Lexus Enform App Suite Update
09-25-14, 07:46 AM
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Lexus Enform App Suite Update
I just updated the Lexus Enform app on my phone (it's in Google Play now) and then in the car. There are changes to iHeart and they've added Slacker. I still prefer Pandora right now, but others may be happy about the new stuff.
Last edited by atoyota; 09-25-14 at 07:50 AM.
09-25-14, 08:41 AM
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Yes, saw this a week ago. I pay for both, but may cancel Pandora now. Slacker is way better for my needs.
09-25-14, 08:42 AM
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I also updated my Android phone app. The iHeart Radio app interface has an updated interface. I also prefer Pandora.
I would like to see Spotify integrated into the Lexus App. If you pay for the Spotify service, you can listen at a very high bit rate and the sound quality is better than Pandora. Sometimes I just use my Spotify app on my phone to stream the music to the car which is very easy to do.
I would like to see Spotify integrated into the Lexus App. If you pay for the Spotify service, you can listen at a very high bit rate and the sound quality is better than Pandora. Sometimes I just use my Spotify app on my phone to stream the music to the car which is very easy to do.
09-25-14, 08:47 AM
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09-25-14, 08:54 AM
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You should be able to select the higher quality audio for Pandora without having to pay for it. The paid subscription just eliminates the commercials and allows more skips. Just open the Enform app on your phone, open Pandora and check the box.
09-25-14, 08:55 AM
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Sure did. It sounds pretty good too!
iHeart Radio and Slacker have no box to check. Another reason I tend to use both Pandora and Spotify. With Spotify I can create my own playlists with specific songs I like to listen to.
iHeart Radio and Slacker have no box to check. Another reason I tend to use both Pandora and Spotify. With Spotify I can create my own playlists with specific songs I like to listen to.
09-25-14, 09:12 AM
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I don't use iHeart because I can't stand Clear Channel Communications. It looks like the sound quality option for Slacker is in the Slacker app itself (separate app from Google Play). It looks like you are able to create play lists in slacker - don't know if you have to pay/subscribe to be able to do it. Will check that out later. 9.99/mo and 3.99/mo is pretty steep though compared to the 35/yr cost of Pandora.
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09-25-14, 08:06 PM
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@atoyota, the sound quality option you are referring to only will only control the Slacker app - not the Slacker app that is now built into our cars via the Lexus Enform app.
You don't have to pay for Pandora as long as you are OK with listening to a few ads occasionally. During my 45 minute commute to and from my office, I usually only hear maybe one ad. Many times I never hear an ad.
You don't have to pay for Pandora as long as you are OK with listening to a few ads occasionally. During my 45 minute commute to and from my office, I usually only hear maybe one ad. Many times I never hear an ad.
09-26-14, 07:02 AM
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Mhobizal, Thanks for the clarification on Slacker sound quality/settings. I tried Slacker yesterday and the sound quality is OK/good. But the commercials and station announcers were a little much. I do have a paid Pandora subscription so I will keep to Pandora for now.
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