No Standard IPOD Interface ?

[pwcfan]

I find this interesting to say the least. In this day and age this is a huge miscarriage/oversight.

I will look through other posts for the aftermarket availability.

[stream]

Correct--not standard.

For Prius II there is an iPod adapter available as an accessory.

For Prius III - V, there will be a USB / iPod adapter standard with the nav package beginning in September, and available as an upgrade for those model cars purchased prior to September.

[mirak]

And no auto-headlights, either. Mad yet?

USB Kits are, or will be, available for a couple hundred bucks, but I'm not sure how much control the interface allows. It may depend on whether you have Navigation or not.

[mirak]

Originally Posted by stream

Correct--not standard.

For Prius II there is an iPod adapter available as an accessory.

For Prius III - V, there will be a USB / iPod adapter standard with the nav package beginning in September, and available as an upgrade for those model cars purchased prior to September.

But is an adapter available for the non-nav JBL system in the III, IV, and V?

[accordingly]

Just use your iPod and the aux jack. The iPod is so successful because of its intuitive and easy navigation with the scroll wheel and menu system, you give that up with any car interface. The aftermarket or factory ones are never as easy to use.

[pwcfan]

Originally Posted by mirak

But is an adapter available for the non-nav JBL system in the III, IV, and V?

yeh.........what he said.........we are considering a III. We are more partial to Portable Garmin's in our family. We do not want/need a NAV system. I cant believe something this sophisticated does not have IPOD interface. The Insight does ! Damn Honda.

[Indyking]

Originally Posted by pwcfan

yeh.........what he said.........we are considering a III. We are more partial to Portable Garmin's in our family. We do not want/need a NAV system. I cant believe something this sophisticated does not have IPOD interface. The Insight does ! Damn Honda.

But Prius II does have an auxiliary jack for iPOD or similar device, right? or is ti just the III and beyond?

[accordingly]

Originally Posted by pwcfan

yeh.........what he said.........we are considering a III. We are more partial to Portable Garmin's in our family. We do not want/need a NAV system. I cant believe something this sophisticated does not have IPOD interface. The Insight does ! Damn Honda.

If you're not getting the nav screen don't waste your time or your money. The only benefit with iPod integration is you can navigate (albeit in a crippled fashion) on the screen through your steering wheel. That's going to suck if you only have one small line to look at on the JBL radio. No point without nav screen, even if you do have it it will still be a lot easier to just use the scroll wheel anyway.

Originally Posted by Indyking

But Prius II does have an auxiliary jack for iPOD or similar device, right? or is ti just the III and beyond?

They all have aux jack which is the cheapest and best way to do it. Bluetooth audio sucks compared to the wire.

[Indyking]

Originally Posted by accordingly

If you're not getting the nav screen don't waste your time or your money. The only benefit with iPod integration is you can navigate (albeit in a crippled fashion) on the screen through your steering wheel. That's going to suck if you only have one small line to look at on the JBL radio. No point without nav screen, even if you do have it it will still be a lot easier to just use the scroll wheel anyway.


They all have aux jack which is the cheapest and best way to do it. Bluetooth audio sucks compared to the wire.

OK, great, because all I want is an aux jack. At least the one I have in my car right now delivers excellent sound quality and I also perefer select my song choices directly in the IPod wheel...

[bwilson4web]

I screwed up and ordered the IPOD accessory before learning it only works with the Prius II (the non-CD version.) I called the Toyota help center who confirmed this and suggested they modify the web site so any accessories that are limited to a specific configuration are identified on the web site.

The reason for my special order is when I turn off the Prius, my iTouch continues to play whatever it is on. Often with podcasts, I want to pickup where the broadcaster or music left off. Now I have a race to manually shut off the iTouch before turning off the Prius. ... Ok, so it is one extra step, it was worth $250 to me. <grins>

I'll see if the parts department has a restocking fee or can keep it in Huntsville for someone who might get a Prius II. <grumble>

Actually, if you have a Prius II or are getting one (without a CD reader,) contact me and I have got such a good deal for you. <grins>

Bob Wilson