anyone getting the grom vline?
10-07-16, 07:18 AM
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VLine Gen 6 beta is going on now, here is the short clip:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLMI0HzDWrd/
Note how you activate the VLine by pressing AUX-USB button, see how you can switch the tracks (on stations in this demo) with steering wheel controls, and quickly access player controls.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLMI0HzDWrd/
Note how you activate the VLine by pressing AUX-USB button, see how you can switch the tracks (on stations in this demo) with steering wheel controls, and quickly access player controls.
10-07-16, 10:39 AM
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10-07-16, 10:57 AM
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Thank you all for your interest in VLine for Gen 6, we will keep you updated on the status.
As soon as we have a better understanding and estimate for the production, we will post the update here.
As soon as we have a better understanding and estimate for the production, we will post the update here.
10-07-16, 11:58 AM
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10-08-16, 08:42 AM
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Does the grom vline have an RJ45 LAN connection or is it wifi network connected only?
thinking when I get one of these I'll get a cradlepoint to put in the car for cellular connectivity. I always trust hardwiring over wifi
but either will work. Just curious, picture indicates a no but worth asking.
What about GPS does it have its own reciver?
thinking when I get one of these I'll get a cradlepoint to put in the car for cellular connectivity. I always trust hardwiring over wifi
but either will work. Just curious, picture indicates a no but worth asking. What about GPS does it have its own reciver?
10-09-16, 09:58 PM
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Does the grom vline have an RJ45 LAN connection or is it wifi network connected only?
thinking when I get one of these I'll get a cradlepoint to put in the car for cellular connectivity. I always trust hardwiring over wifi but either will work. Just curious, picture indicates a no but worth asking.
What about GPS does it have its own reciver?
thinking when I get one of these I'll get a cradlepoint to put in the car for cellular connectivity. I always trust hardwiring over wifi
but either will work. Just curious, picture indicates a no but worth asking.What about GPS does it have its own reciver?
10-11-16, 09:36 PM
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Installed mine today, so far Im not very impressed.
Initial complaints:
1. The GPS isnt working. The GPS receiver has a flashing red LED the entire time, and it gets no fix.
2. When I get back in the car sometimes I need to hit the CD/AUX button to bring the vline screen back up.
3. The interface works ok in the handful of apps it comes with. With apps that arent pre-installed, it pops up a navigation bar on the left side - the navigation bar doesnt have a back button.
4. The red microphone icon is obnoxious and I dont find it to be that useful. Id prefer to have it removed.
5. Performance wise it runs about as good as my 2 year old $50 android tablet.
At the end of the day Grom should have not tried to create its own interface and instead opted for Android Auto - which is better suited for a car environment.
Also, there is absolutely no need for this device to have to boot each time - I own an android tablet, it sits on my bedside table for a week, and when i pick it up, its exactly where I left it and it doesnt need to boot.
What say you Grom?
Initial complaints:
1. The GPS isnt working. The GPS receiver has a flashing red LED the entire time, and it gets no fix.
2. When I get back in the car sometimes I need to hit the CD/AUX button to bring the vline screen back up.
3. The interface works ok in the handful of apps it comes with. With apps that arent pre-installed, it pops up a navigation bar on the left side - the navigation bar doesnt have a back button.
4. The red microphone icon is obnoxious and I dont find it to be that useful. Id prefer to have it removed.
5. Performance wise it runs about as good as my 2 year old $50 android tablet.
At the end of the day Grom should have not tried to create its own interface and instead opted for Android Auto - which is better suited for a car environment.
Also, there is absolutely no need for this device to have to boot each time - I own an android tablet, it sits on my bedside table for a week, and when i pick it up, its exactly where I left it and it doesnt need to boot.
What say you Grom?
Last edited by GarageB; 10-11-16 at 09:42 PM.
10-12-16, 04:37 AM
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10-12-16, 06:56 AM
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Be patient guys, they just finished the beta and are awaiting Android Auto approval (last time I checked). Don't expect this to be 100% perfect, but even in its current state it is leagues ahead of Lexus's outdated stock stereo setup.
But the GPS should definitely work so reach out to them. Their customer service is great I'm sure they'll help you out.
But the GPS should definitely work so reach out to them. Their customer service is great I'm sure they'll help you out.
10-12-16, 07:09 AM
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My GPS works great, I ended up mounting it inside of the dash directly underneath the factory navigation antenna. In my ES350, it's towards the center of the dash; not sure where it is in the IS-F.
I do agree however performance is sluggish, and I don't see that improving much since it's hardware is quite outdated.
I wish I could get phone calls to work properly. I want to use the car's handsfree system not the GROM's, since audio quality is terrible. However, if I pick up the phone call from the Lexus system, the GROM continues playing music. That is obviously a software bug though, so hopefully it's resolved soon.
I do agree however performance is sluggish, and I don't see that improving much since it's hardware is quite outdated.
I wish I could get phone calls to work properly. I want to use the car's handsfree system not the GROM's, since audio quality is terrible. However, if I pick up the phone call from the Lexus system, the GROM continues playing music. That is obviously a software bug though, so hopefully it's resolved soon.