mapotter99 Posted June 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 @Dizle No problems with wireless CarPlay or its range. Just the robotic Siri voice and phone calls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danyay Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 I got a notification in CarAVAssist that a new firmware (v1.13) for the WT8600NEX was available. I downloaded it (~225MB) but can't sync it to the unit because it fails to tether properly. Additionally, it looks like the firmware update is not available on their website yet. Anyone successfully update it? Any word if the bypass is added (it's not in the changelog, of course)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfvtgtgs Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 I also was not able to update it through carassist and thought I would try to do it on a usb drive but was unable find it online to download. Based upon the info it looks like it is entirely android auto so it may not necessarily be applicable to my use of the radio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mapotter99 Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 I just completed the update to 1.13. No noticeable fixes on my end. Siri still sounds like garbage. CarAVAssist is a complicated pain in the ass that requires a very precise and intentional workflow that differs based on the function one wants to perform. To update the firmware, there is no need to connect CarAVAssist using the CarAVAssist source on the head unit over Bluetooth. Firmware updates only work over a WiFi hotspot, and must be done from within the Firmware Update menu on the head unit. Here is what I did using iPhone... 1) Assuming you have already setup CarAVAssist between your head unit and phone, open the app on your iPhone, tap “Firmware Updates” and download the new firmware. This step can be done from your house WiFi away from the head unit. The initial CarAVAssist setup alone is a pain in the ass, and is required so your phone knows what head unit you have. If folks need help with this, let me know. 2) This assumes you have already set up the head unit to use the iPhone hotspot. Note that iPhones disable the hotspot after 5 minutes if there are no connections to save battery. Activate your iPhone hotspot by going to Settings/Personal Hotspot and waiting, or by dragging down from the upper right corner for the Control Center, holding your finger on the WiFi icon, and then tapping “Personal Hotspot” to make it discoverable. Wait for the head unit to display the connection notification. 3) Open the CarAVAssist app on your iPhone and go to the Firmware Update Section. 4) On the head unit, go to Settings/System/System Information/Firmware Update and tap “CarAVAssist”. 5) On your iPhone CarAVAssist app, start the installation process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dizle Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, mapotter99 said: I just completed the update to 1.13. No noticeable fixes on my end. Siri still sounds like garbage. CarAVAssist is a complicated pain in the ass that requires a very precise and intentional workflow that differs based on the function one wants to perform. To update the firmware, there is no need to connect CarAVAssist using the CarAVAssist source on the head unit over Bluetooth. Firmware updates only work over a WiFi hotspot, and must be done from within the Firmware Update menu on the head unit. Here is what I did using iPhone... 1) Assuming you have already setup CarAVAssist between your head unit and phone, open the app on your iPhone, tap “Firmware Updates” and download the new firmware. This step can be done from your house WiFi away from the head unit. The initial CarAVAssist setup alone is a pain in the ass, and is required so your phone knows what head unit you have. If folks need help with this, let me know. 2) This assumes you have already set up the head unit to use the iPhone hotspot. Note that iPhones disable the hotspot after 5 minutes if there are no connections to save battery. Activate your iPhone hotspot by going to Settings/Personal Hotspot and waiting, or by dragging down from the upper right corner for the Control Center, holding your finger on the WiFi icon, and then tapping “Personal Hotspot” to make it discoverable. Wait for the head unit to display the connection notification. 3) Open the CarAVAssist app on your iPhone and go to the Firmware Update Section. 4) On the head unit, go to Settings/System/System Information/Firmware Update and tap “CarAVAssist”. 5) On your iPhone CarAVAssist app, start the installation process. Thank you! Seems like it’s not even worth doing for me. I got an update from a gentlemen at Maestro regarding the camera views and steering wheel control (that currently don’t work): pionner plans to release firmware in September that will fix the issue with Maestro/ camera view commands. I wonder what else will be fixed in September? Kind of disappointing. I didn’t buy a $1000 receiver knowing it would have a beta firmware on it :/. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
asd255 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 they make support for Metra Axxess it will be an analog for MaestroRR Functions for MaestroRR will also change.New features 1. Park Assist 2. Radar 3. RSE 4. Climate 5. Chime I didn’t tell you anything Quote Link to post Share on other sites
asd255 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Metra Axxess MaestroRR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dizle Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 I called Pioneer about Siri audio, they were less than helpful and blame my phone. I know it’s not the phone but I’ll try my wife’s tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fshrlou Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Those are great Install pictures from those who posted. Very glad I found this forum. Learned quite a bit already. Wanted to update you all on my bypass trials and errors. Found a company on eBay that was advertising in motion bypass for 2020 Pioneer NEX’s. It’s a triple pulse bypass. I had initially installed my WT7600 with a double pulse, which did work until I started moving. Ordered one thinking it would help with the speed pulse wire error. Received it, installed it, and once the 3D Calibration had initialized, I lost video. Went to Settings/System Information/3D Calibration and tapped on the Learning button. Chose Reset All, then video came back. At one point I had video for 13 minutes, then made a few turns, slowed down, then lost it until I came to a stop. If you have the VSS wire connected and reset everything, it will eventually initialize to 3D Hybrid and you will lose video. If the speed sense wire is not connected at all and you reset the learning, video will work briefly until the system initializes to a Simple Hybrid, the video is lost. I drive with the kids a lot, so it’s more important to me than losing CarPlay functionality. Someone had posted that they pulled the GPS plug. Did video stay on consistently, or did it eventually go off? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawknbyrd Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 2 hours ago, fshrlou said: Those are great Install pictures from those who posted. Very glad I found this forum. Learned quite a bit already. Wanted to update you all on my bypass trials and errors. Found a company on eBay that was advertising in motion bypass for 2020 Pioneer NEX’s. It’s a triple pulse bypass. I had initially installed my WT7600 with a double pulse, which did work until I started moving. Ordered one thinking it would help with the speed pulse wire error. Received it, installed it, and once the 3D Calibration had initialized, I lost video. Went to Settings/System Information/3D Calibration and tapped on the Learning button. Chose Reset All, then video came back. At one point I had video for 13 minutes, then made a few turns, slowed down, then lost it until I came to a stop. If you have the VSS wire connected and reset everything, it will eventually initialize to 3D Hybrid and you will lose video. If the speed sense wire is not connected at all and you reset the learning, video will work briefly until the system initializes to a Simple Hybrid, the video is lost. I drive with the kids a lot, so it’s more important to me than losing CarPlay functionality. Someone had posted that they pulled the GPS plug. Did video stay on consistently, or did it eventually go off? Thanks for the help. I had the GPS plug pulled on mine today and so far so good we'll see if that fixes the problem. Also the bypass on ebay that you ordered didn't work for you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fshrlou Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 The bypass did work for parking brake and speed pulse error message, but doesn’t help for the motion issues we are dealing with. Thanks for the update on disconnecting the GPS antenna. I will pull the dash tonight and try it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dizle Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 What is all the 3D calibration for?? I can see it’s learning what direction my car is moving but what’s the purpose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fshrlou Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 It’s to provide better location and turn-by-turn accuracy when using map apps on CarPlay and Android Auto. Unfortunately, the in motion video feature is attached. I was able to pull the GPS plug and did a 20 minutes test run last night. The video is still on. I’ll try some more today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fshrlou Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 I’m happy to report that it’s been almost a day, and with multiple trips around town, the video is still working with the GPS antenna unplugged. Went to the 3D Calibration setting and it just says initializing. The double or triple pulse bypass and the GPS antenna unplugged, looks like that’s the winning combo for video all the time. Thanks for your ideas and input. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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