Pioneer
Smart Sync
Discover Smarter Driving
WHY choose Pioneer Smart Sync?
Give your in-car receiver a smart upgrade and get connected while on the road!
Pioneer Smart Sync is an app that links your smartphone to compatible Pioneer car audio and entertainment systems. Pioneer Smart Sync app fully utilises the power of your smartphone. It expands, evolves and furthers the enjoyment of every moment you spend in your car. You will get to enjoy driving as you've never experienced it.
Download the Pioneer Smart Sync app onto your smartphone, connect your smartphone to the compatible Pioneer stereo to access your compatible apps directly.

Safe access to your smartphone
Pioneer Smart Sync app launches from a dedicated button on compatible Pioneer receivers, offering a safe and quick way to launch the application in the vehicle. Get easy access to the apps you want such as Spotify® and map apps such as Waze™ and Google Maps™, without distracting you from the road.
Voice control
Simply tap the voice button and start asking! Many of the Pioneer Smart Sync app's functions are operated by voice control, so you do not have to touch or look at your smartphone whilst driving. Pioneer Smart Sync works with Alexa (Amazon)
Personalised sounds
Along with many sound effects, various precise sound adjustments offer an upgrade to the sound experience in your vehicle. 31band Graphic Equaliser adjustments, Live Simulation sound effects, and even (manual) Time Alignment create the sound experience in your car.

WHAT is Pioneer Smart Sync app compatible with?
Pioneer Smart Sync app is compatible with a vast range of compatible Pioneer receivers, increasing safety and enhancing the driver experience. The smartphone application provides you with direct access to mobile navigation and high-quality car audio - enjoy driving your car as never before!

In addition, thanks to Alexa built-in, you can ask Alexa to play music, hear the news, check the weather and more through this app with a touch of a button*.
*Note: Availability of each service may vary depending on your country & phone model.
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Benefits overview
Your favourite apps, just a button away.
Say goodbye to complicated user interfaces. Pioneer Smart Sync app lets you operate a wide range of features without hassle. With your favourite apps just a button away, your drive will be much smoother.
One-touch Access.
Pioneer Smart Sync simplifies one-button access to operations that make it easier for you to start a navigation app and have your messages read.
Navigation
Pioneer Smart Sync offers one-touch access to your most frequently used navigation app, making it easier for you to plot your trip to your destination.
Messaging
Once you've connected your messaging app to Pioneer Smart Sync, you can always have your messages read out with the touch of a button.
Hands-free Calling
With Pioneer Smart Sync, all it takes is one button to instantly respond to incoming calls. With Phone Key, you can even access your phone's address book with the touch of a button, making it easier to make calls.
Safety features that aid you at all times.
Feeling safe is a key part of a fun drive. By creating an environment that lets you launch apps and talk on the phone without taking your eyes off the road, we'll support your drive from start to finish.
Hands-free Calling
With Pioneer Smart Sync, all it takes is one button to instantly respond to incoming calls. With Phone Key, you can even access your phone's address book with the touch of a button, making it easier to make calls.
Voice Recognition
You can operate the Pioneer Smart Sync app simply with your voice, allowing you to pay full attention to the road while starting navigation, playing music, or opening your phone’s address book.
Parking Assist
Combine an optional parking sensor with the Smartphone Receivers for greater safety when parking. The sensor detects obstacles behind the car, sending information to your phone on the object's distance and direction as well as the danger level.
*Compatible with SPH-20DAB & SPH-10BT Smartphone Receivers. Pioneer ND-PS1 sensors required, sold separately.
Impact Detection
If there is an accident and the phone sensor detects an impact, Pioneer Smart Sync will immediately notify a registered emergency contact, helping to ensure the prompt arrival of assistance.
Stay entertained even on the road.
A little music and some exciting visual effects go a long way when you're on the road. Enjoy high-quality in-car entertainment that demonstrates Pioneer's dedication to keeping cars fun.
Alexa Built-In
Ask Alexa to play music, hear the news, check the weather and more through this app with a touch of a button.
Note: Availability of each service may vary depending on your country & phone model. “Pioneer Smart Sync” app is required.
Enjoy Music
Whether it's the music on your smartphone or the music apps you use every day, Pioneer Smart Sync plays audio with exceptionally high quality, accompanying it with exciting visual effects such as live wallpaper and illumination.
Sound Customisation
31 Band EQ
You can easily change your audio environment just by selecting a preset equalizer curve, adjusting the 31 bands in the curve to create your own custom sound
Live simulation
Simulate the immediacy of live music with crowd cheers, clapping, and other effects produced with sound field control using your phone's digital sound processor.
Super Todoroki Sound
Super Todoroki Sound boosts low sounds and automatically adjusts mid- and high-range sounds to add impact and clarity to your audio environment.
Easy Sound Fit
A feat of Pioneer technology, this one-touch feature lets you customise audio to your car's acoustics in an instant by adjusting speaker output timing.
Theme Setting
You can set the wall paper, the theme colour and the receiver illumination* colour all at once.
*Compatible with multi colour illumination receivers only.
Product range
Pioneer Smart Sync is compatible with an expanding range of receivers.
Check our products here and Discover Smarter Driving!
Smartphone receivers
These flagship models let you safely use the features on your smartphone even while driving. Just place your phone in the Integrated Cradle, and your phone will transform into an extension of your base unit. With Direct Access Keys, you can access your favourite apps without touching your phone, helping to ensure a smooth and safe ride wherever you go.
Standard Car Stereo
These models are regular standard car stereos with Pioneer Smart Sync compatibility. An intuitive user interface lets you easily access the many useful features incorporated into the base unit, enhancing both the quality of in-car entertainment and the level of safety. Enjoy your drive more than usual.