Sony Electronics Inc. announced the newest additions to its line of car AV receivers, including the XAV-AX6000 and the XAV-AX4000. Both AV receivers now include new key features such as fully wireless smartphone conversion, so drivers can use voice control for navigation or playing music on the road even with their device in their pocket.
“We are excited to add these products to our lineup, offering more options to consumers looking for better ways to enhance their driving experience,” said Tyler Ishida, President of the Consumer Business Group, Sony Electronics Inc. “With new features including iDatalink® Maestro® compatible, sound customization, and clean interface design, these new receivers allow for better focus on the road, while making drive-time more enjoyable.”
XAV-AX6000 and XAV-AX4000 Feature Highlights:
* Fully Wireless Smartphone Conversion: Thanks to a Wi-Fi1 connection from the user’s smartphone, together with the supplied GPS antenna, voice control can be used to navigate, communicate and play music on the road even if the device is in a pocket.
* Apple CarPlay: Apple CarPlay2 integrates iPhone with the car audio’s display and controls, enabling users to make phone calls, access music, send and receive messages, get directions optimized for traffic and more while the driver stays focused on the road. Supporting third-party navigation apps, Apple CarPlay provides even more choices to get to the destination.
* Android Auto™: Designed with safety and convenience in mind, Android Auto3 is a simpler way to use a smartphone with the car audio’s display. Drivers can talk to Google on Android Auto and stay connected, entertained and informed while keeping their eyes on the road. Just say “Hey Google” or press the dedicated voice control button to get started.
* iDatalink® Maestro® Compatible: iDatalink® Maestro®4 connects the vehicle’s onboard computer with car audio, making it work as a customized display for their car’s factory-equipped functions and features. It provides a seamless interface with factory infotainment and vehicle information such as air conditioning, performance and safety. Simply connect an iDatalink® Maestro® RR / RR2 by Automotive Data Solutions. It’s a new way to connect car audio to a vehicle while retaining and improving the functions of the original equipment.
* 6.95-inch Bezel-less Flush Surface Display with Capacitive Touch Screen (XAV-AX6000 only): Adopting a flush mount capacitive touch screen realized an astonishingly flat, bezel-less and beautiful display that elegantly matches with the user’s car interiors.
* 6.95-inch Anti-glare Sleek Touch Screen (XAV-AX4000 only): The anti-glare 17.6cm (6.95″) touchscreen and clean interface design ensure a stylish and efficient user experience.