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New Iphone 4G and Avic Z110BT, are they compatible??

By starbucks · Jun 08, 2010in General💬 49 posts👁️ 9,504 views
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Posted Jun 08, 2010 · 11:48 UTC#1

Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows or have heard if the new Iphone 4G is going to be compatible with the Z110BT with or without the upgrade? I'm debating about getting one, but if its not compatible, I might just get a 3G? Has Pioneer said anything about this?

 

Thanks in advance for all your input!

Posted Jun 08, 2010 · 12:12 UTC#2

Nobody knows until the phone is released. However there is no indication that Apple has changed anything with the components that would interface with any of the units so I think it is safe to say that there should be no problems.

Posted Jun 08, 2010 · 13:15 UTC#3

How could anyone possibly know this?

 

The concern shouldn't be if the new iPhone 4 (it's not 4g) is compatible, the concern should be if iPhone OS 4 - which will be an upgrade for all version 3 phones and iTouches in a few weeks in addition to the new phone - causes problems. We just don't know. Hopefully nothing has changed but Apple has been known to switch things under the radar in the past.

Posted Jun 08, 2010 · 13:19 UTC#4
iPhone 4 (it's not 4g)

 

The 4g references the fact that it's 4th generation.

Posted Jun 08, 2010 · 13:31 UTC#5

The only real concern would be any changes to the software or hardware protocol that deals with the dock connector. That could possibly render the control of iPod functions useless if there was a change in the way the software or hardware on the phone handles the dock connector. The iPad would be the example I would use in this case as the software on that device handles the dock connector in a way that makes it incompatible with any remote control device. Now as far as the dock connector is concerned with the iPhone/iPod devices it is clear Apple has settled on how they want this to work and there is no indication they plan to change anything in this area anytime soon so there should be no problem there. The next concern would be the Bluetooth software in the phone. Well after all, its just Bluetooth so I really dont see any big changes there so there should be no problem with the Bluetooth either. Now, Pandora Link may be in trouble as that is an application and will be dependent on the OS on the device. So it is likely Pandora Link wont be compatible with OS4 on release and with Pioneer's track record on updates I would not expect it to be updated in less then several months after release. Hopefully Pioneer has had their hands on the OS4 beta for the last several months and has an update ready when OS4 is released. I certainly wouldn't hold my breath though.

Posted Jun 08, 2010 · 13:57 UTC#6

Get an iPod classic.

Posted Jun 09, 2010 · 18:11 UTC#7
iPhone 4 (it's not 4g)

 

The 4g references the fact that it's 4th generation.

 

 

My point is that Apple calls it the iPhone 4, not the iPhone 4G, because most people would not assume the "G" meant "generation" they would assume it referred to the new 4G networks many carriers are rolling out and spending billions to advertise.

 

Get an iPod classic.

 

And lose Pandora support, which is far and away my favorite feature (I have the x920bt). That isn't going to be an option for many people buying the newer units.

Posted Jun 09, 2010 · 18:18 UTC#8

You can still use Pandora over BT audio streaming you just wont have the interface. I certainly wouldn't let the lack of the Pandora interface stop me from getting the new phone. Especially sense Pioneer may actually have their act together and have an update for Pandora link for the new phone eventually.

Posted Jun 09, 2010 · 20:13 UTC#9

Can either of you comment as to weather Pioneer has been working on an update for iOS4?

Posted Jun 09, 2010 · 20:28 UTC#10

I've sent an email off to Pioneer, when I hear back, I'll let you know.

Posted Jun 09, 2010 · 20:44 UTC#11
You can still use Pandora over BT audio streaming you just wont have the interface. I certainly wouldn't let the lack of the Pandora interface stop me from getting the new phone. Especially sense Pioneer may actually have their act together and have an update for Pandora link for the new phone eventually.

 

This is good news, I really wanted to have the Pandora feature weather via BT audio streaming or the APP once its available. I have made up my mind on getting the IPHONE (4thGeneration ) : ) I hope that Pioneer will surprise us and tell us that they have been proactive and are already working on it. Apple must have told developers who have created recent Apps about the new interface. Either way, I am weary about the connection, I've had different generation I-touch's that charge on some devices made for earlier generations, but will not charge the newer ones? Hope this is not the case here.

Posted Jun 09, 2010 · 20:51 UTC#12
Apple must have told developers who have created recent Apps about the new interface.

 

Well the betas for iOS4 have been out for around three months now so they have had the opportunity to be working on it for at least that long.

Posted Jun 09, 2010 · 23:40 UTC#13

Correction: PandoraLink DOES WORK in iOS4, however it DOES NOT run in the background yet. I made the mistake of not signing into Pandora...

Posted Jun 10, 2010 · 01:08 UTC#14

Oh shit. That would explain it.

Posted Jun 10, 2010 · 02:02 UTC#15
Correction: PandoraLink DOES WORK in iOS4, however it DOES NOT run in the background yet. I made the mistake of not signing into Pandora...

 

They(Apple) should have plenty of documentation on the multi-tasking API's and what it takes..... and SHOULD be a simple fix....

Hopefully it'll be resolved by iOS4's release....

 

Either way... good to know that it's not completely fubarred....

Posted Jun 26, 2010 · 14:03 UTC#16

To answer the op's question. Yes the z110bt works great with the iPhone 4, even if you have not applied the z110bt to z120bt update to the hu. In fact with iOS4 on an iphone 3gs or iphone 4, all of the bugs that existed before seem to be squashed. It's almost like someone on the iOS team owns a z :)

Posted Jun 26, 2010 · 20:00 UTC#17

unfortunately AVIC Feeds doesn't load on my 3GS (with iOS4). I even tried uninstalling/reinstalling. It worked fine with the last OS.

Posted Jun 26, 2010 · 20:47 UTC#18

Yeah, AVIC feeds doesn't work on any device with iOS4 installed.

Posted Jun 27, 2010 · 00:49 UTC#19

pandora link and avic feeds app does not work on iphone 4.

 

all other functions, bluetooth, ipod work just fine.

Posted Jun 27, 2010 · 02:13 UTC#20
pandora link and avic feeds app does not work on iphone 4.

 

Pandora link works fine for me (iPhone 4), just make sure you install the regular Pandora first and enter your account info, I had that issue at first too.

Posted Jun 29, 2010 · 11:53 UTC#21

Pandora link works fine for me on iphone 4, you just gotta watch all the multitasking crap cause that can irritate it i think and also i just make sure i fire up pandora link before i turn the car ...works great! If i try to start up the pandora link app after everything is on sometimes it fails to do anything. So it might be a bit flaky but if you follow the rules it works :)

Posted Jun 30, 2010 · 16:53 UTC#22

Avic feeds now works, update your apps and check it then. I am running a 3g with iOS4 and feeds did not work until a couple days ago there was an update and now works. I have not updated my avic-z110bt and my phone works great with the new iOS4, in fact, the people I am talking to say it sound better than before.

Posted Jul 03, 2010 · 07:11 UTC#23

I am currently using the z110 (without 120 update) with an iPhone 4 and everything works fine EXCEPT whenever someone calls on Bluetooth audio in my car. It seems to have a clearer reception and voice clarity for the person on the other hand but when I put it on speaker phone or iPhone speaker (instead of Bluetooth audio), I continue to hear my ringtone ring over my car speakers. It's hard to explain but basically if it's over Bluetooth audio and someone calls it works, but if I switch my audio output preference to iPhone or speakerphone, it continues to ring as if I never picked up the call. Hopefully they issue a fix for this! If anyone knows a workaround please let me know!!

Posted Jul 03, 2010 · 09:24 UTC#24

Answer the call then switch it.

Posted Jul 05, 2010 · 19:50 UTC#25

Avic feeds not working with my iPhone 4. :(

 

The listings show up in my address book but not when I access my contacts through the z110. Does anyone know how avic feeds works with iPhone 4 and the new 110 upgrade?

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