Current NEX owners will be able to download the new firmware and flash it via the receiver's USB input with the aid of a portable memory device. Compatible receivers in the US are the AVIC series ...

A firmware update for Pioneer's NEX series car stereos will add Apple CarPlay compatibility to their already impressive feature set. Antuan Goodwin started out in the automotive industry the old ...

Pioneer announced earlier this year that its latest aftermarket NEX infotainment systems will be compatible with CarPlay, allowing customers to install the Apple technology in an existing automobile.

Last but not least, the Pioneer NEX receivers are not cheap. The cheapest -- the AVH-4000NEX -- will cost you close to $700, while the top-of-the-line AVIC-8000NEX is priced around $1,400 retail.

CarPlay for compatible Pioneer NEX in-dash systems is enabled through a firmware update that is available at no cost. It requires an iPhone 5 or later along with iOS 7.1 or newer.