PhoneLink for Android enables complete control of select Android smartphones and tablets by the source unit’s operating system. Conveniently launch any application, post social media updates, or play your videos and all other content on your mobile device. Your smart device display is mirrored to the head unit’s larger LCD screen via a simple USB connection. Even activate your phone’s default artificial intelligence assistant/voice command with push-to-talk (PTT). PhoneLink for Android ensures a safe, hands-free operation of your smart device without distraction. When connecting the smartphone for the first time, the head unit will upload an app to the device. Once installed, the app will automatically launch as a background task each time the phone is connected.

Power Acoustik multimedia source units feature built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing the safe integration of smartphones and other devices into the car audio system. A2DP and AVRCP profiles allow for wireless audio streaming from the mobile device to the car stereo. Select media players and 3rd party apps can be controlled from the receiver’s touchscreen while enjoying quality sound from the car audio system. Phone calls can be accepted or rejected via the receiver’s on-screen interface, using most Bluetooth enabled mobile phones. If allowed, contacts list and call logs are transferred to the receiver for easy recall.

Select multimedia source units to include an 8 or 10-band graphic equalizer. Users can tune the audio to their tastes by increasing or decreasing the level of the various frequencies. Several pre-set genre EQs are included.

Each Power Acoustik radio features a Class A/B integrated circuit audio amplifier built-in. Its 75 watts peak-power is sufficient for most factory car speakers. Sound staging options include balance, fade, and a bass & treble level adjustment.

All Power Acoustik multimedia source units feature a steering wheel remote control receiver. While select units include a dedicated single wire connection for 3rd-party interfacing modules, most have a typical 3-wire system. The 3-wire system allows manual programming of the SWC receiver directly to the vehicle, without the need for a 3rd-party interface.

Power Acoustik receivers feature USB ports and Auxiliary (3.5mm) audio input, some on the front panel for easy connection. Playback MP3 audio and MP4 video from a USB flash drive or pass audio from external media players to the car audio system.

A capacitive touch panel with SmartSense sophisticated sensors pinpoints your finger’s location by absorbing the conductivity on the surface of your skin. The crystal-clear glass surface improves image quality, enhancing the viewing experience.