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Wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto. Retain all original Lexus features.
Make your Lexus feel brand new again with the 2007-2009 Lexus LS Hamilton Upgrade Kit for CarPlay and Android Auto. This system has been engineered from the ground up to seamlessly integrate both wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality into your factory LS radio display. The kit does not sacrifice any factory features. Your backup camera, factory microphone, and steering wheel controls remain fully functional, and you can switch back into your original Lexus OS at any time with the press of a button.
Access your original Lexus Interface at any moment.
The Hamilton Upgrade Kit lets you hop right back into your factory Lexus system at any time by long-holding the voice speech button on your steering wheel for three seconds. With this kit, you will retain the factory navigation system, as well as the original XM, FM, and AM radio.
Unparalleled specs. Precision engineered in Raleigh, NC.
This kit is in a league of its own thanks to Hamilton’s top-of-the-line manufacturing techniques and use of genuine, premium chips. The ARM-Cortex based processor logged a rating of Automotive AEC‑Q100 Grade 3, meaning it will function even in extreme climates, hot or cold.
The Hamilton Circuit Board was designed in Raleigh, NC, and it is plated with gold to guarantee long-lasting, elite performance.
Hamilton recruits some of the finest engineering talent who specialize in vehicle electronic systems. The Hamilton Upgrade Kit works with your LS’s original display and has been tuned to use your vehicle’s factory microphone, ensuring that phone calls and Siri will work smoothly.
The Hamilton Guarantee. An unbeatable warranty.
We back this product with the Hamilton Guarantee, our 3-year limited warranty which promises that we will repair or replace your kit should anything fail within three years. To learn more about this warranty, please visit our warranty and support page. At Hamilton, we treat every customer exactly as we would want to be treated.
| Components | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | HamiltonOS-25 |
| CPU |
ARM Cortex‑A7 CPU with N13 Co‑Processor with DDR3 RAM |
| Audio | DSP multi-channel I/O, I2S, ADC |
| Audio Routing | Uses Factory OEM Head Unit. No changes to audio quality |
| Video Decoder | MPEG‑1/2, MPEG4‑SP, full‑HD H.264 (1080p). Exceeds Lexus OEM Screen |
| Temperature Rating | AEC‑Q100 Grade 3 (-40c to +85c) |
| Heat Sink |
High Dissipation Hamilton Designed |
| Circuit Board (PCB) Technology | Designed in NC. HDI Technology. Precision plated for durability and performance. |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless and Wired Compatibility |
| Android Auto | Wireless and Wired Compatibility |
| Microphone | Vehicle OEM |
| Compatibility Notes | Read our FAQ about compatibility notes. Hamilton fulfillment will contact you to confirm a picture of your reverse camera after purchasing. |
CarPlay Overview and Setup
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we support both wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto. You can access your original factory OS at any time by long-holding your voice speech/menu button (this button may vary model to model; please check your pairing and setup video on our manuals page).
We employ some of the finest engineers in the world in this aftermarket CarPlay/Android Auto space. We do our testing here in the USA. This means we leverage our partnerships to locate American vehicles and gather all of our data off American cars. This way, we can be certain we do not disrupt factory equipment.
For our electronics, we use gold-plated PCB technology and premium components throughout. We use high quality harnesses and connectors to minimize the risk of damaging your wiring during installation and to protect against wiring faults. Also, we use a top-of-the-line reputable chipset that is specifically tailored for automotive applications.
You can use your factory radio channels and have CarPlay/Android Auto showing on your screen with the Hamilton Upgrade Kits with one important limitation: Please note that the factory radio channels are sealed channels. This means Siri cannot talk through these channels.
When you are streaming audio via CarPlay (e.g. Spotify, Apple Music, Sirius App, etc.), your music and Siri/Navigation will come out of your vehicle speakers mixed together.
However, while using the sealed factory radio channels, you will only be able to hear radio audio. System audio (Siri, navigation sounds, phone calls) cannot be mixed into the factory radio channels.
Note: You will not be able to use the AUX port for any external media devices liked DACs or MP3 players. The Hamilton Upgrade Kit consumes this audio input for CarPlay/Android Auto.
Playing audio via the factory USB port is not supported while using CarPlay/Android Auto. If you prefer USB, please use wired CarPlay/Android Auto.
If your year range falls right in the middle (2009-2010), feel free to email Hamilton Motor Company with a picture of your OEM screen for manual confirmation. If you look at the shape of the CD changer, you will see the 2010-2012 Lexus LS had a more flat design, whereas the 2007-2009 LS had a bulb-style shape in the middle of the CD slot. Of course, you can send us a picture and one of our experience techs will confirm for you.
The 2007-2012 Lexus LS suffers from a condition called "Sticky Dash Syndrome." Essentially, after time, the car's dashboard would get hot in the sun, and due to the materials used, it risks breaking down. Any time you are working near your dashboard on one of these cars, you can risk scratching or chipping it. Lexus issued a recall for these sticky dashes previously. Please research and make sure you are conformable working near your car's dashboard before removing your factory radio on these vehicles.