JSracer

think 3rd party, thats all i know. with this its up down up down, with the volume, there is another option, that you hold the on hook or something. different brand.
http://www.beatsonicusa.com/nsd6223ep.html
must have navigation.
there is a discount for being a member here

chrisper

OK, thanks. I was hoping to find a simple way to unblock those annoying gray-outs when in motion. I don't recall being locked out of navigation controls when using other car brands, and someone's in the passenger seat. I'm aware that voice commands could be used, but there are times when it helps to have the passenger make nav changes.

I went to the beatsonic site and viewed the installation videos for NX & GS; no RX videos as far as I can tell. Interestingly, the NX video involved removing nearly all of the front/side/armrest panels; whereas, the GS video only involved removing 2 panels (the latter made more sense to me). How did your installation go with your RX?

JSracer

There is an rx video, looks easy enough I'll see if I can find a link. There isn't much to remove for installation
I haven't installed yet, still cold here, and my travels don't begin until mid April, so I'll install in the next week or two.

gadgetman1

GSFRX350

Cars I've driven have always had restrictions on certain functions of the nav system when in motion - it's a safety issue.

chrisper

Sorry, I meant to say that I recall driving other brands whose navs would at least prompt if there's a passenger controlling it (Y/N). Answering Yes would unblock most of the grayed-out functions. Even Waze app, if I recall correctly, would do the same: initially blocking while in motion, unless you select "Yes, I'm a passenger", or similar. Wish the same were true for Toyota/Lexus nav systems.

Anyhow, I'm debating between just getting the standalone bypass module or, for ~$160 more, the entire smartphone mirroring kit. Personally, although smartphone mirroring's cool, the nav bypass alone is more valuable to me. Looks like I can get the smartphone accessories separately later; correct me if I'm wrong, please. I don't mind removing panels/modules, plus I still have a set of nylon/plastic prybars that I used on my previous vehicle's mods; so having the installs done all at once is not a requirement.

gadgetman1

chrisper

Ha, admittedly, my experiences have been with car rentals with factory nav, both here and in Europe. I think my last rental in the U.S. was a Chrysler 300(?), and a BMW X1 in Germany. I don't recall the rest, but I do recall being pleasantly surprised that the passenger could make changes to the nav while the vehicle's in motion; which made us hopeful that our next car purchase would allow the same. To our chagrin, it turned out to be just wishful thinking.

By the way, I checked out the video demo, and the narrator remarked that the bypass mode had to be disengaged soon after making nav changes else the display/GPS wont' change (frozen). How's that work out for you? Thanks.

gadgetman1

ravenuer

Ok I give up....how does the nav system know it's the passenger replying and not the driver lying thru his teeth??

chrisper

I doubt it'd know the difference. Technically, it would seem feasible to verify that there's a passenger present...Isn't it true that many modern cars have pressure sensors and/or seat buckle sensors for airbag-related purposes? In my RX, the heated/ventilated indicators for the passenger seat only light up when it's occupied, so it shouldn't be too farfetched to expect the nav to "know" the same. Again, just wishful thinking.

gadgetman1

Marqevans

I just had my map data updated. The screen shows version 21-37-17 {2017-06-01} Is that the most current version?

mcomer

Yes, the map data is finalized each year in the fall and the 2018 update won't be ready till then.

t4tran

Did you update it at the dealership? Cost?