kmonk

I can connect my Android to my 2010 Lexus LS 460 via Bluetooth and can place and receive a call. However, I can't play media from my Android. It almost looks like my car requires a USB cable. Is the 2010 Lexus equipped to play wireless media?

comotiger

The BT link will only play audio files and podcasts etc from your smartphone. For playing video or images you need a system like GROM vLine or a Beatsonic mirroring kit. You also have to buy AV cables to connect the phone to the kit.

703

Pairing for voice call is seperate to pairing for music. You can't use the same device for both. Not sure why Lexus did that. This happens to both my 2010 Gs460 and 2011 rx450h

SW17LS

You can certainly use the same device for both, you just have to pair that device for both calls and for audio playback.

comotiger

Yes, you can use the phone and listen to audio (Pandora etc.) using BT at the same time. Naturally, when you use the phone, the audio from the App will be interrupted. I thought the OP was asking about using BT to display images or video.

kmonk

Thank you guys. How do you pair the device for audio playback? I'm assuming by device you mean my 2010 LS. I've paired it for phone calls. I guess I'll try to do it again under BT. If there's instructions somewhere and you know where, please let me know. Thanks.

comotiger

You paired your phone for BT by selecting "Phone" on the menu screen and following instructions. You can pair your phone for audio the same way. Select "AUX" on your menu screen, the select BT audio. If your phone is not paired, the system will ask and lead you the the steps for pairing it. I am not in my car nor do I have the manual in front of me, but consult your owners manual. It should be described clearly. Good luck!

EDIT: Ok, I just checked the 2010 manual. Screen shot from page 440.