dpbingham

I just purchased a very nice ES 350 with Nav. I would like to add iPhone integration and possibly Satellite radio. What's the best method to do this? I've found the AUX cable method to not be of great quality nor can I access my iPhone music menus from the touch screen.

mlacomb

You'd probably want to go with an aftermarket stereo; not many options on the existing one other than just adding satellite. I've found the aux cable (other than ground loop noise from the charger to the phone) to be very decent; as good as or better than playing direct from CD / MP3 on cd.

Do you have NAV? If so, that complicates the head unit swap a lot from what I can tell.....

MannyF

I have no personal experience with this, but when the time comes I think I'm going to go this route. I plan to replace the stock sub with an 8 or 10" free air with an aftermarket amp. The stock stereo seems acceptable, the biggest disappointment seems to come from the lower frequencies.
http://www.vaistech.com/site/iVIC-i.php

codejd

^^^That really does a lot, but a bit pricey. I'd just get a new HU^^^

I have had for nearly three years and am quite satisfied. It provides a direct input for my iPod/iPhone that is completely controlled at the radio and/or steering wheel controls. Has analog connection too but I don't use.

PM me if you think you may be interested because I am just about to pull it out of my car as I'm going with a CarPlay HU. I paid $200 at Best Buy but that included installation which I figure was worth around $40-$60. I have all of the original equipment, box, manuals and receipt.

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jkayca

I got two of these pure bluetooth kits: http://www.gtacarkits.com/product/le...phone-aux-kit/

One for my Odyssey and the other for my ES. So far, I've only installed the one for the Odyssey and works well. The Odyssey one comes with a different wiring harness but they are essentially the same.

I got the bluetooth kit as opposed to the ipod kit so both my wife and I can use it (I have an Android phone, her an Iphone 6) plus we can make hands free calls as neither car had bluetooth.

ElCunado

Mine didn't come with NAV, but I replaced the factory unit with an aftermarket Kenwood DVD head unit that has bluetooth capability and I sync my iphone to it that way. Works like a charm.