I want to follow this thread.

 

I'm the reason they know you can't do a master reset Mine is currently sitting bricked.

They don't have apple approval yet, but CarPlay works excellently. I'm positive there are going to be more software issues and I suspect some hardware issues based upon my first several hours with the unit before I bricked it. I've had a VL1 since the pre-order as well so have plenty of experience (or rather frustration) with the unit/Grom in general.

If you are using it for CarPlay - you shouldn't have any hesitation. There's essentially no difference between the VL1 and VL2 for that comparison since it uses your iphone for the processing power. Hook it up and go for it. You'll be as happy as can be.

If you'd like to explore other uses (having it act as an android tablet) you'll be more disappointed due to the software/hardware bugginess. The speed on the VL2 is no longer an issue. I wouldn't call it fast or slow - it just moves at the speed you'd expect it to. When you tap, you get a response. When you open an app - it loads quickly. With stability - this is a total no brainer. CarPlay - Android - leaving everything else factory? How can it not be a winner ....

 

 

You have it hooked up?

Once you've got the VL2 installed, you click on one of the open + signs. Go to plugins or apps (can't remember which one it is under - but you'll see it) click on the CarPlay icon. It will now be in that slot on the main grom screen. Now you need to click on the carplay icon. It will say something like "tap to activate". You need to tap it somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 times, and then it will activate. Then you're set.

Plug your phone into the USB cable coming out of USB1 on the Grom unit - your phone will prompt you to give access to the vline - agree - and you'll then be using CarPlay.

Every time you plug in your phone via usb - carplay will automatically come up on the screen.

I ran my USB cable to the console and removed the cigarette lighter to use that hole to route the usb. Super clean and works great.

 

 

CarPlay only works wired.

 

 

I don't know the answer for sure - but they don't list the 2010-2012 as being compatible. I'm reasonably sure I read in the massive vline thread in the IS F section of Club Lexus that there's something different about that generation of infotainment system that makes incompatible.

You may want to post in that thread. There's a Grom rep that is reasonably attentive and can probably get you the definitive answer.

 

 

Keep us posted on this.
I have a 2011 and was told via email from them that the V2 is not compatible. Kind of a bummer but the vehicle is still awesome without the Grom.

 

 

I don't know your comfort level, but the install is not difficult ..... there are some how to videos from grom that give you the step by step for installing the unit. I hooked it up and took apart the glove compartment to make it easier to run the GPS/mic cables. There's a glove box removal tutorial here, too. I took my time and did it in a few hours on a Saturday morning and I'm far from a technical person. There's not splicing or soldering - it's just plug and play.

 

 

I installed the Vline today Lexus LS 460 2007-2009 (without Self Parking Assist, Navi) and for some reason, it is not showing up on my screen. I did everything it said to do and I watched the video on how to install it. I did not remove the Nav screen but instead reached behind it to plug in the blue wire. All the plugs were plugged back in. When I hit disc to HDD it just shows a screen that looks like its reading a USB drive (says file name - Vline) So I know it's seeing the Vline..... Problem is I cant see it!!!! I messaged Grom but I won't get an answer until Monday afternoon. Any info would be greatly appreciated.