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Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-Inch Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Head Unit + Aerpro AKHY18 – Hyundai Tucson 2015-2016
Upgrade your Hyundai Tucson 2015-2016 with the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-inch touchscreen head unit and Aerpro AKHY18 vehicle-specific installation kit. This complete Hyundai Tucson stereo upgrade combines Pioneer's latest smartphone connectivity, premium audio processing and large-format touchscreen technology with a purpose-built Aerpro installation solution designed specifically for Tucson models equipped with factory navigation.
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT delivers a large 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay, wired and wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.4, WebLink, dual AHD camera inputs and advanced 48-bit DSP audio processing.
The Aerpro AKHY18 supplies the vehicle-specific fascia, wiring interfaces and integration components required to install a compatible 9-inch trapezoid-shaped aftermarket head unit into the Hyundai Tucson while retaining important factory features including steering wheel controls, the factory phone button, factory reverse camera and factory USB connection, where equipped and supported.
This makes the package an ideal solution for customers searching for a Hyundai Tucson head unit upgrade, Hyundai Tucson Apple CarPlay, Hyundai Tucson Android Auto, Hyundai Tucson stereo upgrade, Hyundai Tucson Pioneer head unit, Hyundai Tucson 9-inch head unit, Hyundai Tucson aftermarket stereo or Hyundai Tucson radio upgrade.
Hyundai Tucson 2015-2016 Head Unit Upgrade
If you're looking to replace or upgrade the original entertainment system in your Hyundai Tucson with a modern touchscreen head unit, the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides a substantial technology upgrade while the Aerpro AKHY18 provides the vehicle-specific integration required for the installation.
The large 9-inch display provides a clear and responsive interface for navigation, music, phone calls, smartphone applications and connected vehicle functions.
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 available when preferred.
The result is a modern Hyundai Tucson stereo upgrade that brings current-generation smartphone connectivity, improved audio processing and a large touchscreen interface to the vehicle.
Aerpro AKHY18 Hyundai Tucson Installation Kit
The Aerpro AKHY18 is a vehicle-specific installation kit designed for Hyundai Tucson 2015-2016 models equipped with factory navigation.
The kit provides the fascia, wiring interfaces and retention components required to install a compatible 9-inch trapezoid-shaped aftermarket head unit while retaining selected original Hyundai Tucson features.
Aerpro AKHY18 Kit Includes
- Silver vehicle-specific fascia kit
- Steering wheel control interface harness
- Steering wheel control patch lead
- Antenna adaptor
- Factory reverse camera retention adaptor
- Factory USB retention harness
The vehicle-specific fascia is designed to provide a clean and integrated appearance within the Hyundai Tucson dashboard, while the supplied interfaces assist with connecting the Pioneer head unit to the vehicle's original wiring and equipment.
Hyundai Tucson Factory Feature Retention
One of the key advantages of using the correct Aerpro AKHY18 installation kit is the ability to retain important factory Hyundai Tucson functions when upgrading the original head unit.
Steering Wheel Controls
The AKHY18 retains the Hyundai Tucson steering wheel controls, including the factory phone button, allowing compatible audio and phone functions to continue to be controlled directly from the steering wheel.
Factory Reverse Camera
The installation kit includes a camera retention adaptor to allow the compatible factory reverse camera to be retained where equipped.
Factory USB
The supplied factory USB retention harness allows the original USB connection to be retained where supported by the vehicle and installation configuration.
Factory Navigation Vehicles
The AKHY18 is specifically designed for Hyundai Tucson 2015-2016 vehicles with factory navigation. This is an important compatibility consideration when selecting an aftermarket head unit installation kit for the Tucson, as factory-equipped vehicles can require different integration components from non-navigation models.
Other Factory Features
The kit does not retain the factory AUX input, factory amplifier or factory vehicle menu. Actual feature retention can vary depending on the vehicle specification, original factory equipment and head unit configuration.
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-Inch Touchscreen
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT features a 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen with 1,024 x 600 resolution.
The large display provides a clear and responsive interface for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, music, Bluetooth and compatible connected functions.
The large-format screen gives the Hyundai Tucson dashboard a significantly more modern appearance while providing quick access to commonly used functions through Pioneer's interface and shortcut controls.
Wireless Apple CarPlay
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides wireless Apple CarPlay, allowing compatible iPhones to connect without requiring a USB cable.
Apple CarPlay provides access to supported navigation, music, phone, messaging and other compatible 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 customers who prefer a physical connection.
Wireless Android Auto
Compatible Android smartphones can connect using wireless Android Auto or through a wired connection.
Android Auto provides access to compatible navigation, music, calls, messages and supported applications through the 9-inch Pioneer touchscreen.
For drivers searching for a Hyundai Tucson Android Auto head unit, the DMH-AP6850BT provides a modern solution with both wired and wireless smartphone 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 your 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.
Combined with the Aerpro AKHY18 camera retention hardware, the system provides the connectivity required to retain the compatible Hyundai Tucson factory reverse camera.
Premium Pioneer Audio Processing
The DMH-AP6850BT incorporates advanced Pioneer audio processing, making it an excellent foundation for a Hyundai Tucson sound system upgrade.
Audio features include:
- 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, upgraded speakers and subwoofers to the Hyundai Tucson audio system in the future.
OEM Integration & Steering Wheel Control Setup
The Aerpro AKHY18 does not use Pioneer CAN Bus features for this installation.
Instead, the kit includes a dedicated steering wheel control adapter to interface the Pioneer head unit with the vehicle's original steering wheel controls.
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 initial setup.
This configuration is specific to the Aerpro installation solution and helps ensure the retained steering wheel controls operate correctly with the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT.
Full HD USB Playback
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT supports Full HD video playback via USB and provides USB connectivity for compatible devices and media.
When combined with the factory USB retention harness supplied with the AKHY18, the installation provides additional flexibility for smartphone and media connectivity while maintaining the original USB connection where supported.
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT Key Features
- 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen
- 1,024 x 600 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 CAN Bus support 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 AKHY18 Features
- Designed for Hyundai Tucson 2015-2016 vehicles with factory navigation
- Suitable for universal 9-inch trapezoid-shaped aftermarket radios
- Silver vehicle-specific fascia
- Steering wheel control interface
- Steering wheel control patch lead
- Steering wheel controls retained
- Factory phone button retained
- Factory reverse camera retention where equipped
- Factory USB retention
- Antenna adaptor included
- Factory navigation vehicle compatibility
Important Installation Information
The Aerpro AKHY18 is designed specifically for universal 9-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 AKHY18 kit. An Aerpro APP8 Head Unit Secondary ISO Harness is recommended and is sold separately.
The AKHY18 does not support Pioneer CAN Bus features and instead uses its supplied steering wheel control adapter.
Feature retention is dependent on the vehicle's factory equipment and the head unit configuration.
Professional Hyundai Tucson Head Unit Installation
Installing a modern head unit into a Hyundai Tucson involves more than simply fitting a new screen into the dashboard. Correct fascia alignment, wiring, steering wheel control configuration, reverse camera retention, USB integration and compatibility with the vehicle's original equipment all need to be considered.
Professional installation using the correct Aerpro AKHY18 installation kit helps ensure the Pioneer head unit is properly integrated into the Hyundai Tucson dashboard and factory wiring system.
Strathfield Car Radios can professionally install and integrate Hyundai Tucson head units, Apple CarPlay stereos, Android Auto head units, reverse cameras and complete car audio upgrades.
Hyundai Tucson Pioneer Stereo Upgrade
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT + Aerpro AKHY18 provides a complete 9-inch touchscreen stereo upgrade for compatible Hyundai Tucson 2015-2016 vehicles with factory navigation.
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 Tucson.
The Aerpro AKHY18 provides the vehicle-specific installation components required to integrate the Pioneer head unit while retaining important factory functions including steering wheel controls, the factory phone button, reverse camera and USB connectivity, subject to vehicle configuration.
If you're searching for a Hyundai Tucson head unit upgrade, Hyundai Tucson Apple CarPlay, Hyundai Tucson Android Auto, Hyundai Tucson stereo replacement, Hyundai Tucson Pioneer head unit, Hyundai Tucson 9-inch stereo, Hyundai Tucson radio upgrade or Hyundai Tucson aftermarket head unit, this Pioneer and Aerpro combination provides a purpose-built upgrade solution.
Product Compatibility
Vehicle: Hyundai Tucson
Model Years: 2015-2016
Factory Equipment: Factory navigation
Head Unit: Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT
Aerpro Installation Kit: AKHY18
Screen: 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen
Apple CarPlay: Wired / Wireless
Android Auto: Wired / Wireless
Bluetooth: Version 5.4
Compatibility and factory feature retention can vary according to vehicle specification and factory equipment. Please confirm compatibility before purchase.
