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You might try a third-party iOS app to see if that might help. This is not recommendation, but you might have a look at:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talk...570741489?mt=8
May be of use to only a few folks depending on need and email provider, and not sure about the in-app ads. Still, is free with the ads for you to give it a try.
When it comes to needs such as this it is best to look for products touting assistive technology for the handicapped.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talk...570741489?mt=8
May be of use to only a few folks depending on need and email provider, and not sure about the in-app ads. Still, is free with the ads for you to give it a try.
When it comes to needs such as this it is best to look for products touting assistive technology for the handicapped.
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I hear you RX330inFL. Basically saying let the phone handle it rather than the car. Not a bad idea, but not as elegant as it was with the Blackberry. I didn't have to turn the radio volume down to hear the message when integrated into the car.
I do appreciate the idea. I was just hoping I had missed some option and it sounds from BertL's post, that the Blackberry had a feature that Apple simply hasn't incorporated so it unlikely to ever provide a similar level of functionality. It is probably like flash, Steve Jobs simply didn't like the product or the company so he refused to incorporate it in the IOS operating system. I just need to remember that the iPhone is a consumer product and I cannot expect it to bring a similar level of business options to the table. Sadly, the RIM/Blackberry products cannot compete effectively in the workplace so my organization made the switch, like most everyone else these days.
Does anyone happen to know if the Android phones suffer from the same problem?
I do appreciate the idea. I was just hoping I had missed some option and it sounds from BertL's post, that the Blackberry had a feature that Apple simply hasn't incorporated so it unlikely to ever provide a similar level of functionality. It is probably like flash, Steve Jobs simply didn't like the product or the company so he refused to incorporate it in the IOS operating system. I just need to remember that the iPhone is a consumer product and I cannot expect it to bring a similar level of business options to the table. Sadly, the RIM/Blackberry products cannot compete effectively in the workplace so my organization made the switch, like most everyone else these days.
Does anyone happen to know if the Android phones suffer from the same problem?
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I do appreciate the idea. I was just hoping I had missed some option and it sounds from BertL's post, that the Blackberry had a feature that Apple simply hasn't incorporated so it unlikely to ever provide a similar level of functionality. It is probably like flash, Steve Jobs simply didn't like the product or the company so he refused to incorporate it in the IOS operating system. I just need to remember that the iPhone is a consumer product and I cannot expect it to bring a similar level of business options to the table. Sadly, the RIM/Blackberry products cannot compete effectively in the workplace so my organization made the switch, like most everyone else these days.
Does anyone happen to know if the Android phones suffer from the same problem?
Well... the answers are not very cut and dry. The technology in play here is Bluetooth MAP (Messaging Access Profile) and the implementation of MAP on the vehicle by the manufacturer, the phone hardware, the phone operating system, the carrier (they have some control over the version of software and its feature set found on the phone)...Originally Posted by Ward6096
I hear you RX330inFL. Basically saying let the phone handle it rather than the car. Not a bad idea, but not as elegant as it was with the Blackberry. I didn't have to turn the radio volume down to hear the message when integrated into the car. I do appreciate the idea. I was just hoping I had missed some option and it sounds from BertL's post, that the Blackberry had a feature that Apple simply hasn't incorporated so it unlikely to ever provide a similar level of functionality. It is probably like flash, Steve Jobs simply didn't like the product or the company so he refused to incorporate it in the IOS operating system. I just need to remember that the iPhone is a consumer product and I cannot expect it to bring a similar level of business options to the table. Sadly, the RIM/Blackberry products cannot compete effectively in the workplace so my organization made the switch, like most everyone else these days.
Does anyone happen to know if the Android phones suffer from the same problem?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetoo...file_.28MAP.29
Even though Apple supports MAP in iOS 6 (and newer) and iPhone 4 (and newer) phones they do not support the full features set possible as you are well aware:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3647?v...S&locale=en_US
Even if the specs for the phone says it supports Bluetooth MAP there are no guarantees it will do all you want it to do. This is not just a Lexus problem but also one for Ford and others. It is a situation where you would hope Lexus and its complement of Technology Specialists are compiling a database of configurations which are known to work.
I have heard that some owners whose phone supported MAP just fine lost that ability when their Android phone was upgraded to Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). So, once you get a phone which works perfectly for you I would be loathe to upgrade it in any way. Same with any NAV firmware upgrades Lexus might install.
FWIW, I understand Robin is a product to consider for use on Android:
http://robingets.me/
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It Worked!!!After finally turning on notification in my iPhone, i get:
1) told there is a message, 2) shown the message 3)asked if it should be read to me, which it does and then given a list of pre typed answers to send.
All Good.
But wait there's more!!
I also asked Siri (hold down the off-hook button for a few seconds) to read text messages. 1) it reads it 2) it asks if I would like to reply, 2) it takes dictation and 4) sends the message.
I have an EH300h with navigation display and an iPhone 5.
PS. I prefer the Lexus voice to the Siri voice.
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To receive text messages, you need to enable "notifications" in the iPhone's Settings app. Open the Settings app, select the Bluetooth option, and under Devices you should see one called "Car Multimedia" which is the RX. Tap on the blue arrow to the right of it to display the Bluetooth settings for the RX. Turn "Show Notifications" ON and then exit the Settings app. You should now receive text messages on the RX nav screen, however you cannot reply to those messages until Apple updates iOS to version 6.1 and that's not expected for another few weeks.
I am using IOS 7.01Originally Posted by Doodah
@floridamanTo receive text messages, you need to enable "notifications" in the iPhone's Settings app. Open the Settings app, select the Bluetooth option, and under Devices you should see one called "Car Multimedia" which is the RX. Tap on the blue arrow to the right of it to display the Bluetooth settings for the RX. Turn "Show Notifications" ON and then exit the Settings app. You should now receive text messages on the RX nav screen, however you cannot reply to those messages until Apple updates iOS to version 6.1 and that's not expected for another few weeks.
I follow your steps, but when I go to Settings>BT>CarMultimedia, there is no "Show Notifications" to turn on.
All I have is "Sync Contacts".
Also, another question: I have a 2012 IS350 with nab. Is the 2012 Lexus firmware compatible with all of this messaging? I called Lexus and they said yes. But, I can't get it working.
Thanks.
Steve