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Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-Inch Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Head Unit + Aerpro AKHY25 – Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-2018
Upgrade your Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-2018 with the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-inch touchscreen head unit and Aerpro AKHY25 vehicle-specific installation kit. This complete Hyundai Santa Fe stereo upgrade combines Pioneer's latest smartphone connectivity, advanced audio processing and large touchscreen display with a purpose-built Aerpro installation solution designed specifically for the Santa Fe.
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT delivers a large 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen with wired and wireless Apple CarPlay, wired and wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.4, WebLink, dual AHD camera inputs and advanced 48-bit dual-core DSP audio processing.
The Aerpro AKHY25 provides the vehicle-specific fascia, steering wheel control interface, camera retention adaptor, USB retention harness and antenna adaptor required to install a compatible 9-inch or 10-inch trapezoid-shaped aftermarket head unit into the Hyundai Santa Fe.
This package provides an ideal solution for customers searching for a Hyundai Santa Fe head unit upgrade, Hyundai Santa Fe Apple CarPlay, Hyundai Santa Fe Android Auto, Hyundai Santa Fe stereo upgrade, Hyundai Santa Fe Pioneer head unit, Hyundai Santa Fe 9-inch head unit, Hyundai Santa Fe aftermarket stereo or Hyundai Santa Fe radio upgrade.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-2018 Head Unit Upgrade
If you're looking to replace or upgrade the factory stereo in your Hyundai Santa Fe, the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides a major technology upgrade while the Aerpro AKHY25 provides the vehicle-specific integration components required to achieve a clean and professional installation.
The large 9-inch touchscreen provides a modern interface for navigation, music, phone calls, smartphone applications and connected vehicle functions. The capacitive touchscreen is designed to provide a responsive and easy-to-use interface while giving the Santa Fe dashboard a significantly more modern appearance.
With wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, compatible smartphones can connect to the Pioneer head unit without requiring a USB cable. Wired connectivity is also supported for customers who prefer a direct connection.
The result is a modern Hyundai Santa Fe stereo upgrade that combines Pioneer's latest connectivity and audio technology with a vehicle-specific Aerpro installation solution.
Aerpro AKHY25 Hyundai Santa Fe Installation Kit
The Aerpro AKHY25 is a vehicle-specific installation kit designed for Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-2018 (DM) vehicles. It is designed to make the installation of a compatible 9-inch or 10-inch trapezoid-shaped aftermarket head unit easier while retaining important factory functions.
The kit includes the fascia and wiring interfaces required to integrate the aftermarket Pioneer head unit into the original Hyundai dashboard and electrical system.
Aerpro AKHY25 Kit Includes
- Matte black vehicle-specific fascia kit
- Steering wheel control interface harness
- Steering wheel control patch lead
- Antenna adaptor
- Factory camera retention adaptor
- Factory USB retention harness
The vehicle-specific matte black fascia is designed to provide a clean, integrated appearance once the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT has been installed into the Hyundai Santa Fe dashboard.
Hyundai Santa Fe Factory Feature Retention
Using the correct installation kit is important when upgrading the head unit in a modern vehicle. The Aerpro AKHY25 is designed to retain a number of important Hyundai Santa Fe factory functions when used with a compatible aftermarket head unit.
Steering Wheel Controls
The AKHY25 retains the Hyundai Santa Fe steering wheel audio controls, including the factory phone button. This allows compatible functions such as volume adjustment, track selection and phone controls to remain accessible from the steering wheel.
Factory Reverse Camera
The supplied camera retention adaptor allows the factory reverse camera to be retained where the vehicle is equipped with the compatible original camera system.
Factory USB
The Aerpro AKHY25 includes a factory USB retention harness, allowing the original USB connection to be retained where supported by the vehicle and aftermarket head unit configuration.
Vehicle-Specific Fascia
The matte black fascia provides the correct vehicle-specific mounting solution for the Hyundai Santa Fe dashboard and is designed around universal 9-inch and 10-inch trapezoid-shaped aftermarket radios.
Antenna Integration
An antenna adaptor is included to assist with connecting the original Hyundai Santa Fe antenna system to the Pioneer aftermarket head unit.
Actual feature retention can vary depending on the individual vehicle specification, factory equipment and head unit configuration.
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-Inch Touchscreen
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT features a large 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen with a 1,024 x 600 resolution.
The large display provides a clear and responsive interface for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, music, Bluetooth, phone calls and compatible connected functions.
The Pioneer touchscreen gives the Hyundai Santa Fe a modern aftermarket appearance while providing quick access to commonly used entertainment and smartphone functions.
Wireless Apple CarPlay
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides wireless Apple CarPlay, allowing compatible iPhones to connect to the head unit without requiring a USB cable.
Apple CarPlay provides access to supported navigation, music, phone and messaging applications directly through the Pioneer touchscreen.
Compatible applications can include Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, Spotify, Apple Music and other supported services.
Wired Apple CarPlay is also supported for direct smartphone connectivity.
Wireless Android Auto
Compatible Android smartphones can connect to the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT using wireless Android Auto or a wired connection.
Android Auto provides access to compatible navigation, music, calls, messages and supported smartphone applications through the 9-inch Pioneer touchscreen.
For customers searching for a Hyundai Santa Fe Android Auto head unit, the DMH-AP6850BT provides a modern solution with both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth 5.4
Built-in Bluetooth 5.4 provides wireless connectivity for compatible smartphones.
Bluetooth can be used for hands-free phone calls and wireless audio streaming while keeping a compatible smartphone connected to the Pioneer head unit.
Dual Camera Inputs
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT features dual AHD 1.0 camera inputs, providing additional camera connectivity for compatible installations.
When combined with the Aerpro AKHY25 camera retention adaptor, the system can be configured to retain the compatible Hyundai Santa Fe factory reverse camera where equipped.
Premium Pioneer Audio Processing
The DMH-AP6850BT incorporates advanced Pioneer audio processing, making it an excellent foundation for a Hyundai Santa Fe sound system upgrade.
Advanced audio adjustment features allow the head unit to be configured to suit the factory or aftermarket speaker system and provide a strong platform for future audio upgrades.
- 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 4V RCA pre-outs provide a strong platform for adding aftermarket amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers to the Hyundai Santa Fe at a later stage.
OEM Integration & Steering Wheel Control Setup
The Aerpro AKHY25 does not use Pioneer CAN Bus features for this installation. Instead, the kit uses its supplied steering wheel control interface and patch lead to provide steering wheel control integration.
During Pioneer setup, the steering wheel control configuration should be selected through:
Menu → Steering Wheel Control → With Adapter
rather than selecting CAN Bus Adapter during the initial setup.
This configuration allows the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT to communicate with the Aerpro steering wheel control interface supplied with the AKHY25.
Full HD USB Playback
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT supports Full HD video playback via USB and provides USB connectivity for compatible devices and media.
Combined with the factory USB retention hardware supplied with the Aerpro AKHY25, the installation provides additional flexibility for smartphone and media connectivity where supported by the vehicle configuration.
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT Key Features
- 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen
- 1,024 x 600 screen resolution
- Wired Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- Wireless Android Auto
- Bluetooth 5.4
- WebLink
- WebLink Cast
- WebLink Browser for Android
- Dual AHD 1.0 camera inputs
- Full HD USB video playback
- OEM integration capabilities on compatible configurations
- Pioneer shortcut keys
- Ultra-shallow chassis
- 50W x 4 MOSFET amplifier
- Premium 48-bit dual-core DSP
- 3-way network mode
- Manual time alignment
- High-pass and low-pass filters
- Subwoofer control
- 3 x RCA 4V pre-outs
- AM/FM tuner
- RDS
- Best Station Memory
Aerpro AKHY25 Features
- Designed for Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-2018 (DM)
- Vehicle-specific matte black fascia
- Suitable for universal 9-inch and 10-inch trapezoid-shaped radios
- Steering wheel control interface
- Steering wheel control patch lead
- Steering wheel controls retained
- Factory phone button retained
- Factory reverse camera retained where equipped
- Factory USB retention harness included
- Antenna adaptor included
- Camera retention adaptor included
Important Installation Information
The Aerpro AKHY25 is designed for universal 9-inch and 10-inch trapezoid-shaped aftermarket radios. It is not designed for standard DIN or double-DIN head units.
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT is supplied as the head unit in this package.
The head unit ISO harness is not included with the AKHY25 kit. An Aerpro APP8 Head Unit Secondary ISO Harness is recommended and is sold separately.
The AKHY25 does not support Pioneer CAN Bus features and instead uses the supplied steering wheel control adapter.
Feature retention is dependent on the vehicle's factory equipment and the configuration of the aftermarket head unit.
Professional Hyundai Santa Fe Head Unit Installation
Installing a modern touchscreen head unit into a Hyundai Santa Fe involves more than simply mounting a new screen into the dashboard. Correct fascia alignment, wiring, steering wheel control configuration, camera retention, USB integration and antenna connection all need to be considered.
Using the correct Aerpro AKHY25 installation kit helps provide the components required to properly integrate the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT with the Hyundai Santa Fe factory system.
Strathfield Car Radios can professionally install and integrate Hyundai Santa Fe head units, Apple CarPlay stereos, Android Auto head units, reverse cameras, car audio systems and complete stereo upgrades.
Hyundai Santa Fe Pioneer Stereo Upgrade
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT + Aerpro AKHY25 provides a complete 9-inch touchscreen stereo upgrade solution for Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-2018 models.
With wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.4, a 9-inch touchscreen, dual camera inputs and advanced Pioneer DSP audio processing, the DMH-AP6850BT brings modern connectivity and audio technology to the Hyundai Santa Fe.
The Aerpro AKHY25 provides the vehicle-specific installation components needed to integrate the Pioneer head unit while retaining important factory functions including steering wheel controls, the factory phone button, reverse camera, USB connectivity and antenna integration, subject to vehicle configuration.
If you're searching for a Hyundai Santa Fe head unit upgrade, Hyundai Santa Fe Apple CarPlay, Hyundai Santa Fe Android Auto, Hyundai Santa Fe stereo replacement, Hyundai Santa Fe Pioneer head unit, Hyundai Santa Fe 9-inch stereo, Hyundai Santa Fe radio upgrade or Hyundai Santa Fe aftermarket head unit, this Pioneer and Aerpro combination provides a purpose-built upgrade solution.
Product Compatibility
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Hyundai Santa Fe |
| Model Years | 2013-2018 |
| Model | DM |
| Head Unit | Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT |
| Installation Kit | Aerpro AKHY25 |
| Screen | 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired / Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wired / Wireless |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.4 |
| Factory Reverse Camera | Retained where equipped and compatible |
| Steering Wheel Controls | Retained |
| Factory USB | Retention supported where compatible |
| Fascia | Matte Black |
Compatibility and factory feature retention can vary according to vehicle specification, factory equipment and head unit configuration. Please confirm compatibility before purchase.
