Galaxy tab in 04 Lx470

[redman333]

How is everyone integrating audio in to the 03^ LX470s? I want to be able to use tablet as road nav, music player, torque app, and off-road topo map. I want all of it to go through the factory radio though for any music and voice navigation or alerts.

 

[Ramathorn15]

VIAS tech bluetooth adapter.

 

[planomateo]

I used a VAIS Tech SL3b-L in our '04 LX - used this writeup, super simple install.

Installed Vaistech SL3b on 05 LC

 

[redman333]

So these are Bluetooth to the module and the module is hardwired correct. Does the factory radio have to be set to anything like tape or CD?

 

[jLB]

It emulates a 2nd CD/MD changer, so you press the "DISC" button twice to use the VAIS device.

 

[planomateo]

It emulates a 2nd CD/MD changer, so you press the "DISC" button twice to use the VAIS device.

++ bluetooth phone calls the same way you always do - you don't lose any of that, you just stream audio through this.

 

[ap100]

Another cheaper option would be to just use an aux cable unit like the Grom TOYNA1. Simpler and typically better sound quality. I personally wasn't too interested in using the factory screen to navigate folders/songs and prefer using my phone or tablets screens anyway. Bluetooth calls would still work as usual. BUT that all depends on if you're okay dealing with a cable - something I'm used to and ok with. Otherwise, the bluetooth unit above would be great.

 

[redman333]

Another cheaper option would be to just use an aux cable unit like the Grom TOYNA1. Simpler and typically better sound quality. I personally wasn't too interested in using the factory screen to navigate folders/songs and prefer using my phone or tablets screens anyway. Bluetooth calls would still work as usual. BUT that all depends on if you're okay dealing with a cable - something I'm used to and ok with. Otherwise, the bluetooth unit above would be great.

Now we are talking. I found one on Amazon for $66 versus the $200 for the Bluetooth one. I have no problem with wires since this unit will probably stay in the vehicle 95% of the time.

 

[redman333]

Another cheaper option would be to just use an aux cable unit like the Grom TOYNA1. Simpler and typically better sound quality. I personally wasn't too interested in using the factory screen to navigate folders/songs and prefer using my phone or tablets screens anyway. Bluetooth calls would still work as usual. BUT that all depends on if you're okay dealing with a cable - something I'm used to and ok with. Otherwise, the bluetooth unit above would be great.

I'm guessing the steering wheel controls probably won't work with this huh

 

[ap100]

I'm guessing the steering wheel controls probably won't work with this huh

Steering wheel volume controls work, but you can not change tracks

 

[redman333]

Steering wheel volume controls work, but you can not change tracks

Ok that's kinda what I figured. I think that'll work for my needs. Thanks for the info.