Pioneer AS-BT200 Bluetooth Adapter for Compatible Pioneer Products, Black

Just to clarify as reviews here appear to be lumped together, This device was purchased to be osed on a Pioneer VSX-1121k WITH an LG VX11000 also known as an EnV Touch with the intention of being able to play music stored on the phone through the receiver. After plugging in the AS-BT200 to the back of the receiver(with the power off) and selecting the function on the remote, the receiver was waiting for the device(Bluetooth connection) to be made. The device(phone) first had to be paired to the AS-BT200 which was so easy using auto pairing it took about 15 seconds. In the Bluetooth menu on the phone, the AS-BT200 was selected and that was it. The sound quality was better than expected, as was the range. I had no interference from anything. PLEASE NOTE....I can only attest to the AS-BT200 for the listed devices I myself used it on, and not for anything else. This is only an attempt for someone who may want to use one in a similar manner. For my particular use, I salute Pioneer on a fine product, as well as Amazon for carrying it. I could not be more satisfied.

The Pioneer AS-BT200 Bluetooth Adapter works with my pioneer receiver but only up to about 20ft. I have my pioneer receiver in my living room and if people are dancing between my laptop, Ipad or Iphone and the receiver, the signal is usually interrupted. So, under ideal conditions, one can expect decent results from this device; however, don't expect this bluetooth device to give you distances greater than 20ft, that's just not going to happen, no matter what pioneer says. And it's pretty pricy for what you get, if you ask me. Update: It's been another year since my last review on this adaptor. This AS-BT200 bluetooth adaptor will not pair properly unless you are within three feet from the the adaptor (the range is the same). I am using the same Apple devices to pair the units and the stereo is in the same location as before; however, this bluetooth device is very weak now and is just about worthless. ( I don't even bother trying to pair it anymore. I simply use usb cable for now). Pioneer only warranties the adaptor for one year, so that means I am SOL. If you are looking for a very reliable stereo/blue tooth experience, I suggest getting a new stereo with built-in wifi. (bluetooth adaptor technology is lame).

I bought this as it was specified for the receiver we have and because Pioneer (like many other manufacturers) uses proprietary connections and software that render generic products incompatible. Since that has nothing to do with the actual use of, or performance of the device, I did not take away a superior rating because of it. ***CONS*** I did take away one star because it increases the depth of the receiver by a full two inches. The adapter plugs perpendicularly into the backplane of every Pioneer receiver it was designed for. My cabinet is deep enough to accommodate this, but I handmade the cabinet with things like this in mind. At over 16 inches deep, this receiver is by and far the deepest component in our entertainment center. It just seems like the adapter does not have to be so large if you look at any selection of PC USB Bluetooth adapters on the market. And I have yet to see something as simple as an extension cable for placing this adapter in a convenient location. Combine this nuisance with the going price (I know, nobody forced me to purchase it), and there's room for improvement before I feel it deserves a superior rating. ***PROS*** That being said - we do enjoy the adapter tremendously. It provides a very quick and easy way to stream media (that looks and sounds fantastic) from a phone or tablet to the receiver. It works without skipping a beat every time, and it does what it's designed to do. I can't deny it less than 4 stars in this respect. ***BEFORE YOU BUY*** THAT being said - I would recommend reviewing your setup before making this purchase, because there are other options to produce the same functionality for less money. -If your receiver is network ready and connected, Pioneer makes a great selection of apps called "iControlAV201X" (where "...201X" means "...2013" and earlier) that allow both Android and Apple device control. These apps have a "push player" that streams music (but not video) from the device's music library over your local area network (LAN). I can't find them on Amazon, but I know they are available in the Google Play Store. They are all FREE. -If your television has a spare HDMI port, there are more and more options coming to mainstream markets like ChromeCast: Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player This is only $35 and also works with both Android and Apple devices. These media players allow audio AND video media to be transferred from your phone or tablet, to the television (via LAN), and output from there to your receiver. ***IN SUMMARY*** The BT200 makes for easy media streaming and does it well, but with the availability of other (and often cheaper) alternatives, this product at this price is more of a convenient novelty than a "must have add-on." Please feel free to comment with questions and I'll reply as soon as practical. Cheers!

I received the AS-BT200 yesterday. I plugged it into the "Adaptor" port on the back of my Pioneer VSX-1020-K receiver. Setting it up and getting it to pair with my Droid Turbo phone was super easy and took about 30 seconds total. Right away I was able to stream audio from the phone to the receiver. I also paired it with my wife's Moto X phone just as easily. The device is Bluetooth so the range is limited to 30 feet. I found that I experienced no issues at all in the room where the receiver is located, and the signal only started to drop when I left the room and went around the corner behind the stairs. I was able to stream audio from upstairs down to the receiver though with no issues, so just keep in mind the 30 foot range inherent with Bluetooth. An excellent product and I am very happy with it!

Functionality is good, I've had no issues with range or audio quality. My only beef with this product is the bluetooth pairing process. I have a Pioneer 5.1 Receiver and with my bluetooth device set to Discoverable, i switch the input to Adapter and have to press the setup button on the remote until it decides to go into the pairing menu, most of the time it will say "no device" and I have to repeat the input change until it picks it up.. not sure if im explaining this well but trust me it's annoying. once the device is paired, in my case i pair with my macbook or with my ipod touch, the audio quality is great. I have experienced no issues with range or signal choppiness when i move my ipod or laptop in any direction while it's paired.

Funciona perfectamente conectando mi Galaxy S4 a mi Pioneer VSX 920K. La Calidad de Sonido es Muy Buena. Merece la pena tenerlo ya que te olvidas de los tediosos cables.

Bon. J'ai hésité longtemps à lui mettre 5 étoiles. Article un peu cher, certes, mais il le vaut. J'ai vraiment galérer pour l'installer. Mais cela venait plutot de mon VSX-525 et ma clé USB bluetooth PC. Après appairement en 0000 et après avoir sélectionner le mode A2DP Récepteur le tout marche impeccablement bien. Les fichiers audio de mon PC sont envoyé sur mon ampli Pionner. Pas de saccade. Fiable. Nickel. Rien à redire.

Straordinario prodotto venduto tra l'altro da Amazon a quasi un terzo di quanto si trova in vendita presso i negozi specializzati. Efficientissimo, il pairing di accoppiamento con qualsiasi dispositivo (iPhone, iPad, Sony Vaio notebook, vari telefoni cellulari sia smartphone che normali purchè dotati di bluetooth, netbook insomma qualsiasi dispositivo dotato di bluetooth) è velocissimo e visualizza sul display dell'amplificatore audio video Pioneer il nome del dispositivo. Avevo già una connessione wireless a mezzo wifi sulla rete di casa tramite Remote, Airport ed Apple TV ma sempre soggetta ai capricci del segnale di rete e al router wifi di Fastweb: Spesso e volentieri dovevo spegnere e riaccendere più volte i vari dispositivi, resettarli, smoccolare e dopo arrabbiature varie spesso rinunciavo. Adesso anche in assenza di linea o di segnale wifi il problema è risolto. Col Bluetooth la connessione wireless funziona sempre e grazie al protocollo A2DP la qualità di riproduzione è assolutamente eccellente. Godibilissimo usare tutta la propria libreria musicale presente sull' iPhone, iPad o Anche iPod Classic(purchè dotato di adattatore bluetooth)o da qualsiasi notebook comodamente dal divano o da qualunque altra stanza della casa ed inviare i brani scelti all' impianto audio. Eccellente accessorio di tutti i sintoampli Pioneer dotati di Adapter Port ad un prezzo irrisorio.

With iPhone gone the AirPlay on my SCLX 75 was only good with iPad . So looked to see if I could get a Bluetooth adapter . Now bearing in mind a lot of manufacturer's Bluetooth connectors for car audios are about £100 , I think this is great value at £45 (rough) . Anyway using my phone and this the quality is superb .

...in Technik, die ich jemals gemacht habe. Nach dem ich leid war, jedes mal wenn ich neue Musik auf meiner Stereoanlage hören wollte, diese auf einen USB-Stick zu schieben, diesen dann wiederum in den DVD-Player, den Ferbseher einschalten (ohne Menü kommt man ja nicht vorwärts) und erst dann kommen die gewünschten Töne aus den Lautsprechern. Und wenn man etwas vergessen hat, naja ihr könnt es euch denken alles noch mal von vorne. Glücklicherweise bin ich ein stolzer Besitzer eines VSX-520 und dieser nicht unbedingt teuerer Receiver hat halt einen Adapter Eingang. "Saubere Sache" dachte ich mir und auf zu Amazon. Teil - verfügbar, Kosten - vernachlässigbar, Bewertungen - nicht ganz überzeugend, aber kann man ja alles zurücksenden - bestellt. Mit dazu einen Dongle von Gembird (wird übrigens gut bewertet). Wie nicht anders von Amazon gewöhnt und verwöhnt - in 2 Tagen alles da. Solange Dongle-Treiber installiert werden, mit dem Handy (SE) gekoppelt - läuft super!! Sogar durch die Wände von dem Altbau - Nice! Dongle startklar - Paaring Prozedere wiederholt, WMP start - Musik ab!! I like! Alle Verbindungen getrennt, Receiver aus (auch vom Netz) - jetzt mal schauen ob das Ganze wieder klappt - jap, geht wunderbar und ohne erneutes Paaring!! Gefällt mir. Über den Wirkradius kann ich leider nichts sagen, da meine Wohnung nur 40qm hat, aber durch die Wand waren es etwa 7m. Fazit: Eine der besten Investitionen in Technik, die ich jemals gemacht habe.