Toyota Smart Connect is our latest multimedia platform, which offers consumers more powerful hardware, faster response times, more intuitive operation and new functionality.

The system has a clean, clear and simple interface that is operated through a nine-inch, high definition touchscreen display. It offers crisp graphics and easier visibility in different lighting conditions, while its embedded SIM card provides a constant connection to online services. These services are included in the data package provided as part of the new car specification.
Being always-connected means that software and service updates can be automatically applied over-the-air, without the need to return to a Toyota centre. But it also allows the integrated satellite navigation system to provide moment-by-moment information on traffic events through a combination of connected cloud services and community feedback. Following such guidance will help to make journeys as time-efficient and trouble-free as possible.

Smart Connect provides wireless smartphone integration with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Similarly, by downloading the MyT connected services smartphone application, owners can remotely control a number of helpful features. These include remote locking and unlocking, on-board climate controls and activating the hazard lights (particularly useful when searching for your car in a crowded car park). Owners can also use the MyT app to access information such as driving behaviour data or to set reminders about servicing, road tax and insurance.
New services and features will be automatically added to Smart Connect as the system evolves. First among these is a new ‘Share to Car’ feature, which will allow owners to plan their journey at home and send those details to the car before setting off.
Which models are equipped with Smart Connect?
The new Yaris Cross compact SUV is the first model to receive this new multimedia platform but further vehicles will receive it in due course. The table below provides information on the specific multimedia system that is included in each Yaris Cross trim grade.
YARIS CROSS GRADE | MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM | NOTES |
Icon | 8-inch Toyota Touch 2 | N/A |
Design | 8-inch Toyota Touch 2 | Tech Pack option adds Smart Connect |
Excel | 9-inch Toyota Smart Connect | City Pack option replaces Toyota Smart Connect with Toyota Touch 2 |
Dynamic | 9-inch Toyota Smart Connect | City and Advanced Safety Pack option replaces Smart Connect with Toyota Touch 2 |
Premiere Edition | 9-inch Toyota Smart Connect | City and Advanced Safety Pack option replaces Smart Connect with Toyota Touch 2 |
Learn more: What accessories are available for the Yaris Cross?
NB: Details were correct at the time and date of publication
My new yaris cross asks me to insert an sd card everything I start the car…..but I can not find an sd slot! Is this to do with the navigation system?
Hi Judy,
Please provide your vehicle registration so that we can look into this for you.
Thanks.
YS71CZU reg no. YARIS CROSS
Hi Judy, thanks for providing this information.
We would recommend contacting our Connectivity team regarding this.
The team can be found here and are best placed to support you:
https://www.toyota.co.uk/help-centre/connectivity
Thanks.
Why is the Apps option in sources greyed out on my Corolla Smart Connect Plus? (VO23OTE).
Hi Justin, thanks for your question.
Our Connectivity team are best placed to assist with this query.
They can be contacted here: https://www.toyota.co.uk/help-centre/connectivity
Thanks.
My new Yaris Cross GR Sport has a satnav installed as part of the car configuration. It’s quite basic and nowhere near as informative as the system in my previous RAV4.
I’m having difficulty locating any online manuals for the system that show me detailed instructions of how to use the new satnav. This is disappointing because the manual for my previous car was quite detailed and showed me how to do things so I could get the best out of the system.
Hi Cliff, thanks for getting in contact.
We are sorry to hear you are experiencing this issue.
Our Connectivity team is best placed to advise you on this and can be contacted here:
https://www.toyota.co.uk/help-centre/connectivity
Thanks.
I went out without my phone today
The recalculate in the satnav takes so long to catch-up I lost the will to live.
Not impressed the whole point of a incar nav should mean you dont need a phone .
Hi Ross, thanks for getting in contact.
We are sorry to hear of your experience.
Our Customer Relations team would be happy to discuss this with you.
The team can be contacted here: https://www.toyota.co.uk/help-centre#/iframe/https%3A%2F%2Fforms.toyota.co.uk%2Fcontact-us
Thanks.