Just installed unit yesterday in 2018 GX460.
Very happy with the result, but a few small issues...customer service has been fantastic.
1. No way, to my knowledge, to "sync" the passenger and driver side temperature without going to the Lexus OEM screen, I would suggest that a long press on the driver side temp knob should synch driver/passenger temperatures.
2. A tiny bit of flicker on back-up camera, which did not exist with OEM touchscreen.
3. My hazards/flashers were stuck on for about 45 minutes after install. After connect/reconnect battery this issue resolved itself.
Anybody have any tips/tricks/hacks?
I installed mine last week and wanted to share a few observations. Hopefully, @hamiltonmotorco can work with us to address these issues:
- Original system display cut-off – It seems like 2–3 pixels are cut off from the bottom of the original Lexus display. On my unit, the new screen goes all the way down, slightly trimming the bottom edge of the original interface.
- Missing climate control features – The Android temperature screen is missing controls for the rear climate system (on Luxury Package models) and some front climate features, such as the smog sensor and front windshield heater.
- Bluetooth audio routing – When operating in Bluetooth mode, audio from YouTube and other apps still routes through AUX. This means you have to manually switch the audio source back to AUX to hear it.
- Google Voice exit issue – After giving certain random google voice commands (either saying hey google, or using the voice button), the system unexpectedly switches back to the original Lexus OS, exiting Android Auto. (This one is especially frustrating.)
- Temperature control delay on startup – On boot, the temperature controls don’t switch to the driver’s settings until 20–30 seconds later. In the original Lexus system, these settings were recalled instantly based on the key used to unlock the car. You also can not change temperate, or adjust with any buttons until the system boots up.
- Yellow tint - does anyone know why the screen has a yellowish tint to it?
Cool Features
1. Advanced Settings -> Right Logo -> Select Lexus 16GS (it will display a picture of a 2020+ Lexus GX)
2. Press either temperature dials and it will bring up the Android Climate Screen, press it again and it will go back to Android Auto
3. When in Original Lexus screen, press the temperature dial and it will bring up the original Climate screen
Overall, the system is a huge improvement over the original, and I’m very happy with it so far. Just hoping these tweaks can make it even better. Attention to Details is amazing, and I love that about the team and the product.
Update [08-18-2025] Temperature control delay on startup - The GX links your temperature settings to your key and memory seats, so when you switch keys or drivers, the driver's last temperate settings are recalled. I originally thought this is delayed, but it actually does switch in the Hamilton, but the digital display doesn't update, unless you touch a button, like temperature Up/Down. Is it possible to force a CAN BUS read on startup, to update the driver temperature setings on the display?
