is there any way to update firmware to stream audio over bluetooth in the 2006 gs?

 

Nope.... none of the GS's have this option, so this feature doesn't exist.

 

This thread is over 2 years old. Has Lexus made a change to this? Is there a firmware upgrade for it now?

 

only on the newer 2010+ which is running the gen 6 system

 

My buddy got an aftermarket add on (Dice I think) for his 06 LX 470 and it connects into the factory stereo/NAV and works perfectly.

 

Really sad that on a 50 grand car, Lexus cant upgrade the firmware.

 

I'm using the "blackberry gateway" to stream audio (with an iPhone) thru bluetooth on my Gs and I love it!!! Works perfect!!

 

can you explain this? what is a blackberry gateway?

 

"Play music stored on your BlackBerry smartphone wirelessly through your stereo system with the BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway. To wirelessly transmit your music, simply connect the BlackBerry Gateway using the accompanying 3.5mm stereo cable or RCA auxiliary cable to your stereo system, turn on the gateway, pair your smartphone, and that's it!"

http://www.google.com/search?q=black...&client=safari

 

Where do you connect the 3.5mm stereo cable or rca aux cable to ? Is that in the rear of the radio/nav ?

 

Oh yea sorry, you need some type or aux input to use the gateway! I'm using the " JL cleansweep" for my aux integration for my car cuz I have a system in my car. But there are a bunch of aux intergrations for the gs300 that u can use and then plug the gateway to that unit

 

if you have an 08+ there is an aux input

 

found this out when i got a loaner

 

personally I think iPod Integration Kit is better than Bluetooth, or if you wanta be cheap use the iCarplay Cassette Adaptor. With Bluetooth audio, you have to use the device to change your music vs using the touch screen interface.

 

For 2007 and 2006 GS, you can use a cassette tape adapter.