How to improve the CarPlay Android Auto sharpness on low resolution Lexus displays
In this demo video, we show how you can adjust the factory display settings on select Lexus vehicles with low resolution displays
so CarPlay and Android Auto look sharper and have more contrast.
For this demo, we are using the VLine VL2 infotainment system for CarPlay and Android Auto integration LEX4VL2 connected to
the factory car stereo in Lexus LX470 2004-2007 with the factory navigation.
Once the VLine VL2 infotainment system LEX4VL2 is connected to the factory car stereo in Lexus Toyota with factory navigation, you will get
wireless CarPlay and Android Auto fully integrated into your factory car stereo.
All original factory stereo features will keep working. That includes factory backup camera and all other driver assist cameras, factory climate controls, FM radio,
and all other important features of the factory car stereo.
There is no need to replace the stereo or the monitor, all modern functionality of CarPlay and Android Auto will be fully integrated with the existing stereo and disaplay.
Once our VLine is connected to your car stereo, you will get the following functionality:
Smartphone Integration
- Wired and Wireless CarPlay for the iPhone
- Wired and Wireless Android Auto for Android Smartphone
Besides smartphone integration for Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, VLine offers full Android device functionality directly into your car stereo screen.
With the VLine system, you can install almost any app from the Google Play store and use it directly on your dashboard. The VLine System also offers embedded plugins for select music streaming apps.
Music via Integrated Plugins:
- Spotify
- Web Radio
- Music stored on USB plugins
- Other music apps such as Pandora, Amazon Music, SoundCloud
You will be able to play music from the internet directly into your car stereo system, see cover art and text, browse by genres, playlists, favorites and more.
Maps:
- Have Google Maps or Waze displayed directly on your car stereo screen
- ability to get navigation and real time traffic updates directly on your car stereo screen
- use voice commands to start navigation
- use other maps such as Here We Go, Sygic, iGo
Voice Commands:
- use your voice to start navigation
- use your voice to find the music you would like to listen to
- use Siri and Google Assistant for voice commands
Bluetooth music streaming:
- pair your phone via Bluetooth to stream music, see cover art and music titles
Access to other Google play apps
- access to Google play for other Android apps - directly on your car stereo!
For more info on this specific system click here: Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
System for Lexus LX470 2004-2007 with factory navigation LEX4VL2
In addition to Lexus LX470 2004-2007 with factory navigation the same system is compatible with the following Lexus and Toyota vehicles:
Lexus GX 470 2005 2006 (Navi)
Lexus LS 430 2004 2005 2006 (Nav)
Lexus LX 470 2004 2005 2006 2007 (Navi)
Lexus RX 330 350 400H 2005 2006 (Navi)
Toyota Highlander 2004 2005 2006 2007 (Nav)
Toyota Land Cruiser 2004 2005 2006 2007 (Nav)
Toyota Prius 2004 2005 (Navi)
