KW-M56BT

The JVC KW-M56BT is a budget-friendly double-DIN multimedia receiver designed for customers who want modern smartphone integration without paying premium-radio pricing. It’s especially popular because it combines a responsive capacitive touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a compact short-chassis design that fits easily into tighter dashboards.

Key Features

• 6.8" capacitive touchscreen display
• Wired Apple CarPlay
• Wired Android Auto
• Bluetooth hands-free calling & audio streaming
• USB mirroring for Android phones
• SiriusXM-ready
• 13-band equalizer
• Digital time alignment
• High-pass & low-pass crossovers
• Backup camera input
• Steering wheel control compatibility
• Rear USB input
• Short-chassis design for easier installation
• Mechless design (no CD/DVD drive)

Performance Specifications

• Built-in amplifier:
  • 21W RMS × 4
  • 45W peak × 4
• 2V RCA preouts
• 5-channel preamp outputs
• USB charging up to 1.5A
• FLAC audio playback support
• Bluetooth audio streaming & phonebook support
• Compatible with:
  • Google Maps
  • Waze
  • Siri
  • Google Assistant

Installation Notes

• Double-DIN chassis
• Wired smartphone connection only
• Requires vehicle-specific dash kit and wiring harness
• Steering wheel controls require separate interface
• Backup camera sold separately
• Parking brake connection required for certain setup/video features