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Old 08-06-16, 03:50 AM
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Does the new RX or any other Lexus model support the feature where you can send a destination from Google maps directly to the vehicle? I see Toyota is supported but not Lexus specifically.

If so, has anyone been able to do this?

Please let me know. Thanks.
Old 08-06-16, 07:26 AM
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Interesting. Currently, I can use Navibridge to send address to my RX, but I still prefer to use Waze.
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I have a Samsung S5 phone. Can you send address to RX with Waze?
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Originally Posted by atomarchio
I have a Samsung S5 phone. Can you send address to RX with Waze?
No. You misunderstand my last post. What I mean is that I can use NaviBridge to send address to RX, but I still prefer to use Waze rather than use RX's own Navigation.

Waze can not send any address to RX.

BTW, in NaviBridge (iPhone version) you can select google map, apple map, yelp etc.
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Originally Posted by atomarchio
Does the new RX or any other Lexus model support the feature where you can send a destination from Google maps directly to the vehicle? I see Toyota is supported but not Lexus specifically.

If so, has anyone been able to do this?

Please let me know. Thanks.
There is not a way to send a destination from Google maps to your Lexus. In fact, the US specifaction Toyota models also do not have that feature. I believe you are referring to Toyota Touch and Go system used in Europe which allows you to send a destination from Google maps to your car's navigation system.

HOWEVER, you can use can use Lexus Enform Destinations --> eDestination.

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I find the Destination Search feature in the Enform app works well for sending addresses to the car nav system.
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I am using ENFORM now. However, mine has not been working for almost due to a technical issue. Still waiting for Lexus to resolve my existing case number on this.

Was hoping for alternate (and less expensive) way to get the destinations into the navi.
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Originally Posted by atomarchio
I am using ENFORM now. However, mine has not been working for almost due to a technical issue. Still waiting for Lexus to resolve my existing case number on this.

Was hoping for alternate (and less expensive) way to get the destinations into the navi.
Then I've got nothing.
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I see that Google has a feature which allows you to send directions direct to Navi with some brands. I saw BMW, Infiniti, Audi, Toyota and others.

Will have to go to a local dealer and try the feature to see how well it works.
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Download and join Lexus App Suite (Apple & Android only). Free forever.
Press the speech button and say "launch destination search"
You may then speak any name or address and your phone will do the work.
When you tap on "Map" you drop the full info onto the Lexus map.
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I can't login to that either. I've been unable to use the ENFORM via windows desktop or this App suite for over a month.
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Originally Posted by mcomer
Download and join Lexus App Suite (Apple & Android only). Free forever.
Press the speech button and say "launch destination search"
You may then speak any name or address and your phone will do the work.
When you tap on "Map" you drop the full info onto the Lexus map.
yep, mcomer described it perfectly. Destination Search works amazingly well. i'll never manually enter a destination again.
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I will have to try than when/if mine starts working again. Fifth call to Lexus yesterday
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I am purchasing a 2017 Lexus RX450h F-Sport. Is there any way I can use the Waze app on my iPhone with the car Nav System?
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Originally Posted by mcomer
Download and join Lexus App Suite (Apple & Android only). Free forever.
Press the speech button and say "launch destination search"
You may then speak any name or address and your phone will do the work.
When you tap on "Map" you drop the full info onto the Lexus map.
So I am confused, can you clarify, I downloaded the app suit and hit the destination search, that part is easy enough, but after I find something, I need to save it, then sync the phone and go to car and go to saved destinations.

Is there an easier way? I dont see a "Map" option.


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