Aftermarket carplay on 2017 RX350
08-04-20, 05:29 PM
#1126
Lexus Fanatic
I just select the vehicles bluetooth whenever I make or accept a call. Sucks, but until there's an iOS workaround this is the only option other than using the CarPlay system for phone calls.
08-04-20, 05:38 PM
#1127
Driver School Candidate
And throughout the call you stay on Bluetooth? Mine jump back and forth from Bluetooth to carplay mid call. my only Issue.
08-05-20, 06:49 AM
#1128
Lexus Fanatic
08-05-20, 02:13 PM
#1129
Driver School Candidate
08-07-20, 04:36 AM
#1130
9th Gear
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Another Carlinkit user
I just installed carlinkit and I guess I must be one of the lucky ones because I got it to work without major hiccups.
Here's what I wish I did before starting though.
Here's what I wish I did before starting though.
- Fully trickle charge the 12V battery. By the time I was done messing around with carplay, the windows/moonroof/trunk were moving slowly.
- Get a magnetic 10mm socket. I went without one but I had a magnetic pickup tool.
- Get a magnetic pickup tool. If you drop a bolt or your socket falls into a hole, you'll hate life if you don't have one.
- You do NOT need to get a USB extension cable.
- You will want to buy a 6' flat lightning or usb cable to run to your glove box along the passenger side of the center console.
- Start on a Monday if you'd not good at this stuff. Then you can contact China at night.
- Park outside. Light helps and you can plug in your start stop button if you need to move your car.
- Dipsticks 2, 3, and 5 are for 2016-2018 models. I had it originally set to 2, 4, 5 and it was not showing full screen.
- They don't configure the cable to support split screen display for you. Make sure to do this or your joystick will not work right. See post 464 on this thread.
- You do NOT need to remove your glove box. The beatsonic video will tell you to and they will do it themselves, but later they will retract their statement.
- You do NOT need to remove your shift ****. There is plenty of space. I wasn't able to remove my boot so I went around it.
any idea how to check for Carlinkit firmware update?
08-07-20, 08:05 AM
#1131
Driver School Candidate
I have been using this carplay wireless and wired for over a year without issues. I am impressed. I wish there is a way to easy switch between carplay and screen mirroring instead of having to switch apps. I like the fact I can easily switch between Lexus interface and carplay with the hangup button. It would be nice to have something like that for carplay/mirroring switch. It is very convenient.
08-19-20, 05:12 AM
#1132
Advanced
Looks like the Apple Carplay and Android Auto offerings for our Gen4 RX's from Lsailt are going on sale 8/24/2020. Discounts around 22% if you were waiting for the prices to come down. I have my 10mm deep magnetic socket all ready to go.
The CarlinKit system is also slightly discounted at 9.5%..
The CarlinKit system is also slightly discounted at 9.5%..
Last edited by FlopTop04; 08-19-20 at 05:17 AM.
08-19-20, 10:41 AM
#1134
Advanced
It's the one site that's been mentioned before. They appear to have two units available for our GEN4 RX's. Here is the link to the less expensive one :
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...archweb201603_
The regular price is dropped to $390 on 8/24.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...archweb201603_
The regular price is dropped to $390 on 8/24.
08-19-20, 01:32 PM
#1135
Please don't shoot me. I have read numerous posts and threads on the Apple Car Play solution for our RX. I have a 2017 RX350 F Sport with Navigation (12") screen. I want to add Apple Car play capability to my car (no need for an Android solution). Which Lsailt unit should I get? I want my passenger to be able to watch videos from my iPhone along with using Spotify or Google Maps. Please help as I am swimming in confusion. Thanks in advance for your guidance. Please just give me a link to which one I need to buy.
Last edited by fuz16; 08-19-20 at 02:09 PM.
08-21-20, 02:44 PM
#1136
I am getting ready to buy a LLT-LKSS-VER7.4.5H for my Lexus RX350 2016 (with Nav and 12.3" screen) but would like to see the User Manual.....if such a beast exist.
Anyone knows where I can find the user manual for that Lsailt unit? I searched all over the internet but came up empty handed.
Anyone knows where I can find the user manual for that Lsailt unit? I searched all over the internet but came up empty handed.
08-21-20, 06:28 PM
#1137
Advanced
If you are on the Aliexpress page that shows that model from Lsailt, there is a box with "Contact" on the left side under the item pictures. If you click on that it will open a new page where you can ask a text question/conversation. I got a reply fairly quickly considering it was the weekend and the International Date Line and time zone differences...
08-22-20, 04:33 AM
#1138
If you are on the Aliexpress page that shows that model from Lsailt, there is a box with "Contact" on the left side under the item pictures. If you click on that it will open a new page where you can ask a text question/conversation. I got a reply fairly quickly considering it was the weekend and the International Date Line and time zone differences...
08-22-20, 02:42 PM
#1139
Please don't shoot me. I have read numerous posts and threads on the Apple Car Play solution for our RX. I have a 2017 RX350 F Sport with Navigation (12") screen. I want to add Apple Car play capability to my car (no need for an Android solution). Which Lsailt unit should I get? I want my passenger to be able to watch videos from my iPhone along with using Spotify or Google Maps. Please help as I am swimming in confusion. Thanks in advance for your guidance. Please just give me a link to which one I need to buy.
I just ordered 1 unit directly from Lsailt, $450 USD delivered.
Last edited by Lepapeherm; 08-22-20 at 03:09 PM.