Lexus Navigation Map Update
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 37
Likes: 3
From: DMV
Curious if anyone actually prefers the RX navi over Google Maps/Waze navi on your smartphone, which might be on a smaller screen, but significantly more reliable and accurate. I haven't used my navi since the first week I got the car--mainly for testing purposes. And I'm assuming a lot of RX owners are on the same boat..
Pole Position
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 301
Likes: 32
From: AL
Curious if anyone actually prefers the RX navi over Google Maps/Waze navi on your smartphone, which might be on a smaller screen, but significantly more reliable and accurate. I haven't used my navi since the first week I got the car--mainly for testing purposes. And I'm assuming a lot of RX owners are on the same boat..
Pit Crew
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 190
Likes: 55
From: WA
I use it everytime. It took a little getting used to but as soon as you learn how to use it and even better, "Mark"-ing your favorite spots, makes it even easier to use. The cursor control is still a PITA even after getting used to it. I wish Lexus put another option like a touchpad or even better a mini-BT keyboard. And it's not too late to incorporate a mini-BT keyboard with a touch pad since the existing system is BT capable.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 432
Likes: 114
From: NorCal
I use it everytime. It took a little getting used to but as soon as you learn how to use it and even better, "Mark"-ing your favorite spots, makes it even easier to use. The cursor control is still a PITA even after getting used to it. I wish Lexus put another option like a touchpad or even better a mini-BT keyboard. And it's not too late to incorporate a mini-BT keyboard with a touch pad since the existing system is BT capable.
No doubt I'm in the minority, nothing new there, but I like the cursor control.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 37
Likes: 3
From: DMV
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Instructor
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 992
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From: MN
they are here on the Audio video forum, there is a forum member discount.
i for sure wanted the in motion bypass, the screen mirroring is a plus, not sure how much i'll use it vs a pro clip on the vent area.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,404
Likes: 215
From: Texas
Occasionally, I use Google Maps Turn-By-Turn via Bluetooth. So you get voice instructions thru your car speakers. Sometimes the 1st word Google speaks gets chopped at the beginning, but I’ve found it pretty accurate. You can combine that with the Waze app that will tell you road conditions, wrecks, construction & even police locations.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 37
Likes: 3
From: DMV
http://www.beatsonicusa.com/if04ep.html/
they are here on the Audio video forum, there is a forum member discount.
i for sure wanted the in motion bypass, the screen mirroring is a plus, not sure how much i'll use it vs a pro clip on the vent area.
they are here on the Audio video forum, there is a forum member discount.
i for sure wanted the in motion bypass, the screen mirroring is a plus, not sure how much i'll use it vs a pro clip on the vent area.
Think I'll just stick w my ProClip setup. I appreciate the info, though
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 992
Likes: 133
From: MN
My phone was on my dash sideways on both me other cars, to the right of the wheel. Thinking proclip too, but can't purchase till I decide if I want an s9, the holder is different,
Love Waze, use it all the time
Rookie
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 31
Likes: 5
From: CA
http://www.beatsonicusa.com/if04ep.html/
they are here on the Audio video forum, there is a forum member discount.
i for sure wanted the in motion bypass, the screen mirroring is a plus, not sure how much i'll use it vs a pro clip on the vent area.
they are here on the Audio video forum, there is a forum member discount.
i for sure wanted the in motion bypass, the screen mirroring is a plus, not sure how much i'll use it vs a pro clip on the vent area.
Just wondering if there's a similar "in-motion bypass" for Lexus without having to install 3rd party equipment...?