Best Bluetooth Car Digital Media Receivers in 2026

Digital media receiver (does not play CDs)

Bluetooth with apt for superior sound quality

Connect two phones at once

Kenwood DPX304MBT features built-in Alexa with voice control. Alexa is a cloud-based voice control digital assistant developed by Amazon. You can ask Alexa to play music, get weather reports, traffic information, control smart home devices, set reminders, and more. You'll need to install the Amazon Alexa app (for Apple iOS 11.0+ and Android OS 5.0+) on your compatible smartphone device to setup the Kenwood receiver for voice control

Equipped with built-in Bluetooth (ver. 4.2) allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver, as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. The head unit supports Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The controls of the DPX304MBT can be used to dial a number, answer an in-coming call, or end a call

The DPX304MBT is equipped with a 3-line LCD screen which lets you view the clock, source, and song/artist info all at the same time. You can select between English or Spanish text. It also features variable color display and button illumination. You can choose from one of 24 preset colors, have the unit scan through all 24 preset colors continuously, or customize your own color (RGB; 0-9)

Apple CarPlay is a safer way to use your iPhone in the car. Simply talk to Siri or touch the receiver’s display to get directions from Apple Maps, make phone calls, listen to voicemail, send and receive texts, and listen to music from Apple Music or your favorite 3rd party streaming services like Pandora and Spotify, all in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road. With the latest iOS version (iOS 12.0 and higher), 3rd party navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze are also supported

Android Auto was designed with safety in mind, helping you to minimize distractions and stay focused on the road. KENWOOD’s multimedia receivers combine an intuitive voice controlled interface with a large touch screen and superior sound quality, making it the perfect complement for your in-car life. You can even listen to and control music from your favorite streaming services like Pandora and Spotify. Navigate to where you need to with Google Maps or Waze

Using the Mirroring OA for Kenwood app, you can mirror the content from your Android (OS 7.0+) smartphone onto the touchscreen monitor of the Kenwood DMX4707S, you'll be able to enjoy video and audio playback. Your compatible Android smartphone must be connected to the DMX4707S via USB and Bluetooth. In addition to mirroring content from your Android smartphone, you'll also be able to control your Android device from the in-dash receiver's touchscreen

Kenwood KDC-BT21 In-Dash Car CD Receiver w/Bluetooth, lPod Android, Pandora, USB, TDF(Theft Deterrent Faceplate), 13 Digit 1Line LCD Display, Rotary Encoder and Direct Key (TEL) for easy operation, Digital Clock (12H), White Color Illumination, Dimmer Control Function (Manual/Set by timer), Maximum Output Power : 50W x 4 (MOSFET Power IC), Front AUX & USB Interface with slide protection cover, 2 Preout (2.5V), Kenwood sound reconstruction, restores musical to compressed music

Equalizer (13Band), Time Allignement, Drive EQ, Subwoofer Level Adjustable, System Q, Bass Boost, Loudness, Built-in LPF/HPF, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC Decoder with ID-3 Tag Display, lPod/lPhone Direct Connection with Optional cable*1, lPod Skip/2 Speed Search Function, Pandora / iHeart Radio App Ready (lPhone App), Drive Change (For Android or Card Reader), Android Music Playback, Android Rapid Charge, Backup Memory for Tuner Preset, FM/AM 24 Station Presets (18FM, 6AM), RBDS with Radio Text

AME (Automatic Memory Entry), Up/Down Seek Tuning, MP3, WMA, AAC Decoder with ID-3 Tag Display, Folder Name Manual Search Function without Stopping Audio-play, 0-bit Mute, CD Text Ready, CD-R/CD-RW Compatible, Random/Repeat Play Bluetooth Built-in (Hands-Free Profile / A2DP/ AVRCP1.5), Dual Phone Connection Wireless Music Browsing Pandora / iHeart Radio App Ready (Android App : A2DP/SPP/Multi Profile) Rear Wired BT Microphone included, Remote App for Android, iOS via Bluetooth

GENERAL FEATURES: 6.8" Capacitive touchscreen display (Like your phone), Digital Media Receiver with short chassis (2-15/16" Depth), rear camera input with guidelines, USB Android Screen Mirroring

BLUETOOTH and SMARTPHONE FEATURES: Built-in Bluetooth with dual phone connection for hands-free calling and music streaming, High Power Smartphone Charging

AUDIO/VIDEO FEATURES: Full HD Video File Format Playback (1920x1080) 13-Band Equalizer and deep crossover settings with built in time alignment.

GENERAL FEATURES: Car Stereo receiver with LCD display, Built in iPhone Control, detachable face, USB 1.5A Connection Charges devices quickly, Powerful 50 Watts per channel Amplifier, Front AUX input, Plays MP3, WMA, WAV, ACC, and high-res FLAC and WAV music files

BLUETOOTH and SMARTPHONE FEATURES: built-in Bluetooth for audio streaming and hands-free calling (mic included), control 2 phones at once, voice recognition dialing

AUDIO FEATURES: Plays USB memory devices, 13-band equalizer with digital time alignment, sound-shaping tools get more out of your digital music library, Music Mix feature allows music streaming playback and control from up to five paired smartphones ---Does not play CDs---

HD display delivers vivid colors with high-contrast and sharpness. Featuring an all-new electrostatic capacitive touch panel and HD LCD panel, with a high luminance white LED backlight. Convenient and Easy-to-Use Capacitive Touch Panel Provides a high contrast ratio, crystal clear display, and vivid text. Easy to use widgets provide access to information screens with a swipe.

Apple CarPlay is a safer way to use your iPhone in the car. Simply talk to Siri or touch the receiver's display to get directions from Apple Maps, make phone calls, listen to voicemail, send and receive texts, and listen to music, all in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road. With the latest iOS version (iOS 12.0 and higher), 3rd party navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze are also supported.

Android Auto was designed with safety in mind, helping you to minimize distractions and stay focused on the road. KENWOOD’s multimedia receivers combine an intuitive voice controlled interface with a large touch screen and superior sound quality, making it the perfect complement for your in-car life. You can even listen to and control music from your favorite streaming services like Pandora and Spotify. Navigate to where you need to with Google Maps or Waze.

Kenwood DPX395MBT features built-in Alexa with voice control. Alexa is a cloud-based voice control digital assistant developed by Amazon. You can ask Alexa to play music, get weather reports, traffic information, control smart home devices, set reminders, and more. You'll need to install the Amazon Alexa app (for Apple iOS 11.0+ and Android OS 5.0+) on your compatible smartphone device to setup the Kenwood receiver for voice control

Kenwood DPX305MBT features built-in Alexa with voice control. Alexa is a cloud-based voice control digital assistant developed by Amazon. You can ask Alexa to play music, get weather reports, traffic information, control smart home devices, set reminders, and more. You'll need to install the Amazon Alexa app (for Apple iOS 11.0+ and Android OS 5.0+) on your compatible smartphone device to setup the Kenwood receiver for voice control

Wireless Apple CarPlay is a safer way to use your iPhone in the car. Simply talk to Siri or touch the receiver’s display to get directions from Apple Maps, make phone calls, listen to voicemail, send and receive texts, and listen to music from Apple Music or your favorite 3rd party streaming services like Pandora and Spotify, all in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road.

Wireless Android Auto was designed with safety in mind, helping you to minimize distractions and stay focused on the road. KENWOOD’s multimedia receivers combine an intuitive voice controlled interface with a large touch screen and superior sound quality, making it the perfect complement for your in-car life. Navigate to where you need to with Google Maps or Waze.

To enable a smarter driving experience, receivers featuring 4 camera inputs allow for the utmost in convenience, flexibility, and safety. With 4 camera inputs, you can connect a front camera, a KENWOOD dashboard camera (DRV-N520 sold separately), and rear and side (blind spot) cameras. Alternatively, 4 camera inputs can support several other configurations, including the connection of 2 side cameras, a front camera, and a reverse camera.

Apple CarPlay is a safer way to use your iPhone in the car. Simply talk to Siri or touch the receiver’s display to get directions from Apple Maps, make phone calls, listen to voicemail, send and receive texts, and listen to music from Apple Music or your favorite 3rd party streaming services like Pandora and Spotify, all in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road.

Android Auto was designed with safety in mind, helping you to minimize distractions and stay focused on the road. KENWOOD’s multimedia receivers combine an intuitive voice controlled interface with a large touch screen and superior sound quality, making it the perfect complement for your in-car life. Navigate to where you need to with Google Maps or Waze.

The Kenwood DMX908S is equipped with built-in Bluetooth 5.0 allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. The head unit supports Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled smartphone. Thanks to the latest Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.7) with wideband speech capability, the Kenwood DMX908S provides more natural sound quality and details during wireless calls.