Pioneer DMH-WT8600NEX - The Full Review

[@TrueDarkMajin]

Damn about time lol. Been watching half assed reviews on this for a few months....I needed this. Now I’ll just wait for the price to drop a bit.... maybe get lucky around the holidays.

[@volcomx14]

im glad that he mentioned that android auto has pinch to zoom capabilities which means Apple CarPlay could support it in the future with this unit. I don't see any cons about this except for price but ill just hold out and wait to see how far it drops for the holidays. I would love to gain the extra din space to put things in my car too.

[@MegaStrive]

You know, I'd spend like $2k if someone could make a unit just as responsive as a smart phone. Why can't we just have that?? You'd think Pioneer would team up with Samsung or LG or SOMEONE and give us a good and responsive screen

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

PREACH TREVOR PREACH

[@matthewbradish3003]

The response with the screen isn’t too bad I just got mine a couple weeks ago I guess it’s a newer model I don’t know if it makes a difference but I love it

[@jp3711nc1]

To be fair are you going to scroll on this when your driving no if you have the fast control bluetooth with it. So I can see why they didn't include a feature like this. You eyes should be on the road not on a screen.

[@racereid192]

Bro just shove an iPad in there and save 1000$ it makes no sense why the entire head unit market is like using an old Nokia with a 1990s touchscreen.

[@Spoofaged]

@@racereid192 and still cost the same as flagship phones..

[@rsentes1975]

Purchased this radio. Watched this video from car on the radio. So far so good

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Good choice so jealous!

[@joeymarino7804]

Did you install a bypass or did you watch it with the emergency brake on?

[@rsentes1975]

@@joeymarino7804 bypass of course

[@joeymarino7804]

Ryan Sentes I can’t seem to transfer the film ware update from the app to the head unit

[@laz102008]

Is the user interface laggy? Swipe, going into menus, etc.

[@junrosamura645]

Took ya long enough to review this! I bought the smaller one and love it. This one was going to be too large for my dash. Like you mentioned, it is packed with every feature.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Hope you enjoy it! Took a while to get in!!

[@TWashburn1212]

Is there any way to make the unit more secure in your car? I'm concerned about theft due to large, expensive, nature of the unit.

[@matthewbradish3003]

I just bought mine from Cartoys with the wiring and the bracket it was $1500 with free installation and lifetime installation warranty and I love it it’s really great hands-free calling and texting Pandora and everything and it’s set up for a rearview camera but you have to buy the camera separate I love it I’ll put it in my 2014 impala limited and it’s great

[@hanslemmen9492]

How will this hold up agaist the new kenwood? Price, specs etc.

[@wwlittlejOfficial]

This is just sad Pioneer could have done so much with this. I don't like how they dropped a lot of features from the outgoing flagship model, the 8500NEx. There's no more auto eq, which I liked Also and this is a biggie for me, but no integrated SD card reader for strorage? Truly a huge oversight. Especially with the ability to have a forward, backward or even a dash cam u can record your driving experience (for accident protection) or dash cam action ( imagine a theif stealing your car only that your car can record him in action with a dash cam??) Truly huge oversights. Remember, our cheapest cell phones can record HD video. Why they didn't let this one is beyond me But the screen is pretty, crappy but pretty. Nothing a $200 tablet from 2017 can't do. Also thanks Mobile Adio, for the actual testing of the unit! That's an actual review, but honestly I wasn't expecting and real surprising results. Thanks any ways for the testing!

[@JohnnyJTav]

Nice thorough review... Best I seen yet. Maybe the Display should of been able to be removed and placed in trunk or in the house for safe keeping overnight. I would be replacing AVH 4200NEX I own an older car

[@hollywoodthedj1673]

Yes that would be dope to be able to take it off at night so no body would try to steal it

[@shadyws310]

I’m holding on my old school one

[@MiguelRPD]

> $1,135 Please US government give me another stimulus check ..

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

BAHAHAHA

[@mrromerorobinson1982]

And I sware its worth every penny

[@MiguelRPD]

@@mrromerorobinson1982 How do you like yours ? I just got a new job so I might be able to budget it in!

[@mrromerorobinson1982]

@@MiguelRPD ...love it and everything is flawless. Keep me posted when get one

[@godskillers666]

Can you do a bypass for video on this unit?

[@mokillamane1989]

Would you recommend this or a sony? I have the alpine ilx 507 and not really the biggest fan of it.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

The Pioneer.

[@geogeo4139]

​@@Qualitymobilevideo Kenwood DNX997XR Or this Pioneer??

[@christiangischewski5929]

Até que enfim a Pioneer evoluiu

[@mxmike123]

Nice review. I have a 4500 NEX that failed on me. I'm looking for a replacement like this for my F350 truck. If this was your money, which unit would you purchase and why? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

[@CoolTies]

So if you use the vehicle’s built-in GPS (with the idatalinkmaestro SAT adapter cable)... instead of Pioneer’s included GPS cable ... you don't get wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto?

[@MartinHannett_]

The non centre mounting is essential for a Honda CRZ because of the AC control location.

[@markhill4366]

I love love this radio it does everything i like and need

[@mrromerorobinson1982]

Bro dont it... I love the fuck out of mine...cost me 15 with all the extras shits but well well worth it

[@nickmiranda4191]

I love mine too. Have you guys been able to bypass video while driving?

[@evoheadshovel]

I want the plug on that dope background music

[@bigdogroc]

Lofi music

[@evoheadshovel]

@@bigdogroc thanks. It is lofi, wanting specifics

[@matthewozga]

previous models included 2 usb ports. this model only has one. does this model support usb hubs or video out for rear entertainment?

[@blackbushido]

Hello. Apologies for this late response but will this fit in a 2014 Dodge Durango because Crutchfield says it will?? Thank you an thank you for your timely response

[@daissmusic]

I ♥️ the background Lofi and your fantastic detailed review 100% 👍

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

👌

[@cstechiebites8024]

does it support dual USB ports and voice command button on steering wheel?

[@faisal6232]

please answer this question!! Is ASWC-1 required to retain steering wheel controls?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Yes it is!

[@faisal6232]

thankyou@@Qualitymobilevideo

[@timothyn7314]

Thank you for the detailed review! Is this the only Single DIN stereo that has wireless apple play connectivity or is there others?

[@TheHologr4m]

That new Pioneer DMT-WTF95421NEX IS 🔥

[@ChrisMiller-kl6ce]

Do you still need a bypass installed in order to have screen mirroring work while in Drive?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Yes you do.

[@BassManStrikes]

No, you can disable it via a process of touching the screen on bottom left for 10 seconds and then 10 seconds on right side next to bluetooth icon on the source off screen. It's not easy and car needs to be running. It took 3 tries for me and it will show a message of "set on"

[@cannonp10]

Will a iPhone 12pro work with this unit via usb with a lightning cable connected to the type c adapter

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Yes it will.

[@TheStudderman]

$1,200? This head u it is now $1,500 I know, I just installed it in my truck. I love it with one complaint. It doesn’t have a “Bass Boost” feature in the audio settings. I usually keep my bass boost at 2 out of 5. It gives my DD 700 series the BANG it needs that flexes my doors. Other than that, I love it .

[@jnew6808]

Yes I would

[@spikechurchill7478]

My only gripe with this unit is the sound settings pages, they aren’t full scale to the screen it makes it look like they have been pulled of a 7” display model to cut corners.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Yea that EQ seemed small

[@sjacoby1568]

I have 2015 jeep jk. Just installed this unit. Lots of handshake issues (hotspot, carav, alexa, wifi). Seems each time i get in the jeep nothing connects automatically. Especially frustrating with alexa. Also will the maestro rr work with a 2015 jeep jk? If so, point me to it on your website

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Does it have the time alignment microphone set up capability ? I love this feature. Very under rated IMHO.

[@jonagreyphoto]

Would be great if that had birds-eye view camera system like the latest 10.1-inch Kenwood! Prefer this display and UI over the Kenwood...I'm torn!

[@parkerr3000]

What model me wood are you talking about?

[@countryboy4914]

Is there a way to talk on your phone itself when the android auto is running? Say I have someone in the car with me and don't want them to here my conversation. How do I transfer the call to my phone?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

I do not know of a way to to that.

[@mattfoster1077]

Does this have the equalizer that goes with the beat of the music?

[@whatwhat68]

How do you actually get the hdmi to work from the rear I have a micro hdmi connected trying to get my fire stick to work

[@FATL0L0]

As of today 4/9/23 I seen the head unit is now selling for $1500.00 what happened there ?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Inflation.

[@lionintu]

I was weaiting for you guys to drop this video!

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Took so long to get it in! So many shipping and inventory delays

[@donellis5005]

The first feature I will want is GPS that can feature I would want is DVD player so does it come with all that?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

This has neither GPS or DVD built in

[@donellis5005]

@@Qualitymobilevideo okay and thanks guys

[@wojramos]

Does it have smart view capabilities?

[@JohnDrach]

Can you play video from your phone on this? KZbin?

[@tcasey662]

how do i get stuff to mirror with this radio which has no red yellow white wires

[@kfair04]

So which radio do you prefer this one or an android radio

[@calhoun687]

When using HDMI can you push what is on your phone to the screen. Like sling or Hulu if on a app

[@alexgonzales8002]

Yes it does. Whatever you see on your phone it will show on the pioneer screen when using hdmi except you have to control it from your phone since the screen will be non responsive

[@Groux504]

Only thing it looks like it won't take up the whole screen tho. Its a narrow scale picture. It would be cool if you could utilize the whole screen

[@joseed31]

@@alexgonzales8002 I just got this unit, but I plugged in the HDMI cable and it doesn't work for me. Someone who can help me

[@Leto4900]

Thanks for the detailed review 😊

[@dharkundercity1796]

Will this fit in a 2014 Jeep Wrangler JK with the Alpine subwoofer system?

[@TechGorilla.]

you didn't mention Netflix Discovery plus will it play while driving

[@angelzarate977]

I got mine a week ago and my wireless android auto audio freezes and unfreezes every so often. Does anybody have a solution?

[@uhmeizuhngralphf0549]

Sir Does it have Wi-fi certified Miracast compatible for wireless mirroring like the AVH-W4500NEX?

[@KeepinItSteezyy]

Do you have to install the gps antenna somewhere fancy or can you just install it hidden in the dash somewhere?

[@3swyndal]

In the older nex units you can place the the antenna on top of the radio metal casing and it worked flawlessly

[@KeepinItSteezyy]

@@3swyndal I've been having an issue where everytime I start my truck I have to disconnect my phone then reconnect it to get apple carplay to work. It's like it's trying to run USB media instead and causes bluetooth connection issues or something. Maybe it needs an update.

[@3swyndal]

@@KeepinItSteezyy possibly my 8000nex went through a weird phase where Bluetooth intermitting I did a firmwareupdatr and it fix that bug hopefully that will solve your issue as well!!

[@hycbankroll9678]

Hey I’m looking for a pioneer headset that lets you control headrest TV’s through the double din and also has SD input

[@TheAnonymous1one]

Hi did you ever do a review on the previous AVIC-W8500NEX? Thank you

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

No we didn't.

[@zeal514]

I wonder if that speaker button opens directly to alexa, or if you can program it to google assistant....

[@crandallexpo0648]

I have the 3800 can i watch youtube videos on it or the apple music videos... Movies or Netflix

[@chevyboi1989ms]

Is this better than the alpine halo?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

That's an individual preference but I think so!

[@tempeztad]

Can you keep maps going on in the unit while youtube on the phone? I know some android radios do this but brand headunits for the most dont

[@ronaldexcellent4646]

Is this stereo compatible with 2008 ml 320 stereo system harmon kadon

[@saracenpb]

I like it, but I need a lil more before I drop $1200, an SD card, internal memory and Ram would be nice . Which the Dasaita actually has for half the price .

[@foch41]

link?

[@saracenpb]

@@foch41 Look it up on amazon . Check out the ATOTO S8 as well

[@wwlittlejOfficial]

Bro absolute truth. The fact that u can have two cams, and no sdcard to record your cams?? Dash cams and forward/rear cams are all the rage right now, Simply because u have an extra bit of insurance when someone hits u or tries to steal your car. Also I like the idea of having 1-2tb of storage for my music right there, and not taking up a USB slot. Pioneer marketing sucks, how they omitted this as a feature...

[@Gladiator1972]

I have a Durango SRT, will it let me keep my different drive modes (Auto, Sport, Track etc)?

[@horeb46]

Yes

[@Fifthcell]

I feel like my DMH-W4660NEX is faster to respond to touch that this… Great review though! The W4660NEX is basically the same as this unit in terms of features and performance, but in a traditional double DIN size

[@smirnoff1589]

Soooooo this might be a dumb question, but I don't see any description on this head unit about built in navigation.....yet it has a GPS antenna solely for wireless carplay??

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Correct. Uses phones nav

[@a_wagon_wheel]

It would be fantastic if changing the track from steering wheel controls actually worked on carplay. So much to ask for in a firmware update.

[@mrromerorobinson1982]

Not sure what you drive but it works perfectly for me...just make sure they sale you the correct harness

[@a_wagon_wheel]

@@mrromerorobinson1982 wiring was fine. I changed some steering wheel controls in the idatalink. I found the seek option changes the songs in carplay. I had preset as press once, seek as hold. Interesting that it still didn’t work that way. But anyway it seems odd, preset should be set as track+ in other sources. I had no issue in my avic-w8400nex, where I could control both radio presets and flip to the next track in carplay on one press. I was using pac steering wheel control at the time. All I’ve read is that this a firmware issue as idatalink doesn’t no what source I’m in, it just sends the commands to the head unit.

[@a_wagon_wheel]

@@mrromerorobinson1982 if pioneer updates their firmware to preset +/- to change tracks in carplay or other sources, the problem is fixed. Or have an option for HD Radio, what the seek control does. Cycle thru presets or seek to the next available radio station.

[@garciae2571]

I get a message on my 7600 to connect speed sensor ? But I already did the brake bypass. Any help

[@sachinmathur7576]

I am getting the same message to connect the speed sensor and after trying many things I can’t seem to get it to go away.

[@ernestobarajas8974]

you cant gps antenna is tracking your speed so the stereo knows you aren't parked even with the bypass

[@timdawg9198]

Very nice head unit but the price ouch! And with the size of the face it'll literally stick out like a sore thumb. So $1200 + a smashed window. I do like the idatalink maestro input but you can get OBDII readers that work with Android head units for a lot less. Even though I do like Pioneer they have priced themselves out of my range.

[@timdawg9198]

Probably have to add brake bypass

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

I agree bro! Adding the iDataLink will add the cost to $1330!! Crazy amount to spend on a car stereo. Gimme a bangin 4K 65" TV instead

[@griffin20]

Wow what a marvelous device

[@griffin20]

And I ended up buying the Z1000w lol

[@nataliedorvil1456]

Your wife has a marvelous device

[@griffin20]

I wish I had one 🥺

[@AlexZ32]

Wonder if I could use this screen to display engine information from my haltech ecu.

[@AbeC116]

Do you know how to bypass to watch KZbin on it

[@Flemingsofcolorado]

Unfortunately somewhere around 19:00 the language switched and I couldn’t understand you

[@fernandoaguiar1748]

I have a question! I gave up on buying some multimedia because it was slow and every time I started the car the multimedia started up and I thought it would be like the cell phone that is on standby all the time. Is this pioneer like that? This is my question...

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

It boots up

[@k.johnsonj5338]

Anyway to reduce the boot time or put it in a sleep mode

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Remote vehicle start

[@jesuguzman9066]

Yes I will

[@cheahkaimun1]

Excellent review...... from Malaysia

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@deeiks12]

I see pioneer are doing almost everything that the android headunits did already about 5 years ago or so. If only someone made an android unit with proper sound card.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

We can't win either way

[@duceky1977]

I strongly agree while this is a nice unit it is very over priced.

[@Rali272]

Can we change the welcome screen?

[@AKLumps907]

I wish they made it a vertical screen instead of a horizontal.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Swivel would be nice!

[@uhmeizuhngralphf0549]

Is there a display off button

[@joseed31]

HDMI output works on this stereo to do Mirroring ?

[@HI-bv9is]

Does it have a Pioneer built-in navigation (GPS) like other older models in addition to google maps and waze? It helps a lot when the phone loses cell connection.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

No built-in navigation

[@ianlendrum8901]

Can it be added via a module?

[@rsentes1975]

@@ianlendrum8901 the only gps is what comes from the phone when connected to radio

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Mentioned USB jack panel, but I don't see link in description ...

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

www.qualitymobilevideo.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=jack+panels

[@Pallidus_Rider]

@@Qualitymobilevideo Awesome - thanks. Looking to have USB go to blank for Toyota.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

@@Pallidus_Rider :)

[@shadybeatsCarbon]

Is there an SD Card input??

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

No

[@xumot]

What's the difference between this Pioneer and Joying EU-JY-UQS10N4G, for example? Pioneer costs a shit ton of money, that's it.

[@RADIORAHEEM402]

Finally! Im sold. Buying 3 of em

[@he-man3653]

Thats nothing. I'm buying 4 of them.

[@humannature3916]

I'll take a gamble with Dasaita given the price of this Pioneer.

[@51aguilar]

I got a PX6 Dasaita for $500! Loving it so far. Originally I got an oversized halo Alpine but the screen looked awful

[@mrromerorobinson1982]

I had both and the dasita is cool but pioneer well at least this one blows it out the water

[@51aguilar]

@@mrromerorobinson1982 It’s all relative. The best Dasaita is $500 and this unit is over $1,000

[@mrromerorobinson1982]

@@51aguilar ....I can agree to disagree . As long as your happy...ITS ALL THAT MATTERS. Og cat laced me many moons ago with this...DIFFERENT STROKES DIFFERENT FOLKS

[@shamshulakhani18]

will this work on jeep wrangler 2018,plus im trying to add backup camera, will this work?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

It will fit! But all I could find is the dash kit: Dash Kit www.qualitymobilevideo.com/107-gm3b.html

[@Deadlysuffera]

I just got my pioneer unit wanted to know how to turn on the rear speaker output on my screen its grayed out?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Some of the audio settings get muted out when you're not in a music source. Select a music source then go into the settings

[@N8TURES]

Can you start doing some off brand 12inch to 13 inch head units ?

[@sebastianfiducia4678]

Hola 👋🏽 hello I would like to buy that equipment for my Honda Civic Lx 2015 how can I do you

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Hey Sebastian, these are all the parts you will need: Stereo www.qualitymobilevideo.com/dmh-wt8600nex.html Dash Kit www.qualitymobilevideo.com/99-7882b.html Interface www.qualitymobilevideo.com/hdcc-02.html Retain Steering Wheel Control www.qualitymobilevideo.com/aswc.html

[@fddriver02]

Awesome in depth review. Thanks! One question, can you assign the camera inputs as favorites? I'd like to access a front camera quickly while parking.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

I wouldn't say that this stereo has "favorites" but you can move the camera source to your home screen!

[@fddriver02]

@@Qualitymobilevideo Thanks. I believe I understand that you can add it to the buttom source list. I'll go check it out locally before ordering. I wish there was a physical camera button like Kenwood uses.

[@parkerr3000]

What’s with the delay?

[@girishthakre1483]

Is it available india? What's the price?

[@Andy18ism]

Its about time

[@xLedezma]

This pioneer or Kenwood eXcelon DNR1007XR? which is better?

[@bellaphone5719]

Pioneer

[@WingZero223]

why don't you guys do the ATOTO?

[@Wahova007]

Just bought it for my c class along with 2 12in kickers and amp hard work does pay

[@dgriffin6074]

2 comments as I look at all the features on this Pioneer: 1) Will the feature set distract the driver enough to be a safety hazard while driving?and 2) are simple actions made too complex? My 2 year old Pioneer requires FOUR "button presses " just to turn it off; that just doesn't make sense.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Well to turn off the stereo you simply turn off the ignition. There is a button to turn off the display at any time with a simple press. And as far as being distracted, I think anyone who purchases a stereo with internet/video capabilities is accepting the risk, it's up to their own discipline to be distracted or not

[@Knight_Glider]

I had this unit on my 15 Road Glide and loved it but was always worried about it getting wet. I recently replaced it with the new Sound Stream HDHU.14

[@adamsdarkstarakira6565]

can it be vertical?

[@brandonnguyen1486]

Do you have to pay for the WiFi the pioneer uses?

[@rsentes1975]

It connects to the wifi from your phone.

[@snliner1308]

This or a alpine f409 in my 2000 ram?

[@volcomx14]

How do we disable the “viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited”

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

video playback will require a bypass/grounding of the parking brake. Warning this is a safety hazard. You'll need something like this: www.qualitymobilevideo.com/ax-mtr.html

[@volcomx14]

Quality Mobile Video isn’t there a way to do this w/o hardware by pressing and holding down at a series of places on the screen?

[@noahkb80]

@@volcomx14 no. Just use the bypass. It's extremely easy and cheap

[@rsentes1975]

@@volcomx14 there is a sequence of screen touches. There’s videos on KZbin on how to do it

[@super3imi]

Will it fit my Suzuki jimny 2020 and can you recommend a mounting kit jack panels harness etc,