We have created this thread to share all updates and answer any questions about Hamilton Motor Company upgrade systems for the 2014-2021 Lexus GX and the 2010-2013 Lexus GX that add CarPlay and Android Auto functionality to your car.

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We have an awesome new product for Lexus GX launching soon (a full replacement screen that saves your underlying Lexus software so you don't have to compromise on any features like Sirius XM!). It will be available for early ordering very soon:

We are here to help!

 

Two questions.


1. Will the larger new screen model (like the carlinklife kit)
be the same price for the 2010-2013 as it is for the 2014+? Carlinklife's is more expensive for the 2010-2013 version.
2. Will there be any customizable boot logos?

 

1. CarLinkLife does not preserve the factory OS. Ours does. This requires significantly more development as we have to integrate with that system. Our 2010-13 GX model will not be available as soon as the 14-21 model. The price will be the same ultimately.
2. We can offer customizable boot logos as a future feature. For now, they will all ship with the standard Hamilton boot logo.

 

I have not see the wide screen model on your website, is it available now and what is the price? Also, from your YouTube introduction, your system support OEM infotainment which I assume retains all OEM functionality, in addition, your unit is also Android based, does your unit also support multiple cameras inputs? If so, does your unit also have 360 camera view module built-in? Since 14 - 21 GX does not offer 360 cameras view, I have added a separate module to achieve such function, if your unit has build in muddle for that function, would been definitely a plus. Any chance to see more detail info about your unit?

 

Glad to see Hamilton is now a sponsor!!!

@hamiltonmotorco
Please keep the ‘10-‘13 models in mind
I have my own selfish reasons :-) … with a ‘12

 

:d

 

Agree. Very interested in the upgrade if you can conquer the 2010-2013 limitations that exist. With this implementation I assume your unit will plug into existing wire harness(es)? And could your unit be removed and restored to the factory install if desired?

 

@hamiltonmotorco happy to see you are an NC based company and located only down the road from me as well! Let me know if you need a GX test vehicle for your replacement screen

 

Hey,

Our Hamilton Lexus kits are compatible with factory-fitted Backup Camera and/or 360 Camera kits. It is also compatible with AHD after market camera kits with RCA connection to our harness. If your 360 camera kit is AHD and connects with a RCA connection, this will be compatible with our Hamilton unit.

Compatible with either factory fitted backup/360 camera kits or AHD compatible aftermarket camera kits with RCA connection.

Let us know if you have any other questions, thanks!

 

Will this unit be comparable with the mark Levinson system and will the aux input plug still be available? I use an external iFi dac headphone amp to play my music from phone apps. Yes I know Bluetooth works but my method with the iFi and their dac blows all Bluetooth away for sound quality.

 

Hey, yes the Hamilton kit is compatible with the Mark Levinson audio system. It keeps your factory amplifier, and original sound quality, so you won’t undergo any downgrade in performance. Our Lexus systems uses the AUX input from your factory side, therefore, you will not be able to connect an external device to that AUX port. We also recommend that you check with your installer that this has been connected and configured (Set your Lexus Factory System to AUX mode) before leaving the shop.

Let us know if you have any more questions, thanks !

 

Hey, yes the unit plugs directly into your existing harness. We’ve done our best to make a seamless upgrade between your factory unit and the newly installed unit.
You do not lose any factory functionality and the upgrade is fully removable if you decide to take the Hamilton kit out.
Our kits currently do not work for the 2010 to 2013 models, but will they will be available later in the year.
Thanks!

 

Do you have any videos of what the Lexus 360 camera looks like in the interface, including the backup camera? Also, same question about the climate interface? Is there a display in the app, when you change climate settings?

thx

 

@hamiltonmotorco - any update on the timeline for availability for the GX460 system? CLL recently made available a dual-unit system, retaining both original factory system access as well as the AA/Carplay functionality. Looking forward to see where y'all are at.. thanks!

 

I'll tag on to FishWithChris' question. I've seen you guys quoted (here) stating that your GX460 replacement will be priced slightly cheaper than CLL's, but theirs is currently $50 cheaper. Will you be lowering the cost of the unit anytime soon?

Also for everyone else, the CLL updated model also retains use of the OEM mic, so no need to run more cables.