Pioneer AVH-4200NEX

Pioneer AVH- 4200NEX

This is a great head unit. In fact it's so nice, that Pioneer released it twice. In 2016 as the 4200NEX and in 2017 as the 4201NEX (same unit but with a backup camera included). It has a ton of features like Apple Carplay, built in HD tuner, direct Ipod controls, Android Auto, and a detachable face panel for security. It also has a ton of fine tuning features for full customization of your sound system. I just upgraded from the AVH-p8400bh that I've had in my car for 5 years and there's still nothing wrong with it (just wanted newer technology). All in all, this is the one to have if you're a Pioneer fan.

Awesome headunit

Has everything android auto apple car play and cameras. Cd dvd etc . excellent purchase

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Great stereo at great price

Excellent sound and features, as long as you have iPhone. Android Auto only works with very few android devices. No support for Samsung, so check your phone for compatibility first. Pioneer does not publish a list, Crutchfield is the only place I could find one.

Pioneer AVH-4200NEX

Top notch brand, easy to navigate through, and setting it up a breeze. Love everything about it. I would totally recommend this product.

Pioneer AVH-4200NEX

I give the radio a 5 star rating. Looks great; however, I have not even been able to touch the surface on what the entire radio can do. Crystal clear radio and bluetooth.

By Anonymous on May 13, 2018 Verified purchase

No android auto if you have a USB C phone!!!

I have an android phone with a USB c cord. Android auto did not function with original cord or when I purchased a cord recommended on the pioneer website as one that would remedy this problem. I chose this product over others for the android auto feature. I would not recommend this product unless you use an Iphone. I works fine otherwise, but this is a deal breaker for me.

Pioneer AVH4200

This is a great deck and has surpassed all of my expectations. I last had a Kenwood double din DVD deck and this ones simplicity and ease of use are amazing. It looks great, sounds great, and has every feature that I need. HD radio, CDs, DVD, XM, and Android Auto all work flawlessly and sound fantastic. You cannot go wrong with this deck. Android Auto looks a little pixelated, but the other source interfaces are crystal clear. I think it is a limitation of the Android software, not the Pioneer hardware.

Feature Packed and Amazing Build Quality

I finally found the perfect headunit in my budget. The 4200NEX checks every box with your standard HD Radio, Sirius XM support, Bluetooth, etc. but takes it a step further with Android Auto. I haven't used Apple CarPlay but AA is great and works flawlessly with this unit. You also have AV input for cameras, SD card, AUX, CD, and iDatalink capability.

Overall the menus are very snappy and there is no lag or choppiness when scrolling or changing sources. The 13 band EQ is nice but you also have features like time alignment and individual speaker level adjustment. Crossovers are very easy to set with many different configurations allowing you to adjust the frequency as well as the slope.

I was concerned to motorized touchscreen would be fragile but that is not the case as the entire unit feels solid and very well made. One complaint I do have after owning the AVH-X3800BHS is the lack of built in Spotify support. The cheaper and older 3800 had a native Spotify app that was very easy to use and my favorite feature of the radio. However the 4200NEX no longer features this app and only natively supports Pandora. You can still stream Spotify though Bluetooth, but outside of skipping tracks you have to use your phone to change the music.

Android Auto is amazing. The maps work great with AA, and there are several supported music apps. The voice commands work well but I've had issues when driving in areas where cell service is spotty. I do dislike the 6-tap limitation Google implemented for safety - I feel like this will just cause more people to use Bluetooth to stream their music instead of AA and just rely on AA for maps when needed. Let's say you are trying to find a playlist or artist in any music app through AA. If you tap the screen 6 times it will freeze and not allow you to continue searching until you pull over or stop moving. If you can get past this then AA really is awesome with you music, maps, phone dialer and voice commands all accessible from one simple homescreen.

Overall the 4200NEX is a great buy for someone looking to add a lot of versatility when it comes to playing music in the car as well as being able to use your smartphone for navigation. EQ and crossovers are done right and easy to set allowing for great control over your sound before it's played through your amp or speakers. I would definitely buy this product again...and probably will for my girlfriend's car.

By Ian on July 3, 2016 Verified purchase

Pioneer AVH-4200NEX

Very good good radio to have for your car and around the house

By Anonymous on October 25, 2018 Verified purchase

Great value

Pretty good stereo I am liking some of the features on it.