PxLink
Pioneer In-Dash Receiver App
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Introduction
What can PxLink do?
What can PxLink do?
When PxLink is connected to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver, it can control audio and some other settings of the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver.
Shortcut key editing
Customizing the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver Wallpaper
App Settings
Updating the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver Firmware Version
Others
Connecting PxLink and the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver
Connection
(1) Bluetooth Connection
(2) Bluetooth LE Connection
(3) Wi-Fi Connection
Reconnection
Connection
Connect the iPhone or Android smartphone on which PxLink is installed to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver with the procedures (1) Bluetooth Connection > (2) Bluetooth LE Connection > (3) Wi-Fi Connection.
First, ensure that your iPhone or Android smartphone has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned ON.
Several permissions, including location information, are required to connect to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver.
Grant the permissions requested in each step.
If you have denied the permissions and are not able to connect, grant the permissions from the setting screen of your iPhone or Android smartphone.
Ensure that your iPhone or Android smartphone is in the following state before connecting.
  • Bluetooth: ON
  • Wi-Fi: ON
  • Mobile communication enabled (SIM, eSIM, etc.)
(1) Bluetooth Connection
(2) Bluetooth LE Connection
(3) Wi-Fi Connection
(1) Bluetooth Connection
For iPhone
  1. Launch PxLink.
    Granting of various access permissions may be requested. In these cases, grant permissions in accordance with the directions on the iPhone screen.
  2. Tap "Start".
    If Bluetooth on the iPhone is OFF, a message will be displayed. Tap > [Bluetooth] in order, and switch "Bluetooth" to (ON).
  3. Operate the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver to connect via Bluetooth, and press the "Next" button.
  4. Check that a Bluetooth connection has been established.
For Android smartphones
  1. Launch PxLink.
    Granting of various access permissions may be requested. In these cases, grant permissions in accordance with the directions on the Android smartphone screen.
  2. Tap "Start".
    If Bluetooth on the Android smartphone is OFF, a message will be displayed. Tap > [Connected devices] > [Connection settings] > [Bluetooth] in order, and switch "Use Bluetooth" to (ON).
  3. If the name of the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver to connect to is displayed, select it and tap Connect".
    Pairing starts.
    If the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver to connect to is not displayed, tap "Scan" to search.
  4. Tap "Pair & connect".
  5. Tap "Pair".
  6. If "Yes" is displayed on the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver screen, tap it and allow pairing.
  7. Tap "Next".
Turn Android Auto OFF when connecting for the first time.
When the Android Auto mark is displayed, it can be turned OFF by pressing the Bluetooth button on the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver.
(2) Bluetooth LE Connection
  1. If the name of the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver to connect to is displayed, select it and tap "Connect".
    If the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver to connect to is not displayed, tap "Scan" to search.
  2. Tap "Pair".
  3. Tap "Next".
If the Bluetooth LE connection cannot be established, check the following.
  • If Android Auto is connected, turn it OFF.
  • If PxLink of another iPhone or Android smartphone is connected to the in-vehicle device, disconnect this PxLink.
  • If the problem cannot be resolved even after checking the above, delete the Bluetooth connection information between the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver and the iPhone or Android smartphone, and try connecting again.
    (1) Bluetooth Connection
(3) Wi-Fi Connection
  1. Tap "Connect".
  2. Confirm the access point name (SSID), and tap "Connect".
    If connection fails, check that mobile communication is enabled on your iPhone or Android smartphone.
  3. Tap "Next".
    If connection fails, a retry screen will be displayed. Tap "Retry" to try reconnecting.
    If connection fails even after trying again, tap "x" > "OK" > "+" in order at the top right of the screen and try again from "(1) Bluetooth Connection".
    (1) Bluetooth Connection
  4. Check the displayed precautions, and tap "OK".
    ▼
    If is displayed on the top of the screen, connection between PxLink and the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver is complete.
    From subsequent times connecting the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver and an iPhone or Android smartphone, PxLink will automatically launch.
    If is displayed on the screen, this indicates that PxLink and the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver are not connected.
Reconnection
After connecting PxLink and the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver for the first time, if "Disconnected" ( or ) is displayed for whatever reason, reconnect using the following procedure.
Note
When this is displayed, connecting is in progress, so please wait for a while.
When
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "New Connection".
    Try again from "(1) Bluetooth Connection".
    (1) Bluetooth Connection
When
Check that mobile communication is enabled on your iPhone or Android smartphone.
Shortcut Screen Operation
Shortcut basic operations
Shortcut key editing
Adding shortcut keys
Changing the shortcut key position
Removing shortcut keys
Registering PxLink supported apps in shortcuts
Shortcut basic operations
The shortcut screen displays shortcut keys that correspond to the connected Pioneer In-Dash Receiver. Flick left or right on this screen to switch between shortcut screen pages.
Tap shortcut keys to send operations assigned to each key to the connected Pioneer In-Dash Receiver.
Shortcut key editing
You can change the shortcut keys displayed on the shortcut screen to suit your preference.
Note
To return shortcut keys to their factory default state in the connected Pioneer In-Dash Receiver, tap "Shortcut key reset" from "Settings".
Shortcut key resetting
Adding shortcut keys
This is explained using Radio as an example.
Note
If there is no more space on the shortcut screen, shortcut keys cannot be added. Remove any unnecessary shortcut keys or apps.
Removing shortcut keys
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap .
  3. Tap "Source".
  4. Tap "Radio".
  5. Tap "Done".
Changing the shortcut key position
This is explained using Radio as an example.
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap and hold "Radio".
  3. Drag the shortcut key to the desired position.
  4. Tap "Done".
Removing shortcut keys
This is explained using Radio as an example.
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "Delete".
  3. Tap "Radio".
  4. Tap "Delete".
    Note
    Tap "Cancel" to stop removal of shortcut keys.
  5. Tap "Done".
  6. Tap "Done".
Registering PxLink supported apps in shortcuts
Note
If there is no more space on the shortcut screen, apps cannot be added. Remove any unnecessary shortcut keys or apps.
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap .
  3. Tap "Apps".
  4. Tap "App".
    If you have already registered the app, tap the pencil mark at the top right.
  5. Tap the app to register.
    Of those PxLink-supported apps, only those installed on your iPhone or Android smartphone will be displayed.
  6. Tap the "APP" key of the app you want to register.
  7. Tap "Done".
Customizing the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver Wallpaper
Wallpaper customization flow
Deleting image data saved to PxLink
Wallpaper customization flow
Images saved on an iPhone or Android smartphone can be set as the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver home screen and AV screen wallpaper (background image).
Customize the wallpaper by following these steps: (1) Save the image to set as the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver wallpaper to PxLink > (2) Send the image saved to PxLink to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver.
(1) Save the image to set as the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver wallpaper to PxLink
Select the image to set as the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver wallpaper from the iPhone or Android smartphone library, and save to PxLink.
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "Wallpaper".
  3. Tap "Select Image".
    If there is already a saved image, it will be displayed in "Available Wallpaper". Selecting a new image will overwrite it.
  4. Select an image from the library.
    For the first time performing this operation, access permissions for the library will be requested. Grant permissions in accordance with the directions on the iPhone or Android smartphone screen.
  5. Adjust the image to display as the wallpaper so that it fits within the rectangular frame.
    Drag to adjust the position, and pinch in and out to adjust the size.
    To restart adjustment from the beginning, tap "Reset".
  6. Tap "Save".
If the iPhone or Android smartphone is connected to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver, saving the image to PxLink will automatically send it to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver, and set it as the wallpaper.
If the iPhone or Android smartphone has disconnected from the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver, it will not automatically be sent.
Connect the iPhone or Android smartphone to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver, then send in accordance with "(2) Send the image saved to PxLink to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver".
(2) Send the image saved to PxLink to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver
Send the image saved to PxLink to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver and set as the wallpaper.
Note
If the iPhone or Android smartphone has disconnected from the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver, it cannot be sent. Check "Connecting with Pioneer In-Dash Receiver".
Connection
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "Wallpaper".
  3. Tap "Transfer to Receiver".
  4. Tap "OK".
    The image is sent to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver, and set as the wallpaper.
Deleting image data saved to PxLink
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "Wallpaper".
  3. Tap "Delete Image".
  4. Tap "Delete".
    The saved image will be deleted.
    Note
    • Tap "Cancel" to stop deletion of images.
    • Even if the image is deleted from PxLink, wallpapers sent to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver will not be deleted.
App Settings
Push notification settings
Email notification settings
PxLink auto-launch setting
Shortcut key resetting
Push notification settings
You can set whether or not to receive push notifications.
Note
You will be notified of important content even if this is set to not receive.
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "Settings".
  3. Tap "Push Notification".
    Note
    If PxLink notifications are turned OFF in the iPhone or Android smartphone settings, a message will be displayed. Turn settings ON as shown on the iPhone or Android smartphone screen.
  4. Set to receive ()/not receive ().
Email notification settings
You can set whether or not to receive emails from Pioneer.
Note
You will receive emails regarding important content even if this is set to not receive.
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "Settings".
  3. Tap "E-mail Notification".
  4. Set to receive ()/not receive ().
PxLink auto-launch setting
You can set whether or not to start PxLink automatically when connecting the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver and an iPhone or Android smartphone. The default setting is "ON" (auto-launch).
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "Settings".
  3. Tap "App Auto-start".
  4. Set to OFF ()/ON ().
    Note
    A confirmation screen will only be displayed when turning from ON to OFF. If you are sure about turning this OFF, tap "OFF" again.
    Tap "Cancel" to stop changing settings.
Shortcut key resetting
Return shortcut keys to their factory default state in the connected Pioneer In-Dash Receiver.
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "Settings".
  3. Tap "Shortcut key reset".
  4. Tap "Reset".
    Note
    Tap "Cancel" to stop resetting of shortcut keys.
Updating the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver Firmware Version
Downloading the latest PxLink firmware
Sending firmware to Pioneer In-Dash Receiver
Downloading the latest PxLink firmware
Download the latest Pioneer In-Dash Receiver firmware with PxLink.
Note
  • Setting push notifications and email notifications to "Receive" makes it easier to receive information about the latest firmware.
  • If a new firmware download message is displayed on the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver, tap "Yes" and the download start confirmation screen will be displayed in PxLink. Tap "OK" to start the download.
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "Firmware".
    If there is new firmware, "" will be displayed.
  3. Tap "Download".
    Note
    If "Firmware is Latest" is displayed, you have the latest firmware.
  4. Tap "OK".
    To not download, tap "Cancel".
    The download starts.
    ▼
    To stop the download, tap "Cancel".
    ▼
    The download is complete when the following screen is displayed.
Sending firmware to Pioneer In-Dash Receiver
Send the firmware downloaded to PxLink to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver, and update its firmware version.
Note
Once you have updated to the latest firmware version, restoring an older version is not possible.
  1. Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
    Ensure that the parking brake is applied before updating the firmware.
    Also, ensure that the engine is running in order to prevent the battery from draining.
  2. Connect PxLink and the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver.
    Connection
  3. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  4. Tap "Firmware".
    ▼
    When the latest firmware has been downloaded, a notification will be displayed on the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver screen.
  5. When the firmware update start confirmation message is displayed on the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver screen, tap "Yes".
    This starts the firmware update.
    Update progress is displayed on both the PxLink and Pioneer In-Dash Receiver.
    When the update is complete, the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver will restart, and PxLink will display a message notifying that the update is complete.
    Note
    • If "Transfer failed" or "Update Failed" is displayed, tap "OK" and try again from the beginning.
    • After the firmware has been sent to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver, the firmware downloaded to PxLink will automatically be deleted.
  6. Tap "Return to Home".
    Return to the shortcut screen.
Others
Notifications
Inquiries
App information
Notifications
Displays notifications related to PxLink.
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "News".
    Any unread notifications will be displayed with a red circle and the number of unread notifications.
Inquiries
Displays the inquiries form.
Note
Depending on the country or region in which PxLink is used, the inquiries form may not be displayed.
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "Contact Us".
  3. Fill in all required items, and tap "Submit".
    This will send the details of your inquiry to us.
App information
Here, you can check the PxLink license and current version information.
  1. On the shortcut screen, tap "".
  2. Tap "App Information".
Q&A
Q.
I cannot connect to the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver.
A.
Ensure that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned ON on your iPhone or Android smartphone.
Q.
What devices are compatible with PxLink?
A.
iPhones with iOS 15 or later, and Android 9.0 or later smartphones are compatible.
Q.
I cannot add shortcut keys.
A.
Check that there is space on the shortcut screen. If there is no space, remove any unnecessary shortcut keys.
Q.
I cannot add apps.
A.
Apps that can be added are only those installed on your PxLink-compatible iPhone or Android smartphone.
Q.
I want to return my edited shortcut keys to how they were.
A.
Reset the shortcut keys.
Q.
I cannot send the image I want to use as the wallpaper.
A.
Check if the image format is one that can be sent.
iPhone: jpeg, jpg, png (Images and screenshots taken on an iPhone can also be sent.)
Android smartphones: jpeg, jpg, png
If there are no problems with the image format, check that PxLink and the Pioneer In-Dash Receiver are connected. If they are not connected, connect them and then send the image.