Can DEH-80PRS Stream and Control iPhone 5s Over Blutooth?

[Elvenking]

The title is the question. I know that we can use the link cable to connect the iPhone to the HU....but I am wondering if it is similarly capable of doing this over Bluetooth. So far, I have only seen it monitor the ipod output over Bluetooth....but it would need to 'take control' of the ipod to work properly. Would also be nice not to have to enter a charge cycle when I plug the unit into the dash.

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[Elvenking]

Well I finally received the following from Pioneer when I asked them though support. Turns out you can get a firmware update...however, direct still might be better as it appears to only stream iPhone playback over Bluetooth rather than give the HU control. Hopefully that makes sense....when you connect with a cable...you are prevented from any control over the levels on the iPod when the correct link is established. Over Bluetooth...you get the volume knob back in the player and it just sounds slightly different...anyway...on with the firmware link...

Thank you for contacting Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Through Bluetooth Audio, you can only skip forwards and backwards, you can not search the music on your iPhone.

You will need to update the firmware on the radio, to have the control and meta data appear on the screen.

The update is posted on the product page.

DEH-80PRS - CD Receiver with 3-Way Active Crossover Network, Auto EQ, and Auto Time Alignment | Pioneer Electronics USA

Rocky

Customer Service Representative

Thanks Rocky of Pioneer