Kenwood DNX573S 6.2" 2-DIN Touchscreen Receiver w/ NAV & Apple Carplay

Kenwood's DNX573S navigation receiver offers several of the coolest advantages found in Kenwoood's 2016 lineup, including a user-friendly 6.2" touchscreen display, phone-friendly Bluetooth connectivity, and awesome Apple CarPlay™ compatibility. With Garmin GPS guidance at the helm, you'll find this receiver makes an excellent traveling companion for destinations both near and far.

Apple CarPlay compatibility provides access to select apps on newer iPhones. Once connected, the receiver shows large icons for functions such as Maps, Phone, Messages, Music, Now Playing, and Podcasts. Several streaming apps — including Pandora — work within the Apple CarPlay interface as well. Drivers can access these functions by touch or through Siri voice control.

Kenwood updated the graphics for the DNX573S, and I have to say they look pretty sweet on the clear resistive touchscreen, which offers much better contrast and color than the old-school WVGA display. The included Garmin maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico are sure to lead you to your destination without leading you astray.

The DNX573S offers compatibility you won't find in many other aftermarket radios, thanks to the iDatalink Maestro module (not included). The module lets you keep factory features in your Chrysler, Ford, GM, Toyota, or VW vehicle that you'll otherwise lose when you install a new radio. You'll also be able to check out expanded functionality on the Kenwood's screen, including gauges, climate controls, a distance sensor, and tire pressure and temperature monitors.

Product Features:

• DVD/CD player with 6.2" touchscreen and AM/FM tuner
• Fits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openings
• Built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
• Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
• Built-in HD Radio tuner
• Plays lossless FLAC audio files (up to 192kHz/24-bit) from your flash drive
• Variable illumination color for keys

• Apple CarPlay™ compatible
• Built-in iPod,iPhone, and iPad control (see Details for model compatibility)
• Pandora and Spotify app control via Kenwood KCPA-IP102 cable, Apple dock connector cable, or KCA-IP103 cable (limited control available via Bluetooth connection)
• Kenwood KCA-IP202 cable required for full access to audio/video content from older Apple devices
• Kenwood KCA-HD100 cable and Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter required for viewing video content from Lightning devices
• Siri Eyes Free control with iPhone 4s and newer
• Built-in Android control
• Pandora app control via Bluetooth connection
• Kenwood KCA-MH100 cable or KCA-HD100 cable required for viewing video content from compatible Android devices
• Compatible with Miracast wireless mirroring technology for select Android and Windows devices (optional Wi-Fi dongle required)

• Built-in Garmin navigation system
• Maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, plus millions of points of interest
• Optional traffic reports available through INRIX smartphone app — 2-year subscription included with purchase (smartphone required)
• Text-to-speech voice prompts announce actual road names at turns

• Plays CDs, DVDs, USB memory devices, and SD cards (see Details for full capabilities)
• Drive EQ boosts specific frequencies to overcome road noise
• 13-band EQ
• High- and low-pass filters
• Digital time alignment, space enhancer, sound realizer, sound elevation, bass boost, and loudness
• Dual-zone A/V output
• Supports rear-view camera adjustable parking lines (optional camera required)

• Works with SiriusXM SXV300 tuner —supports new Tune Mix, Traffic & Weather Now, and Sports Flash features
• Inputs: HDMI input, rear USB input, SD card slot, rear A/V input, rear-view camera input
• Outputs: rear A/V output; 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, subwoofer)