Is there any "easy" connect with android to these units to provide android auto experience? I've only been able to essentially mirror my phone screen but not as natural an interface as you show
I've never bothered connecting my phone to the unit for anything other than Bluetooth calling. Since it's already an Android unit, I just run the apps directly on it.
@@elliottpowers2048 and you connect it to your hotspot? or do you pay a separate service for the head unit? I have been trying to install items to use android auto for simplicity but maybe your route is best to go. you installed the car launcher pro right onto the unit itself, right? wanting primarily ease of using pandora, googlemaps and thats probably about it
I just installed the Grom Vline in my 2006 LX470 - very disappointing for the price. I avoided this PX6 specifically because I heard it was a little "buggy". Well... so is the Grom. Grom is also super loud, overheats, reboots and/or freezes often, is miserable on performance, never fully shuts off, and is riddled with customer satisfaction issues. So now I will either go simple BT-45 or full on Tesla PX6. Hopefully PX6 install be as straightforward as Grom, and I get a screen that isnt limited to 240p. How are the aforementioned issues in PX6?
I no longer own this LX470, but I can tell you that in the two years I had the PX6 system, I had none of the issues you describe. It worked as expected from day one, and with the DSP the sound quality is sensational with a good amp, sub and speakers.
Did you do anything special to get the backup camera to work? I've seen descriptions of these Tesla screen units that say the unit won't support the OEM camera.
The OEM camera is 6 volts, not 12, and it's low-resolution technology from two decades ago so it will look terrible on the big screen even if you're able to rig it up to work. Buy a new HD camera and pay a shop to install it. It'll be cheaper and much easier than trying to splice in the factory one.
@@elliottpowers2048 Thank you very much, makes sense. Overall are you enjoying the unit still? My '07 LX470 is my wife's daily driver, and she would like a nicer system than the OEM. Do you recommend it today? Thanks.
@@aaronrules Yes, it includes inputs for an aftermarket camera, and installing it is very straightforward. I don't have my own writeup on IH8MUD, but I'm one of the original contributors to the main thread that BigLittle posted a few years ago.
I recommend taking it to a professional to install a new backup camera. Here is the one I have: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B074P17ZLF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have been very happy with it for more than 2 years now. The new camera will need to be mounted in the space where the factory camera is, and a wire will need to be run from there to the back of the head unit, and to a trigger source at the factory reverse light wire. The factory camera will not work with this radio without modifications, and the low-res image will look terrible on the large screen.
I also have a 06 LX, very excited to see a unit as such is available. Please add as much addition info about the functionality and satisfaction of the unit. Was the install “handy man” easy? or would you recommend a pro install. Did the music organization have a fix? Awesome Brother, great vid!
Very informative video.. i have seen you go to the amp info page. On my unit on the amp info page the all the settings button are not responding kindly lete know how to activate them my sound audio is not very clear and i want to set the bass treble and middle which are currently set to -7. Thanks will really appreciate
I don't know why your buttons are not responding. I use an external amplifier now, so my buttons don't do anything anymore, but when it was connected to the factory Mark Levinson amp I had full control of those settings without having to activate anything. Have you checked the car settings page to make sure you have the correct vehicle selected?
Very quick question here, this seems to be all Android based, is there a version that is Apple Based? This video was super helpful, thanks for sharing!
Glad you found the video useful! You won't find any head units that are Apple-based because Apple keeps very tight control over their operating system. Android was created as an open operating system for any developer who wants to use it, which is why it's found in devices like TVs, radios, fridges, and phones & tablets from a zillion different manufacturers. Apple iOS was created specifically to be used on iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, and it isn't available to outside developers.
@@elliottpowers2048 I am assuming you can stream music and whatnot from and Apple device to this unit via Bluetooth? And/or you could use your Apple device as a hotspot to this unit?
Nice! I have a GX470 with the latest PX6 unit updates. I installed the car launcher free and then bought the pro. Neither would load the themes up and down like you show but forced top to bottom left to right. Were you able to just choose the theme or did you have to change any setting to get it to look right? Most car head unit screens are horizontal (landscape) and ours's are vertical (portrait). Please let me know as I am getting my a** kicked on this. Thanks!
Not sure I'm following your question. Are you not getting a vertically oriented screen at all? It's been so long since I installed and configured Car Launcher that I don't honestly remember how I got it to its current state.
@@elliottpowers2048 Thanks for the quick reply. My question is were you just able to choose the theme and it worked with little to no custom setup? The developer told me their launcher does not work automatically with "vertical" screens like ours and they have to manually be setup or moved around. Mine by default creates all of the theme widgets from top to bottom. Not side to side like they show and like you show. Did you have to do it all manually? Thanks again!
@@c.a.nixiii4650 I had to do a fair bit of customizing to get it to the layout you see on my screen...definitely spent some time on it. You should have an option for a layout similar to what I have, though.
@@elliottpowers2048 Thanks! The developer changed some things it seems and no longer came up vertical. He was great and sent me custom vertical templates based on the horizontal ones. With Minimal changes I was able to get things how I wanted. He said he will add horiz/vertical options for themes in a future release.
Can you dim the overall brightness,? And is there a day/night setting. Like when you have GPS on can you make the bright background black and the roads and texts white,?
Yes, the screen brightness dims automatically when the headlights come on, or you can cycle through three levels of brightness manually. As for the GPS day/night background, that will depend on which GPS app you use. I have Waze and Google Maps installed, and both automatically switch into night mode based on time of day. You can also make that the default view if you prefer.
Yes, I went with this reverse camera: www.amazon.com/RAAYOO-Universal-Automotive-Rotatable-Non-Mirror/dp/B074P17ZLF/ You won't be able to use the factory camera with the new head unit, and even if you could, you wouldn't want to; it's old technology, and not an HD image. There are grid lines in reverse, but there's no beep, as that would require parking sensors in the rear bumper to measure distance.
I have never dealt with this company, so I cannot vouch for them, but this is the unit that would fit your GX470: phoenixautomotiveinc.com/collections/tesla-style-vertical-screen/products/10-4-metal-trim-tesla-style-android-navigation-radio-for-lexus-gx-470-2004-2009
The most recent version looks to be v3: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer But I would recommend VLC Player over Poweramp, because I wasn't able to make Poweramp display properly on the Tesla screen -- buttons and other items weren't working, so I switched to a different app. Here's a link to VLC Player: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc
Hi Can you please help me. I have 2008 Toyota HL JBL and I purchased the item www.aliexpress.com/item/4000802108249.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.2f0d4c4dmdHOOi after I resolved the A/c fan and temperature display problems. still there is no sound out of my speakers and SRS on in car oem message displayl. system comes with canbus as it shown can you please advise what to do?Also can you tell me where to hook up Key 1 and Key 2 wires ?. Thank you
Check out this group on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/tesla.style.FW.HU Sergey is the administrator of the page, and he has developed a firmware update that includes an MCU upgrade as part of the installation. I installed it on my head unit (not included in this video) and it irons out a few of the known glitches.
Did you have any issues with sound? Everything is working except the sound, I have an 05 LC. I've tried sound in settings and console (amp info isn't working). Any Ideas?
I had no problem with sound when I installed mine. Before you removed the factory stereo, was it on or off? If it was turned off, there's a possibility that the amp could stay in the off setting once you connect the new one. If it was off, try reconnecting the factory stereo, turning the volume up to 40, and then turn off the ignition and disconnect it. Other than that, I don't really have any ideas. Good luck!
@@elliottpowers2048 it was on, I had the volume at a normal level. I've noticed if I turn the unit up to 40, a static comes through and I can hear a faint sound from the music playing.
I personally think it's a really good unit, and I'm still very happy with mine in general. That said, with a 2002 LX470 you also have the option of using an off-the-shelf double-din head unit with a dash kit, whereas my 2006 isn't compatible with that style. If you're looking for something that's completely polished and has no minor quirks, something from Alpine or Kenwood (or any other name brand) will have less of a learning curve; but if you want something that is really unique, sounds good and provides limitless options with the app store, give this one a shot.
Can you run it with no google products at all? I’m not a google fan. Could I put kaspersky on it? I’m new to android. I’m switching from Apple. I’m used to iTunes. I want to go to crutchfield and replace all of the speakers in my 2006 LX470 and buy a better amp and 1 or two 12” subs. Could I just buy an iPod or should I just get an external hard drive?
What do you mean by "no Google products?" Android is a Google product, so you won't be able to avoid it completely. For storage, I routed one of the USB inputs from the head unit into the arm rest and connected a 500GB SSD. Also, Kaspersky is Russian spyware.
The factory backup camera is not compatible. You'll need to install an aftermarket camera to retain that function. Also, the factory camera is not HD, so the image would look pretty lousy on the large screen.
The install in my 2006 LX was plug and play, but owners of other years have reported having to jump through a few hoops in order to get everything working as expected. Check out this thread on IH8MUD: forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lc-lx470-tesla-style-screen-radio-upgrade-with-climate-control-general-discussions.1161042/
The one I showed in the video is for 2003-07 LX470 models only, but there's one with all the same features that fits your 1999: rhinoradios.com/collections/t-style-unit/products/toyota-land-cruiser-lc100-lexus-lx-470-1998-2002-12-1-vertical-screen-android-radio-tesla-style
Great vid, and thank you. Are you suggesting a US supplier because of issues with the unit, or because a US supplier means that the units are already in the USA and able to be sent out to you? Thanks
I'm suggesting a US supplier because if you do need to return it, you're not at the mercy of a Chinese company that has no real obligation or motivation to correct the issue, as I learned the hard way.
Hello Elliott, Phoenix Auto is not responding to any of our messages or calls. Very poor customer service! Have you ever had an airbag light along with VGRS flashing issue on your dash? After using their supplied wiring with canbus box for passenger side bezel with airbag on/off lamp connector it won't work. Factory connector has 5 wires and the one they've sent has only 2. The light will go off only if I use all the original parts but doesn't do anything using theirs.. I can not use the factory box which controls all the push buttons on the bottom of the factory screen (heated rear and front glass, air etc.. ) since it is too large and can not be installed under or behind the screen. I'm just wondering if you might have a solution for that.. Like a by pass or something else..Thanks!
Sorry -- I realize it's been several months since you asked this, but I've only recently had a chance to catch up on all the comments here. I never had any issue with the airbag light, but the VGRS flashing is usually a sign that the battery has been disconnected. I've seen it a couple of times, and it always fixes itself after a few miles as the system recalibrates. I'm not sure I totally understand the issue you were describing with the canbus, but I assume you've got everything sorted out by now.
It's certainly not for everyone. I recommend it for someone who likes to mess around and tweak settings and doesn't mind troubleshooting from time to time, but I would not recommend it for someone who wants a radio that is as easy to use as the factory unit.
Hey mate, I purchased a system like this but for some reasons I can’t get the auto dimmer to work plus all the side buttons like hazard, dif lock etc. can you help please?
The side buttons should be transferred over from your original console. So just make sure you reconnect them the way they were before, and they should work fine. The dimmer on the unit is controlled in the settings and is a day/night adjustable setting. I don't know whether it uses a photo sensor or just goes based on time of day, but mine has always worked fine.
I've seen some of these units that actually had the animated picture of the actual vehicle they're installed in, like LX or GX470. Personally, I'd rather have a cleaner and simpler UX. The UX I'm seeing on these is somewhat cluttered and messy looking. For whoever is designing the user interface on these things I wish they'd understand that research shows that most people only use a handful of features of their infotainment system.
You can install a variety of launcher apps that completely change the UX. What you see in the video I posted is called Car Launcher Pro; it offers several other layouts that are much simpler, or you can customize the screens to look however you want. I prefer it over the factory-installed app, but YMMV.
Hello, I am French, I am looking to buy this product. I have several questions for you. .the original truck camera works? Are there changes to be made? can we add a second and run it without going backwards? is there a sim card slot for mobile data? and for connection sharing? I noticed that there is no outside temperature of origin? .the tablet reads the hard disk or only the usb key? did you take the 64GO? Android 9? I like your video explanatory thank you for sharing. cordially
Bonjour, The original truck camera does not work. You will need to install a new one, but you will want that anyway since the old one is not HD. A new camera will give you a much better picture. You can add a second camera and as long as it has a constant 12V+ source, it can be viewed at any time. This was useful for me when towing a trailer behind my truck. There is no sim card slot, but you can add a 4G USB dongle that serves the same purpose. No outside temperature displays in the top bar, but it may be possible to find an app that will put it there. I haven't looked, because it's not something that is important to me. The tablet is connected to a 500 GB Toshiba hard drive via USB and reads all of my music and video from that single device. I got the 32GB unit with Android 8. Thank you for watching the video! Subscribe and you will be notified when I post an update soon. La caméra d'origine du camion ne fonctionne pas. Vous devrez en installer un nouveau, mais vous le voudrez quand même puisque l'ancien n'est pas HD. Un nouvel appareil photo vous donnera une bien meilleure image. Vous pouvez ajouter une deuxième caméra et tant qu'elle dispose d'une source 12V + constante, elle peut être consultée à tout moment. Cela m'a été utile lors du remorquage d'une remorque derrière mon camion. Il n'y a pas de fente pour carte SIM, mais vous pouvez ajouter un dongle USB 4G qui sert le même but. Aucune température extérieure ne s'affiche dans la barre supérieure, mais il peut être possible de trouver une application qui la mettra là. La tablette est connectée à un disque dur Toshiba de 500 GO via USB et lit toute ma musique et mes vidéos à partir de ce seul appareil. J'ai obtenu l'unité de 32 Go avec Android 8. Merci d'avoir regardé la vidéo! Abonnez-vous et vous serez averti lorsque je publierai une mise à jour bientôt.
Hey I just installed mine in a 07 lx470 - few things: my physical buttons aren't working, they light up when the headlights are turned on but dont do anything when pressed. Did you get an airbag light? Is your volume way too loud?
Hi Yousuf, I've seen some threads on IH8MUD relating to the airbag light issue, but I don't honestly know what the answer is. I think there are differences in LX470s manufactured after Jan. 2006 that have caused people to run into the problem you're having -- something about how the SRS system checks itself when you turn on the vehicle changed at that time. As for your volume issue, have you gone into the Console setting to check the volume on the amplifier? You should also go into the System settings (enter code 8861) and adjust the gain levels for each individual input source. I turned the gain for my radio all the way down to 0, and left the gain for other sources up higher so there's not as much of a difference from one to the next.
@@elliottpowers2048 I had blinking airbag light on mine, was able to get to the plug under the drivers seat and clean and make sure each prong was straight and in order. worked!