Sony MEX-GS600BT - Manuel (Page 32)

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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
.