CarPlay works in a 2020 Land Cruiser

[DomSmith]

Maybe this one:

PAC USB-TY2 Toyota OEM USB Port Retention Cable

PAC USB-TY2 • Toyota OEM USB Port Retention Cable • OEM USB Retention Cable • For 2010-Up Toyota Vehicles • Simple Installation

www.sonicelectronix.com

 

[catastrofe]

Maybe this one:

PAC USB-TY2 Toyota OEM USB Port Retention Cable

PAC USB-TY2 • Toyota OEM USB Port Retention Cable • OEM USB Retention Cable • For 2010-Up Toyota Vehicles • Simple Installation

www.sonicelectronix.com

Thanks. I saw that on the PAC website along with some others. The factory port is 1.5mm aux and USB. PAC makes this:

USB & 3.5mm A/V AUX 3-Foot Extension Cable with Waterproof Cap - PAC

but it ends in a round port and that won’t fit the factory cutout. As @dnh1 mentioned, splicing is how his installer handled this.

 

[dnh1]

I’ve been out of town now for 48 hours. It has been so nice to use Google maps to navigate everywhere. No issues to report at all so far.

 

[40Man]

Thanks. I saw that on the PAC website along with some others. The factory port is 1.5mm aux and USB. PAC makes this:

USB & 3.5mm A/V AUX 3-Foot Extension Cable with Waterproof Cap - PAC

but it ends in a round port and that won’t fit the factory cutout. As @dnh1 mentioned, splicing is how his installer handled this.

PAC USB-TY1 fits the land cruiser.

 

[DomSmith]

^^^^ Thanks for clarification. Looks like the usb ty-2 is for 2010-2012 Land Cruisers.

 

[catastrofe]

PAC USB-TY1 fits the land cruiser.

I don't understand how this would allow the use of the factory USB as the connection to NaviPlus.

 

[40Man]

I don't understand how this would allow the use of the factory USB as the connection to NaviPlus.

The Pac connects to the factory USB plug by the shifter, the other end is a USB that connects to the aftermarket unit.

 

[catastrofe]

The Pac connects to the factory USB plug by the shifter, the other end is a USB that connects to the aftermarket unit.

Do you know if the factory USB and the 1.5mm aux jack each have their own connector? If not, the PAC connector won't work.

 

[FDMD]

Anybody on this thread able to recommend a shop in the PHX, AZ area to do this NP install?

 

[dnh1]

Anybody on this thread able to recommend a shop in the PHX, AZ area to do this NP install?

Any reputable car audio shop can do it. It is not complicated for someone who does this kind of thing regularly.

 

[Sinister]

I just spent a couple of hours in a work vehicle with Apple car play. I seriously can’t believe that Toyota has once again’t failed to put this in a 2020-21 LC But rather they have it as an option for it’s significantly lower priced vehicles, pathetic and disappointing. What a pleasure using it.

 

[dnh1]

I just spent a couple of hours in a work vehicle with Apple car play. I seriously can’t believe that Toyota has once again’t failed to put this in a 2020-21 LC But rather they have it as an option for it’s significantly lower priced vehicles, pathetic and disappointing. What a pleasure using it.

Well, you can have it in your LC for $886 for the full kit plus install so instead of complaining just purchase the unit and install it.

 

[Sinister]

Well, you can have it in your LC for $886 for the full kit plus install so instead of complaining just purchase the unit and install it.

While, that is very true and I’ve owned my LC For 9 years already you’ve seemed missed the point of my post. I wasnt complaining, I was merely just stating the obvious. Seems like everyone that’s purchasing the full kit feels the same way. But carry on with tearing into your 80k LC because Toyota dropped the ball on a simple added item that a majority of manufacturers are adding. Thats all I’m saying, if it works well, and It seems to be I just may jump in on the group buy. My only hang up is I’m not that good with modifications on a vehicle.

 

[dnh1]

While, that is very true and I’ve owned my LC For 9 years already you’ve seemed missed the point of my post. I wasnt complaining, I was merely just stating the obvious. Seems like everyone that’s purchasing the full kit feels the same way. But carry on with tearing into your 80k LC because Toyota dropped the ball on a simple added item that a majority of manufacturers are adding. Thats all I’m saying, if it works well, and It seems to be I just may jump in on the group buy. My only hang up is I’m not that good with modifications on a vehicle.

If you have owned your 200 for 9 years, then CarPlay would not have been an option on any vehicle at that time. I have also complained about not having CarPlay in the past, but now we do have the option to add it. I had it done, it was cheap enough, and it works. Just sayin, its not like we don't have the option to add it any more.

 

[Sinister]

If you have owned your 200 for 9 years, then CarPlay would not have been an option on any vehicle at that time. I have also complained about not having CarPlay in the past, but now we do have the option to add it. I had it done, it was cheap enough, and it works. Just sayin, its not like we don't have the option to add it any more.

Correct, it wasn’t even a thought years ago. That’s why I’m not complaining about it. Just crazy to think they don’t see the LC sufficient enough to have it come factory.

 

[dnh1]

One pretty interesting quirk I figured out is that if you take a screenshot of your iPhone while using CarPlay on the NaviPlus it also takes a perfect screenshot of your LC monitor. So it takes two screenshots.

 

[greynolds]

One pretty interesting quirk I figured out is that if you take a screenshot of your iPhone while using CarPlay on the NaviPlus it also takes a perfect screenshot of your LC monitor. So it takes two screenshots.

That‘s not a quirk, it’s how screenshots work when in CarPlay mode.

 

[dnh1]

It seems to me that the Naviplus unit is a better deal for anyone just wanting CarPlay than EC OffRoad. I have wireless CarPlay which connects flawlessly each time. EC Offroad does not. Naviplus is $500 cheaper as well.

However, if you want to watch Netflix on your front screen while driving and Android app funtionality on the headunit, EC Offroad does offer that. I do not use Android phones at all so I don't really get into all that.

 

[greynolds]

It seems to me that the Naviplus unit is a better deal for anyone just wanting CarPlay than EC OffRoad. I have wireless CarPlay which connects flawlessly each time. EC Offroad does not. Naviplus is $500 cheaper as well.

However, if you want to watch Netflix on your front screen while driving and Android app funtionality on the headunit, EC Offroad does offer that. I do not use Android phones at all so I don't really get into all that.

Yes, the NaviPlus is a much better deal for someone who wants nothing more than CarPlay and Android Auto.

The full Android option provides a LOT more flexibility than just watching Netflix. It gives you the option to run any app instead of the limited list available through CarPlay or Android Auto, while also providing the option to use CarPlay or Android Auto. The full Android option needs to be used carefully though as many Android apps aren’t optimized with large buttons and simple interfaces that are designed to be used while driving (just as most iOS apps aren’t either). I’m finding MediaMonkey on the EC Offroad Android mode to be awesome for playing music from a USB storage device, giving a lot more flexibility than the closest equivalent for CarPlay. For streaming, CarPlay is probably the better way to go for a driving optimized user interface.

IMHO, the wireless CarPlay option is overrated as one would almost always want to plug the phone in to charge on anything other than a short drive. But there’s nothing wrong with having the option available.

I’m glad we have multiple options available so we can each pick the best match for our needs. There’s no need to get into one is inherently better than the other arguments on this.

 

[FerrisBueller]

It seems to me that the Naviplus unit is a better deal for anyone just wanting CarPlay than EC OffRoad. I have wireless CarPlay which connects flawlessly each time. EC Offroad does not. Naviplus is $500 cheaper as well.

However, if you want to watch Netflix on your front screen while driving and Android app funtionality on the headunit, EC Offroad does offer that. I do not use Android phones at all so I don't really get into all that.

EC does appear to offer a cheaper unit that removes the standalone Android app ability for $430 USD ($600 AUD), but it has mostly been ignored in that other EC thread (but still not wireless):

Interface Module unit to suit Landcruiser 200 , LC 2016 - 2018

Module to Suit Toyota Landcruiser 200 series For VX / Sahara 2015 - 07/2018 Facelift dash only (after late 2015) DEDICATED APPLE CAR PLAY & ANDROID AUTO INTERFACE MODULE The unit uses the Factory 9inch screen, as its very capable with its High Resolution touchscreen. Plug and...

www.ecvisionsound.com