Lexus Lx 570 Rear Entertainment

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Going to try and upgrade the Rear Entertainment on my 2013 LX while keeping it as stock as possible. Has anyone on here dabbled?

I am just in investigation mode, but I am thinking of utilizing the RCA inputs to pump in Digital Media and the headphone ports to output Bluetooth audio. I am hoping for minimal audio lag. The IR headphones aren't terrible, but they aren't great either. They fit the children horribly.

It's crazy to me that the screens are smaller than my 07 Sequoia system, but unless someone has replaced those tiny screens with only a small opening mod, I imagine I am stuck. I also am short a remote, so if anyone has one to sell or trade let me know.

Also, is there a parking brake bypass on the LX entertainment unit?

 

[HGB]

Going to try and upgrade the Rear Entertainment on my 2013 LX while keeping it as stock as possible. Has anyone on here dabbled?

I am just in investigation mode, but I am thinking of utilizing the RCA inputs to pump in Digital Media and the headphone ports to output Bluetooth audio. I am hoping for minimal audio lag. The IR headphones aren't terrible, but they aren't great either. They fit the children horribly.

It's crazy to me that the screens are smaller than my 07 Sequoia system, but unless someone has replaced those tiny screens with only a small opening mod, I imagine I am stuck. I also am short a remote, so if anyone has one to sell or trade let me know.

Also, is there a parking break bypass on the LX entertainment unit?

Following for bypass- used to be one on market but they discontinued it. Interested to know if there’s another option.

Also anyone have a remote alternative? Mine was missing from my vehicle upon purchase and I want to avoid buying another at the dealer for $500.

 

[brasskey]

Going to try and upgrade the Rear Entertainment on my 2013 LX while keeping it as stock as possible. Has anyone on here dabbled?

I am just in investigation mode, but I am thinking of utilizing the RCA inputs to pump in Digital Media and the headphone ports to output Bluetooth audio. I am hoping for minimal audio lag. The IR headphones aren't terrible, but they aren't great either. They fit the children horribly.

It's crazy to me that the screens are smaller than my 07 Sequoia system, but unless someone has replaced those tiny screens with only a small opening mod, I imagine I am stuck. I also am short a remote, so if anyone has one to sell or trade let me know.

Also, is there a parking break bypass on the LX entertainment unit?

For the last question, yes there's a bypass. Here's a link for various options on your 2013 LX.

Lexus LX 570 2013

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www.beatsonicusa.com

 

[pound]

Following for bypass- used to be one on market but they discontinued it. Interested to know if there’s another option.

Also anyone have a remote alternative? Mine was missing from my vehicle upon purchase and I want to avoid buying another at the dealer for $500.

If we can find someone with a remote we could get them to capture all the IR codes and then we could program them to a universal. I would gladly send the parts needed if we could find someone willing. I am looking at used remotes, but it is just a bummer.

 

[pound]

For the last question, yes there's a bypass. Here's a link for various options on your 2013 LX.

$125. Nothing on a Lexus is Cheap, huh? Thanks for the info!

 

[HFDPNL]

We’ve been getting by in our ‘15 with the factory setup(my 2 year old does have trouble keeping the headphones on). I do have a handful of adapters that increase the variety of things we can play. The best investment was this:

Amazon product ASIN B074DKYT74
I ripped all our kid’s dvds to a SD card and leave it in the car, instead of bringing dvds anywhere. Also, it automatically starts playing the next file/movie, so the kids generally get into the next movie as soon as it starts.

I also have a lightning-to-hdmi adapter and hdmi-to-rca adapter for playing things off of a phone or iPad, including shows downloaded from Netflix/Prime

 

[pound]

Amazon product ASIN B074DKYT74
I ripped all our kid’s dvds to a SD card and leave it in the car, instead of bringing dvds anywhere. Also, it automatically starts playing the next file/movie, so the kids generally get into the next movie as soon as it starts.

Awesome, good to know this works. This is along the lines of what I was thinking. The Amazon link didn't work for some reason.

I am about to order the remote. Grrrr

 

[MTNLIVIN]

We’ve been getting by in our ‘15 with the factory setup(my 2 year old does have trouble keeping the headphones on). I do have a handful of adapters that increase the variety of things we can play. The best investment was this:

Amazon product ASIN B074DKYT74
I ripped all our kid’s dvds to a SD card and leave it in the car, instead of bringing dvds anywhere. Also, it automatically starts playing the next file/movie, so the kids generally get into the next movie as soon as it starts.

I also have a lightning-to-hdmi adapter and hdmi-to-rca adapter for playing things off of a phone or iPad, including shows downloaded from Netflix/Prime

do you have a link the lightning-to-hdmi adapter and hdmi-to-rca adapter you are using?

Thank you

 

[tdiantonio]

i still have the original remote from my 2013 lx..just let me know where to mail it to.

 

[pound]

i still have the original remote from my 2013 lx..just let me know where to mail it to.

Seriously? Do you need money for postage? I will send you a DM with my address.

Do you not have the LX anymore?

 

[HFDPNL]

do you have a link the lightning-to-hdmi adapter and hdmi-to-rca adapter you are using?

Thank you

HDMI to RCA Cable Converts Digital HDMI Signal to Analog RCA/AV – Works w/TV/HDTV/Xbox 360/PC/DVD & More – All-in-One Converter Cable Saves You Money - HDMI to AV Converter Amazon product ASIN B01KW3MU1G
I ended up with an Apple Lightning-to-hdmi, most/all the others had reviews that said they didn’t work for streaming Netflix and I didn’t want to take any chances.

 

[hblx570]

Following this ...

 

[HGB]

i still have the original remote from my 2013 lx..just let me know where to mail it to.

Were you responding to my question asking for remote? That’d be wonderful if so.

 

[radman]

What are all these dudes doing with their screens?

200 Series Rear Screen Delete Cover - Group Buy!!!

Edit - covers can be ordered here: 200 series Screen Delete Cover _______________ Hey folks, This is a group buy for a set of covers that will cover the ugly hole in the seat if you remove the rear screens on 2016-17 200 series. Some background can be found here: Rear-seat Video Screen...

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maybe someone can try upgrading the tiny screen to a newer 16+

 

[LandyAndy]

I've got an '11 LX and would be willing to gather IR codes for you guys if you tell me how. Not sure if it differs from the '13.

 

[pound]

I've got an '11 LX and would be willing to gather IR codes for you guys if you tell me how. Not sure if it differs from the '13.

Tdiantonio is sending me the remote to pull the IR codes off. As long as Lexus doesn't have a proprietary IR system, we should be good. If you will snap a picture and grab a model number off of your remote, we can make sure we keep years and model #'s straight.

I will post the results here and to a database so all will have and test them.

 

[pound]

Were you responding to my question asking for remote? That’d be wonderful if so.

HGB,
He is letting me borrow it to pull IR codes and then return it. I got excited too.

 

[Wolvie]

Following this as well for the screen updates. I have a fantasy of upgrading to a tesla screen and then retooling the rear screens to direct feed off of that with maybe some kind of bluetooth dongle for each seat. I have done zero investigation into if it would work, just a daydream for now.

 

[MTNLIVIN]

What are all these dudes doing with their screens?

200 Series Rear Screen Delete Cover - Group Buy!!!

Edit - covers can be ordered here: 200 series Screen Delete Cover _______________ Hey folks, This is a group buy for a set of covers that will cover the ugly hole in the seat if you remove the rear screens on 2016-17 200 series. Some background can be found here: Rear-seat Video Screen...

forum.ih8mud.com

maybe someone can try upgrading the tiny screen to a newer 16+

LOL, I have a 3 and a 6 year old. On long family trips its a life saver. If anyone found a way to use and mount the screens off the 16+ I would so do it.

 

[pound]

So I found a remote that I had for a 14 LC and it should work for the IR codes.

Carvana sent me a filthy LC before I bought the LX with a rusted out bottom and a rat living in the air filter compartment (I have pics if anyone is interested in how awful Carvana is (They ended up relisting it for sale after I gave it back to them, but I will do another post about it)). Anyway, I took the remote out to wash off the cheap perfume they doused it in and never put it back in the car.

I will test it and see if it is a match and then pull the IR codes later today or tomorrow. For the Win!