Lexus GX460 Infotainment Upgrade to Include Carplay, Android Auto, Google Maps, Spotify, iHeartRadio

The OEM infotainment/stereo/navigation system in the 2013-2021 Lexus GX460 lacks many modern features. As a result, I upgraded the system. Retaining the original OEM screen, I connected a new multimedia unit. See links below. The job required temporary removal of a number of panels and connection of new wiring harnesses/cables to OEM connectors. The final result is incredibly clean and appears to be a factory installation. The total time to complete the job was less than two hours, even without prior experience. My vehicle now includes Carplay and Android Auto. Apps run seamlessly from my cell phone, including Spotify, Google Maps, iHeartRadio, Waze, Whatsapp, Phone, and many more! At $440, the cost of this system was far less than the more common Beatsonic system. Also, the new head unit system allows me to easily return to the original OEM features (Nav, radio, climate control, settings etc.). Android and Apple devices are compatible.
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[@212caboose]

Sweet! FINALLY a less expensive option for updating the GX460, that's got compatibility with smart phones!!

[@BuckeyeMCS]

What was the white plastic piece that went flying at 9:33 into the video?

[@JonathanMarkMorgan]

@@BuckeyeMCS good eye. That was a plastic clip.

[@jveneracion7690]

When you switch from oem to Android Auto, are you still able to listen to audio like radio, XM or CD?

[@JonathanMarkMorgan]

You can listen to radio via apps (Spotify, iHeart Radio, etc.) when using Android Auto. Switch back to the OEM system to listen to standard radio.

[@minhwangkim]

Thank you for your video. After watching your video, I bought the same unit and intalled. But no sound coming when connected to the android auto! Otherwise in Factory mode , yes there is audio. Do you have audio when you connected android mode?

[@JonathanMarkMorgan]

@@minhwangkim you have to set your system to use the auxiliary audio input.

[@minhwangkim]

@@JonathanMarkMorgan Can you explain me little bit more detail plz?

[@JonathanMarkMorgan]

@minhwangkim while in factory mode, change your audio input setting to auxilary

[@minhwangkim]

Oh thank you!

[@minhwangkim]

One more question about mirroring, are you able to use autolink pro app? I connected through usb cable, but nothing happens..

[@JonathanMarkMorgan]

I don't know. I didn't try this.