# KENWOOD Portal APP

> Transfer and display smartphone photos on KENWOOD car multimedia receivers. (iPhone/iPad app by JVCKENWOOD Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenwood-portal-app/id1492035576 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JVCKENWOOD Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/420614976)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.24/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 26 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian and 12 more
- Released: 2020-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenwood-portal-app/id1492035576/reviews.md

## What is KENWOOD Portal APP?

KENWOOD Portal APP is an application that will transfer photos from your smartphone to the KENWOOD car multimedia receivers via Bluetooth® or USB.

KEY FEATURES
･Transfer photos from smartphone to the KENWOOD receivers.
･Photo slideshow on the KENWOOD car multimedia receivers.
･Wallpaper customize on the KENWOOD car multimedia receivers.


Compatible KENWOOD Products :
AV Navigation System: DNR1007XR
Digital Media Receiver: DMX1057XR, DMX1037S, DMX9720XDS, DMX9720XS, DMX9720XS, DMX9720XDS


System requirements:iOS12 and above

## Key features

- Transfer photos from smartphone
- Photo slideshow on receiver
- Wallpaper customization
- Bluetooth and USB transfer
- Compatible with select KENWOOD models

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenwood-portal-app/id1492035576/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works fine on DMX958XR

*2025-04-21*

Able to load pictures onto the screen to make it more personal. iPhone 13 Pro iOS 18.3.2
Thank you

### 1/5 — Not compatible

*2025-02-13*

Not compatible with brand new Kenwood dmx8709s!!! Never buying Kenwood again!!!

### 1/5 — Lame Sauce

*2025-01-05*

Phone has to be connected with app open to display photos.
I spent an hour “uploading” photos from my phone to my Wife’s stereo, only to find that when I unplug my phone the photos go away.
I can do this again on my Wife’s phone, but she’ll have to open the app or keep it open to see photos.
Kinda like the stereo doesn’t have a Storage location of its own.

### 4/5 — Outdated and archaic

*2024-12-09*

It feels like KENWOOD is stuck in the 90’s. Their receiver UI looks like PC visuals from the days of Netscape and dial up internet. Their apps are right there with it. I can only assume they never actually hired any UI artists and let their 60 + year old 1970’s programmers come up with these terrible interfaces. Friggin yuck. 

Otherwise, it does indeed import photos, but apparently there is no way to edit what part of the photo shows up, so… meh.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2024-02-18*

Gives the ability to add photos to the app. App states connect to the receiver. Not sure why it’s not detecting the phone. Brand new kenwood unit and latest iOS

### 4/5 — Good App, would be nice to shuffle photos.

*2024-02-05*

This app works pretty good, easy to upload photos and the head unit recognizes them fast. It’s nice to see personal photos while driving.  My only suggestion is to be able to shuffle the photos and not see the same order every time.  Cheers!

### 1/5 — App is junk

*2023-09-27*

Gives zero info. regarding what size file to use and if it’s too large , you can’t delete it. What a waste 👎

### 1/5 — Weak

*2023-08-24*

Come on Kenwood, you can do better than this. 
How come we can’t delete photos from the receiver? Once I upload a photo it’s on the radio forever? 
Don’t even bother downloading it.

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2022-05-02*

As always, KENWOOD apps are always disappointing, the traffic app is just as bad. 
Next time I purchase a car stereo I will remind myself to get an Alpine instead.

### 2/5 — Needs A LOT of work

*2022-02-15*

Can’t delete anything only upload.

## Frequently asked questions about KENWOOD Portal APP

### What KENWOOD car receivers are compatible with KENWOOD Portal APP?

The app is compatible with specific KENWOOD AV Navigation Systems like the DNR1007XR and Digital Media Receivers such as the DMX1057XR, DMX1037S, DMX9720XDS, and DMX9720XS.

### How does KENWOOD Portal APP transfer photos?

Photos can be transferred from your smartphone to the KENWOOD car multimedia receivers using either a Bluetooth connection or a USB cable.

### What can I do with my photos on the KENWOOD receiver using this app?

You can initiate photo transfers, create photo slideshows that play on the receiver, and customize the wallpaper displayed on your KENWOOD car multimedia receiver.

### What are the system requirements for KENWOOD Portal APP?

The application requires iOS 12 or above to function correctly on your smartphone.

### Is KENWOOD Portal APP free to use?

Yes, KENWOOD Portal APP is available for free download and use.

### Does KENWOOD Portal APP have ads?

No, KENWOOD Portal APP does not contain advertisements.

### How often is KENWOOD Portal APP updated?

The app was last updated on September 7, 2020, to version 1.0.2. Further updates would depend on developer plans.

### What is the user sentiment for KENWOOD Portal APP?

Based on the available data, the app has a rating of 2.2 stars from 21 ratings, suggesting a mixed to negative user sentiment.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2020-09-07

- Minor bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2020-07-20

No release notes.

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