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Newbie needs help with Avic-X920BT

By Brunson67 · Aug 12, 2021in Welcome/Site News💬 4 posts👁️ 1,846 views
Posted Aug 12, 2021 · 18:31 UTC#1

Hello, great site and I'm thinking I will be able to get my answers here for sure. I'm not a stereo tech type of guy, so bare with me if I ask basic questions. 

We purchased a 2008 Fleetwood RV a few years ago and it has a Pioneer AVIC-X920BT in it, with two separate amps, one for inside speakers, one for outside speakers. Overall the system sounds great, but I can't get the bluetooth to pair. My phone recognizes it, and it shows up in my "other devices", but just sits there trying top pair, never moves to "my devices". 

After few moments the screen on the stereo has a pop up "this device needs to be registered". 

I've ready maybe I need to do an update, or is it my bluetooth adaptor is bad, or at least someone suggested that.

Thanks in advance!

Also, can I and if so where, do I post questions about a Pioneer AVH-1550_1500NEX?

Posted Aug 12, 2021 · 22:08 UTC#2

Not enough info to provide much advice.

What is the map firmware version? What is the bluetooth firmware version? What phone do you have?

Have you tried initiating BT pairing on the Z920BT? (in the BT menu) You would need to make your phone discoverable.

Also, some phones have trouble with the last Pioneer BT firmware (IIRC V3.32).  Downgrading to 3.24 might fix it. V3.24

Posted Aug 12, 2021 · 23:19 UTC#3

Hi RonS, I'll need to see if I can pull up which firmware it is, but I'd be willing to bet it hasn't been updated in many many years. 

As for your second recommendation, I'll also need to figure out how to do this and try it.

Thanks for your response!

Rob

Posted Aug 13, 2021 · 20:57 UTC#4

Went to the Bluetooth menu and was able to pair successfully! Thanks!