Android Auto--needs to be like Carplay
Pole Position
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Yes, but to get to any car menu you need to go though few clicks while looking at the screen with attention away from the road, which is unnecessary.
Apple and Toyota fixed that in CarPlay. It's time Google implements the same feature that Apple and Toyota implemented during last infotainment update.
Apple and Toyota fixed that in CarPlay. It's time Google implements the same feature that Apple and Toyota implemented during last infotainment update.
Lexus Test Driver
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Yes, but to get to any car menu you need to go though few clicks while looking at the screen with attention away from the road, which is unnecessary.
Apple and Toyota fixed that in CarPlay. It's time Google implements the same feature that Apple and Toyota implemented during last infotainment update.
Apple and Toyota fixed that in CarPlay. It's time Google implements the same feature that Apple and Toyota implemented during last infotainment update.
Instructor
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From: NJ
touchscreen in general is a distraction.
The first few months of RX ownership, both my wife and the car complained about the driver (me!) messing with the center screen.
Nowadays, everything is set up the way we like, so that is no longer a factor.Last edited by Carbuff2; Feb 3, 2025 at 05:53 AM.
Instructor
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I found the article I read that told the history of car radios being outlawed in some states, because of the distraction.
Interesting if you have a few minutes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rudysal...es-extinction/
Interesting if you have a few minutes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rudysal...es-extinction/
Driver School Candidate
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From: Texas
I understand how to exit using the Lexus button. In Android Auto if you are using Google maps you need to press the home button to get to home, sometimes couple of times, then press Lexus button. When done you need to start Android Auto again.
In CarPlay the cars menus are always available on the left and you can switch back and forth with only one click.
See the attached pictures for CarPlay and Android Auto
In CarPlay the cars menus are always available on the left and you can switch back and forth with only one click.
See the attached pictures for CarPlay and Android Auto
Lexus Test Driver
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From: NJ
Yes, but to get to any car menu you need to go though few clicks while looking at the screen with attention away from the road, which is unnecessary.
Apple and Toyota fixed that in CarPlay. It's time Google implements the same feature that Apple and Toyota implemented during last infotainment update.
Apple and Toyota fixed that in CarPlay. It's time Google implements the same feature that Apple and Toyota implemented during last infotainment update.
Pit Crew
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From: Washington
I just watch the LX 700h review in the reviewer was showing AA on the screen but you can still see the Lexus' icons on the side of it. Maybe they can do it OTA update?
Starts at 1:30 in the vid and you can see in the background when he's showing the pricing on a piece of paper.
Starts at 1:30 in the vid and you can see in the background when he's showing the pricing on a piece of paper.
Lexus Test Driver
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I just watch the LX 700h review in the reviewer was showing AA on the screen but you can still see the Lexus' icons on the side of it. Maybe they can do it OTA update?
Starts at 1:30 in the vid and you can see in the background when he's showing the pricing on a piece of paper.
https://youtu.be/UmdjrtQXMoY?si=SIQt4EG07aJ89n-I
Starts at 1:30 in the vid and you can see in the background when he's showing the pricing on a piece of paper.
https://youtu.be/UmdjrtQXMoY?si=SIQt4EG07aJ89n-I
Last edited by mikemu30; Feb 8, 2025 at 08:50 AM.
Pole Position
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I just watch the LX 700h review in the reviewer was showing AA on the screen but you can still see the Lexus' icons on the side of it. Maybe they can do it OTA update?
Starts at 1:30 in the vid and you can see in the background when he's showing the pricing on a piece of paper.
https://youtu.be/UmdjrtQXMoY?si=SIQt4EG07aJ89n-I
Starts at 1:30 in the vid and you can see in the background when he's showing the pricing on a piece of paper.
https://youtu.be/UmdjrtQXMoY?si=SIQt4EG07aJ89n-I
Pit Crew
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From: Washington
Android Auto Exit Buttom
I'm not sure when they updated this because I just noticed it today but they added an down arrow, when you're inside AA and it will exit back to the Lexus infotainment screen. Heres the video I made.
Pole Position
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From: Ontario
I'm not sure when they updated this because I just noticed it today but they added an down arrow, when you're inside AA and it will exit back to the Lexus infotainment screen. Heres the video I made.
https://youtube.com/shorts/aOGCFRbGj...tJjp_5DoJTJPSA
https://youtube.com/shorts/aOGCFRbGj...tJjp_5DoJTJPSA
Hopefully next update.
There's hope!
Last edited by toyotaman7; Apr 1, 2025 at 03:43 PM.
Lexus Test Driver
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I'm not sure when they updated this because I just noticed it today but they added an down arrow, when you're inside AA and it will exit back to the Lexus infotainment screen. Heres the video I made.
https://youtube.com/shorts/aOGCFRbGj...tJjp_5DoJTJPSA
https://youtube.com/shorts/aOGCFRbGj...tJjp_5DoJTJPSA
Pole Position
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