2011 IS250 USB interface - MP3 or similar playback?

[Stevegee]

Hi all

Loving the sound system in my IS250 - but would really prefer USB rather than (currently using) the 6 CD stacker? When I have tried to play my mp3 USB's one - would not even show up on the Aux tab and the other showed up - but seemed to have no files? BOTH - have previously been working fine in my last vehicle? 😐

Is it do-able - in a Lexus?

Steve

[Stevegee]

Anyone actually ON HERE?

[Lexus Owners Club]

May have different formatting on the USB which isn't showing the files
Try using another USB and select the disc format you wish to use first (different from the one you are currently using)

[ThaDJ]

I just wired in a hands free car kit that’s compatible with apps other than just phone calls (using an iPhone), since they go through the sound system currently. I’ve got that plugged into the aux jack, ran the wires under the centre console, and have the buttons (call, play skip) on my dash. Good solution if you use your phone for music, streaming and/or navigation apps like Waze.