Introducing Carista app for Lexus GX
#17
The beta for iOS is going on. Has anyone here tried it yet?
I get my WiFi ELM327 adapter today, so I wanted to make sure the beta wouldn't make my GX spontaneously combust, or randomly change settings that I already like.
For folks with the android or IOS beta, what settings did you change, that you can't already change through the on-screen menus?
I get my WiFi ELM327 adapter today, so I wanted to make sure the beta wouldn't make my GX spontaneously combust, or randomly change settings that I already like.
For folks with the android or IOS beta, what settings did you change, that you can't already change through the on-screen menus?
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The beta for iOS is going on. Has anyone here tried it yet?
I get my WiFi ELM327 adapter today, so I wanted to make sure the beta wouldn't make my GX spontaneously combust, or randomly change settings that I already like.
For folks with the android or IOS beta, what settings did you change, that you can't already change through the on-screen menus?
I get my WiFi ELM327 adapter today, so I wanted to make sure the beta wouldn't make my GX spontaneously combust, or randomly change settings that I already like.
For folks with the android or IOS beta, what settings did you change, that you can't already change through the on-screen menus?
The customizations in our iOS version are exactly the same as in our Android version - so we don't expect any spontaneous combustion
But yeah, please give it a try and let us know how it goes
#19
Carista,
The app seems to list all the LPS settings. Most of them, we can already get at via the nav screen setup menus. On the 2014-2015 GX, there are about 10-11 settings are Dealer Only settings. I guess this is what we need this app for, correct?
It takes about 3 minutes for the software to read the Lexus settings, but then you can scroll through the settings and make changes quickly. The app seems to be working as it should.
The app seems to list all the LPS settings. Most of them, we can already get at via the nav screen setup menus. On the 2014-2015 GX, there are about 10-11 settings are Dealer Only settings. I guess this is what we need this app for, correct?
It takes about 3 minutes for the software to read the Lexus settings, but then you can scroll through the settings and make changes quickly. The app seems to be working as it should.
Last edited by dmccombs; 01-31-15 at 10:01 PM.
#20
I just downloaded the updated beta, and it has some nice improvements. The sync with the car is now closer to 2 minutes. They also added a feature where you can email your car settings. I think this is very handy.
Below is what you get in an email, from the GX.
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Doors / Windows / Remote
Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
*YES* / NO
Beep when locking/unlocking with remote
*YES* / NO
Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / *MAX*
Beep when opening/closing windows with remote
*YES* / NO
Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open
*YES* / NO
Panic function on remote
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Open glass hatch via remote
SINGLE CLICK / DOUBLE CLICK / *LONG PRESS* / VERY LONG PRESS / DISABLED
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
*YES* / NO
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / *60 SECONDS* / 120 SECONDS
Unlock doors via remote
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / *ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS*
Unlock doors via physical key
*DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND* / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button)
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / *ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS*
Auto-lock doors when moving
*ON* / OFF
Lock doors when shifting into gear
ON / *OFF*
Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
*ON* / OFF
Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
ON / *OFF*
After locking with smart key, allow re-opening within…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / *2.5 SECONDS* / 5 SECONDS
Smart key location to start car
FRONT SEATS / *ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE*
Open glass hatch via smart key
*YES* / NO
Open windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF
Close windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF
Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
*ON* / OFF
Instruments / Display / Dings
Seat belt warning ding (driver)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*
Seat belt warning ding (front passenger)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*
Remote low battery warning
*ON* / OFF
ECO Drive indicator zone
*ON* / OFF
Lights
Daytime running lights
*ON* / OFF
Coming-home lights duration
OFF / *30 SECONDS* / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS
Auto headlights activation threshold
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Automatic High-beam System (AHS)
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Instrument lights dimming sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Dim interior lights after…
7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS
Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
*YES* / NO
Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
*YES* / NO
Center console spotlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
*YES* / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for…
OFF / 7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS
Turn on scuff plate light when smart key in range
*YES* / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when doors unlocked via remote
*YES* / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when driver's door is opened
*YES* / NO
Interior light control
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Exterior light control
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Other
Slide driver's seat back for easy exit
OFF / SHORT / *STANDARD*
Obtained with Carista 100006 for iOS.
Below is what you get in an email, from the GX.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Doors / Windows / Remote
Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
*YES* / NO
Beep when locking/unlocking with remote
*YES* / NO
Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / *MAX*
Beep when opening/closing windows with remote
*YES* / NO
Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open
*YES* / NO
Panic function on remote
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Open glass hatch via remote
SINGLE CLICK / DOUBLE CLICK / *LONG PRESS* / VERY LONG PRESS / DISABLED
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
*YES* / NO
Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / *60 SECONDS* / 120 SECONDS
Unlock doors via remote
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / *ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS*
Unlock doors via physical key
*DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND* / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS
Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button)
DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / *ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS*
Auto-lock doors when moving
*ON* / OFF
Lock doors when shifting into gear
ON / *OFF*
Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
*ON* / OFF
Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
ON / *OFF*
After locking with smart key, allow re-opening within…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / *2.5 SECONDS* / 5 SECONDS
Smart key location to start car
FRONT SEATS / *ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE*
Open glass hatch via smart key
*YES* / NO
Open windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF
Close windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF
Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
*ON* / OFF
Instruments / Display / Dings
Seat belt warning ding (driver)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*
Seat belt warning ding (front passenger)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*
Remote low battery warning
*ON* / OFF
ECO Drive indicator zone
*ON* / OFF
Lights
Daytime running lights
*ON* / OFF
Coming-home lights duration
OFF / *30 SECONDS* / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS
Auto headlights activation threshold
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Automatic High-beam System (AHS)
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Instrument lights dimming sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST
Dim interior lights after…
7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS
Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
*YES* / NO
Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
*YES* / NO
Center console spotlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
*YES* / NO
Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
*YES* / NO
Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for…
OFF / 7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS
Turn on scuff plate light when smart key in range
*YES* / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when doors unlocked via remote
*YES* / NO
Turn on scuff plate light when driver's door is opened
*YES* / NO
Interior light control
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Exterior light control
*ENABLED* / DISABLED
Other
Slide driver's seat back for easy exit
OFF / SHORT / *STANDARD*
Obtained with Carista 100006 for iOS.
#21
I Like Carista!
I'm in the beta program and wanted to give some feedback here.
I bought the VGate iCar3 WiFi adapter to use with my iPhone 5s. Goes for about $35. The OBD2 port is right under the dash by the steering column. No access issue at all. Easily paired to my iPhone: I "forgot" my normal home wifi network and connected to the V-Link network the adapter broadcasts on the first try. Easy. This adapter is supposed to power itself down so you can leave it plugged in for an extended period without worrying about draining the car battery but I havent tried that yet.
Carista performs two main functions. I tried both checking for any diagnosic codes as well as checking/changing some customizable settings. First it takes several minutes with the adapter above to check diagnostics. The Carista app gives you a reasonable percentage complete indication so you know it's doing work. One strange thing I noticed was the nav displays a diagnostics screen you can't normally get to. I didn't play with those menus but want to explore them later. When the process is complete you can just easily exit out of those menus on the nav unit. Since I didn't have any check engine/dash lights on to start with I didnt do anything more with this function.
Second thing I did was get into the settings function in the Carista app. It took Carista with the VGate adapter about 2 minutes to gather all my settings before displaying them. I can confirm it did allow me to view and set both customer as well as dealer-only settings! In my case I turned off the seat belt ding sound which is normally a dealer-only option. Saving settings took just a couple seconds. My opinion is it's great to have all these options in one place, easily scrollable on your phone vs. the nav interface. And as an added bonus you can have the app email you your settings!
In short, Carista is well worth the $20 - I give it 4 stars! And I think everyone will want an OBD2 adapter if for no other reason than to just look up engine light codes that we all invariably experience at some point. In fact the check engine light on my my Gen 4 2005 4Runner had come on the day I decided to buy the adapter and give Carista a try so I'm getting immediate additional use.
I bought the VGate iCar3 WiFi adapter to use with my iPhone 5s. Goes for about $35. The OBD2 port is right under the dash by the steering column. No access issue at all. Easily paired to my iPhone: I "forgot" my normal home wifi network and connected to the V-Link network the adapter broadcasts on the first try. Easy. This adapter is supposed to power itself down so you can leave it plugged in for an extended period without worrying about draining the car battery but I havent tried that yet.
Carista performs two main functions. I tried both checking for any diagnosic codes as well as checking/changing some customizable settings. First it takes several minutes with the adapter above to check diagnostics. The Carista app gives you a reasonable percentage complete indication so you know it's doing work. One strange thing I noticed was the nav displays a diagnostics screen you can't normally get to. I didn't play with those menus but want to explore them later. When the process is complete you can just easily exit out of those menus on the nav unit. Since I didn't have any check engine/dash lights on to start with I didnt do anything more with this function.
Second thing I did was get into the settings function in the Carista app. It took Carista with the VGate adapter about 2 minutes to gather all my settings before displaying them. I can confirm it did allow me to view and set both customer as well as dealer-only settings! In my case I turned off the seat belt ding sound which is normally a dealer-only option. Saving settings took just a couple seconds. My opinion is it's great to have all these options in one place, easily scrollable on your phone vs. the nav interface. And as an added bonus you can have the app email you your settings!
In short, Carista is well worth the $20 - I give it 4 stars! And I think everyone will want an OBD2 adapter if for no other reason than to just look up engine light codes that we all invariably experience at some point. In fact the check engine light on my my Gen 4 2005 4Runner had come on the day I decided to buy the adapter and give Carista a try so I'm getting immediate additional use.
#22
I still can't play.
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Dongle problems
I picked up the dongle from Amazon (same as an earlier poster mentioned).
I was able to pair to my Android phone just fine, but the Carista app says that my OBD device is defective. While that could be a true statement (I did only pay $10), that error description is rather lacking.
Any more details about the failure that could be extracted would be helpful. Debug log, error codes, etc...
Somun
I was able to pair to my Android phone just fine, but the Carista app says that my OBD device is defective. While that could be a true statement (I did only pay $10), that error description is rather lacking.
Any more details about the failure that could be extracted would be helpful. Debug log, error codes, etc...
Somun
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I picked up the dongle from Amazon (same as an earlier poster mentioned).
I was able to pair to my Android phone just fine, but the Carista app says that my OBD device is defective. While that could be a true statement (I did only pay $10), that error description is rather lacking.
Any more details about the failure that could be extracted would be helpful. Debug log, error codes, etc...
Somun
I was able to pair to my Android phone just fine, but the Carista app says that my OBD device is defective. While that could be a true statement (I did only pay $10), that error description is rather lacking.
Any more details about the failure that could be extracted would be helpful. Debug log, error codes, etc...
Somun
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Since the cheap version of the OBD2 reader was defective (might have just been the unit I purchased), it would be good to know what specific qualities I should look for in a replacement unit.
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#28
I'm thrilled with this! bought the app and the from Amazon. Worked like a charm on my 2011 GX460. I am thrilled to have the all-windows-down feature enabled on my fob now!
Thanks Carista folks.
Thanks Carista folks.
#29
Thanks for the reminder. I downloaded the app and ordered the same dongle.
I ordered an OBD2 splitter due to I installed a GPS tracker on my GX (personal use, not insurance company). Hopefully no conflicts between the two devices.
I ordered an OBD2 splitter due to I installed a GPS tracker on my GX (personal use, not insurance company). Hopefully no conflicts between the two devices.
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I'm thrilled with this! bought the app and the iKKEGOL wifi dongle from Amazon. Worked like a charm on my 2011 GX460. I am thrilled to have the all-windows-down feature enabled on my fob now!
Thanks Carista folks.
Thanks Carista folks.
Thanks for the reminder. I downloaded the app and ordered the same dongle.
I ordered an OBD2 splitter due to I installed a GPS tracker on my GX (personal use, not insurance company). Hopefully no conflicts between the two devices.
Amazon.com: Ultra Low Profile Left or Right Angle OBD II 2 Y Splitter Cable 30cm/12": Automotive
I ordered an OBD2 splitter due to I installed a GPS tracker on my GX (personal use, not insurance company). Hopefully no conflicts between the two devices.
Amazon.com: Ultra Low Profile Left or Right Angle OBD II 2 Y Splitter Cable 30cm/12": Automotive
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