2005 LX 470 AUX connection, FM antenna concerns. (1 Viewer)

[corleykj]

I have read a ton of threads on radio options in the 2003-2008 lx470 and 100 series and people doing android screen set ups, tesla screens, navigation deletes, etc...
I don't want to open a can of worms or risk there being any glitches (my wife drives an LX470 because everything works). It seems people are spending $1,500 and custom wiring stereos in (and losing some factory controls) or just installing a $100 aux cord and keeping the factory system.

Is there an in between option where I can add apple play and an aux cord for a few hundred?

If this was your car, what would you do?
Thanks in advance.

 

[KliersLC]

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I believe this is your only option if you have the NAV screen and you must have an updated interface.

If you just want better bluetooth connectivity, The BT-45 TOY is the way to go IMO, but Grom has a similar option IRRC.

 

[DBULL]

I went with the BT-45 and love it.Simple install,easy setup.

 

[wareagleash]

I went with the BT-45 and love it.Simple install,easy setup.

I love it as well except the BT45 “voice” seems to be really loud. When it connects and I forget to have volume down it blasts me haha

 

[corleykj]

Thanks for the input. I think the BT45 or similar is what I should do for a simple solution. I don't think an aftermarket stereo with carplay is in the cards.

 

[skiwpk]

$25, works well, no hassle. If using it for bluetooth music streaming only, you can keep it in the center console. I use it for hands free voice also so it's underneath the tape deck.

Amazon product ASIN B0813L778N

 

[BOB F]

2006 lx470 here. What would the bt45 do for me as far as the phone interface is concerned? The phone is connected now through BT albeit the volume/clarity sucks.