the true review of this product. Parrot runs technical support forum. Go see for yourself make an educated choice for yourself.
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James from Avon, NY
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Product is a great when it works. Most of the time I don't have a problem with it and am 90% happy with the setup and functionality. There are times however when the system simply crashes, shuts down, or even cannot be restarted. Hopefully updates will fix these issues because other than that its a pretty nice stereo.
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1m2 from Phoenix, AZ
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Ok, if you're an audiophile like me and have been doing installations for more than 13 years you're in for a ride. First, this HU's design is in my opinion completely different from all the other cluttered single din boring HU's out there. I love the sleek, sharp and smooth finish on this thing. It's a 9 out of 10.
With that said the UI and navigation of it is a little different from that of most HU's out there. So it takes some getting used too. I was pleasantly surprised to see separate SubWoofer RCA's, but I do think they could have placed them behind the HU instead of made them a part of the power dongle (weak!). The HU gets really HOT from the back, now I can't say that caused any of the issues I've had with this HU but you never know.
HU issues, after I received it shortly there was a "latest" update available on Parrot's web site. This particular unit was behind about 3 releases so it was due! After that release was easily installed the HU worked great for a while and then all of a sudden the UI would reboot every time I tried to power up the SubWoofer from the settings. Went back a release, no change, changed the AMP, no change, changed the cables, still no change. So I emailed Sonic and received an RMA the following business day. So now I'm waiting for my replacement.
The other thing with this is that I feel there are some Bluetooth improvements that can be made. Since I built a custom fabricated iPad2 into my dash I'm streaming my music via bluetooth to it. But I want to be able to use Parrot for my phone call's. This HU is not programmed to pause music when I get a call and take that call, then start streaming once completed. Should not be difficult to program, just needs to be done.
Any how the other complaint I had with this was the 3.5 audio port sound quality was horrific! Very staticky, tried another cable, no change. Tried phone, no change. But via Bluetooth, no static! My last complaint was that the FM radio sound quality was terrible, but it could be my antenna. My previous Sony HU though had better signal strength but it did also lose signal but not nearly as much.
Overall the build and style is superb IMO, but they need to work on those little issue's I mentioned and updates should not take as long. Hope this helps!
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Larry from Newark, NJ
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This is a great car radio... I have an iPhone and it works great with it... It sounds and looks great.. Love this radio...
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Daniel K from Jacksonville NC
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I bought this after seeing it at CES 2012, I was planing on building a Carputer but this had everything I needed except a web browser. The thing is you can not drive and browse the web anyways! The voice features are top notch on this thing. It takes some time to learn to navigate it. The audio quality it puts out is also AMAZING I drive a BMW Z3, it comes stock with a alpine deck. Does not have nothing on this thing 7 band EQ Bass bost and A loud feature.
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