Grom Vline 2
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Grom Vline 2
Is anyone considering getting the Grom Vline 2 Android nav upgrade for our LS? There's a pre-order sale going on right now. I'm torn. Does anyone know of any other similar upgrade options?
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I pre-ordered the Vline 2 for my new to me 2013 LS 460. I am really excited that they are finally producing a model that is compatible with LS MY 2013+. Don't know how well it is going to work. I think there's a 30 day return policy after you receive the unit. (Of course I have to pay to have it installed.) There have definitely been some reported bugs with past versions that have caused some frustrations. For me though, I am looking for something that can seamlessly integrate with my vehicle's functionality, using steering wheels controls and remote touch interface (mouse) control and voice recognition. I want to be able to use Google maps to give it a voice command like I do my smartphone, ie. "Navigate to: say address normally". So I really hope it can do this. I just find the stock navigation annoying in the way you need to enter the address backwards (State, city, street name, street number, waiting for the prompt each time takes too long) Right now I can't even find a way to change the state that initially comes up, as I bought my vehicle from out of state and even though I've programmed in my new home address, it still thinks I'm in the old state that was first assigned to the nav system.
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Not Compatible with MY 2010-2012 LS460
They also told me they may not be able to get a unit to work for the 2010-2012 because of the way it is wired. They are not actively working on those MY's of the LS460. Really bummed now and jealous that Michele gets one for her car.
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Is anyone considering getting the Grom Vline 2 Android nav upgrade for our LS
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This version doesn't support 2010-2012 per my emails with Grom. Really bummed about that as I would like to mirror my android.
They also told me they may not be able to get a unit to work for the 2010-2012 because of the way it is wired. They are not actively working on those MY's of the LS460. Really bummed now and jealous that Michele gets one for her car.
They also told me they may not be able to get a unit to work for the 2010-2012 because of the way it is wired. They are not actively working on those MY's of the LS460. Really bummed now and jealous that Michele gets one for her car.
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I've had it since they started shipping (also had a VL1). I've got an 07 and it works pretty much flawlessly for my purposes (Waze, Google Maps, CarPlay). Anything in particular you're questioning? I'd never own another LS without having this installed. Huge upgrade from factory.
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I've had it since they started shipping (also had a VL1). I've got an 07 and it works pretty much flawlessly for my purposes (Waze, Google Maps, CarPlay). Anything in particular you're questioning? I'd never own another LS without having this installed. Huge upgrade from factory.
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There are most certainly bugs. If you try to use it like an Android standalone device, I'm sure you're going to run into problems on occasion. If you are using this as a CarPlay device - I think you'll be incredibly happy. Very rarely the unit will crash and reset itself or not start up correctly when starting the car (If I were to guess, I'd say once every 3-4 weeks I see something happen).
On the actual Android/Grom interface, I use Waze and google maps (not as much now that CarPlay will have them). On the VL2 - they respond quickly and work really well. I don't use bluetooth for audio so I can't comment on how well it works. I've seen complaints of spotty performance.
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On the actual Android/Grom interface, I use Waze and google maps (not as much now that CarPlay will have them). On the VL2 - they respond quickly and work really well. I don't use bluetooth for audio so I can't comment on how well it works. I've seen complaints of spotty performance.
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I have the Vline2 installed in my 2013 LS. It was far from stable until the last of 4 OTA's. It has now been stable for me since the last OTA however I still have a problem with my back up camera coming up when on the Aux input. I have to be on AM or FM radio inputs in order to have the back up camera activate. Personally I think the cost of the unit is a little too high. I have pretty much only used Google maps and Pandora but both work well. But it certainly is nice to have both of those integrated into the vehicle. I had mine professionally installed because i don't want to pull apart panels.
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You can interact using the touch screen. It’s not perfectly optimized for the Grom interface, though, and occasionally there are things you need to touch that are off the screen. You can purchase a $10 Bluetooth keyboard that will allow you to get to those areas. I don’t have one, and I get by just fine for the basics - ie - navigate where I want using voice - add police/accidents etc.
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Any VLine 2 Users out there?
Since android auto is not supported yet (supposedly coming "soon"), I'm looking for a messaging app and an on screen keyboard with a voice input button. Any suggestions?
Does ANYBODY reply to a text via voice while driving using the VLine 2 and if so what app do you use to integrate this?
Since android auto is not supported yet (supposedly coming "soon"), I'm looking for a messaging app and an on screen keyboard with a voice input button. Any suggestions?
Does ANYBODY reply to a text via voice while driving using the VLine 2 and if so what app do you use to integrate this?