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Wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto. Retain all Lexus factory features.
Bring modern-day electronic luxury into your LS with Hamilton’s 2010-2012 Lexus LS Hamilton Upgrade Kit for CarPlay and Android Auto. Hamilton has proudly engineered this system from the ground up to introduce wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality to your factory Lexus LS radio display. The Hamilton Upgrade Kit doesn’t sacrifice any original factory functionality–your backup camera, factory microphone, and steering wheel controls remain fully functional, and you may switch back to your factory Lexus OS at any moment with ease.
Easily access your original Lexus Interface.
Our kit allows you to switch back into your original Lexus system by simply long-holding the voice speech button on your steering wheel for three seconds. With our kit, you will retain your factory XM, FM, and AM radio, as well as the factory navigation system.
Unmatched specs. Precision engineered in Raleigh, NC.
The Hamilton Upgrade Kit is on a level of its own in the market thanks to top-notch manufacturing techniques and genuine, elite chips. The ARM-Cortex based processor is rated Automotive AEC‑Q100 Grade 3, allowing it to function flawlessly through extreme temperatures on either end of the spectrum.
The Hamilton internal circuit board was designed in Raleigh, NC, and is plated with gold to guarantee high-level performance and durability.
Hamilton employs top-of-the-line engineering talent whose expertise is in OEM vehicle electronics. The Hamilton Upgrade Kit works with your LS’s factory display and has been tuned to use your vehicle’s original microphone, ensuring that phone calls and Siri will work smoothly.
| 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, and DAC support |
| 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. Gold Plated for durability and performance. |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless and Wired Compatibility |
| Android Auto | Wireless and Wired Compatibility |
| Microphone | Vehicle OEM |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Hamilton Upgrade Kit support both wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto?
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).
What makes the Hamilton Upgrade Kits stand alone on the market?
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.
Can I use FM, XM, or AM radio while CarPlay/Android Auto is showing on the screen? Are all factory audio channels still available?
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.