Denso NaviBridge (controlling navi from app)
 

Found out about this app just yesterday.
Allows to remotely control Lexus navigation and send POI coordinates directly from the phone.
Very surprised that there's zero mentions of the app anywhere at all.

I know for sure it works with my Japanese Lexus navigation, but since the app is available in the US store as well, I'd assume it should work over there as well.

NaviBridge by DENSO CORPORATION
https://appsto.re/us/qyjVD.i

And video in action

Were you able to get this to connect by bluetooth? I watched this video and one other and couldnt get the phone and map to connect by bluetooth (despite the fact my calls/music were going through via bluetooth). I asked the Lexus Tech guy at the dealership and he wasnt sure either.

Yes, it worked over Bluetooth. I remember that after launching the app, I had to go into Setup > Bluetooth > Devices, and then clicking/selecting my phone name in the list there, after which the app changed its status to "Online". My phone is setup to be used for Bluetooth calls only, but I think it shouldn't matter as long as it's paired with the navigation.

Does the Japan-spec RX have the Enform App Suite? The features shown in the video can mostly be accomplished on the phone through the Enform App Suite, such as searching for destinations and sending them to the car.

Unfortunately, no. We have a different system here, and from what I know about Enform, I wish we had it here. But Japan is not very progressive in the IT area, so I'm quite happy to have found this app.
Think the app still could be useful for countries without the Enform suite :)

Sorry to bring up an old thread, has anyone gotten this to work with a US lexus?

Id like to send an address directly navi rather then add it to enform, then sync inform and select the address or entering via the cumbersome navi software.

I could never get it to work with my Hong Kong version.

Yep. It works just as advertised. I've used it several times. Type the name of a nearby restaurant, select the location, then touch "Send to Nav" at the bottom right.

Are you using bluetooth or usb?

I deleted my phone and re added via the bluetooth setup and also tried plugging in the usb cable, the app always says im offline. I feel like I missed a step somewhere.

I tried both Bluetooth and USB but no go.

Tried this app a few times in my RX 350 -2016. Works, but if there are 2 cellphones in the car, I need to disconnect one from Bluetooth and only then the other phone with the app works.

has anyone tested it on any other car. My other cars are Audi Q5 & Cayenne S
Does not work with both of them!

How did you get it to work?
I tried it with My 16 RX with Navi (Canadian) and it did not see the car.

If the app is connected to the car navi then it shows ONLINE in bottom right corner.

Initially it did not connect via bluetooth, so I had to delete the phone from the car system and then reconnected it again via bluetooth.
I am using Iphone 6+ and 5s, both work

Hmm... Im using android, Samsung Note 5. Ill grab my wifes Iphone and see if that makes a difference.

Android OnePlus One running Cyanogen 6.0.1 - no luck. Tried unpairing and repairing phone, tried deleting bluetooth profile from the RX and my phone - nothing helps. Bluetooth works just fine for phone/audio, just not this application. Removed Enform Suite - no loss - didn't help either. Tried USB cable direct - nothing there either. Too bad, because I really like the app. :uh: