Sony XAV AX-5500 Receiver with Android Auto, Apple Car Play and WebLink

Product Overview

• Use with your phone. Connect your compatible Apple or Android smartphone to get directions, stream music and more.
• Bezel-less capacitive touchscreen. The ultra-slim 17.6-cm (6.95)-diagonal display uses a bezel-less panel, for a smooth fit on the dashboard that blends seamlessly with your car interior.
• Dual USB ports. With two USB ports, you can enjoy all the greatest hits from your USB device while your phone handles directions and phone calls.
• With the supplied external microphone, and your connected smartphone, you can use simple voice control to navigate, communicate and play music on the road.
• Siri with Apple CarPlay. Easily access the iPhone features you know and love, just by talking to Siri. Music, maps, phone calls and messages are all under your control.
• Voice Control with Android Auto. Use voice commands to dictate messages, take phone calls or get help from Google Maps. You can even control music playback, just by talking.
• Enhanced connection. Intuitive control.
• Enjoy smooth and simple control with every journey. A bezel-less 17.6-cm (6.95)-diagonal capacitive touchscreen wakes up right after turning on the ignition and gives you intuitive control over music, communications and more.
• Use with your phone
• Connect your compatible Apple or Android smartphone to get directions, stream music and more.

Bezel-less capacitive touchscreen

The ultra-slim 17.6-cm (6.95)-diagonal display uses a bezel-less panel, for a smooth fit on the dashboard that blends seamlessly with your car interior.

Dual USB ports

With two USB ports, you can enjoy all the greatest hits from your USB device while your phone handles directions and phone calls.

Smarter driving with intelligent voice control

With the supplied external microphone, and your connected smartphone, you can use simple voice control to navigate, communicate and play music on the road.

Siri with Apple CarPlay

Easily access the iPhone features you know and love, just by talking to Siri. Music,
maps, phone calls and messages are all under your control

Voice Control with Android™ Auto

Use commands to dictate messages, take phone calls or get help from Google Maps. You can even control music playback just by talking.

Your personal navigator

Get directions in real time, without ever taking your hands off the wheel. Easily navigate to your destination, or search for nearby stops mid-journey.

Navigating with Apple CarPlay

Tell Siri where you're going, and it will give you real-time directions as you drive.

Navigating with Android™ Auto

Use Google Maps to get directions and traffic updates whenever you need them

WebLink™ Cast-compatible

WebLink™ is a lightweight app delivery platform designed especially for in-vehicle use. Using the Android or iOS device connection, it is now possible to mirror your smartphone screen right on the car audio display—for reliable, responsive infotainment anytime on the road.

Bezel-less capacitive touchscreen

Bring up maps, sort through playlists and make phone calls—all from a smooth, bezel-less display that integrates seamlessly with your dashboard. The 17.6-cm (6.95)-diagonal capacitive touchscreen ensures that everything is simple and easy to use.

Simple button controls

Get instant access to commonly used features, such as volume, source,
sound settings and voice control, for safe and easy operation on the road.

Dual USB for phone connection and music library Thanks to dual USB ports, you can hook up storage devices to access your music library while your phone handles directions and phone calls.

Hear music your way

Multiple customisation options let you adapt the audio experience to your liking. And with the built-in 4 x 55 W amplification, music sounds clear even at high volumes.

Powerful, clear amplification

Advanced signal processing from the 4 x 55 W Dynamic Reality Amp 2 removes interference, so music sounds clear and detailed, even when you crank up the volume.

Dynamic Reality Amp 2
Dynamic Stage Organiser
10-band equaliser
3 x 5-V pre-outs

Quick Wake-up

With the Quick Wake-up feature, you're ready to go right after turning on the ignition

Rear-view camera ready

Have a rear camera installed? Then you can view its feed through the screen, along with customisable guidelines to help you reverse safely.Easy installation, with a compact rear chassis

Despite its double-DIN display, the rear chassis is far smaller than conventional double-DIN units. This makes for much easier installation, and leaves plenty of room for cabling and other accessories in the space behind the display.

Specifications and Features

Enjoy smartphone connectivity enhanced with screen mirroring. Thanks to dual USB ports, you can connect your smartphone and USB device at the same time. A flush bezel-less 17.6-cm-diagonal (6.95) capacitive touchscreen gives you intuitive control over music, communications and more.

• Mirror and control selected smartphone apps with WebLink™ Cast
• Bezel-less capacitive touchscreen for a seamless display
• Dual USB ports let you connect a smartphone and USB device simultaneously
• Build your own system with 3 x 5-V pre-outs
• Ergonomic key terminal for easy operation
• Output Power
• 55 W x4
• Pre Out
• 3 Pre (Front / Rear / Sub x 1)
• Screen Diagonal (mm)
• 17.65 cm

USB Device Control (Audio Codec)
USB1: PCM/MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC, USB2: MP3/WMA/FLAC
USB Device Control (Video Codec)
Only USB1: MPEG4-SP/AVC (H.264 Baseline)/WMV/MKV/XviD

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the main advantage of the dual USB ports on the Sony XAV-AX5500?

A: Dual USB ports allow you to plug your smartphone into Port 1 for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto while simultaneously keeping a secondary USB thumb drive connected to Port 2 filled with offline music or video files.

Q: How does the screen on the XAV-AX5500 differ from the XAV-AX3200?

A: The XAV-AX5500 features a flush glass capacitive touchscreen with higher touch sensitivity and edge-to-edge glass styling, whereas the XAV-AX3200 features a matte anti-glare capacitive screen. The XAV-AX5500 also upgrades to 5V pre-amp outputs (compared to 2V on the AX3200) and dual USB ports.

Q: Can I connect a reverse parking camera to this head unit?

A: Yes! The Sony XAV-AX5500 features a dedicated rear-view camera input that automatically switches the screen to your reverse camera feed with customizable guide lines whenever you engage reverse gear.