Hey all. Does anyone know whether Bluetooth audio is supported on the 2008 model IS-F? I note that it is supported on the 2010 MY (see Lexus.com), so long as your portable device supports A2DP and AVRCP.
I have a Motorola Droid (cell phone) which has A2DP and AVRCP technology. I would like to buy a dock and install it in some discrete manner (have not figured this out yet), then use only a power cord (or perhaps no cord at all) and play music via the bluetooth functionality.
I have found that the auxiliary port and power outlet in the center console are totally inconvenient. First off, the power outlet is VERY difficult to use because the door does not close easily while something is plugged in. Plus, my phone's power input is on the side of the device, which makes it hard to place inside the console while plugged in.
So I guess my questions boil down to 2, as follows:
1. Has anyone tested the Bluetooth in the car to see if it supports Bluetooth Audio? What does the stereo input need to be switched to for it to work? I guess I'll play with this a bit today, but I wanted to see if others had tried (mainly so I don't waste my time if it is already known not to work).
2. Has anyone figured out a discrete way to run a power cable from one of the outlets to a portable device? The last thing I want is ugly wires hanging everywhere.
Thanks. I'll be relatively upset if all this stuff is easier to do on the 2009 MY or 2010 MY (I already know the power outlet issue was resolved in the 2009 MY).
I have a Motorola Droid (cell phone) which has A2DP and AVRCP technology. I would like to buy a dock and install it in some discrete manner (have not figured this out yet), then use only a power cord (or perhaps no cord at all) and play music via the bluetooth functionality.
I have found that the auxiliary port and power outlet in the center console are totally inconvenient. First off, the power outlet is VERY difficult to use because the door does not close easily while something is plugged in. Plus, my phone's power input is on the side of the device, which makes it hard to place inside the console while plugged in.
So I guess my questions boil down to 2, as follows:
1. Has anyone tested the Bluetooth in the car to see if it supports Bluetooth Audio? What does the stereo input need to be switched to for it to work? I guess I'll play with this a bit today, but I wanted to see if others had tried (mainly so I don't waste my time if it is already known not to work).
2. Has anyone figured out a discrete way to run a power cable from one of the outlets to a portable device? The last thing I want is ugly wires hanging everywhere.
Thanks. I'll be relatively upset if all this stuff is easier to do on the 2009 MY or 2010 MY (I already know the power outlet issue was resolved in the 2009 MY).