Sony Mobile XAV-AX6000 Digital Multimedia Receiver with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and HDMI Connectivity

Hello SonyGuy15! Thanks for reaching out and sharing your experience with the XAV-AX6000. It sounds like you're mostly enjoying the unit, especially the great FM reception. We appreciate you bringing up the issues you've occasionally run into with wireless CarPlay not launching from the home screen or randomly disconnecting. Here are a few recommendations that usually resolve these types of intermittent issues: -The very first thing to check is if your XAV-AX6000 is running the latest firmware. You can find the latest version for the unit here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/mobile-cd-players-digital-media-players-xav-series/xav-ax6000/software/00283708 -Try removing the XAV-AX6000 from your iPhone's list of saved Bluetooth/CarPlay devices, and then deleting your phone from the radio's device list. Then, re-pair the phone from scratch. Give those tips a shot! We hear you on the screen brightness. We're always reviewing user feedback like yours as we develop future models. We appreciate the honest critique. Also, we appreciate you noticing features like Digital Stage Organizer or Bass Boost aren't on the AX6000. It's mainly because these radios use different internal technology. We designed the AX6000 to focus specifically on the best possible sound quality for music files and providing a very natural, clear sound. To keep that sound pure, we sometimes leave out extra digital effects. If needed, you can always contact our support team for further assistance at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=car We appreciate your decision to go with Sony! Best regards, Estefany