KENWOOD DMX400S 6.8" Capacitive Touchscreen Digital Multimedia Receiver
- Digital Media Receiver
A double DIN CarPlay and Android Auto deck with real sound-tuning tools and a shallow chassis for tighter dash spaces.
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How it ranks among the 21 digital media receivers we track
4.2★ across 42 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
42 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Kenwood DMX400S is a 6.8 inch double DIN digital multimedia receiver with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in Bluetooth and a rear camera input. It suits drivers replacing an aging double DIN stereo who want smartphone integration without paying for a built-in navigation unit.
This is a digital multimedia receiver rather than a traditional radio deck: there is no CD mechanism, and the screen is the primary interface for CarPlay, Android Auto and USB mirroring on Android phones. The 13-band EQ and digital time alignment give more sound-tuning control than most stock head units, and the shallow-mount chassis is aimed at fitting into more dash openings than deeper aftermarket decks.
- 6.8 inch capacitive touchscreen, double DIN
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Built-in Bluetooth for calls and audio
- 13-band graphic EQ with digital time alignment
Who it's for
Good for owners of vehicles with a double DIN opening who want wired CarPlay or Android Auto and a rear camera input on one screen. Not for anyone who specifically wants wireless phone connection, since this model leans on a USB cable.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Double DIN with a large 6.8 inch capacitive touchscreen
- 13-band EQ and time alignment for real sound tuning
- Rear camera input included
- Shallow chassis eases fitment in tight dash openings
- CarPlay and Android Auto are wired, not wireless
- No listed built-in navigation
Performance notes
The shallow-mount chassis is meant to ease installation in vehicles where behind-dash depth is limited, and the 13-band graphic EQ plus digital time alignment give an installer more room to correct for speaker placement than a basic head unit's bass, mid and treble knobs. CarPlay and Android Auto both run over a wired USB connection rather than wirelessly, and Android phones also get a USB mirroring mode for apps beyond Android Auto's own interface.
Specifications
| Brand | Kenwood |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in digital media receivers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWOOD DMX400S 6.8" Capacitive Touchscreen Digital Multimedia ReceiverThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 42 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Jensen MPR210 Single DIN Bluetooth Car StereoJensen | 4.2 / 5 | 7,774 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Carplay Screen for CarCarplay | 4.4 / 5 | 178 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Portable Wireless with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Screen for CarPaslda | 3.8 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.0 / 5 |
| ATOTO S8 Gen4 10.1" Double Din Android Car StereoAtoto | 4.2 / 5 | 713 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Kenwood digital media receivers
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is Apple CarPlay wireless on the Kenwood DMX400S?
No, CarPlay and Android Auto connect over a wired USB cable on this model.
Does it have a rear camera input?
Yes, a rear camera input is included for a backup camera feed.
What size screen does it use?
A 6.8 inch capacitive touchscreen in a double DIN chassis.