Android Auto / Apple Carplay
03-06-21, 06:16 AM
#152
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GROM is a supporting Club Lexus vendor, I’ve pmd them to ask them to post in this thread
03-06-21, 06:55 AM
#153
Pole Position
Problem is Lexus has a core following that is older, and loyal. Most older ppl don’t care for technology as much as the younger crowds. The cheaper Lexus which are aimed at the younger crowd have had all of the cool gadgets for years because in that segment they won’t sell without them.
I’ve said this before and ppl always get offended, but it’s the truth. Look at other surveys if you don’t believe me. I do believe this will eventually become an issue as Lexus will become undesirable to the younger crowds if they continue to ignore technology banking on the blind brand loyalty they’ve always enjoyed.
I’ve said this before and ppl always get offended, but it’s the truth. Look at other surveys if you don’t believe me. I do believe this will eventually become an issue as Lexus will become undesirable to the younger crowds if they continue to ignore technology banking on the blind brand loyalty they’ve always enjoyed.
03-06-21, 06:16 PM
#154
Sorry, I'm just seeing the questions about the group buy now so am a little late. The GB ended the other day, but if I were GROM I would still honor the offer and take your money hahah. I don't work for them so all I can say is give it a shot and see. THIS IS WHAT THEY EMAILED ME:
Greetings!
Thank you for your interest in VLine VL2 Navigation and Infotainment System GROUP BUY. We are happy to announce that the group buy period has started!
You can now place an order for your VLine VL2 Infotainment System at GROM Audio retail website, https://gromaudio.com.
To get special pricing of $469.95 ($499.95 for LEX8T model), please enter special coupon code GRP2FEB at the checkout. The shipping is FREE within the US, but sales tax will apply to TX orders.
The GROUP BUY period will end on March 4th (Thursday) at 11:59 pm CDT.
The product will ship between March 25th - April 10th 2021. You will receive an email confirmation once your order gets shipped out.
Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have via web contact form at https://gromaudio.com/support.html
Place your GROUP Buy order with coupon code GRP2FEB
Greetings!
Thank you for your interest in VLine VL2 Navigation and Infotainment System GROUP BUY. We are happy to announce that the group buy period has started!
You can now place an order for your VLine VL2 Infotainment System at GROM Audio retail website, https://gromaudio.com.
To get special pricing of $469.95 ($499.95 for LEX8T model), please enter special coupon code GRP2FEB at the checkout. The shipping is FREE within the US, but sales tax will apply to TX orders.
The GROUP BUY period will end on March 4th (Thursday) at 11:59 pm CDT.
The product will ship between March 25th - April 10th 2021. You will receive an email confirmation once your order gets shipped out.
Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have via web contact form at https://gromaudio.com/support.html
Place your GROUP Buy order with coupon code GRP2FEB
03-20-21, 04:49 PM
#155
I was also an early adopter of LSAILT along with Hzhao. Today I pulled out the old and installed the upgraded LSAILT. The newer unit is light years ahead of the old in terms of speed and "snappy" feel; almost OEM like. Furthermore, once you gain a comfort level pulling out the radio you can pull out this unit and go back to factory in about 20 minutes since it is all plug and play into the factory connectors.
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hzhao (03-20-21)
03-21-21, 04:05 AM
#156
Driver School Candidate
Problem is Lexus has a core following that is older, and loyal. Most older ppl don’t care for technology as much as the younger crowds. The cheaper Lexus which are aimed at the younger crowd have had all of the cool gadgets for years because in that segment they won’t sell without them.
I’ve said this before and ppl always get offended, but it’s the truth. Look at other surveys if you don’t believe me. I do believe this will eventually become an issue as Lexus will become undesirable to the younger crowds if they continue to ignore technology banking on the blind brand loyalty they’ve always enjoyed.
I’ve said this before and ppl always get offended, but it’s the truth. Look at other surveys if you don’t believe me. I do believe this will eventually become an issue as Lexus will become undesirable to the younger crowds if they continue to ignore technology banking on the blind brand loyalty they’ve always enjoyed.
What is this Car Play you speak of??
03-21-21, 12:54 PM
#157
its a godsend for navigation as you dont need to find a phone mount, and you can use the app youre more accustomed to.
03-23-21, 12:29 PM
#158
Personally I would skip. Installed a unit in my wife’s 2019 GX and the thing just freezes up. After troubleshooting for two days it’s still very flaky and I’m not sure if many of you would have the patience for it because I certainly do NOT and I am very mechanically/technology inclined and usually have a tolerance for being an early adopter, but this thing just pisses me off!
My options are to either leave the car dismantled or uninstall. If I put the car back together I’m not taking it back apart!
My options are to either leave the car dismantled or uninstall. If I put the car back together I’m not taking it back apart!
04-24-21, 05:51 PM
#159
My video review on the Grom VLine unit for the Lexus GX 460 with Apple CarPlay
Hi everyone,
I just did a video review on my channel with my initial impressions on the Grom VLine installed on my 2017 Lexus GX 460.
Here’s the link:
I’ll also add the pros and cons here as well:
Pros:
Cons:
Please feel free to leave your comments in the video. I hope to give an update later on how my Grom VLine usage is going.
I just did a video review on my channel with my initial impressions on the Grom VLine installed on my 2017 Lexus GX 460.
Here’s the link:
I’ll also add the pros and cons here as well:
Pros:
- Allows for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto usage
- Android device means app installs (if you want to install apps on your Grom VLine such as Google Maps and Waze)
- External inputs
- Ability for “some” steering wheel controls (I talk about this in my video)
- Ability to update itself (software and firmware) via WiFi or USB
- Compact design
Cons:
- Intermittent issues such as device freezing, volume setting at a certain level all of a sudden, etc... (I explain my personal experience with this in my video)
- Price is too costly of all you want is Apple CarPlay or Android Auto usage
- Cannot use steering wheel mounted phone buttons
- Installation cost was for about four hours of labor (unless you are able to do the install yourself)
Please feel free to leave your comments in the video. I hope to give an update later on how my Grom VLine usage is going.
Last edited by ben7; 04-24-21 at 05:56 PM.
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Joni1007 (05-01-21)
04-24-21, 06:23 PM
#160
I installed one in my wife's 2019 GX a month ago and it's been ok. She only uses for Apple Car Play and does not like that you lose the radio when running the Vline via the Aux, Other than that I agree that it freezes from time to time and not worth it IMO for others who are looking to purchase.
Also, the install should take less than 40 mins as I installed, removed because of issue and then reinstalled the unit a few days later and by no means am I a "car installer/expert."
Also, the install should take less than 40 mins as I installed, removed because of issue and then reinstalled the unit a few days later and by no means am I a "car installer/expert."
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Joni1007 (05-01-21)
04-24-21, 06:34 PM
#161
I installed one in my wife's 2019 GX a month ago and it's been ok. She only uses for Apple Car Play and does not like that you lose the radio when running the Vline via the Aux, Other than that I agree that it freezes from time to time and not worth it IMO for others who are looking to purchase.
Also, the install should take less than 40 mins as I installed, removed because of issue and then reinstalled the unit a few days later and by no means am I a "car installer/expert."
Also, the install should take less than 40 mins as I installed, removed because of issue and then reinstalled the unit a few days later and by no means am I a "car installer/expert."
06-04-21, 01:28 PM
#162
Driver School Candidate
Beatsonic Carplay for GX460 - GROM alternative?
Not sure how many of you have seen this, but Beatsonic now has a full carplay system (not just the screen mirroring) for our 2nd Gen GXs. Looks like a pretty compact unit and seems to work pretty well. Activated only by USB, and there are some little buggy things, but it's around the same price and I'm curious to see if anyone on here has bought one and has any thoughts on this vs. the V-Line. I'd like to do a side by side review, but I'm not going through the effort of installing and uninstalling either in my rig.
Here's a link to their new features video. The installation video was posted the same day.
GROM admins - don't get sore at me.
Here's a link to their new features video. The installation video was posted the same day.
GROM admins - don't get sore at me.
06-04-21, 01:59 PM
#163
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
I've sent them an inquiry for 10-13 support and encourage others do as well.
https://www.beatsonicusa.com/contacts/
"At the moment, we do not have any plans to produce a carplay solution for 10-13 GX. However, things may change in the future, so please check back with us in 6 months."
https://www.beatsonicusa.com/contacts/
"At the moment, we do not have any plans to produce a carplay solution for 10-13 GX. However, things may change in the future, so please check back with us in 6 months."
06-04-21, 02:06 PM
#164
There are few offers on the market, but they are essentially the same products with slight different flavors of GUI. Not sure there is anyone here had Beatsonic one, but most of installation on the forum are either use Lsailt or Grom. In particular, Lsailt only offer the units for 2014+ GX while Grom does offer both units for 2010+ and 2014+ GX.
06-04-21, 06:29 PM
#165
Not sure how many of you have seen this, but Beatsonic now has a full carplay system (not just the screen mirroring) for our 2nd Gen GXs. Looks like a pretty compact unit and seems to work pretty well. Activated only by USB, and there are some little buggy things, but it's around the same price and I'm curious to see if anyone on here has bought one and has any thoughts on this vs. the V-Line. I'd like to do a side by side review, but I'm not going through the effort of installing and uninstalling either in my rig.
Here's a link to their new features video. The installation video was posted the same day. BEATSONIC CARPLAY DEMO
GROM admins - don't get sore at me.
Here's a link to their new features video. The installation video was posted the same day. BEATSONIC CARPLAY DEMO
GROM admins - don't get sore at me.