autumnwalker

Has anyone tried this option yet? It seems like a ridiculous solution to get the iPhone 5 working with the x920BT / x930BT / x940BT. I want to be able to use my iPhone (again) in AppRadio mode to provide GPS features to my head unit. The maps in the 2012 update are basically useless in my area.

Thanks; however, I am waiting for the US / Canada maps to be released.

Right on - I hope something comes out soon. My nav is essentially useless running the 2012 maps.

Will Pioneer release any further updates for the x920 - x940 units? I'm assuming no, but it would be nice to be able to keep the maps up-to-date. This is my first Pioneer GPS head unit - can anyone with previous experience comment?

This was just announced today: http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/pioneer-announces-iphone-5-connectivity-kits/

Confirmed this yesterday. When you plug the Apple cable into the Pioneer cable and then into the iPhone 5 the Pioneer apps just show the connect image.

I have a friend with an adapter and iPhone 5. Going to try it on my x920 (upgraded to x940) today and see what happens.

FYI I'm running the ASWC with an x920BT. My Hummer H2 has a "preset" button which jumps through the radio presets just as it did with the factory HU. With the ASWC it works exactly as you describe which is exactly how it worked from factory. Great unit, no lag for me.

set shuffle to "on" on your iPhone before you plug it into the HU - it pulls whatever the iPhone is set to when you plug it in.

I am using the ASWC in my HUMMER H2 with great success. Works exactly like the factory HU did. ASWC plugs right into the AVIC and a harness into the AXXESS adapter for chimes, etc. Done.

I was responding to Keith who indicated compatibility with his x920 (upgraded to x940). Simply clarifying.

Go into the iPhone app store and install the Pioneer AppRadio app. Launch it on the phone while in the view you describe on your HU.

So your iPhone 5 functions with the head unit just like the 4s did? You have full use of advanced app mode, video out, etc?

I have the ASWC hooked up with my x920BT in my Hummer H2 - it recognizes all the wheel commands including the OnStar button which now activates both OnStar and the voice command on the HU... I don't use that button. lol I believe you can even manually override how the ASWC interprets the different buttons.

I'll be watching this space closely - hopefully Pioneer comes out with a new cable / firmware / something that works with the existing HUs.