Description
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-Inch Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Head Unit – Ford Ranger PX MkIII Perfect Fit Upgrade
Upgrade your factory stereo with the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-inch head unit, professionally integrated into your Ford Ranger PX MkIII using the Aerpro AKFO4 vehicle-specific installation kit. Designed specifically for Ford Ranger PX MkIII models with the small 4.2-inch factory display, this combination provides a modern touchscreen experience while maintaining a clean, factory-style appearance in your dashboard.
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT features wireless and wired Apple CarPlay, wireless and wired Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.4, premium DSP audio processing and dual camera support in one advanced 9-inch touchscreen head unit. Combined with the correct vehicle-specific fascia and installation components, it provides a comprehensive stereo upgrade for your Ford Ranger.
Upgrade Your Factory Stereo to a Pioneer 9-Inch Head Unit
If you're looking to upgrade your factory radio, modernise your in-car technology or add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your Ford Ranger PX MkIII, the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides a major technology upgrade.
The large 9-inch touchscreen provides easy access to navigation, music, phone and smartphone functions, while the capacitive touch interface and Pioneer shortcut keys make commonly used controls quick and easy to access.
With both wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, compatible smartphones can connect without needing to plug your phone into the head unit every time you drive. Wired connectivity is also supported when preferred.
This makes the DMH-AP6850BT an ideal choice for drivers searching for a Pioneer head unit upgrade, Apple CarPlay stereo, Android Auto stereo, 9-inch car stereo or Ford Ranger PX MkIII head unit upgrade.
Vehicle-Specific Perfect Fit Installation
The Aerpro AKFO4 is designed specifically for Ford Ranger PX MkIII models with the small 4.2-inch factory display. The kit includes the vehicle-specific components required to install a compatible 9-inch trapezoid shaped aftermarket head unit.
The kit includes a black fascia kit, steering wheel control interface harness, SWC patch lead, antenna adaptor, camera retention adaptor and factory USB retention harness, allowing the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT to be integrated into the original dashboard with a clean and professional appearance.
The AKFO4 provides steering wheel control retention, including the factory phone button, along with factory reverse camera retention where equipped. The kit also supports factory AUX and USB retention, as well as compatible vehicle parking tones and vehicle menu functionality.
The head unit ISO harness is not included with the installation kit. An Aerpro APP8 Head Unit Secondary ISO Harness is recommended and is sold separately.
9-Inch WSVGA Capacitive Touchscreen
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT features a large 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen with 1,024 x 600 resolution.
The expansive display makes navigation, music selection, phone functions and smartphone applications easier to see and operate compared with the original 4.2-inch display.
The flat-screen design and capacitive touch controls provide a modern appearance while the Pioneer shortcut keys provide quick access to commonly used functions.
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Connect your compatible smartphone and access the functions you use most while driving.
Apple CarPlay provides access to compatible navigation, music, communication and smartphone applications through the Pioneer touchscreen. With wireless Apple CarPlay supported, compatible iPhones can connect without requiring a USB cable.
Android Auto provides a similar connected experience for compatible Android smartphones, allowing access to navigation, music, calls, messages and supported applications through the Pioneer display.
Both wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported by the DMH-AP6850BT.
Bluetooth 5.4 Connectivity
The built-in Bluetooth 5.4 system provides wireless connectivity for compatible smartphones.
Make and receive hands-free calls, stream music and keep your smartphone connected without constantly connecting cables.
WebLink & Smartphone Mirroring
The DMH-AP6850BT supports WebLink, including WebLink Cast for compatible iOS and Android devices.
This provides additional smartphone connectivity and mirroring options, giving you greater flexibility when using compatible applications and content through the Pioneer display.
Dual Camera Support
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT features dual AHD 1.0 camera inputs, making it suitable for installations requiring additional camera connectivity.
When combined with the Aerpro AKFO4, compatible vehicles can retain the factory reverse camera where equipped. The system also provides flexibility for vehicles being upgraded with additional compatible front or other camera systems.
Camera compatibility and factory camera retention depend on the vehicle and the specific installation components used.
Premium Pioneer Audio Processing
The DMH-AP6850BT is more than just a touchscreen upgrade. It incorporates advanced audio processing designed to provide greater control over your vehicle's sound system.
- 50W x 4-channel MOSFET amplifier
- Premium 48-bit dual-core DSP
- 3-way network mode
- Manual time alignment
- High-pass filter
- Low-pass filter
- Subwoofer control
- 3 x RCA pre-outs
- 4V pre-out voltage
The advanced DSP provides additional control over the vehicle's audio system and makes the DMH-AP6850BT an excellent foundation for a more comprehensive Ford Ranger PX MkIII car audio upgrade.
Full HD USB Video & Audio Playback
Compatible media can be played through USB, including Full HD video playback.
The DMH-AP6850BT also provides USB connectivity for compatible smartphone and media functions, while the Aerpro AKFO4 includes a factory USB retention harness for the compatible vehicle application.
OEM CAN Bus Support
The Aerpro AKFO4 does not support Pioneer CAN Bus features, however the kit includes a dedicated steering wheel control interface and patch lead for the compatible Ford Ranger PX MkIII application.
When configuring a Pioneer head unit with the supplied steering wheel control adapter, do not select CAN Bus Adapter during the head unit boot-up process. Instead, access the menu and select Steering Wheel Control > With Adapter.
Feature retention remains dependent on the vehicle, factory equipment and specific aftermarket head unit.
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT Key Features
- 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen
- 1,024 x 600 screen resolution
- Vehicle-specific perfect-fit installation design
- Wired Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- Wireless Android Auto
- Bluetooth 5.4
- WebLink connectivity
- WebLink Cast smartphone mirroring
- WebLink Browser for Android
- Dual AHD 1.0 camera inputs
- Full HD USB video playback
- Pioneer shortcut keys
- Ultra-shallow chassis
- 50W x 4 MOSFET amplifier
- 3-way network mode
- Manual time alignment
- Premium 48-bit dual-core DSP
- HPF and LPF controls
- Subwoofer control
- 3 x RCA 4V pre-outs
- AM/FM tuner
- RDS
- Best Station Memory
Professional Car Stereo Installation
For the best result, the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT should be installed using the correct Aerpro AKFO4 vehicle-specific fascia, wiring and integration components for your Ford Ranger PX MkIII.
At Strathfield Car Radios, our installation team can install and integrate vehicle-specific Pioneer head units, Apple CarPlay stereos, Android Auto head units, reverse cameras and other in-car technology.
Professional installation helps ensure the head unit, fascia, wiring and vehicle integration components are correctly installed and configured for the vehicle.
Looking for a head unit upgrade for your Ford Ranger PX MkIII? The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides a modern 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.4, advanced Pioneer audio processing and dual camera support with a vehicle-specific Aerpro installation solution.
Pioneer 9-Inch Head Unit Upgrade
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT combined with the Aerpro AKFO4 is an ideal solution for Ford Ranger PX MkIII owners wanting to replace the original 4.2-inch factory display with a modern 9-inch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto head unit.
With its large touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity, advanced DSP audio processing, Bluetooth 5.4, dual camera inputs and vehicle-specific Aerpro installation components, it provides a comprehensive Ford Ranger stereo upgrade designed around the requirements of the PX MkIII platform.
For customers searching for a Pioneer stereo upgrade, 9-inch head unit, Apple CarPlay head unit, Android Auto stereo, Ford Ranger PX MkIII head unit, vehicle-specific head unit or factory stereo replacement, the DMH-AP6850BT delivers the technology and integration expected from a modern aftermarket system.
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT Specifications
Display
- Screen size: 9-inch
- Resolution: 1,024 x 600
- WSVGA capacitive touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
- Apple CarPlay: Wired / Wireless
- Android Auto: Wired / Wireless
- WebLink: Wired / Wireless
- WebLink Cast: Wired / Wireless
- Bluetooth: Version 5.4
Audio
- MOSFET amplifier: 50W x 4
- Premium 48-bit dual-core DSP
- 3-way network mode
- Manual time alignment
- HPF
- LPF
- Subwoofer control
- 3 x RCA pre-outs
- 4V pre-out level
Camera
- Dual camera inputs
- AHD 1.0 support
- Factory reverse camera retention where equipped with compatible vehicle configuration
Aerpro AKFO4 Kit Inclusions
- Black Facia Kit
- Steering Wheel Control Interface Harness
- SWC Patch Lead
- Antenna Adaptor
- Camera Retention Adaptor
- Factory USB Retention Harness
Vehicle Feature Retention
- Steering Wheel Controls: Yes (including phone button)
- Factory Reverse Camera: Yes (if equipped)
- AUX Input: Yes
- USB Input: Yes
- Parking Tones: Yes
- Factory Amplifier: No
- Vehicle Menu: Yes
Vehicle Compatibility
- Ford Ranger 2018-2021 PX MkIII
Other Features
- Small 4.2-inch factory display application
- Ultra-shallow chassis
- Full HD USB video playback
- AM/FM tuner
- RDS
- Best Station Memory
- Vehicle-specific fascia integration
- Pioneer CAN Bus features not supported by the AKFO4
Compatibility, factory feature retention and required installation components vary depending on the vehicle model, year and factory equipment. Please confirm vehicle compatibility before purchase.
