Toyota Land Cruiser Sahara – Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Integration
- Oct 5, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 14, 2025
We recently had a 2010 Toyota LC200 Sahara visit us for a CarPlay & Android Auto integration upgrade
For LC200 models produced between 2008 and 2015, there are roughly three different head unit variants. The easiest way to identify which one you have is by checking the control pad next to the screen:
Some vehicles have an INFO/TEL button (like this Sahara),
Others feature a DEST button,
Or a Telephone icon instead.
Product Compatibility
From a product perspective, all variants use the same integration kit—the difference lies only in the cabling and installation method.
This means whether your LC200 has INFO/TEL, DEST, or Telephone controls, we can provide a seamless CarPlay & Android Auto experience while retaining all the original factory functions
Sound Integration
To enable the car speakers to play audio from CarPlay / Android Auto, the system uses the AUX input of the factory head unit.
Head units with INFO/TEL or a Telephone logo typically already include an AUX input.
Head units with a DEST button, however, do not—meaning the AUX function will need to be activated or retrofitted before integration
USB Integration
While most of our clients now prefer the wireless option—which is quickly becoming the standard—we still provide a USB port for wired use and future firmware updates.
Most LC200 models feature an empty button cover in the console area, commonly used for aftermarket accessories such as brake controllers or tow-related switches. We make use of one of these sockets to neatly install the USB port.
This approach is far cleaner than drilling holes or running loose cables around the cabin. The USB integration kit is included with our product at no additional cost.
Operation
To bring CarPlay / Android Auto onto the screen, our system utilizes the HANG UP button:
Press and hold – switches the display from the factory audio to the CarPlay / Android Auto interface.
Single press – performs the standard factory function of ending a call.
This ensures a seamless, factory-style user experience, with no extra switches or modifications needed
Control Button Functions
Volume and Call buttons – continue to operate as normal with CarPlay / Android Auto.
Track buttons – require our SWC (Steering Wheel Control) adapter to be fitted in order to function within media apps on CarPlay / Android Auto.
This setup ensures you retain familiar controls while gaining full integration with modern apps
Camera Compatibility
Whether your vehicle has a standard reverse camera or a 360° camera, both will continue to function normally and remain unaffected by our product installation.
For those who tow caravans or trailers, our system also supports caravan camera integration. This feature allows the caravan camera feed to appear on the display when reversing by temporarily overriding the factory-fitted camera.
We’ll be covering this feature in more detail soon, as we’re expecting one of our previous customers to return for the upgrade.
📹 Here’s a video taken after the installation, filmed on Monday the 4th
Thank you for reading.
Get in Touch: 📞 03 9546 0452 ✉️ sales@naviplus.com.au 🌐 www.naviplus.com.au
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