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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 08:30 PM
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The manual has zero info on connecting android auto. Anyone have any clues? First time with android auto?
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 09:13 PM
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Just plug in the USB to your phone. The phone or the car walks you through it.
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 09:51 PM
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Thanks for the super fast reply!!
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Originally Posted by NewLexFan
The manual has zero info on connecting android auto. Anyone have any clues? First time with android auto?
it's all covered in the navigation manual, not the main manual.

oh and the car does not have wireless android auto, only plugged in. i got an AA Wireless adapter though that gives the car wireless android auto. works great.

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Being what my son calls a "Technological Neanderthal", I am still trying to understand the advantage of Android/Apple Auto. I use Sat radio most of the time, and have numerous magazines of CD's loaded into my Jag XK8 CD player.
Why would I want to add my android phone to the confusion??
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Old Jan 29, 2022 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
it's all covered in the navigation manual, not the main manual.

oh and the car does not have wireless android auto, only plugged in. i got an AA Wireless adapter though that gives the car wireless android auto. works great.
Thanks! Good tip I shall search
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Being what my son calls a "Technological Neanderthal", I am still trying to understand the advantage of Android/Apple Auto. I use Sat radio most of the time, and have numerous magazines of CD's loaded into my Jag XK8 CD player.
Why would I want to add my android phone to the confusion??
android auto / apple carplay allows you to use a lot of phone apps on the car's screen / controls. so instead of using the car's navigation system for example, you can use apple maps, google maps, or google waze, all of which are better. i know you're into CDs but millions of people use music streaming services like spotify or apple music (and others), and with android auto / apple carplay, someone can use those services and have easy on screen access to their favorite albums, tracks, playlists, etc. VERY convenient.

AA/AC also provides access to apps like calendar so you can see notifications for that.

another huge benefit to me of AA/AC is that if one uses it on multiple vehicles (i have an suv and the LC) then i get the same apps on both vehicles.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
android auto / apple carplay allows you to use a lot of phone apps on the car's screen / controls. so instead of using the car's navigation system for example, you can use apple maps, google maps, or google waze, all of which are better. i know you're into CDs but millions of people use music streaming services like spotify or apple music (and others), and with android auto / apple carplay, someone can use those services and have easy on screen access to their favorite albums, tracks, playlists, etc. VERY convenient.

AA/AC also provides access to apps like calendar so you can see notifications for that.

another huge benefit to me of AA/AC is that if one uses it on multiple vehicles (i have an suv and the LC) then i get the same apps on both vehicles.
Thx for that info. Will look into the possibilities. Does the USB connection also charge the phone while connected/being used? Battery life using WAZE or Google maps has been a problem for me in other cars.
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Originally Posted by SamtheSham
Thx for that info. Will look into the possibilities. Does the USB connection also charge the phone while connected/being used? Battery life using WAZE or Google maps has been a problem for me in other cars.
yes it does. i connect my phone with a v. short usb-A to usb-c cable and leave it in the center console. once connected i can hit the lexus 'menu' button, then select Android Auto with touchpad, and do whatever. it will default i think to the last used app(s) and a streaming music app is likely to start automatically when connected without going into menu, etc.

oh and sirius radio is awful, lol.
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