Pioneer ARC

Name: Pioneer ARC
Rating: 2.5931034 (21473 reviews)
Author: PIONEER CORPORATION

By: PIONEER CORPORATION

Pioneer ARC (Advanced Remote Control) allows you to access various music sources

Features & Capabilities

Pioneer ARC (Advanced Remote Control) transforms your Android smartphone into a versatile touchscreen remote for compatible Pioneer car stereos. Through this app, users can effortlessly browse music, switch audio sources such as FM tuner and Bluetooth Audio, launch third-party apps, and customize illumination colors and audio settings to suit their preferences. The app supports Android devices running 4.1 and above, with specific considerations for USB connections and compatibility varying by smartphone model.

The extension supports a wide range of Pioneer stereo models, enabling control over source selection, audio settings, illumination, and Bluetooth management depending on the device. Pioneer ARC enhances in-car audio experience by providing seamless remote access and personalized control directly from your smartphone.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio

By:

PIONEER CORPORATION

Downloads:

7,016,374 473

Rating:

2.59

(21,473) 6 new ratings

Version:

2.4.3 Last updated: 2023-08-29

Creation date:

2015-08-16

Publisher country:

Email:

ca*****@db.pioneer.co.jp

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-26

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 18,270 ▼ 28

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Developed by:

PIONEER CORPORATION

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pioneer.alternativeremote

Email:

ca*****@db.pioneer.co.jp

User Reviews

Users praise the app for car integration and sound quality, with comments like very good for cars and legendary Pioneer sound. However, the majority report reliability problems: inconsistent connectivity, app bootloops, and compatibility issues across devices and head units. Many describe it as not functioning or not working, sometimes needing resets or car restarts. Overall sentiment is mixed: useful when it works, but frequent reliability issues undermine usefulness.

Pros

Very good for cars
Legendary Pioneer sound; comfortable listening
Can play songs from my phone
I love this app
Excellent

Cons

App frequently opens and closes / bootloops when connected to the head unit
Unstable or no connection; random/occasional connectivity with multiple devices
Compatibility issues with various devices and Pioneer radios (Android and iPhone models; DEH-X series)
Not functioning / buggy behavior / not working
Some users require factory reset or car restart to connect