In my search to make my daily-driver even more enjoyable to operate, I needed a better tech option. I have had AA/CP in a previous vehicle and loved the ease of use. I wanted the simplest solution and therefore didn't love the Grom VLine choice. Grom seems to have a few quirks/glitches in addition to it being a mini android OS device with more capability than I needed (ie, installing apps, playing games, etc).
Luckily, Beat-Sonic just released this option for 2014-2019 Lexus GX 460 and 2016-2019 Toyota LC. Both Grom and Beat-Sonic are similarly priced, but I was convinced by the demo/install video and my own personal history with their products working as claimed.
I have never done a project like this, but if you can do the MTS install I think you'll be ok. I do suggest taking a photo of how everything is connected behind the stereo before you unplug for reference later... I did install the noise-loop isolator, I did not wire a new USB port. Instead the usb female port comes up through driver side center cupholder after taking out a prong. I have zero issues in using it as long as I plug it into my phone after the Lexus splash screen on startup as mentioned in the video: no problems switching to reverse, has never frozen, the screen is centered - nothing is cut off, the steering wheel phone answer and phone hang-up buttons work, the steering wheel track up and track down buttons work, steering wheel volume works (no volume indicator visible on screen which is similar across aftermarket solutions).
After 6 weeks of daily use, I can say I am happy that I no longer use my phone mount. The only limitations come from our ancient touchscreen which limits responsiveness...but if you want that Tesla-style screen solution then good luck with that. I hope this is helpful for the mud GX460 community searching for a CarPlay/Android Auto solution
Install Video
Demo Video
Luckily, Beat-Sonic just released this option for 2014-2019 Lexus GX 460 and 2016-2019 Toyota LC. Both Grom and Beat-Sonic are similarly priced, but I was convinced by the demo/install video and my own personal history with their products working as claimed.
I have never done a project like this, but if you can do the MTS install I think you'll be ok. I do suggest taking a photo of how everything is connected behind the stereo before you unplug for reference later... I did install the noise-loop isolator, I did not wire a new USB port. Instead the usb female port comes up through driver side center cupholder after taking out a prong. I have zero issues in using it as long as I plug it into my phone after the Lexus splash screen on startup as mentioned in the video: no problems switching to reverse, has never frozen, the screen is centered - nothing is cut off, the steering wheel phone answer and phone hang-up buttons work, the steering wheel track up and track down buttons work, steering wheel volume works (no volume indicator visible on screen which is similar across aftermarket solutions).
After 6 weeks of daily use, I can say I am happy that I no longer use my phone mount. The only limitations come from our ancient touchscreen which limits responsiveness...but if you want that Tesla-style screen solution then good luck with that. I hope this is helpful for the mud GX460 community searching for a CarPlay/Android Auto solution
Install Video
Demo Video
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