Transferring XM Accounts from Old Vehicle (Nav Traffic)
#1
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Transferring XM Accounts from Old Vehicle (Nav Traffic)
I'm about to transfer my XM account from my old Acura. My subscription consisted of the basic music and XM's nav-traffic, which showed real-time traffic (only way to get that info on my old car).
Does anyone know the difference between XM nav-traffic, HD radio traffic and app suite traffic? I assume the HD radio traffic is free, is that correct? Is there a difference between the three?
I just want to make sure before I cancel the XM nav-traffic.
I must admit that the manual that came with my car is about three times as thick as my Acura, and I haven't read through it all yet, but it wasn't very clear in explaining the differences between HD radio and app suite traffic and made no mention at all of XM nav-traffic as I assume who would use it if one of the others are free.
Does anyone know the difference between XM nav-traffic, HD radio traffic and app suite traffic? I assume the HD radio traffic is free, is that correct? Is there a difference between the three?
I just want to make sure before I cancel the XM nav-traffic.
I must admit that the manual that came with my car is about three times as thick as my Acura, and I haven't read through it all yet, but it wasn't very clear in explaining the differences between HD radio and app suite traffic and made no mention at all of XM nav-traffic as I assume who would use it if one of the others are free.
Last edited by Rhambler; 12-18-15 at 06:06 AM.
#2
While I've always subscribed to XM, I never got the traffic option so I can't comment on it. I also don't have HD radio, so no help there either. I do have WAZE on my cell phone and have used it a couple times. It seems to work well and its free. It will also give you warnings of radar/police traps.
#3
Lexus Fanatic
I assume you have a new LS (at least a 14 or 15) if you have HD Traffic? The manual would not discuss XM NavTraffic because the car doesn't have that feature, instead it has HD Traffic. You do not need a subscription from XM to have the traffic work in this car, you can cancel that.
Its basically the same thing, just free and has better coverage. The data is pretty useless though.
If your LS new or CPO? If so you have a 6 month XM trial so I would wait to transfer your service because doing so will end the free trial.
Its basically the same thing, just free and has better coverage. The data is pretty useless though.
If your LS new or CPO? If so you have a 6 month XM trial so I would wait to transfer your service because doing so will end the free trial.
#4
Pole Position
I only have the middle of the road package which I re-negotiate about every 6 months since it's cheaper that way. with a new car purchase XM-Sirius should give you 3 months free. When you call them, just ask about your nav-traffic and I'm sure they can give you the info you need.
#5
Lexus Fanatic
You do not need XM NavTraffic for a 2014-2016 LS. Thats all the info you need there
#6
I'm about to transfer my XM account from my old Acura. My subscription consisted of the basic music and XM's nav-traffic, which showed real-time traffic (only way to get that info on my old car).
Does anyone know the difference between XM nav-traffic, HD radio traffic and app suite traffic? I assume the HD radio traffic is free, is that correct? Is there a difference between the three?
I just want to make sure before I cancel the XM nav-traffic.
I must admit that the manual that came with my car is about three times as thick as my Acura, and I haven't read through it all yet, but it wasn't very clear in explaining the differences between HD radio and app suite traffic and made no mention at all of XM nav-traffic as I assume who would use it if one of the others are free.
Does anyone know the difference between XM nav-traffic, HD radio traffic and app suite traffic? I assume the HD radio traffic is free, is that correct? Is there a difference between the three?
I just want to make sure before I cancel the XM nav-traffic.
I must admit that the manual that came with my car is about three times as thick as my Acura, and I haven't read through it all yet, but it wasn't very clear in explaining the differences between HD radio and app suite traffic and made no mention at all of XM nav-traffic as I assume who would use it if one of the others are free.
#7
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Thanks!
Yeah the manual mentioned HD traffic and App suite traffic only. It's a 2016. I confirmed that XM nav traffic isn't even an option for my car as someone else mentioned.
Just curious, which traffic takes precedent or is that a user option, assuming you have access to both HD and the suite?
Yeah the manual mentioned HD traffic and App suite traffic only. It's a 2016. I confirmed that XM nav traffic isn't even an option for my car as someone else mentioned.
Just curious, which traffic takes precedent or is that a user option, assuming you have access to both HD and the suite?
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#8
Thanks!
Yeah the manual mentioned HD traffic and App suite traffic only. It's a 2016. I confirmed that XM nav traffic isn't even an option for my car as someone else mentioned.
Just curious, which traffic takes precedent or is that a user option, assuming you have access to both HD and the suite?
Yeah the manual mentioned HD traffic and App suite traffic only. It's a 2016. I confirmed that XM nav traffic isn't even an option for my car as someone else mentioned.
Just curious, which traffic takes precedent or is that a user option, assuming you have access to both HD and the suite?
#9
Lexus Fanatic
The traffic he's talking about displays real time traffic data on the map, it's not an audible radio traffic broadcast.
It shows green, red and yellow traffic indicators on the roadways displayed on the map.
Not sure about the app suite traffic since I've never used that.
It shows green, red and yellow traffic indicators on the roadways displayed on the map.
Not sure about the app suite traffic since I've never used that.
#10
The traffic he's talking about displays real time traffic data on the map, it's not an audible radio traffic broadcast.
It shows green, red and yellow traffic indicators on the roadways displayed on the map.
Not sure about the app suite traffic since I've never used that.
It shows green, red and yellow traffic indicators on the roadways displayed on the map.
Not sure about the app suite traffic since I've never used that.
#11
Lexus Fanatic
The HD Radio traffic is displayed the same way as the XMNavTraffic. Has nothing to do with the radio station selected. Doesnt have to be in radio mode...
#12
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Yeah, it's confusing. It's not explained very well in the manual.
My MY doesn't have XM Nav Traffic or it isn't even offered according to the XM rep. I do have XM radio, though.
I'm just wondering which one my car is currently using and if I there's a difference between the HD traffic and app suite traffic info. And if there is a difference, can I force one or the other? I couldn't find that anywhere.
I live in an area with a lot of traffic and use that traffic info all the time.
My MY doesn't have XM Nav Traffic or it isn't even offered according to the XM rep. I do have XM radio, though.
I'm just wondering which one my car is currently using and if I there's a difference between the HD traffic and app suite traffic info. And if there is a difference, can I force one or the other? I couldn't find that anywhere.
I live in an area with a lot of traffic and use that traffic info all the time.
#13
Yeah, it's confusing. It's not explained very well in the manual.
My MY doesn't have XM Nav Traffic or it isn't even offered according to the XM rep. I do have XM radio, though.
I'm just wondering which one my car is currently using and if I there's a difference between the HD traffic and app suite traffic info. And if there is a difference, can I force one or the other? I couldn't find that anywhere.
I live in an area with a lot of traffic and use that traffic info all the time.
My MY doesn't have XM Nav Traffic or it isn't even offered according to the XM rep. I do have XM radio, though.
I'm just wondering which one my car is currently using and if I there's a difference between the HD traffic and app suite traffic info. And if there is a difference, can I force one or the other? I couldn't find that anywhere.
I live in an area with a lot of traffic and use that traffic info all the time.
If you have some interest is "HD Radio" technology, they have a web site. Although there is a mention of traffic and weather on their site, I don't think that feature is being broadcast yet.
http://hdradio.com
On my 2014 LS460 I have to first select the display menu, and then the Radio display, and then tune in to a station, AM or FM, that is broadcasting in the HD Radio format and then there is a button to select "Traffic" but there is no traffic data available. When I scan the band for HD Radio Traffic I don't find a single station. And, when I Google "HD Radio Traffic" I don't find anything about others using this feature.
Last edited by jmcraney; 12-19-15 at 06:32 AM.
#14
Lexus Fanatic
You're incorrect here jmcraney. LS460s and all 2015+ Lexus vehicles that have HD Radio traffic do NOT have the ability to use XM NavTraffic. Lexus replaced the XM traffic with the HD radio traffic.
The "traffic" button on the radio screen jumps to traffic bulletins and audio traffic reports. That is separate from the HD radio traffic which simply always displays on the map screen just as XM traffic did.
The system on a 2015 LS is different from what's on your 2014. Your 2014 still has XM Nav Traffic. The 2016 has a different system than what is on the 2015, but still has HD radio traffic and not XM Nav Traffic.
The data comes over the radio signal vs the satellite signal, and it's free vs cost, that's the only difference.
I do not have an XM traffic subscription, yet I have traffic displayed on my map.
The "traffic" button on the radio screen jumps to traffic bulletins and audio traffic reports. That is separate from the HD radio traffic which simply always displays on the map screen just as XM traffic did.
The system on a 2015 LS is different from what's on your 2014. Your 2014 still has XM Nav Traffic. The 2016 has a different system than what is on the 2015, but still has HD radio traffic and not XM Nav Traffic.
The data comes over the radio signal vs the satellite signal, and it's free vs cost, that's the only difference.
I do not have an XM traffic subscription, yet I have traffic displayed on my map.
Last edited by SW17LS; 12-19-15 at 08:29 AM.
#15
I stand corrected. Thank you for clearing that up. Shambler didn't indicate the model/year of his car and I thought we were talking about a 2007.