Sony MEX-BT4100P Manual

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App Remote via 
Bluetooth wireless 
technology (Android 
phone)
Downloading the “App Remote” 
application from Google Play is required for 
Android phone.
If the application is downloaded to an 
Android phone and connected to the unit, 
the following features are available:
– Operate the unit to launch and control 
compatible applications on Android 
phone.
– Operate Android phone with simple 
finger gestures to control the source of the 
unit.
– Display detailed source information (song 
title, artist name, album art, etc.) on 
Android phone.
– Read out incoming text messages/SMS 
automatically.
Available operations differ depending on 
the application. For details on available 
applications, visit the support site on the 
back cover.
Notes
• For your safety, follow your local traffic laws 
and regulations, and do not operate the 
application while driving. 
• The “App Remote” application via the 
Bluetooth function is only available for Android 
phones with Android 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 4.0 
installed.
• Automatic reading of the SMS function is only 
available for Android phones with TTS Engine 
installed.
• You cannot control the “App Remote” 
application via the Bluetooth function while 
running Pandora® via Bluetooth.
Two-way Music Control 
with Android phone
Before connecting the mobile device, turn 
down the volume of the unit.
1
Connect this unit and the mobile 
device via the Bluetooth function 
(page 22).
2
Start up the “App Remote” application.
3
Press and hold 
 (APP) on the 
unit for more than 2 seconds.
Connection to the mobile device starts.
When connection is established, the 
name of the application on the mobile 
device appears when selecting a source, 
and some playback operations for the 
application become available. (Available 
operations differ depending on the 
application.)
Likewise, some playback operations of 
the unit can be controlled by the mobile 
device. For details on the operations on 
the mobile device, see the help of the 
application.
Note
When the mobile device is connected, the device 
number may appear. Make sure that the same 
numbers are displayed (e.g., 123456) in this unit 
and the mobile device, then press 
 on 
this unit and select “Yes” on the mobile device.
Tip
You can also press 
, rotate the control 
dial to select “APP REM,” then press it to 
establish the connection. And then press 
 to select the source.
To terminate connection
Press and hold 
.