Android music browsing on bluetooth — AVIC411 Forum Archive

Posted Feb 02, 2015 · 15:59 UTC#1

On pioneers website they state "When streaming music, NEX even let’s you browse and select the media stored on your smartphone using the AVRCP 1.4 profile, a first for a Pioneer in-dash receiver." Has anyone been able to browse music on the phone over bluetooth with an android phone? I can control the phone and see text and album art, but I cannot browse through my music. If you have gotten this to work, what phone and app are you using?

Posted Feb 02, 2015 · 23:40 UTC#2

I cant browse either

Posted Feb 03, 2015 · 18:13 UTC#3

I think "browse" was a statement made in error by marketing. We all know how marketing personnel nowadays tend to stretch or hide the truth... and this is just another case. AVRCP is only for remote shuttle control (i.e. play pause next previous etc.)

Posted Feb 03, 2015 · 21:31 UTC#4

Avrcp 1.4 allows file browsing, but hours of google searches haven't given me a definitive answer on what phones have 1.4 other than the iPhone.

Posted Feb 03, 2015 · 21:42 UTC#5

With AVRCP 1.4, I can browse via BT just fine with my S5, Note 4 & Note 4 Edge. I haven't tried with my S4.

Edited Feb 03, 2015 by RRSpikes

Posted Feb 04, 2015 · 00:59 UTC#6

Avrcp 1.4 allows file browsing, but hours of google searches haven't given me a definitive answer on what phones have 1.4 other than the iPhone.

I believe you are correct regarding newer versions of AVRCP. However, Bluetooth Core Specification 4.2 does not officially support AVCRP 1.4. Adopted versions of AVRCP are 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.6.

Source: https://www.bluetooth.org/en-us/specification/adopted-specifications

Posted Feb 04, 2015 · 03:11 UTC#7

FINALLY! Thank you RRSpikes. I have an S5, so what am I doing wrong? Is there an app you are using? What format are your files in. Is the music on your phone or SD card? I can't figure out why this isn't working for me.

Posted Feb 04, 2015 · 13:59 UTC#8

Installz1,

Whatever music app is running on your phone when it connects via BT to your radio is what will be searchable.

Google Music is not searchable via BT so make sure it's not running upon BT connection.

I'm using Poweramp but there are others that'll work just as well.

If you're having trouble getting it to work, try turning off your vehicle, reboot your phone, open the music app of your choice then restart your vehicle.

Posted Feb 05, 2015 · 19:46 UTC#9

Got lollipop update today. Fixed my problem. Now I've got to figure out mirrorlink function.

Edited Feb 06, 2015 by installz1

Posted May 30, 2015 · 11:57 UTC#10

I have a VZW S5. This feature works with the stock Samsung "Music" app. There is one problem, however; for some reason the order of the tracks are scrambled in this app. (I only have download podcasts on my phone right now)