Pioneer
DMH-C2550NEX
6.8" Smartphone Receiver

$450.00
Pioneer DMH-C2550NEX
Pioneer DMH-C2550NEX Pioneer DMH-C2550NEX Pioneer DMH-C2550NEX

Overview

Pioneer's NEX or Networked Entertainment eXperience line of receivers features an innovative and powerful new user interface that is responsive and highly customizable. The NEX models are designed especially for today's smartphone driven lifestyle.

  • Apple CarPlay® Compatible
  • Android Auto™ Compatible
  • Amazon® Alexa Built-in when Paired with Pioneer Vozsis App
  • Spotify®
  • Works with Pandora®
  • SiriusXM Ready®
  • HD Radio®
  • Selectable Parking Assist Guidelines

Modular Solution

Pioneer’s Modular Solutions receivers are designed for applications, often newer vehicles, with limited depth behind the dash that prohibits the installation of a traditional 1DIN or 2DIN receiver. This installation flexibility is achieved by physically separating the LCD touchscreen display from the sub-chassis that contains the CPU, control system, terrestrial radio tuner, amplifier and input/output connections. This allows the sub-chassis to be mounted in a different location* or different horizontal/vertical orientation within the vehicle.

Vozsis with Amazon Alexa

Vozsis is a smartphone app available for both iOS and Android OS devices that brings Amazon Alexa capability to compatible Weblink-enabled Pioneer multimedia in-dash receivers. Downloading both the Vozsis and Weblink applications makes using Alexa in your car simple – just tap-and-ask, and Alexa will respond instantly. With Alexa, you can ask to play music, hear the news, check weather, control smart home devices1, and more. Alexa lives in the cloud, so it’s always getting smarter, adding new capabilities that are delivered to your device automatically. Visit Pioneer's Amazon Alexa to learn more including the latest features, apps, and language support for Alexa compatible Pioneer in-dash receivers.

Apple® CarPlay

The DMH-C2550NEX features Apple CarPlay®, the smarter, safer and more fun way to use your iPhone® in the car. Apple® CarPlay gives iPhone users an incredibly intuitive way to make calls, use Maps, listen to music, and verbally send and listen to messages with just a word or a touch. Apple CarPlay requires iPhone 5 or newer with the latest version of iOS.

Android Auto™

The DMH-C2550NEX also features Android Auto™, which extends the Android platform into the car in a way that’s purpose-built for driving. Android Auto™ automatically brings you useful information and organizes it into simple cards that appear just when they’re needed. It’s designed to minimize distraction so you can stay focused on the road ahead.

Android Auto is compatible with Android phones running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later. Android Auto may not be available on all devices.

Bluetooth®

Stay safe and obey local hands-free laws with built-in Bluetooth® (HFP). Easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the DMH-C2550NEX without having to go through complicated settings. When a registered Bluetooth® device is in proximity to the receiver, the auto connection function automatically pairs the two units.

From hands-free calling, wireless audio streaming (A2DP) with artist, album, and song search, simple pairing, and control audio (AVRCP profile), Bluetooth® wireless technology has made life in the vehicle much more convenient.

The DMH-C2550NEX with Bluetooth® also includes superior call quality reception using Wideband Speech Handsfree Profile 1.6. Wideband Speech nearly doubles the bandwidth of frequencies of a normal Bluetooth call (when compared to calls without Wideband Speech). Other features include the ability to browse music libraries on smartphones wirelessly.

Pandora®

Pandora® is personalized internet radio that is designed to help you discover new music that you'll love mixed in with music that you already know. With the DMH-C2550NEX, you can enjoy superior sound quality and full control of the Pandora® experience in your car directly from the touchscreen display of the receiver. You are able to give tracks "thumbs up" or "thumbs down," bookmark a song so you can purchase it later, easily switch between your personalized radio stations, and view full track data and album art.

Pandora® is compatible with Apple iOS, as well as Android devices that support the Bluetooth® Serial Port Profile (SPP). Simply download the free Pandora® Radio app to your iPhone or Android device, connect to the DMH-C2550NEX and take your music to the next level.

Spotify®

With Spotify® being a dedicated A/V source on the DMH-C2550NEX, you now have the ability to control content from the Spotify® app on iPhone and Android devices. You can play, pause and skip tracks, and browse playlists, albums and radio stations on the go using the Pioneer controls. If you are a Spotify® premium user (requires a monthly paid subscription), you can enjoy ad-free, high quality music and even download music and listen offline when there is no internet connection.

HD Radio®

The DMH-C2550NEX features a built-in HD Radio® tuner, which allows you to enjoy your radio in an all-new way. Besides broadcasting in clear digital quality, many stations offer extra local FM channels so you can enjoy more music, news, and sports – all 100% subscription FREE! Your FM stations now with near CD-quality sound (on single channel stations), AM stations now in stereo and sounding like FM stations, and crystal-clear reception with no audio distortion. With HD Radio, you'll also see song titles, album art, and station information and be able to tag new discoveries.

SiriusXM

The DMH-C2550NEX is SiriusXM-Ready® so you can get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music, plus the best sports and live events, comedy, news, exclusive talk and entertainment. SiriusXM programming is received through the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required).

Simply connect a SiriusXM SXV300 tuner to the Pioneer receiver and receive additional features like TuneMix™, SportsFlash™ and Traffic and Weather Now™. To learn more or to purchase the tuner, visit SiriusXM.

Power of Siri® Eyes Free

Users of an iPhone® with Siri can take advantage of Siri® Eyes Free functionality. With a simple touch of the NEX touchscreen, Siri starts listening through the NEX unit's external microphone and answers your questions and requests over the vehicle's speakers, helping you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.

USB Direct Control for iPhone

Pioneer's DMH-C2550NEX is ready to roll with direct connectivity to your iPhone for music and video via USB. Song, artist, time and album information are beautifully displayed on the touchscreen.

The system's wired USB connection provides direct digital signal transfer from the device for clean, clear sound while providing 1.5 amp of current to keep your iPod/iPhone charged.

Enhanced User Interface

More advanced than ever before, NEX features a responsive, powerful and intuitive touchscreen user interface that is easy to use and highly customizable. Clearly, NEX is designed specifically for today’s smartphone and tablet-driven lifestyle. The NEX user interface has been updated with easy side-by-side layout customization, play/pause skip operation and larger album artwork.

Stay Connected

Connect your compatible iOS or Android™ smartphone with NEX for a truly connected experience, bringing many of your favorite apps right into the dashboard and letting you communicate using advanced high-quality Bluetooth connectivity.

All NEX models feature built-in Bluetooth® that enables both hands-free calling and audio streaming. Including the latest Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.6) with Wideband Speech capability, NEX provides more natural sound quality and details during calls. When streaming music, NEX even lets you browse and select the media stored on your smartphone using the AVRCP 1.6 profile.

Sound Quality for All

Your car and your music are as unique as you are. With a Pioneer NEX in-dash receiver, sound quality features like built-in Auto EQ and Time Alignment, 13-Band Graphic Equalizer with touch panel swipe settings and built-in high/low pass crossover with adjustable points and slopes provide you with the controls to tailor the listening experience to your vehicle and listening preferences. The CD-MC20 microphone is required for Auto EQ features and is sold separately.

Your love of high-res audio does not need to stop at the front door. Enjoy FLAC files in your vehicle without the need to convert. Pioneer's NEX in-dash receivers were the first in the industry to offer playback of files encoded as high-res FLAC up to 192kHz/24 bit and provide playback output at CD quality. With Pioneer, your high-res FLAC is no longer confined to your home hi-fi system - put your music on the move.

Back Up Camera

Back Up Camera input enables you to add a rear-view camera, with the system automatically switching to a full-screen image of the rear view when the car is placed in reverse gear. The full-screen image returns to the source screen last in use when the vehicle is taken out of reverse gear.

Specifications

Standards

CTA-2006
Yes

Performance

Power
14W RMS x 4 @ 4Ω (CTA-2006)
22W x 4
Load Impedance Allowance
4Ω (4Ω to 8Ω Allowable)
RCA Preamp Outputs
6-Channel
RCA Pre-out
4V

Display

Receiver Size
Non-DIN, Modular
Screen Size
6.8"
Resolution
800 x 480 WVGA
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Touch Screen
Resistive
Back Light
LED
Color Customization
5 Display Colors
112 Key Colors
Dimmer
Automatic with vehicle illumination
Timer Controlled
Manual
Home Screen Customization
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Display Off Mode
Yes
Monitor Mechanism
Fixed

Bluetooth®

Built-in Bluetooth®
Yes
Hands-Free
Yes
Profile
A2DP
AVRCP
1.6
Secure Simple Pairing (SSP)
Yes
Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Yes
Dual Phone Connection
Yes
Microphone
Included

Tuner

Presets
18 FM, 6 AM
HD Radio®
Built-In
Artist Experience
Multicasting
Sirius XM-Ready™
Yes
RDS
Yes

Integration

Amazon Alexa
Paired with Pioneer Vozsis
Apple® CarPlay
Wired USB Connection
Mobile OS
Android / Apple iOS
Pandora®
Source through iPhone/Android
Siri® Eyes Free (VR)
iPhone Only (Internet Required)
Voice Control
Yes
Android Auto™
Wired USB Connection
Music Playback (MTP)
Yes
Pioneer App Compatibility
Vozsis Android
Vozsis iPhone
Spotify®
Streaming audio through iPhone/Android via Bluetooth or AUX input
Weblink
Yes

Digital Media Playback

Audio via USB
MP3
WMA
WAV (Hi-Res)
AAC
FLAC (Hi-Res)
Audio Video via USB
AVI
MPG / MPEG
DivX
MP4
3GP
MKV
MOV
FLV
WMV
ASF
M4V
H263
H264
TS
M2TS
MTS
Image Display via USB
BMP
JPEG
PNG

Audio

Advanced Sound Retriever
Mode-1
Mode-2
Off
Auto EQ
Yes (with CD-MC20)
Built-In Amplifier
MOSFET 50W x 4
Crossover Standard Mode
HFP
LPF
DA Converter
24 Bit
Listening Position Selector
Yes
Speaker Output
4-Channel
Subwoofer Control
Yes
Bass Boost
Yes
Automatic Level Control
Mode-1
Mode-2
Off
Crossover Network Mode
HPF
Band Pass
LPF
Customizable Graphic Equalizer
13 Band
Digital Signal Processor
Built In
Easy EQ (EEQ) Preset Equalizer
Yes
Loudness
High
Mid
Low
Off
Spectrum Analyzer
Yes
Time Alignment
Auto
Manual

Expandability

OEM Integration
iDatalink® Maestro™RR (DATA)
RCA Video Output
Yes
USB Direct Control for iPhone®
5S and Newer
Parking Assist Lines
Yes
USB
At Hideaway Unit, Type-A (5V, 1.5 Amp)

Inputs

Input 1
Backup Camera Dedicated
Input 2
AUX (Minijack)
Input 3
A/V or 2nd Camera

General

Detachable Face Security
Fixed
Music Browser
USB
Steering Wheel Control Ready
Yes
Multi-Language Display
English
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Chinese (Simplified)
Parking Sensor (Options) Input
Optional
More Information
Brand Pioneer
Screen Size 6.8"
OS Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Receiver Size 2 DIN
Satellite Radio SiriusXM Ready