How do I connect my Iphone to my Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series?

The Toyota Land Cruiser is well known for being a rich and tumble no-nonsense workhorse 4x4 with very few modern conveniences, but that doesn't mean you can't jam out to your favourite music!

Lawrence Minnie

10 May 2024 · 09:08Car Ownership2 min read

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Connect the Apple

Toyota has recently refreshed the Land Cruiser 70 Series making it bigger and better than before. The new vehicle gets an uprated infotainment system that is smartphone-compatible and connecting your phone is now even easier than before..

All grades of the Land Cruiser offer a basic touchscreen infotainment on which you'll find Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Your Apple device can be connected using a USB-C/A cable. There is no wireless connectivity currently on the Land Cruiser.

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Get Bluetooth

You can still connect your phone via Bluetooth if you wish to forego the Apple Car Play connection. This will allow for audio streaming as well as hands-free telephony, allowing you to access your phone book and use the voice assistant to make calls.

Here's how you connect the Bluetooth:

1. Activate Bluetooth on your phone and ensure the vehicle is stopped and in Park.

2. Press the phone button on the touchscreen, followed by 'Add Device'.

3. Tap settings and check your phone for new devices found. Select the Toyota option.

4. The devices will begin pairing and you need to monitor both screens for the PIN number, ensuring that they match.

5. Your device is now connected, and you can select BT Music to access your phone's playlist.

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Apple Car Play for the win

Connecting your phone this way couldn't be easier! Grab your Apple data cable and plug it into your phone, and then locate the marked USB port on the centre console and plugin. The system does everything automatically, and you merely need to confirm the use of Apple Car Play on the touchscreen.

It's always best to use a genuine Apple cable and ensure that you are stopped and in Park when you first connect, as you will be required to follow the prompts on your phone to allow access to your device. You may also need an adapter, as the ports USB ports in the Land Cruiser are USB-A only and Apple uses USB-C.

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more