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Jan 20, 2025 | 09:23 AM

BWag2023

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Remote start with Siri

I just came across the “Siri Shortcut” area on the app. I now like using it to remote start my 2024 Lexus NX350h. However, it’d be great if it also turned on my headlights or interior lights to make it easier to locate in a dark area. Is this possible? I don’t see a Siri Shortcut for it. BTW, I have set up my iPhone as a digital key and usually only carry my card key. I’m not sure if carrying the fob would help. Thanks.

Jan 20, 2025 | 01:49 PM

Dkaplan

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Currently, there is no Siri Shortcut or Lexus app feature to turn on the headlights or interior lights when remotely starting your 2024 Lexus NX350h. While the remote start function works via Siri Shortcuts, activating lights for visibility in dark areas is not supported[1][3]. Carrying the key fob does not add this capability either, as it primarily supports remote start and basic locking/unlocking functions[4]. You may want to explore adjusting your vehicle's light settings manually through the auto-on sensitivity or timer options if available

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Jan 20, 2025 | 04:44 PM

XLR8TOR

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Pretty sure you can’t do it with Siri, but you can turn the lights on in the app. Not sure how it works if you remote started though. Try it out.

Jan 21, 2025 | 01:14 PM

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Where is the Siri setting in the Lexus App? I do not see it in the App for the United States.

Edit, I found that you can create an iPhone Shortcuts via the iPhone Shorcuts App to Create a Shortcut with the Lexus App. Currently there are four options. Remote Lock, Remote Start, Remote Stop and Remote UnLock. How do you get the Remote Start to work with Siri?

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Jan 21, 2025 | 02:21 PM

Dkaplan

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I think you have to have Siri shortcuts enabled.

Jan 27, 2025 | 02:10 PM

BWag2023

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I think you have to have Siri shortcuts enabled.

The area section of the app that includes "Siri Shortcuts" can be found by pushing the "Info" button immediately below the image of your car and above the "start" button. I didn't realize it was a button item to push as it blends in so well (I use dark mode for the app). Also found on the Siri page is your VIN, Glovebox (manuals, etc.), Subscriptions, Connected Services Support and Vehicle Software.

Jan 27, 2025 | 05:15 PM

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Thanks! My dad has an NX350h and his shows the Siri Shortcuts. I have the NX450h+ and it does not show in my app. I guess the NX450h+ does not support Siri Shortcuts. Its interesting that the manual Remote Start via the App for the NX350h stays on for 10 minutes while the manual Remote Start for the NX450h+ stays on for 20 minutes. When you schedule both they both only stay on for 10 minutes. 20 minutes seems to work well for my car to defrost everything.