Lexus is pleased to announce that owners of compatible UX, NX and ES models now have the possibility of an upgrade to their vehicle’s multimedia system to include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration*.
Compatible vehicles for the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade:
- Lexus UX models produced from January 2019 to September 2019
- Lexus NX models produced from September 2018 to September 2019
- Lexus ES models produced from October 2018 to September 2019
This Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade allows owners to access the services included in their mobile phone on the multimedia display screen and action them through voice activation or by manually prompting through the steering wheel controls or touchscreen itself. In this way they will be able to safely enjoy applications such as Google Maps, Spotify, Amazon Music, WhatsApp and Waze without the need to directly interact with their mobile phone.
The Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade for compatible vehicles will be carried out by appointment at your local Lexus centre. Lexus recommends that owners arrange to have the upgrade installed during a scheduled service.
For more information on software upgrade pricing and to confirm vehicle compatibility, please contact your local Lexus centre.
*Lexus has installed its enhanced multimedia system as standard equipment across all vehicles since the 2020 model year. Depending on vehicle and specification, this means that most Lexus models with this system will feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
Hi,
Could you let me know if android auto and apple car play are available for my nx 300h registration LM69LCU
Thanks very much
Iain
Good morning Iain,
Yes, we’re pleased to confirm that a retrofit Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade is available for your Lexus NX.
Please get in touch with your local Lexus Centre to find out more.
Thank you.
Hello
I have had my lexus NX 2019 upgraded at the Lexus Service center in Crawley this week to wotk with Apple carplay.
Can you confirm if the system should be able to operate over wirless bluetooth as the only way I can get Carplay to work is with a wired connection to the USB port?
Also I do not seem to have any curser when in carplay only moving between icons with the touch pad is this correct.
Thanks for you help in advnace or if you have any instrcutions I might have missed then please feel free to advise or send.
Good morning Geoffrey, thanks for getting in touch.
Yes that’s right, it will be a wired connection not wireless. Sorry for any disappointment caused. We’re starting to see wireless Apple CarPlay in some of our newest models.
Here you can find some useful guides which may help you, Geoffrey: https://www.lexus.co.uk/owners/about-my-lexus/multimedia
Thank you.
Just want to check whether Apple CarPlay upgrade is available for my NX300h.
Thanks so much
Derek
Hi Derek, thanks for getting in touch.
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto retrofit is not possible for your NX.
Thanks,
Lexus UK
Can I have my lecus nx 350h 2024 get the android auto update?
Hi Micael, thanks for your comment.
We will need your full registration number to check on this.
Thanks,
Lexus UK