LS460 Carista App Review - Ability To Change Lexus Personalized Settings
#46
Pole Position
I may be missing something but .... Why wouldn't you just get the dealer to do it ? Costs nothing and you almost never want to change the settings once the are set the way you want them .. My dealer is very happy to adjust them anytime I want
#47
Hi, sorry about the late reply - I hadn't seen this. Yes, you can definitely buy and use Carista on any Android tablet, as long as it has Google Play Store. You'll need an Internet connection in order to purchase the Pro Package inside the app, which gets offered the first time you try to change a setting. In other words, it happens when you're in the car. There are some ways to get around that if it's a problem, so let me know if you want more info on that.
Last edited by Carista; 08-09-14 at 04:16 AM.
#48
Anyways, I'm obviously biased, but I do think for most people the price we charge is well worth it in order to have the ability to adjust these settings whenever and wherever you want, however many times you want.
I actually got feedback from a Lexus dealer that they use Carista internally to change customers' settings because their professional dealer software + hardware is too cumbersome and time-consuming to use... LOL If that's not a technical endorsement for Carista, I don't know what is
Last edited by Carista; 08-09-14 at 04:15 AM.
#50
#51
I used it to set some preferences and it worked quite well. Also used it to sort out a glitching front passenger window lift. (linked me to a pdf file that helped sort it) Thought I'd be able to see more preferences though. I liked the email me feature. In all, not bad at all.
#52
For those who wanted the seat belt chime settings: they're now available in our beta version (soon to be released officially).
Also, to pick up an earlier topic from this thread, if any of you have suggestions on how to word some of the less obvious settings, I'm all ears (or if there are settings that you have no idea what they are, again, let me know). We're wrapping up development on version 2.2, so now is the time to make those changes.
Also, to pick up an earlier topic from this thread, if any of you have suggestions on how to word some of the less obvious settings, I'm all ears (or if there are settings that you have no idea what they are, again, let me know). We're wrapping up development on version 2.2, so now is the time to make those changes.
#53
Pole Position
Why can't I set the DRL on my Swits sold 2008 LS 600hL ?
It's something i miss to have here in Norway...but the dealer tells me that it does not have that function to set automatic DRL for the factory as an option ?
Can this then be set with the Carista app ??
Arvid
Can this then be set with the Carista app ??
Arvid
#54
ELM327 devices are cheap, so you may as well get one. The LS exposes so many other settings that I'm sure you'll find something that interests you, even if your particular car doesn't offer the DRL setting.
#55
Pole Position
When will you have an app for my ipad or my Windows 7or 8 machines? I do not have an android device and would just as soon not buy one just for this.
Dennis
Dennis
#56
Lexus Fanatic
I'm willing to bet that your country's laws does not allow adjustment of the DRL's - just like here in Canada. However, as stated by Carista, there are so many other great aspects to the app and dongle, including inexpensive access to OBD trouble codes (SES lights).
#57
No plans for a desktop version for now (Windows 7/8).
#58
Pole Position
Ok thanks
Let is know when the iOS version is ready.
Dennis
Let is know when the iOS version is ready.
Dennis
#60
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
For the money it's much better to get Techstream. No limitations besides ecu firmware upgrades and I would not want to do that anyway. You can program any options on any Toyota, Lexus, Scion vehicle from 1996 - 2014 plus program keys, read obd2 and abs codes, run test on the air suspension and check for potential failures, engine data logging, etc. So much more powerful. I prefer the real deal personally.
Last edited by Lavrishevo; 09-11-14 at 06:10 PM.