Instead of using Kenwood codes, it uses codes that are proprietary to the empeg/Rio Car.
But it will support both remotes in future software revisions right? I have a Kenwood steering remote RC-700 that I won't/hate to part with, has everything I need for just listening to a complete playlist Vol Next/Prev Track Play/Pause Up/Down-tuning,or FFWD/FRWD.

#695 Mk2 BLUE&GRN& a mere 12Gig but growing.