Take 2 - BeatSonic Lexus Carplay
Driver
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 92
Likes: 11
From: WI
Ive been meaning to make a new thread about the system since its not 4x4 system and its over 300 dollars cheaper. So there is a lot of little annoying stuff with a unit like this so if you have an like big questions fire away. But yes the joystick works with the andriod interface but, does not work with apple carplay, the screen is touch screen so its not the worst. The installation was very easy, i found the cables that needed to go to the top of the screen, placed electrical tape around them all and slide them to the top.
Heres some of my biggest annoyances with the system:
-I use bluetooth instead of the carplay audio cause I think it doesnt sound so good through the AUX. The down fall of this is that the navigation apps dont do the directions unless i switch back to AUX.
-The rear camera instead of it being instant there is like a 2-4 second delay
-The system takes over 15 seconds to boot up when first powering on
-I sometimes have to wait until the system is on to connect my phone or else the carplay app wont start up
Heres some of my biggest annoyances with the system:
-I use bluetooth instead of the carplay audio cause I think it doesnt sound so good through the AUX. The down fall of this is that the navigation apps dont do the directions unless i switch back to AUX.
-The rear camera instead of it being instant there is like a 2-4 second delay
-The system takes over 15 seconds to boot up when first powering on
-I sometimes have to wait until the system is on to connect my phone or else the carplay app wont start up
Ive been meaning to make a new thread about the system since its not 4x4 system and its over 300 dollars cheaper. So there is a lot of little annoying stuff with a unit like this so if you have an like big questions fire away. But yes the joystick works with the andriod interface but, does not work with apple carplay, the screen is touch screen so its not the worst. The installation was very easy, i found the cables that needed to go to the top of the screen, placed electrical tape around them all and slide them to the top.
Heres some of my biggest annoyances with the system:
-I use bluetooth instead of the carplay audio cause I think it doesnt sound so good through the AUX. The down fall of this is that the navigation apps dont do the directions unless i switch back to AUX.
-The rear camera instead of it being instant there is like a 2-4 second delay
-The system takes over 15 seconds to boot up when first powering on
-I sometimes have to wait until the system is on to connect my phone or else the carplay app wont start up
Heres some of my biggest annoyances with the system:
-I use bluetooth instead of the carplay audio cause I think it doesnt sound so good through the AUX. The down fall of this is that the navigation apps dont do the directions unless i switch back to AUX.
-The rear camera instead of it being instant there is like a 2-4 second delay
-The system takes over 15 seconds to boot up when first powering on
-I sometimes have to wait until the system is on to connect my phone or else the carplay app wont start up
Pole Position
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,626
Likes: 459
From: GA
I have the 4x4 unit which really is the same thing. What I do is I play music through BT to the factory oem stereo and boot up CarPlay on the android side and I just have to change the audio output on my iPhone to the factory unit. This allows me to listen to everything through the good solid oem BT connection, but still use CarPlay like normal. It is a little bit of a hassle but it's honestly just a 1st world problem. There is going to be a price to pay for aftermarket since Lexus decided they weren't ever going to put Apple CarPlay on the 3IS. I don't have the backup camera delay. The android side does take a little bit to boot up, but I'm normally on the Lexus side which is instant same as when you have the factory screen. I understand people feel some type of way of paying for a unit and it not being seamless, but all things considered it's the best you can get if you really want CarPlay with a big touchscreen and it does give you many features.
Pole Position
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 224
Likes: 70
From: CA
same. I really want CarPlay but I don’t want to add an extra mic or use aftermarket displays, I am really only willing to make the plunge if it’s as easy and integrated to use as Bluetooth is from the factory.
Rookie
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 75
Likes: 2
From: CA
I got the Beat-Sonic CarPlay installed yesterday by Beat-Sonic and it’s pretty awesome. I like that it looks completely OEM and runs smoothly. There are external mics (uses oem) or no screen cut-offs when you adjust the ac temp. The only con is your phone has to be plugged into usb for CarPlay to work.
Last edited by new2jdm; Aug 16, 2019 at 08:44 AM.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 42
Likes: 2
From: NJ
I got the Beat-Sonic CarPlay installed yesterday by Beat-Sonic and it’s pretty awesome. I like that it looks completely OEM and runs smoothly. There are external mics (uses oem) or no screen cut-offs when you adjust the ac temp. The only con is your phone has to be plugged into usb for CarPlay to work.
I got the Beat-Sonic CarPlay installed yesterday by Beat-Sonic and it’s pretty awesome. I like that it looks completely OEM and runs smoothly. There are external mics (uses oem) or no screen cut-offs when you adjust the ac temp. The only con is your phone has to be plugged into usb for CarPlay to work.
Rookie
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 75
Likes: 2
From: CA
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Driver
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 104
Likes: 24
From: PA
I got the Beat-Sonic CarPlay installed yesterday by Beat-Sonic and it’s pretty awesome. I like that it looks completely OEM and runs smoothly. There are external mics (uses oem) or no screen cut-offs when you adjust the ac temp. The only con is your phone has to be plugged into usb for CarPlay to work.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 42
Likes: 2
From: NJ
I got the Beat-Sonic CarPlay installed yesterday by Beat-Sonic and it’s pretty awesome. I like that it looks completely OEM and runs smoothly. There are external mics (uses oem) or no screen cut-offs when you adjust the ac temp. The only con is your phone has to be plugged into usb for CarPlay to work.
Rookie
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 75
Likes: 2
From: CA
Excuse my grammar... Beat-Sonic previous model used an external mic for calls and Siri to work. The new revised product uses the OEM mic.
Last edited by new2jdm; Aug 16, 2019 at 02:19 PM.