Alpine announced it is now shipping the iLX-207, a mechless (DVD-less) AV radio that is the first Alpine deck to offer both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.
The iLX-207 includes an AM/FM radio and Bluetooth with a 7-inch WVGA capacitive touch screen.
Both Android Auto and CarPlay are accessed from the touch screen or by a “voice” button for voice control. (Android Auto requires both a USB cable and a Bluetooth connection).
The iLX-207 has an HDMI input. It is SiriusXM-ready and includes HD Radio, Pandora control from iPhone and Android phones, and FLAC file playback via USB. Customized sound tuning for the iLX-207 is available through the Alpine TuneIt App.
Users can add a DVD or CD to the deck with an optional DVE-5300 add-on DVD player. To retain HDMI capability when using the add-on DVD requires the optional KCX-630HD HDMI Selector Interface.
The iLX-207 can retain select factory features and display customized vehicle information when used with an optional iDatalink Maestro module.
Another option is the KAC-001 that converts the iLX-207 to a hub for touch screen control of up to eight add-on electrical accessories like a motorized tonneau cover, winch, LED lights, etc.
The new iLX-207 has a suggested retail price of $900. It joins the recent Alpine iLX-107, which is the first and only aftermarket radio with wireless CarPlay so the deck automatically recognizes a phone in your pocket and launches CarPlay without the need to plug in the phone.
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