Android Auto attachment
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Lexus Test Driver
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Android Auto attachment
For those of you that wanted Android Auto in your 2019 ES cars but Lexus screwed you, I saw this advertisement in my latest Car and Driver issue. $349.00 and one wire or wireless for $50.00 more. I don't know how this compares to other units but looked pretty good to me although I'm not interested in AA in my car.
2nd gear
Joined: Jun 2022
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From: NY
I think i might of found a solution for 2019 Lexus ES android auto problem.
I found this product Amazon. It's used the CarPlay single to project android auto to the head unit. I just ordered it for 2019 ES. It's coming next Monday. Let it if it can fix this 2019 ES android auto problem.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2019
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From: TX
I don't understand this either. I rather use my phone or use a cheap iphone before I use this. This is just inviting people to break into your car too.
6th Gear
Joined: May 2021
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From: CT
I have been using it for a year and it works fine!
I got this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256...apt=4itemAdapt . There are other models on there too.
It uses the Car play interface to 'project' Android Auto. A little finnicky without the touchscreen but I got the remote to get around it.
I got this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256...apt=4itemAdapt . There are other models on there too.
It uses the Car play interface to 'project' Android Auto. A little finnicky without the touchscreen but I got the remote to get around it.
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From: Cape Cod
I have been using it for a year and it works fine!
I got this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256...apt=4itemAdapt . There are other models on there too.
It uses the Car play interface to 'project' Android Auto. A little finnicky without the touchscreen but I got the remote to get around it.
I got this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256...apt=4itemAdapt . There are other models on there too.
It uses the Car play interface to 'project' Android Auto. A little finnicky without the touchscreen but I got the remote to get around it.
So you ultimately, you have android auto running on your 2019 ES350? Can you do Netflix and YouTube? Does it run android off the device?
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6th Gear
Joined: May 2021
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From: CT
Let me get some photos for you.
I just saw this offer online. I think this will do it too
https://www.dealnews.com/products/Pr...ox/287894.html
I just saw this offer online. I think this will do it too
https://www.dealnews.com/products/Pr...ox/287894.html
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10th Gear
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From: CA
I have a dongle called Ottocast U2-X.
It connects to my 2019 ES over wired CarPlay but provides wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, which of course is why I wanted it. It works pretty well, especially if you use voice to talk to it (hold the voice button). Biggest downside is screen navigation; it doesn't support the Lexus touchpad correctly and you have to flick a selection box around using the touchpad like arrow keys: one flick per movement. That part isn't great.
I bought a 1m AMLE-V8RI low profile cable from aliexpress for it (used with a microusb-to-usbc adapter) and drop it in the console box. I can close the cup holder door and the cable just squeaks through.
BTW, can anybody explain what the secret tiny door just below the usb ports is for and how to open it?
It connects to my 2019 ES over wired CarPlay but provides wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, which of course is why I wanted it. It works pretty well, especially if you use voice to talk to it (hold the voice button). Biggest downside is screen navigation; it doesn't support the Lexus touchpad correctly and you have to flick a selection box around using the touchpad like arrow keys: one flick per movement. That part isn't great.
I bought a 1m AMLE-V8RI low profile cable from aliexpress for it (used with a microusb-to-usbc adapter) and drop it in the console box. I can close the cup holder door and the cable just squeaks through.
BTW, can anybody explain what the secret tiny door just below the usb ports is for and how to open it?
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From: Texas
please let me know
Thanks
Racer
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From: PA
Got the same dongle for Apple Car Play use with my Apple IOS devices. Makes them wireless to Apple Car Play. Small dongle. Hardly noticeable. Works great. $75.if that’s the kind of thing you’re looking for for your Android, shop around. Right price should be way less than $350.
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Racer
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From: North Carolina
For my 2020 ES and carlink Tbox plus I double tap (not push) and keep finger on pad to move around and tap once to select. Works a lot like mouse on laptop. You should be able to use a bluetooth mouse with yours also