Select 2014 Lexus Models to Feature Apple’s Siri Eyes-Free System

Posted by Kevin on July 31st, 2013

Good news for iPhone owners, Lexus will be introducing the Siri Eyes-Free system to select 2014 models:

When drivers pair their personal iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 with a Lexus vehicle via Bluetooth, Siri performs an amazing range of tasks. Need to make a call on the highway? Ask Siri to connect you. Need to send a quick text message, IM, or email? Just dictate it to Siri. When replies come in, Siri reads them aloud over the audio system.

Bonus: the system provides turn-by-turn navigation using Apple Maps. When you request directions from Siri, a map pops up on your phone while Siri delivers directions over the audio system.

Included as a standard feature on the 2014 ES, GS, LS and RX, Siri Eyes-Free will be accessible using the steering wheel’s Off-Hook phone button.

Read more about Lexus Siri Eyes-Free at Lexus Magazine

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    Ayo DocMkize
  • August 1, 2013
We would like to see a Demo Video of this feature on the GS and RC coupe.
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      Chris H.
    • September 28, 2013
    sure thing come in and ask for Chris Hydron. I will show you all the new features
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      Ayo DocMkize
    • October 9, 2013
    can post a youtube video instead?
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LEXUS!!! I know setting up for all Android devices is tricky, but please put in the effort! I love Google Now, and I want to access it with the touch of a button rather than having that button just sit there... mock at me...
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      Crave
    • August 1, 2013
    Androids do all this already (S4 at least) without the carmaker having to put it in anything special
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    Really? Thanks for letting me know! I ought to give it a try! I have a Droid RAZR Maxx.
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    Wait. What I meant is that I can utilize Google Now on an Android device through the feature mentioned in this article. Activating Google Now voice control is a bit tricky sometimes, especially when connected through Bluetooth.
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    wasapasserby
  • August 1, 2013
Bonus: the system provides turn-by-turn navigation using Apple Maps. Nope Nope Nope I don't want to get lost.
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    AstonMartin
  • August 1, 2013
WHY wouldn't this feature be available as standard on the All New IS? Mind boggling Lexus.
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    Rusty
  • October 9, 2013
How would customers know whether to use Apple Maps or Lexus Navigation? Which would be easier/more convenient to use?
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      Monique
    • March 14, 2014
    Maybe there are some people who will not get a nav package?
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    amiles3902@gmail.com
  • March 13, 2014
Why is the message button on phone panel grey shaded and I cannot access it. I just leased a 2014 300H ES
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      Monique
    • March 14, 2014
    The message button on your phone? Or in the car?
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      John S
    • March 21, 2014
    On the car phone message option in the car

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