AppRadio2 w/ iPhone5 on ProClip install

[djrelic]

I used to have a Pioneer 920bt because of how OEM it looks in the Z.
Then I seen BestBuy had a sale on AppRadio2's for like $200 brand-new ( they are back up to $500 now sorry ) So snagged one of them and set it up. As some of you know with Pandora and Pioneer and even you AppRadio users is that it will prompt you on the phone to run certain apps which can be a real PITA when you have your device in your glove box. I did some research and a friend turned me on to the products of ProClip. So this showing a ProClip setup in a 370z with AppRadio2

This thread is more of to show the proper cradle to get when buying from ProClip and how it looks in the car with AppRadio. I had to take pictures with my spare SamsungGalaxy of the iPhone5 with the AppRadio2 in one picture so those pics are not really clear.

What to order from ProClip:
ProClip Angled Mount
2009-2014 Nissan 370Z 854314 $29.99

Adjustable Holder for Wraps, Skins, Shields and Super Thin Cases with Cable Attachment
Apple iPhone5 514438 $59.99

^ this Adjustable holder is for iPhone5's that are wrapped, naked, or a thin case. This also is for taking the 30-Pin, or in this senario the Digital AV adapter to lightning. The other holders they sell that are simply lightning to usb are not big enough to accept the digitalAV/30Pin to lightning adapters.
The way iPhone5 works with the AppRadio2 now, versus the old way with 30-pin connectors is this:

iPhone5 -> Digital AV ( HDMI out and lightening in for powering the adapter)
The lightning goes to the headunit's female usb for power, and the HDMI is fed to the back of the AppRadio2. The way Pioneer has it working now is that all controls are done VIA bluetooth and it simply displays through the HDMI. So with that said, this is why you need the special 30pin cradle with an iPhone5 and AppRadio2.


Here are some pictures to show the end product: I still have the ipod 30 pin cable that came with the headunit in the glove box in case I ever feel the need to swap and use an older apple device. I just routed the HDMI, and lightning cable through the sides for the digital AV adapter.

[H2O_Doc]

I like what you did. I forgot about the proclip and got a floor mount holder (which actually worked out well). Here is what I did:





One thing I do like is that it is within reach while my arm is resting on the center console:

[djrelic]

You seen Pioneer is releasing AppRadio3 already?

There is a unit with a DVD ROM and a unit exactly like ours with updated firmware.

Hoping they release the firmware or someone on AVIC411 gets it before hand.

Still same crap for the iPhone5 to hook it up.. no streamlined lightning cable

[H2O_Doc]

Originally Posted by djrelic

You seen Pioneer is releasing AppRadio3 already?

There is a unit with a DVD ROM and a unit exactly like ours with updated firmware.

Hoping they release the firmware or someone on AVIC411 gets it before hand.

Still same crap for the iPhone5 to hook it up.. no streamlined lightning cable

Yes, I've see the announcement; seems like there are relatively few changes, but the DVD is nice. I'd be mad if I paid retail form my 2, but since I only paid $199 I have no regrets. I'm hoping for some firmware improvements, but don't want to lose by brake bypass. Not sure if that is either possible or likely.

Have you thought about running an extension cable from the apple adaptor so you don't have that mass of white plastic hanging off the end of your phone? If you look at my arrangement, you can see what I've done.

[jlo370z]

will this run spotify?

[H2O_Doc]

Originally Posted by jlo370z

will this run spotify?

It will play through the HU and you can mirror the App on the display, but the touch screen of the HU won't control the app (I think) on the iPhone.

[w0rM]

I love ProClips. I've been using them since I had my 350z.