Connecting Services via Smartphone

[PGL]

Recently purchased my first smartphone, would like any opinions as to using ‘Connected Services’?

Are they of real use, or something people find of little interest?

Heard something about what can be undertaken by smartphones to activate certain things on Lexus, i.e. activate heater before entering vehicle.

Any advice if these would work on 2019 CT F -Sport?

Aware the sat nav screen is not darkening, just stopping bright, which is a bit distracting during these dark days.

Would be grateful if anyone knows where to check this out, to alter?

[Herbie]

Not sure about the 'connected services' working here in the UK, it may just be a USA thing. I know they have things like remote start and an SOS system where, if the car is involved in an accident, a monitoring centre operator will call to see if assistance is required; either that, or the car contacts the centre itself - I can't remember which.

As for the screen brightness, there'll be a setting that you can adjust but I can't remember where to find it. It's one of those 'set and forget' things and I did it about 4 years ago.

If you don't have the Owner's Manual (and there's probably a separate one for the infotainment system) you can download them free of charge from here.

[Salvador]

This should help

https://youtu.be/NxNS54cz04A?si=G1p1UEibLt0wQKyS

[PGL]

Message for Forum Supervisor - or what ever they are called.

Posted the above on CT Forum on Saturday…. discover two replies (which I am grateful for Herbie & Salvador)…. Today, Monday , received an email from Forum......

'Did you forget to submit your content?'

'Thanks for your submission! Before your content can be seen by other members, we need to create an account for you.'

Seems a bit strange as I have posted without any issues previously, the Post is also active on forum , as have received replies to it - (although not notified by email of replies).

Could the controller of the forum please advise?

Thanks

I will look into what is stated on video Salvador, heard from Lexus Ad on UK radio about various connections available by Lexus App., including turning on heater before getting into car.

 

[PGL]

Passing Lexus dealer so called in for advice on sat nav screen issue...

initially Technician couldn't work it out, discovered from colleague the ‘Instrument Panel Light Control’ (first switch right of steering wheel) was the fix!