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Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-Inch Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Head Unit + Aerpro AKHY11 – Hyundai Tucson 2015-2018
Upgrade your Hyundai Tucson 2015-2018 with the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-inch touchscreen head unit and Aerpro AKHY11 vehicle-specific installation kit. This complete Hyundai Tucson stereo upgrade combines Pioneer's latest smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth technology and advanced audio processing with a purpose-built Aerpro installation solution designed for Tucson models without factory navigation.
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT delivers a large 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen, wireless and wired Apple CarPlay, wireless and wired Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.4, WebLink, dual AHD camera inputs and advanced 48-bit dual-core DSP audio processing.
The Aerpro AKHY11 provides the vehicle-specific silver 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 USB connectivity, where equipped.
This package is 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 radio upgrade or Hyundai Tucson aftermarket stereo.
Hyundai Tucson 2015-2018 Head Unit Upgrade
If you're looking to replace the factory stereo in your Hyundai Tucson with a larger touchscreen and modern smartphone connectivity, the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides a significant technology upgrade while the Aerpro AKHY11 provides the vehicle-specific integration required for the installation.
The 9-inch touchscreen provides a large, clear interface for navigation, music, phone calls, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and other compatible connected 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 and Pioneer audio technology to the vehicle while retaining important factory functions.
Aerpro AKHY11 Hyundai Tucson Installation Kit
The Aerpro AKHY11 is a vehicle-specific installation kit designed for Hyundai Tucson 2015-2018 vehicles without factory navigation.
The kit contains the components required to install a compatible 9-inch trapezoid-shaped aftermarket head unit and integrate it with the Hyundai Tucson's original wiring, steering wheel controls, factory reverse camera and USB connection.
Aerpro AKHY11 Kit Includes
- Silver 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 fascia is designed to provide a clean, integrated appearance within the Hyundai Tucson dashboard, while the supplied interfaces assist with connecting the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT to the vehicle's original equipment.
Hyundai Tucson Factory Feature Retention
One of the major advantages of combining the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT with the Aerpro AKHY11 is the ability to retain important factory Hyundai Tucson functions.
Steering Wheel Controls
The AKHY11 retains the Hyundai Tucson's steering wheel controls, including the factory phone button, allowing compatible audio and phone functions to continue being controlled from the steering wheel.
Factory Reverse Camera
The supplied camera retention adaptor allows the compatible Hyundai Tucson factory reverse camera to be retained where equipped.
This means drivers can continue using the original reverse camera through the new Pioneer 9-inch touchscreen rather than needing to replace the factory camera.
Factory USB
The AKHY11 includes a factory USB retention harness, allowing the original USB connection to be retained where supported.
This provides additional convenience when using the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT for smartphone connectivity and media playback.
Factory AUX Input
The factory AUX input is not retained by the AKHY11.
Factory Amplifier
The AKHY11 is designed for Hyundai Tucson applications without a factory amplifier.
Factory Navigation
The AKHY11 is designed specifically for Hyundai Tucson vehicles without factory navigation. Vehicle equipment and feature retention should be confirmed before installation.
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, phone calls and compatible connected functions.
The flat-screen design gives the Hyundai Tucson dashboard a modern appearance, while Pioneer's shortcut keys provide quick access to commonly used functions.
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 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.
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 customers searching for a Hyundai Tucson Android Auto head unit, the DMH-AP6850BT provides a modern and convenient solution.
Bluetooth 5.4
Built-in Bluetooth 5.4 provides wireless connectivity for compatible smartphones.
Use Bluetooth for hands-free phone calls and wireless audio streaming while keeping your smartphone connected to the Pioneer head unit.
Dual AHD Camera Inputs
The DMH-AP6850BT features dual AHD 1.0 camera inputs, providing additional camera connectivity for compatible installations.
When combined with the Aerpro AKHY11 camera retention adaptor, the system can retain the compatible Hyundai Tucson factory reverse camera where equipped.
Premium Pioneer Audio
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, speakers and subwoofers to the Hyundai Tucson in the future.
OEM Integration & Steering Wheel Control Setup
The Aerpro AKHY11 does not use Pioneer CAN Bus features for this particular installation.
Instead, the kit includes a dedicated steering wheel control adapter and patch lead.
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 allows the supplied Aerpro steering wheel control interface to communicate with the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT and retain compatible Hyundai Tucson steering wheel functions.
Full HD USB Playback
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT supports Full HD video playback via USB and provides USB connectivity for compatible devices and media.
With the Aerpro AKHY11 factory USB retention harness, the original Hyundai Tucson USB connection can also be retained 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
- HPF and LPF
- Subwoofer control
- 3 x RCA 4V pre-outs
- AM/FM tuner
- RDS
- Best Station Memory
Aerpro AKHY11 Features
- Designed for Hyundai Tucson 2015-2018
- Suitable for vehicles without factory navigation
- Silver vehicle-specific fascia
- Designed for compatible 9-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 retained
- Antenna adaptor included
- Factory AUX input not retained
- Factory amplifier not supported
Important Installation Information
The Aerpro AKHY11 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 AKHY11 kit. An Aerpro APP8 Head Unit Secondary ISO Harness is recommended and is sold separately.
The AKHY11 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 head unit configuration. The AKHY11 is specifically intended for Hyundai Tucson vehicles without factory navigation.
Professional Hyundai Tucson Head Unit Installation
Installing a modern 9-inch touchscreen head unit into a Hyundai Tucson involves more than simply fitting a screen into the dashboard. Correct fascia alignment, wiring, steering wheel control configuration, camera integration, USB retention and antenna connection all need to be considered.
Professional installation using the correct Aerpro AKHY11 installation kit helps ensure the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT is properly fitted and integrated with the Hyundai Tucson's available factory equipment.
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 AKHY11 provides a complete 9-inch touchscreen stereo upgrade for Hyundai Tucson 2015-2018 vehicles without 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 AKHY11 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, factory 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: 2015-2018
Factory Navigation: Not equipped
Head Unit: Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT
Aerpro Installation Kit: AKHY11
Screen: 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen
Apple CarPlay: Wired / Wireless
Android Auto: Wired / Wireless
Bluetooth: Version 5.4
Steering Wheel Controls: Retained including phone button
Factory Reverse Camera: Retained where equipped
Factory USB: Retained
Factory AUX: Not retained
Factory Amplifier: Not supported
Compatibility and factory feature retention can vary according to vehicle specification and factory equipment. Please confirm compatibility before purchase.
