MULTIMEDIA

Explore detailed onboarding support for your Lexus Multimedia Device including navigation, Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone integration. Register your multimedia system to your My Lexus account to receive ongoing software & map updates.  

MULTIMEDIA

LEXUS LINK CONNECT & PRO

Our latest multimedia system offering a more powerful, responsive and intuitive interface giving fast and easy access to information, entertainment and connectivity.

APPLE CARPLAY® AND ANDROID AUTO®

Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® are available on all new Lexus models and can be accessed and via from your connected smartphone.
  • Apps

    Access a multitude of apps compatible with Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto® audio, messages, maps, voice, such as Whatsapp®, Spotify®, Podcasts and Audiobooks.

  • Access your contacts book, make voice dials, and see your call history. Simply tell Siri or Google Assistant what you would like to do – whether it’s to send, reply or read a message. Allowing you to concentrate on driving.

  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® are compatible with other third-party maps applications, such as Google Maps, so you can navigate with the app that best suits your taste and needs.

  • Your dashboard can be accessed and controlled through Siri or Google Assistant voice control. This enables you to interact with your phone without needing to take your eyes off of the road.

  • Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® give you access to all of your favourite music from compatible apps you have on your phone such as Apple Music, Google Play, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal and more. You can access your music through the multimedia screen or by asking Siri / Google Assistant to play the song / playlist you want to listen to.

MAP UPDATES

Get the most from your Lexus multimedia system. Download the latest maps for your navigation system, check for updates and get help from our FAQs.

LEXUS LINK+ APP

Driving a Lexus has never felt better, and with Lexus Link+, the experience becomes even smoother, so you're always comfortable and in control, no matter where your drive takes you.

MULTIMEDIA FAQS

The first 3 years* (may vary by country) of Multimedia navigation online services are free. After that, you can purchase a subscription. Our Map Care package includes all of our map updates and related online services, and our Service Pack includes our online services features. You can purchase a subscription in our e-Store. Check the e-Store for the latest prices. *If your car is equipped with MM21, a 4 year period is applicable

 

You will receive notification on the screen of your in-car multimedia system 30 days before the free 3-year period ends.
In the e-Store, you can renew the Map Care pack for either 1 or 3 years. When renewing our Service Pack, you can choose between 1, 2 or 3 years*. Check the e-Store for the latest prices. *For the MM21 and Toyota Smart Connect 7 years of free Map update is being offered

Over-the-air map updates are possible with the latest multimedia systems, activated in the e-Store for the latest compatible models. 
You can also manually update your system by downloading updates from the Lexus e-Store, and putting them on a USB stick, and connecting it to your car.

Go to the menu of your multimedia system and choose Settings. Then select Bluetooth Connection and follow the steps to set up the network connection. Then on your smartphone, you need to enable Bluetooth tethering.

 

For more information please see our How-to-guides.

Most Lexus models currently on sale include online navigation services, such as:


• Real-Time Traffic
• Speed camera alert
• Google Street View (where available)
• Points of Interest
• Fuel prices 
• Parking
• Weather


(Availability of these services depends on model & grade. Please check with your retailer to confirm which ones are available for your vehicle.)

Apple CarPlay or Android Auto can be activated by plugging your mobile device into the car’s USB port. On the vehicle's multimedia screen click on the Menu button, and then click on CarPlay or Android Auto.

 

If your Android device runs an older version than Android 10, you will first need to install the Android Auto app. Wireless Android Auto is supported as from Android 11. 

 

For more information please see our How-to-guides.

In the Lexus Link+ app, first select your car from My Garage, then click on Connected Services Center. Then follow the flow to activate the Connected Services that are available for your vehicle.

 

In case one or more connected cars in My Garage have not yet been activated, you will be prompted with a welcome screen to activate Connected Services each time you log into the app. If you skip this step, you can still activate it at a later stage by following the steps above. 

 

For more information please see our How-to-guides.

 

Note: within the activation process you will need to accept the Terms of Use and acknowledge the Privacy Notice.

Embedded navigation systems receive data from a GPS satellite signal. Multimedia requires an online connection to receive necessary data for Real-Time Traffic, Coyote (where available), Google Streetview (where available), Weather, Fuel, Parking, and online POI.

Over-the-air map updates are possible with the latest 2019 multimedia systems, activated in the e-Store for the latest compatible models.

 

Map Care is available for the first 3 years from when you activate your vehicle. After this period please visit the e-Store to purchase a new subscription. 

 

You can also manually purchase & update your system by downloading updates from the My Lexus Portal e-Store, and putting them on a USB stick, and connecting it to your car.

In the Lexus Link+ app, first select your car from My Garage, then click on Connected Services Center.Then follow the flow to activate the Smart Services that are available for your vehicle. Once connected the 4 years of free navigation online services will begin.