Parrot RKi8400 Car Stereo Makes US Debut at SEMA

Parrot has launched the Parrot RKi8400 in the United States. The Parrot RKi8400 is an FM/AM RDS car stereo that features multiple connections for both the iPhone and the iPod. It is designed with a storage compartment behind the removable front panel, ideal for protecting and recharging an iPhone or iPod.

Parrot RKi8400’s iPhone and iPod connections have achieved the double official Apple license ‘Made for iPod’ and ‘Works with iPhone’. Parrot RKi8400 Bluetooth wireless technology enables users to listen to music stored on an iPhone or iPod, designed with Parrot’s expertise in digital acoustics for in-vehicle conversations and voice recognition via dual microphones.

A large dial and full-color screen to view album covers stored in the iPhone) enable easy navigation of playlists. When the phone rings, the system automatically switches to hands-free mode. The RKi8400 also includes a USB port for portable hard drive or USB key, an SD card reader and a double line-in socket for analog sources. The unit also includes a 200-watt amplifier.