MonteStyle

Hello all! New member here looking to purchase either a IS 250 or 350. I just have a quick question. I want to keep it mostly stock and I don't want to change the deck/head unit but I want to be able to stream music from my phone. I've done some research and haven't been able to get a conclusive answer so hoping to get one here.

My question is, how would I go about doing that? I believe that bluetooth was added in 09 and newer models but I heard that it's only for phone calls. I also know they have a USB AUX port as well. Would I be able to use that AUX port to stream music to the deck? And that's for the newer years, what about the 06-08 models?

Would I have to buy a bluetooth adapter for the older models? And if I get a 09 and above (which is stretching my price range but doable) would something like this https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...sing-a2dp.html be what I need?

Any and all help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Serifiyah

I have an 07 IS250 with an AUX port. I play music off my phone all the time. Works great.

MonteStyle

Excellent! So am I right in assuming that I would just use the regular phone cord that charges the phone? In the Aux port?

asuraIS250

iTrader: (1)

If you want to go Bluetooth then here's what I have in my Is250 http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F4U037/

MonteStyle

Awesome, thanks for the link. I'm glad to know that I don't need anything major or don't have to take it to a audio shop to get something installed.

kumquatism

iTrader: (10)

I use the GROM Audio Bluetooth adapter. It is more like an OEM integration so I can skip and replay songs through my steering wheel control instead of having to operate my phone when I'm driving. It also doesn't take up space in my center compartment, which is usually occupied by a ton of crap anyways.

MonteStyle

Wow that's something i'd definitely be interested in. Would be great to work it from the steering wheel. I have an android but I'm assuming it would work with anything that has bluetooth?

kumquatism

iTrader: (10)

I have an Galaxy Note 3. Should work for anything that supports A2DP

Cgmiller63

I have a 2012 IS250 and I can stream music from my iPhone via bluetooth.

tex2670

Standard set up is a cord from the headphone jack to the Aux input in the armrest--no charging.

tex2670

Not in 06-08 MY.

jdmSW20

iTrader: (12)

06-08 doesnt have that feature. wish they did though

tungc124

10+ model years start to support AD2P with HDD navi. recommend you to buy 10+ ISx50 or F

MonteStyle

Thanks for all the replies fellas. Picked up a sweet 07 IS 350 this past weekend and now looking into finally buying an adapter. Is this the one you were talking about Kumquat?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...140224053355:s

kumquatism

iTrader: (10)

I picked up the USB2P: (http://www.gromaudio.com/store/usb_a...interface.html) . I wanted the ability to use the adapter for a USB stick as well, and the USB port also doubles as a charging outlet for my phone. The one you linked adds an auxiliary jack (our car has one already).
To get the Bluetooth A2DP as well as hands free calling, I have the add-on for Bluetooth (http://www.gromaudio.com/store/acces...eless-btd.html).

If you dont want anything but BT, you can choose the http://www.gromaudio.com/store/bt3_a...e_adapter.html.
I don't have any experience with it, but I would assume it works identical to the setup I have in my car, only it wouldn't have a USB port.

Hope this helps