New Here (Navigation Option Question?)

[r4m3n]

From what my source told me, it's going to be released with iOS support first. But who knows between now and then that they get other smartphones supported. It's an app you download to the phone that syncs up with the headunit so i don't see why it can't support most smartphones.

[tranzformer]

Seems like a Droid based phone should work as well due to numbers. Scion would be dumb not to.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Seems like a Droid based phone should work as well due to numbers. Scion would be dumb not to.

That's what I figure, didn't realize it was an App.

[Asphalt]

Originally Posted by tripjammer

According to Scion it is not yet known if the Bespoke will be standard or optional. They have not decided yet.

The bespoke is featured in the upcoming FR-S commercial...

i thought you were sooooooo confident that Bespoke would be standard?

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Seems like a Droid based phone should work as well due to numbers. Scion would be dumb not to.

iOS may be much easier to implement. Droid hardware and OS versions are all over the place which makes it difficult to design accessories that are compatable across the board.

I suspect Bespoke may just be using the AHA radio interface like the BRZ will have. I'm not really impressed with AHA. I was hoping for something like Pioneer's AppRadio. It would be very cool to be able to run apps like DashCommand through the head unit.

[stlgrym3]

Originally Posted by Jokester

But Nav will definetely be available as a dealer item? The only reason I ask is b/c if it is not than I may have to rely on the BRZ which I really don't prefer! Thanks!

i'm sure any dealer will be more than happy to sell you their own aftermarket navi and install for you for a price. but those navi units won't be authentic Toyota/Scion products, they'll be just like any other aftermarket units. this is why i'm leaning toward the Subaru now.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by neutron256

iOS may be much easier to implement. Droid hardware and OS versions are all over the place which makes it difficult to design accessories that are compatable across the board...

In the end, as long as the headunit does Bluetooth and you can use it to stream audio that would be good enough for me.

[tachi1247]

Originally Posted by Jokester

So this will be the optional Scion dealer accessory Nav unit?

Probably not. that is a system that uses a cell phone (and cellular network) to provide your location to the navigation software (if it has it...it isn't listed as a feature of this system). If it does indeed do navigation you will be reliant on cell service or else your navigation isn't going to work.

Scion's current navigation option is the SNS200 system and cost $2k plus installation on a tC and xB. Can't get any NAV on an xD or an iQ.

At that point it might be cheaper to get a FR-S bumper and get it painted plus you get all the goodies that come along with the BRZ. Or wait a few months and get one of what I am sure will be a plethora of available aftermarket front ends at substantially lower cost.

[maxeveland]

is it true that nav lights the interior up at night? no option to turn it off?

[Jokester]

Originally Posted by tachi1247

Probably not. that is a system that uses a cell phone (and cellular network) to provide your location to the navigation software (if it has it...it isn't listed as a feature of this system). If it does indeed do navigation you will be reliant on cell service or else your navigation isn't going to work.

Scion's current navigation option is the SNS200 system and cost $2k plus installation on a tC and xB. Can't get any NAV on an xD or an iQ.

At that point it might be cheaper to get a FR-S bumper and get it painted plus you get all the goodies that come along with the BRZ. Or wait a few months and get one of what I am sure will be a plethora of available aftermarket front ends at substantially lower cost.

Okay so basically there is a navigation accessory (option) from Scion dealers parts department like the TC for $2k plus labor to install. That answers my question and is all I wanted to know! Thanks

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by Asphalt

i thought you were sooooooo confident that Bespoke would be standard?

Notice I said it was featured on the FR-S ad. My gut feeling is that since this deck is mostly infomatic in nature and that scion wants bespoke on all scion models in the near future just like they did with Bluetooth and hd radio that it's going to be standard. Most scion buyers will think twice about paying $500 extra for this system unless it's really good. It at least makes the interior look a little bit better...

In 30 days we will find out...

[Jokester]

As long as Scion offers a factory or dealer installed accessory option of a different, more modern, Pioneer radio or stereo head to replace the standard all-plastic head that comes with it, than I am okay. Because the standard one looks like it is out of a Power Wheels from Toys R Us.

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by Jokester

As long as Scion offers a factory or dealer installed accessory option of a different, more modern, Pioneer radio or stereo head to replace the standard all-plastic head that comes with it, than I am okay. Because the standard one looks like it is out of a Power Wheels from Toys R Us.

+1

I agree 100 percent..

[Stryker Trailwood]

every scion ever has had 3 HUs available. stock (ugly one), premium (usually nicer w/touch screen), and a NAV unit.

when you go to order your FR-S you can pick the one you want. normally the radios (and most other options like springs and lip kits) are installed when they arrive at port depending on what the dealer has asked for.

the optional radios are usually expensive compared to aftermarket options. usuallly towards $2k for any of the NAV options.

one good thing though is that all scion radios are plug and play between the models, even through model years.
the tC/xB/xD/iQ all have the same radios as options (Base/Premium/NAV).
and seeing that the FR-S also has the same base radio, and that what seems to be the Bespoke system looks physically the same as the premium HU you can get from scion.
you could get an slightly older Scion NAV for cheaper or even find someone selling one for cheap (happens a lot.) and plug it in and it will all work just as well.

i bought the Alpine NAV system for cheap because they were clearing them out
I have a 2006 tC and was able to plug in the old 2010 Scion Alpine NAV and install the new USB/AUX and everything worked perfectly and only spent $400, as opposed to $500 for just the premium HU without NAV.