RR601

Thanks,

Are the instructions pretty clear. I will have an audio shop install and dont want to assume they know what parts to install or not.
Are there any other parts I should not install. I assume I dont need the GPS senor is that right?

Thanks again

Fhobbs

I am confused as to which model to order. Am I reading correctly that the display is not full screen on a 2013? I have an iPhone, is this more for an android than an iphone?

SW17LS

Any audio shop should be able to install it. I could have installed it, my issue was disassembling and reassembling the dash. You only need the GPS antenna if you're going to want to use Google Maps, etc through the Android box without your phone hooked up for Carplay.

Display is full screen on all cars, including the 13-17. When you order the manufacturer will contact you to get a picture of your nav setup to be sure you get the right unit. Be sure you choose the unit with the CarPlay dongle.

comotiger

Ah, wouldn't that be nice. The split screen display of the 2013-2015 LS will remain with this kit, with the Maps etc. displaying only in the left 2/3 of the screen. See highlighted text in screenshot below.

Fhobbs

I saw that but also saw further down the page something that said 2013-2017 were supported and showed a picture at full screen. An update?

Gbp

If someone tries this with CarPlay for a 2010-2012 LS, I’d love to know how it works out.

comotiger

There are many typos and poor grammar in the description that I wouldn't read too much into this statement, which is technically correct.
- 2013-2017 MY are supported by the kit
- The full screen display could be referring to the 2016-2017
Unless someone installs in a 2013-2015 car, we won't know for certain, but I am pretty sure they will have the split screen.

I have always felt that Lexus could offer a software update for the 2013-2015 LS to convert the split screen to a full screen display. Is there any way we could find out from Lexus engineers whether this is possible?

SW17LS

Interesting, I would contact him to confirm that’s the case.

Fhobbs

I don’t see how to contact anyone, other than the website. Do you have to order first to get contact info? Sorry, SW17LS, I know you were just posting an informational write-up but I appreciate your interest in drilling down in these obscure areas of the product.

SW17LS

I would also recommend that you check out the thread in the 4RX forum I linked to in the email, there's WAY more info about the product in there as there are at least a dozen members who have this and they are more technical than I am. The manufacturer has also posted in that thread.

On the page for the product though if you click on "Lsalit official store" at the top left corner it will open a pull down where you can contact the seller

Fhobbs

Yep, company confirmed split screen was only option on the 2013-15. They also said that no other system can access full screen either.

SW17LS

Thats a bummer, still worthwhile though IMHO...

comotiger

I agree, it appears to be a good value, considering it has undergone extensive user testing in the RX forum. Hopefully, this product won't be buggy like the iVIC box from VAIS.

Beatsonic is currently beta-testing their CarPlay kit (http://www.beatsonicusa.com/lexuscar...droidauto.html). It is in the same price range as the LSailt. If Beatsonic provides all the same features, it may be preferable to this Chinese kit because of their excellent customer support based out of Los Angeles.

Here's the thread on the Beatsonic kit
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...o-carplay.html

SW17LS

So I've lived with it about a week, and have taken a couple 40 mile or so trips. Love it, its a HUGE upgrade for the car.

There are a few glitches here and there, one thing to understand is CarPlay itself has glitches. I was talking to a friend of mine who just bought a brand new MDX with CarPlay and he had a couple of my same glitches. Sometimes the music won't sync up, and you have to unplug it and replug it, sometimes CarPlay with freeze up, and you have to do the same thing. Thats just part of using CarPlay from what I've seen. I would suggest connecting the phone AFTER the car has been started. I've found that sort of "incomplete connection" seems to happen more frequently when I plug in and then start the car.

The one glitch I've had with the unit has happened twice, where I get this message across the screen:



So, unplugging the phone/replugging it does nothing for this. You can switch back to the car's native infotainment but this message comes back when turning the car back on. Resetting the radio (holding down the volume **** until it reboots) doesnt do anything nor does turning off the car and restarting.

The solution is to press the car's MENU button, which kicks it back to the Android unit's interface, selecting "Settings" "Apps" and then "Force Quit" on AirPlay (the app on the unit that runs CarPlay). Then plugging in the phone will connect to CarPlay as normal. Fix is easy, but the first time was a little scary before I figured it out. Like I said, over the past week this has happened two times. Second time was no big deal because I knew what to do.

IMHO, this unit is a must have.

comotiger

I didn't realize CarPlay and Auto have their own issues that require unplugging and replugging of the phone. This can be a real pain if the phone is sitting in a holder like the ProClip that I have. Perhaps I shouldn't feel too bad about the freezing problem I have with my Beatsonic mirroring kit (due to non-Apple cables), which requires unplugging and replugging to fix.


Is this an error message from the Lexus infotainment system or the LSailt kit? Thankfully, the error message has perfect grammar and no typos