Incompatible Bluetooth devices
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Incompatible Bluetooth devices
I recently purchased an LG G6 mobile and some of the Bluetooth functions seem to be kind of wonky. After looking on the Lexus website I see that the phone is incompatible with my 2013 ES 350. Then I decided to see if other newer phones were compatible only to find that they aren't. I then looked to see if these phones were compatible with newer Lexus models and they aren't. Obviously this is something that is going to need to be addressed, but, on who's end? Have anyone noticed Bluetooth problems with newer mobile phones?
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Many Android phones listed as incompatible are, indeed, compatible. I have a 2013 ES 350 and my Google Nexus 5 wasn't even listed. It was compatible. I now have a Google Pixel that, again, isn't even listed. It is also compatible. FYI - the google Nexus phone was made by LG for Google and I would bet that a G6 would mate with our system too. Most Android phones can be utilized via BT with the Lexus infotainment system. My wife has an HTC One M9 - Android which works perfectly. The list on the Lexus web site is by no means complete.
I can't speak for Apple as I've never had one.
I can't speak for Apple as I've never had one.
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Many Android phones listed as incompatible are, indeed, compatible. I have a 2013 ES 350 and my Google Nexus 5 wasn't even listed. It was compatible. I now have a Google Pixel that, again, isn't even listed. It is also compatible. FYI - the google Nexus phone was made by LG for Google and I would bet that a G6 would mate with our system too. Most Android phones can be utilized via BT with the Lexus infotainment system. My wife has an HTC One M9 - Android which works perfectly. The list on the Lexus web site is by no means complete.
I can't speak for Apple as I've never had one.
I can't speak for Apple as I've never had one.
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One thing to keep in mind is Lexus isn't going to take a brand new phone and test it on a 4-5 year old car. They test new phones with new cars. If it's not listed doesn't necessarily mean it's not compatible, just that it's not tested. What functionality are you missing?
Other thing comparing iPhones to Androids, software on iPhones are consistent across the different models. Androids are tweaked by their various manufacturers. So a Samsung will work differently that an LG for instance. Google now owns Android and seems to be the most pure form of Android.
Other thing comparing iPhones to Androids, software on iPhones are consistent across the different models. Androids are tweaked by their various manufacturers. So a Samsung will work differently that an LG for instance. Google now owns Android and seems to be the most pure form of Android.
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One thing to keep in mind is Lexus isn't going to take a brand new phone and test it on a 4-5 year old car. They test new phones with new cars. If it's not listed doesn't necessarily mean it's not compatible, just that it's not tested. What functionality are you missing?
Other thing comparing iPhones to Androids, software on iPhones are consistent across the different models. Androids are tweaked by their various manufacturers. So a Samsung will work differently that an LG for instance. Google now owns Android and seems to be the most pure form of Android.
Other thing comparing iPhones to Androids, software on iPhones are consistent across the different models. Androids are tweaked by their various manufacturers. So a Samsung will work differently that an LG for instance. Google now owns Android and seems to be the most pure form of Android.
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