In my opinion, it depends on the specs of the head unit myself And if you have Mark Levinson or normal audio. for Normal audio I cant see any difference.
- Exactly. The Levinson sound was a $4k option. I chased it and got gps, a reversing camera and radar cruise as a bonus. (all of which I adore) No way in hell I'd change out the head-unit for some el-cheapo bit of junk. The car's designer is an opera-freak. The materials were chosen primarily for their sound qualities, appearance and durability next. The head unit knows how large the car is, where the seats and speakers are and does some pretty sexy time-delay wizardry with the DSP to give sound that's amazing.
With regards to the radio stations, if you go into settings and change the region to your specific region it should correct it. In terms of sound all you have to do is change the settings on your equaliser 👍
I just got this unit installed by where I bought the car, as it was still under warranty and the OEM unit touch screen did not work. Liking it so far, but I'm like you, the old radio had better sound. That and now I need to remedy a couple of things because my back up camera doesn't work now. Thanks for your great videos!
@@buddyjohnson1283 the stereo for factory look like this might have to dig around a bit. Joying android 10 units have optical out. Run optical out to a decent DAC or audio processor and get wrekt as your face melts to awesome sound.
I have the vertical/Tesla style screen. On mine the amp was turned off and the stock EQ was overriden by android EQ. By going through the settings I found this out and turned on the amp again and also deactivated android EQ and turned stock EQ back on. After doing this I don't really think the sound got much, or any, worse!
Hey mark. I’ve just installed the same head unit on my Lexus IS250. Everything’s working fine I’m just having issues with getting the aircon to work, any tips ?
Hi, I got my android head unit install too but it's newer than yours. It come with DSP and workfine with mark Levinson amplifier, sound exactly like the original head unit, Google play working fine as well
I installed an ugly cheap brick of a back up camera on my 2013 IS250 RWD along with this same head unit. For me, completely removing the trunk liner/paneling pieces was necessary in order to connect my camera wires with the longer wires coming from the head unit up front, although plenty of wiring length on both parts came included and everything was more or less color coded to pair all the wires together. I had a hard time with the glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk opener plastic pull lever, while taking it off and when putting it back on (UA-cam guy called Tuner with Kids has a video on removing the IS trunk paneling etc). I chose to tap into one of the tail lights to power on and provide reverse signal for the camera, soldering those connections using the OEM taillights because I just don't care that much which could be part of my problem. Technically my camera works, however its not perfect since I have to manually select the 'TV' app to get the touchscreen to properly display video images from the camera every time I back up. Ideally I would like to have all four views functioning since this unit is apparently designed to accommodate more cameras. Perhaps someone else can explain how to do it right and correctly wire the video function at the head unit so that the screen display automatically switches over to video whenever the car is put into reverse? P.S. I like the more expensive OEM back up camera style better than some of the budget aftermarket cameras I've seen, hopefully you have better luck than me xoxo
Hi, 1) When listening to the radio, does the sound cut off and back on whenever there is a notification from the navigation app? or does the radio just go down in volume during a notification? 2) Any seatbelt error light? I have a Canadian model 2011 IS250 AWD 3) Is the volume of the radio and Bluetooth music the same? 4) When you answer calls, is the volume much lower than the radio? 5) Is the microphone built-in or is there a separate mic you have to run? Thanks!
GM Mark. Can you please tell me how to get the PIN number for my Lexus IS 250? The folks that owned the vehicle before my wife didn’t leave that information on the back of the aftermarket one that was installed. I’ve purchased the unit from Amazon and it’s almost been a year. The junk one either they installed or had someone else install. My wife took it to a place to have the new unit installed and the guy told her he couldn’t do it but, he could install another junk one just like the one that’s in there now for $600. I thought that would be pretty STUPID right!!! Thanks for your help and Please let me know as soon as you can?
The physical buttons work to adjust all functions of the IS climate control based on my experience in a 2013 Lexus IS250 4DR RWD automatic. In this video he says that his touchscreen malfunctioned a couple of times but his climate control was not interrupted thanks to those physical buttons located just below the bottom edge of the screen. Sounds like he was able to continue using his air while he figured out what was going on with his touchscreen and apps? All climate control options are accessible from the 'Air Conditioning' app by selecting it from the touchscreen assuming the unit is working properly. From what I can tell, the physical push buttons on this unit seem to be directly connected to the OEM circuits allowing the new unit's buttons to work just like the climate buttons that were on the original unit.
You need power from reverse light, negative wire connect to closest bolt for ground, then you need to connect AV wire back to the headunit(top yellow if I remember correct) and then make sure your headunit obd plug is connected to car's obd, that triggers the screen to camera mode when you put in reverse
Hey great video. Do you know how you got the hazards to work? If there is a way can you please help, my installer is having a hard time trying to figure it out. Thanks in advance
@Marks Mod Diary, have you ever factory reset the headunit? My headunit only plays the passenger side speakers when the using UA-cam or any application from the unit itself, however if i connect to the Bluetooth and play from my phone all the car speaks work. Any recommendations? This issue jus came about 1 week now.
I have an 08 350. The digitizer has failed. So now I'm debating getting a newer Android-Apple Carplay unit. Do I have to get the digitizer fixed first before upgrading or would it not matter?
Honestly the sound quality isn’t that bad to be quite honest I messed around with the equalizer and everything sounds pretty good for the most part. This unit is worth it in my opinion
Very interesting, I was looking at this one a while back but was able to fix the issue my stock radio was giving me. I may revisit this one. Does this support a backup cam by any chance? it would be nice to add that in too.
The unit will allow connecting to the internet with a data sim or from a phone hotspot, your choice. The only issue with using the phone wifi is that the signal gets dropped and it can be inconvenient when driving on the freeway.
I want to update mine because my original unit has some issues. It forgets the equaliser presets every time I start the car and the screen is starting to turn yellow from the bottom. BUT it sounds amazing and I don't want to risk losing that.
Were you able to modify the amp settings within the menu as others have suggested. I had the scosche install kit in my IS250 and the pioneer touch screen unit that I decided to go with had the exact same sound quality issue but was easily fixed by adjusting the amp settings within the menus
Hey man don't know if you check this feed anymore, buuut.Any luck on an air conditioner app, and I bought mine from a pal with a pink and white wire out of one of the harnesses...any luck a good pic of yours?
so about the sound quality, do you think maybe the Surround sound is gone from switching to android which cause the audio quality to drop. Or, compare to the OEM unit without surround sound, the audio is still worse than the android. ?
Hello I have is250 from 2007 and have a camera ,with this need radio will work the original cam from the car?What cable I must connected to reverse cam?
You know there is a recall for dashboards and panels. You don't have to pay anything, call the Lexus and ask. They replaced my and I did not pay anything. Like a year ago. My is a 2009
Can u also still add time.stamps.from ur previous videos u made about the head unit please thank you. And still waiting for the dongle video before we order the headunit please... thanknyou I really appreciate ur hard work.
My AC doesn't work on the screen, it won't let me change anything, it only works with the buttons below, I don't know what temperature it is, is there an app for this?
Thinking about getting this for my 08 IS 250 however I live in Canada where winters can get up to -40 degrees, how do you think it will hold up in the winter?
Can anyone help. When I first set it up I had no sound but was working and I had to just keep playing with it and out of no where the sound kicked on. Now a week later the music is playing but no sound again no matter what I try
I have the generic 10" head unit, the Fm and Bluetooth music from my phone will only work for a few seconds and closes, no more music playing. CA and AA music thru the dongle works though. So same as Mark, it is still worth it. I don't know how to fix it, can anyone help please.
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losing sound quality is quite important for me. Thx for the info
If you do lose sound quality can simple install a sound system
In my opinion, it depends on the specs of the head unit myself
And if you have Mark Levinson or normal audio. for Normal audio I cant see any difference.
@@NZRAV3R how does it compare with the standard head unit (non mark levinson)
- Exactly. The Levinson sound was a $4k option. I chased it and got gps, a reversing camera and radar cruise as a bonus. (all of which I adore)
No way in hell I'd change out the head-unit for some el-cheapo bit of junk.
The car's designer is an opera-freak. The materials were chosen primarily for their sound qualities, appearance and durability next. The head unit knows how large the car is, where the seats and speakers are and does some pretty sexy time-delay wizardry with the DSP to give sound that's amazing.
With regards to the radio stations, if you go into settings and change the region to your specific region it should correct it. In terms of sound all you have to do is change the settings on your equaliser 👍
How do you do that
Thanks for telling qbout sound quality, thats all that matters!
RETURN OF THE KING!!!!
2024 update, If you buy one with DSP built in they improve the sound drastically! Just put one in my 08 Lexus Es350
Omg I have that one it’s so nice and much smoother. Came with car and professionally installed
Sorry which brand is it because the link diesnt work 🙏🏽
I just got this unit installed by where I bought the car, as it was still under warranty and the OEM unit touch screen did not work. Liking it so far, but I'm like you, the old radio had better sound. That and now I need to remedy a couple of things because my back up camera doesn't work now. Thanks for your great videos!
Why do you think the old radio had better sound?
@@freeffree4133It usually does
Does it work now?
You haven't turned up the power amp settings in the factory menu,mines works perfect.standard sound or Mark Levinson?
Exactly, turning factory equalizer back on and setting android EQ to flat also helps a whole lot. Not really any loss of sound quality this way
How do you do that?
@@japraptcars5338 how do you do that bro
Yeah the sound quality is 100% a deal breaker
Same me and probably most people
I think a small android tablet or an ipad mini on top of the stock screen would have been better.
get a head unit with a digital audio out and use an external dac to rock.
@@chralan Where can I find this?
@@buddyjohnson1283 the stereo for factory look like this might have to dig around a bit. Joying android 10 units have optical out. Run optical out to a decent DAC or audio processor and get wrekt as your face melts to awesome sound.
Do u need Internet connection for car play to work ?
In terms of sound you have to go into the secret settings of the radio and change the equalizer settings inside the unit
I’ve been advised to clear cache as well as the hard reset.
Do the AC outer buttons work properly? And can the sound be tuned in radion.. any update videos?
Thanks for the update. I will pass on this one.
I have the vertical/Tesla style screen. On mine the amp was turned off and the stock EQ was overriden by android EQ. By going through the settings I found this out and turned on the amp again and also deactivated android EQ and turned stock EQ back on. After doing this I don't really think the sound got much, or any, worse!
After installing the tesla screen, is the backup camera works and the subwoofer
After installing the tesla screen, is the backup camera works and the subwoofer
Could you show how long it takes to boot up to CarPlay? Turning on the car. Thanks.
Hey mark. I’ve just installed the same head unit on my Lexus IS250. Everything’s working fine I’m just having issues with getting the aircon to work, any tips ?
Hi, I got my android head unit install too but it's newer than yours. It come with DSP and workfine with mark Levinson amplifier, sound exactly like the original head unit, Google play working fine as well
Do you have the link to that one
In factory settings you can change the temperature measurement. It's in the Vehicle backup camera settings
Where can I find the factory settings menu?
5:18 Even lexus aftermarket unit tells you to start using normal units like most of the world 😆
How did the sound quality part go? That kinda turns me off getting one of these screens for my GS460
Does the parking camera still work with this add on?
Will this work with the back up camera if optioned?
Yes Im.still waiting for the video about the back camera please 🙏😁 thank you
Most likely, but there are other after market head units that will for sure work
I installed an ugly cheap brick of a back up camera on my 2013 IS250 RWD along with this same head unit. For me, completely removing the trunk liner/paneling pieces was necessary in order to connect my camera wires with the longer wires coming from the head unit up front, although plenty of wiring length on both parts came included and everything was more or less color coded to pair all the wires together. I had a hard time with the glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk opener plastic pull lever, while taking it off and when putting it back on (UA-cam guy called Tuner with Kids has a video on removing the IS trunk paneling etc). I chose to tap into one of the tail lights to power on and provide reverse signal for the camera, soldering those connections using the OEM taillights because I just don't care that much which could be part of my problem. Technically my camera works, however its not perfect since I have to manually select the 'TV' app to get the touchscreen to properly display video images from the camera every time I back up. Ideally I would like to have all four views functioning since this unit is apparently designed to accommodate more cameras. Perhaps someone else can explain how to do it right and correctly wire the video function at the head unit so that the screen display automatically switches over to video whenever the car is put into reverse? P.S. I like the more expensive OEM back up camera style better than some of the budget aftermarket cameras I've seen, hopefully you have better luck than me xoxo
Perhaps there are software updates to correct the volume and cd changer bug
Where do you get the wifi from?
What did you use to cover the missing interior that was around the head unit ? Please answer
Where did you get the air conditioner icon. Was that already installed
Hi,
1) When listening to the radio, does the sound cut off and back on whenever there is a notification from the navigation app? or does the radio just go down in volume during a notification?
2) Any seatbelt error light? I have a Canadian model 2011 IS250 AWD
3) Is the volume of the radio and Bluetooth music the same?
4) When you answer calls, is the volume much lower than the radio?
5) Is the microphone built-in or is there a separate mic you have to run?
Thanks!
Can you install this head unit, if you want to replace a factory navigation head unit?
Glad I’m not the only one with this question
GM Mark. Can you please tell me how to get the PIN number for my Lexus IS 250? The folks that owned the vehicle before my wife didn’t leave that information on the back of the aftermarket one that was installed. I’ve purchased the unit from Amazon and it’s almost been a year. The junk one either they installed or had someone else install. My wife took it to a place to have the new unit installed and the guy told her he couldn’t do it but, he could install another junk one just like the one that’s in there now for $600. I thought that would be pretty STUPID right!!! Thanks for your help and Please let me know as soon as you can?
I have the airbag light on after installation, do you have any solution to fix ?
Did you have to get a radio kit or just a regular android head unit
hi Mark, any updates on the sound quality?
I have just installed one on non Mark Levinson, best thing I even done. Sound loss is a myth. AMAZING sound.
Does your AC controls work? I can only operate mine on the screen thanks in advance
Does the Air conditioning physical buttons can't control the temperature? Thanks
The physical buttons work to adjust all functions of the IS climate control based on my experience in a 2013 Lexus IS250 4DR RWD automatic. In this video he says that his touchscreen malfunctioned a couple of times but his climate control was not interrupted thanks to those physical buttons located just below the bottom edge of the screen. Sounds like he was able to continue using his air while he figured out what was going on with his touchscreen and apps? All climate control options are accessible from the 'Air Conditioning' app by selecting it from the touchscreen assuming the unit is working properly. From what I can tell, the physical push buttons on this unit seem to be directly connected to the OEM circuits allowing the new unit's buttons to work just like the climate buttons that were on the original unit.
To connect the camera, how is it activated when you go in reverse?,some cable need to ?
yes you connect the camera to the reverse light
You need power from reverse light, negative wire connect to closest bolt for ground, then you need to connect AV wire back to the headunit(top yellow if I remember correct) and then make sure your headunit obd plug is connected to car's obd, that triggers the screen to camera mode when you put in reverse
Hey great video. Do you know how you got the hazards to work? If there is a way can you please help, my installer is having a hard time trying to figure it out. Thanks in advance
There 2 orange wire that u have to cut n join together
Were you ever able to change the temperature setting display to fahrenheit?
Is it an android 9 or 10? With navi or not 8 core?
Thanks for making an update
@Marks Mod Diary, have you ever factory reset the headunit?
My headunit only plays the passenger side speakers when the using UA-cam or any application from the unit itself, however if i connect to the Bluetooth and play from my phone all the car speaks work.
Any recommendations?
This issue jus came about 1 week now.
Do the defrost and other climate controls work?
I have an 08 350. The digitizer has failed. So now I'm debating getting a newer Android-Apple Carplay unit.
Do I have to get the digitizer fixed first before upgrading or would it not matter?
Hi, have you ever done a health check with Toyota Techstream?
Honestly the sound quality isn’t that bad to be quite honest I messed around with the equalizer and everything sounds pretty good for the most part. This unit is worth it in my opinion
do you have the same unit? if not can you link yours.
Can you write your eq settings?
I also want to know your eq settings and how you keep the volume level. Also is it mark Levinson system or standard?
If you loose sound quality can get it back bay installing a sound system..
To this unit..??
Is possible to put apple car play in this device ?
Have you found out?
Nice looking head unit
Does the car play usb plug in come with the unit?
I install the after market radio but my AC Climate control units is not working how do I make it work
Very interesting, I was looking at this one a while back but was able to fix the issue my stock radio was giving me. I may revisit this one. Does this support a backup cam by any chance? it would be nice to add that in too.
it does
How do you install apptoid if you can't get to store? Does unit have its own data sim or are you hotspotting off phone?
The unit will allow connecting to the internet with a data sim or from a phone hotspot, your choice. The only issue with using the phone wifi is that the signal gets dropped and it can be inconvenient when driving on the freeway.
Is it a Seicane?? If so, have you changed the settings for the radio location in the factory settings?
Only wired connection will have good sound quality. Bluetooth and wireless are not even close in sound quality....
I want to update mine because my original unit has some issues. It forgets the equaliser presets every time I start the car and the screen is starting to turn yellow from the bottom. BUT it sounds amazing and I don't want to risk losing that.
do you know if it has a maintenance tab just like the oem with NAV headunit
I have same radio 4/64 but my audio not works cause this is and coax audio. Any update?
Dose the head controls on the steering wheel works after installing in this head unit?
To turn volume up or down or to skip though songs ?
Were you able to modify the amp settings within the menu as others have suggested. I had the scosche install kit in my IS250 and the pioneer touch screen unit that I decided to go with had the exact same sound quality issue but was easily fixed by adjusting the amp settings within the menus
Hi, may I know what's your settings?
Can add a sound processor to the android player to get the sound quality back/better?
Hey man don't know if you check this feed anymore, buuut.Any luck on an air conditioner app, and I bought mine from a pal with a pink and white wire out of one of the harnesses...any luck a good pic of yours?
And I don't have a lexus in the car list...so what car matches for my can bus info
the temps and radio issues can be solved by going into factory settings
How
Hi did you manage to sort out poor sound quality?
Have you added back up camera
Will this work with a 2010 IS 350 convertible?
Did you change the buttons lights?
Any ideas on how to get the rear window defrost to work? I got the front window to work
so about the sound quality, do you think maybe the Surround sound is gone from switching to android which cause the audio quality to drop. Or, compare to the OEM unit without surround sound, the audio is still worse than the android. ?
Hi thanks for the review just like to find out will the head unit fit lexus is250 2007 and also wene driveing is it possible to stream UA-cam. Thanks
yes it does, and yes you can stream youtube while driving
But you need you're phones wifi!!
Hello I have is250 from 2007 and have a camera ,with this need radio will work the original cam from the car?What cable I must connected to reverse cam?
@@pz2ytsuriname630 if you have stock camera it won't work since it uses 6 volts, my chinese 12 v camera works fine
Works fine with android and apple?
You know there is a recall for dashboards and panels. You don't have to pay anything, call the Lexus and ask. They replaced my and I did not pay anything. Like a year ago. My is a 2009
this recall has expired for these cars lol
@@sundae7111 no it hasn’t expired my lexus dealer did it for free last month
@@talkr21 what year is your 2is
@@talkr21 it has a 10 year expiration I think bc mine is an 08 and I went in 2019 and they said it was a year expired or some shit like that lol
Did your unit come with the AirCondition app installed? Mine doesn't have it and can seem to find it
Same! Did u find a solution ?
@@malcolmfds No, the AliExpress seller asked me to return the unit :(
Can u also still add time.stamps.from ur previous videos u made about the head unit please thank you. And still waiting for the dongle video before we order the headunit please... thanknyou I really appreciate ur hard work.
The way the dashboard looks after installation is kinda ratchet... Glad I watched this video. Will be keeping my setup OEM.
Why it doesn’t fit my 2011 Lexus is350
My AC doesn't work on the screen, it won't let me change anything, it only works with the buttons below, I don't know what temperature it is, is there an app for this?
Did you fix the sound quality???
So u bought a unit of ebay,works great but I don't have that air conditioner app/button.any suggestions?
Same! Did u find a solution?
Shitttt u fuckrd up
Thinking about getting this for my 08 IS 250 however I live in Canada where winters can get up to -40 degrees, how do you think it will hold up in the winter?
Did u end up getting it
Can anyone help. When I first set it up I had no sound but was working and I had to just keep playing with it and out of no where the sound kicked on. Now a week later the music is playing but no sound again no matter what I try
You didnt try to update Android?
Does the stock backup camera still show when going into reverse?
Not 100% sure but probably not because I think the stock camera uses 6 volts instead 12. I have cheap chinese camera hooked to it and it works fine
How long does it take for unit to load up?
@CJ #GroveStreet Thanks :)
I don't think the 6 CD changer works with the android as I have same issue and still looking out for how to resolve it.
Did you found the solution ?
Does the seat warmers still work??
Yes
my is250 doesn't have a screen, Can I buy and install genuine screen?
Will this head unit work for the gs or es?
I have the same head unit and it works very nicely with agama car launcher but recently youtube stopped opening up for me and i cant find out why
Did you figure it out
how do I move cold and hot tempretures
I have 2009 luxus RX 350 can someone help thanks
Why does my screen freeze? I messaged the dealer and they can’t seem to find the problem.
I was just wondering why the sound on my is not coming through in any way
You can add Universal song processor like Pioneer
Does it show temps in F?
Anyone found out how to fix the CD player problem? I have the same unit and my CD player doesn’t work either
Work great for 2011 is 250c
I have one of these in the same car. No change to sound quality.
Can anyone tell me if the sound quality is better or if it isn’t is there a way I can improve it ?
I have the generic 10" head unit, the Fm and Bluetooth music from my phone will only work for a few seconds and closes, no more music playing. CA and AA music thru the dongle works though. So same as Mark, it is still worth it.
I don't know how to fix it, can anyone help please.
Did you ever fix it?
@@TheKevinmcwill no unfortunately
Hi,this is Jem from binize car stereo,we are interested in your video of car stereo, plz tell us how to contact you~
Should’ve showed the backup camera also