Nav/Audio Software 2014 vs 2017
12-18-17, 11:55 AM
#1
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Nav/Audio Software 2014 vs 2017
Hi Guys,
I am taking my car int o get a few repairs done under warranty and I had a quick questions about the navigation software. I noticed that the 2017 has a very different looking interface than the one in my 2014. I have the ML stereo if that makes a difference.
Can I/ should I get the software updated? I am not talking about the actual maps, but the interface/UI of it. Is this even possible? I know with BMW people could get this done, sometimes at a small cost.
I am taking my car int o get a few repairs done under warranty and I had a quick questions about the navigation software. I noticed that the 2017 has a very different looking interface than the one in my 2014. I have the ML stereo if that makes a difference.
Can I/ should I get the software updated? I am not talking about the actual maps, but the interface/UI of it. Is this even possible? I know with BMW people could get this done, sometimes at a small cost.
12-18-17, 01:31 PM
#4
Go to www.lexusdrivers.com and check out "Resources".
Starting with the 2014's some Lexi have a multimedia update available.
This is NOT a Nav update but just Bluetooth and voice recognition type tweeks.
Below is the complete link for your 2014 LS w/Nav...no update at this time,
nor for my 2014 ES300h w/Nav either
https://securedp.lexus.com/download-app/getHeadUnits
Starting with the 2014's some Lexi have a multimedia update available.
This is NOT a Nav update but just Bluetooth and voice recognition type tweeks.
Below is the complete link for your 2014 LS w/Nav...no update at this time,
nor for my 2014 ES300h w/Nav either
https://securedp.lexus.com/download-app/getHeadUnits
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12-18-17, 02:30 PM
#10
Do you mean that the reply button doesn't do anything? When I hit the reply button, it goes to the list of canned replies that comes with the system. You can customize the reply selection and add your own, but it won't let you type in responses or speak responses back.
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clarence88 (01-28-18)
12-18-17, 03:03 PM
#12
The canned responses are for android phones, your iPhone can compose easily using Siri.
Press and hold the "off hook" steering wheel button. When you hear the Siri trill you can
say "text John Smith mobile" to initiate or "respond text" to return a text. Wait until Siri
says "what do you want to say to John Smith?" Compose and she will repeat it, Send? Yes!
Plenty of checks and rechecks as to whom you are sending and what you are saying.
Be patient as this works "at the speed of Siri".
Standard mobile phone/BT procedure...turn the phone completely off, cold, dark, dead about once a week.
Phones will work for months making calls, they will Play better with Others when you cycle them.
Press and hold the "off hook" steering wheel button. When you hear the Siri trill you can
say "text John Smith mobile" to initiate or "respond text" to return a text. Wait until Siri
says "what do you want to say to John Smith?" Compose and she will repeat it, Send? Yes!
Plenty of checks and rechecks as to whom you are sending and what you are saying.
Be patient as this works "at the speed of Siri".
Standard mobile phone/BT procedure...turn the phone completely off, cold, dark, dead about once a week.
Phones will work for months making calls, they will Play better with Others when you cycle them.
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wjlim22 (12-18-17)
12-18-17, 03:42 PM
#14
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Thread Starter
I have used Siri but I have never been able to hit reply. It is “hey Siri send message to _____. ...
The canned responses are for android phones, your iPhone can compose easily using Siri.
Press and hold the "off hook" steering wheel button. When you hear the Siri trill you can
say "text John Smith mobile" to initiate or "respond text" to return a text. Wait until Siri
says "what do you want to say to John Smith?" Compose and she will repeat it, Send? Yes!
Plenty of checks and rechecks as to whom you are sending and what you are saying.
Be patient as this works "at the speed of Siri".
Standard mobile phone/BT procedure...turn the phone completely off, cold, dark, dead about once a week.
Phones will work for months making calls, they will Play better with Others when you cycle them.
Press and hold the "off hook" steering wheel button. When you hear the Siri trill you can
say "text John Smith mobile" to initiate or "respond text" to return a text. Wait until Siri
says "what do you want to say to John Smith?" Compose and she will repeat it, Send? Yes!
Plenty of checks and rechecks as to whom you are sending and what you are saying.
Be patient as this works "at the speed of Siri".
Standard mobile phone/BT procedure...turn the phone completely off, cold, dark, dead about once a week.
Phones will work for months making calls, they will Play better with Others when you cycle them.
12-19-17, 05:41 AM
#15
Lexus Fanatic
Just say “Hey Siri respond to my latest text message”