Pioneer DMH-Z5350BT 6.8 Capacitive Apple CarPlay Android Auto Head Unit

Pioneer's new DMH-Z5350BT comes loaded with some of the most advanced smartphone and entertainment features, at a price that won't break the budget. At Automotive Superstore, we test all of our AV receivers very thoroughly – and we think the DMH-Z5350BT is one of the best mid-level units you can buy. 

With a large 6.8" capacitive touchscreen featuring Pioneer's powerful and customisable menu system, it displays vivid graphics, crisp images, and high-resolution video in 24-bit colour. The touchscreen has a clean layout and large icons, making it easier than ever to browse through the functions without getting distracted. The receiver also comes pre-loaded with a selection of colour schemes to perfectly blend in with your vehicle's interior lighting.

The DMH-Z5350BT boasts the latest smartphone tech with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, enabling you to connect and control your smartphone on the dashboard display. You can play music (including Spotify), get directions with Apple or Google Maps, make and receive hands-free calls, and even send and receive text messages on the go. Also included is dual-Bluetooth, allowing you to pair two phones full-time and double your entertainment options. 

Rounding out the list of impressive features are dual camera inputs for the addition of two optional reverse cameras, powerful audio tools such as a graphical EQ and Auto Time Alignment, and outputs for external speakers and amplifiers. 

If you're searching for a terrific-value AV receiver that delivers an enjoyable and connected driving experience, Pioneer's DMH-Z5350BT is definitely worth a closer look. 

The best and safest way to use your iPhone on the road, Apple CarPlay makes driving a whole lot easier – and a lot more fun. With a simple connection via USB, Apple CarPlay puts all of the most popular iOS features on your Pioneer HD touchscreen. Listen to your favourite music, navigate with WAZE, Apple, or Google Maps, make calls, send and receive SMS, and talk to Siri for complete hands-free control. Apple CarPlay becomes your intelligent co-pilot, making driving safer and more intuitive than ever before.

The best features of your Android phone are now available right on your Pioneer touchscreen with Android Auto. With simple activation using voice commands or at the touch of a button, Android Auto allows you to make phone calls, navigate with Google Maps, send and receive text messages, listen to your favourite music, and much more. With Google Assistant at your command a host of new entertainment features, Android Auto is the best and safest way to use your Android device when you're on the move. 

Pioneer has enhanced its powerful and intuitive touchscreens even further, with high-resolution capacitive displays that are easier to use and more customisable than ever. Beautifully crisp and bright under a variety of lighting conditions, Pioneer's touchscreens are powered by 24-bit True Colour technology and can display vivid graphics and images in more than 16 million colours. Enjoy immersive videos, detailed photos, and vibrant graphics on a large 6.8" dashboard display. 

Your Pioneer AV receiver is also the ultimate sound machine with the ability to control and play songs directly from the Spotify app on iPhone or Android. Once connected, you can use your touchscreen to play, pause, and skip tracks – or browse Spotify's extensive library containing more than 30 million songs, audiobooks, and podcasts. If you're a Spotify premium user, you can even download files straight to your phone and enjoy high-quality, interruption-free music without an internet connection.

The new WebLink app delivers an expanded selection of entertainment and apps on your Pioneer HD touchscreen. Powered by your smartphone and the cloud, WebLink is one of the best ways to personalise your in-car experience. It offers music, videos, and a range of new apps and bookmarks to make driving easier and more convenient. Featuring a simplified design for even easier navigation, WebLink brings your smartphone to the big screen.

WAZE is a new generation of GPS that uses a social driving network to create more intelligent navigation. Featuring detailed maps and real-time traffic alerts, WAZE collects data from thousands of other users to help you drive like a local no matter where you are. Available via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, WAZE is an exceptional navigation system that can guide you all over Australia.

For the ultimate 'front-row' experience, Pioneer's innovative sound technology allows you to play immersive, high-resolution audio files direct from USB. This includes the ability to play lossless FLAC digital audio in CD quality without requiring any conversion. Whether you're listening from an external device, streaming from your phone, or surfing your own collection, Pioneer lets you enjoy your favourite music the way it was meant to be heard.

Pioneer has doubled your reverse camera options, enabling you to connect a second rear camera for even greater visibility and safety. With an even wider view of the area behind you, parking, reversing, and towing are easier than ever before. Both cameras can be selected and displayed on your Pioneer HD screen, giving you instant visibility and greater peace of mind whenever you're behind the wheel.

Pioneer's AV receivers don't just offer the best navigation, music, and entertainment – they even add to the look of your car. With intelligent multi-colour illumination, you can select from a variety of lighting and colour profiles to match your vehicle's existing lighting and colour scheme. With a selection of pre-loaded colour combinations and customisation options, your new Pioneer receiver will look like it was made for your car.