anyone getting the grom vline?
02-13-19, 07:29 AM
#1591
Hey Grom, did y'all ever add the bluetooth profile for hands-free calling in the newer software/firmware updates? My VL1 is working just fine and I don't want to install updates to find out.
I understand why you wouldn't include it since factory bluetooth calling already exists, but there's one major problem for Lexus gen 5 owners with not having bluetooth calling on the VLine. When the factory bluetooth is in use, it locks out the infotainment screen from all audio devices, including the VLine (CD Changer 2) and just displays a black screen that says "Talking". This makes it impossible to use a navigation app and bluetooth calling at the same time.
If this hasn't been addressed in a newer firmware version, this represents a major functionality gap and I can't recommend the VLine to others until this gap is closed which is unfortunate because I'm otherwise very pleased with the system.
I understand why you wouldn't include it since factory bluetooth calling already exists, but there's one major problem for Lexus gen 5 owners with not having bluetooth calling on the VLine. When the factory bluetooth is in use, it locks out the infotainment screen from all audio devices, including the VLine (CD Changer 2) and just displays a black screen that says "Talking". This makes it impossible to use a navigation app and bluetooth calling at the same time.
If this hasn't been addressed in a newer firmware version, this represents a major functionality gap and I can't recommend the VLine to others until this gap is closed which is unfortunate because I'm otherwise very pleased with the system.
02-13-19, 11:15 AM
#1592
I have an '07 RX350. When I push the audio button while using the factory bluetooth, all I get is this:
If anyone knows if there's a way to change this behavior, I'd love to know how.
If anyone knows if there's a way to change this behavior, I'd love to know how.
02-13-19, 02:25 PM
#1593
Hello Grom, I updated my firmware and software right after I got it last week. So I have the latest versions. YouTube just loads without any thing on the screen. It also has no option to sign in my account. CarPlay still the same like I said from previous post. I hope the next patch fixes everything.
02-13-19, 03:25 PM
#1594
Driver School Candidate
02-13-19, 05:16 PM
#1595
Instructor
So does the VL2 and the VL3 support Carplay? I cant get an answer from Grom, maybe because it is not official support ?
02-14-19, 08:49 PM
#1596
02-14-19, 11:37 PM
#1597
Instructor
Sorry I meant vl2 not vl3 it was a typo. So for carplay you simply tap the app 10 times and connect you iPhone via USB? Is there an additional dongle needed?
02-15-19, 05:42 AM
#1598
Driver School Candidate
After the last update, everything works now. Thank you for working so hard Grom.
Another thing is the white vertical lines, it’s not a software issue but I’m getting more often lately. I had to turn off the the car just to get the Grom working again and sometimes the backup camera isn’t working too.
also, will the CarPlay be wireless once it’s official?
thank you!!!
Another thing is the white vertical lines, it’s not a software issue but I’m getting more often lately. I had to turn off the the car just to get the Grom working again and sometimes the backup camera isn’t working too.
also, will the CarPlay be wireless once it’s official?
thank you!!!
02-15-19, 04:18 PM
#1599
02-19-19, 12:02 PM
#1600
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I just received my order, however sending it back. 2016 ES350. Completed riddled with engine noise. The volume on the vline input is lower than the other radio/streaming/usb sources. and when you turn it up to where it is actually at a volume you can listen to the music at, it is riddled with a sound akin to engine noise feedback or something. Contacted Gromaudio and they told me that they are checking out the issue and will contact me in a few weeks to fix it. No thanks. Requested RMA and canceled order for a second unit i had just placed.
A shame, becuase the Apple CarPlay was otherwise awesome and I was very excited until I turned up the volume ****. I disconnected and reconnected everything multiple times. Very disappointed.
A shame, becuase the Apple CarPlay was otherwise awesome and I was very excited until I turned up the volume ****. I disconnected and reconnected everything multiple times. Very disappointed.
02-19-19, 03:44 PM
#1601
Instructor
I just received my order, however sending it back. 2016 ES350. Completed riddled with engine noise. The volume on the vline input is lower than the other radio/streaming/usb sources. and when you turn it up to where it is actually at a volume you can listen to the music at, it is riddled with a sound akin to engine noise feedback or something. Contacted Gromaudio and they told me that they are checking out the issue and will contact me in a few weeks to fix it. No thanks. Requested RMA and canceled order for a second unit i had just placed.
A shame, becuase the Apple CarPlay was otherwise awesome and I was very excited until I turned up the volume ****. I disconnected and reconnected everything multiple times. Very disappointed.
A shame, becuase the Apple CarPlay was otherwise awesome and I was very excited until I turned up the volume ****. I disconnected and reconnected everything multiple times. Very disappointed.
02-20-19, 12:19 AM
#1602
Driver School Candidate
@gromaudio you've got us covered in this scenario yes?
The GPS Week Number Rollover (WNRO) occurs every 19 years, with the next roll over taking place on 6 April 2019. Similar to odometers in older cars rolling over from 99,999 km to 0, the GPS WNRO is the resetting of the GPS calendar back to 0.
When the calendar resets, it can cause a miscommunication between GPS satellites and GPS receiver chips. As a result, some chips in satnavs will lose the ability to process certain functions.
??
The GPS Week Number Rollover (WNRO) occurs every 19 years, with the next roll over taking place on 6 April 2019. Similar to odometers in older cars rolling over from 99,999 km to 0, the GPS WNRO is the resetting of the GPS calendar back to 0.
When the calendar resets, it can cause a miscommunication between GPS satellites and GPS receiver chips. As a result, some chips in satnavs will lose the ability to process certain functions.
??
02-26-19, 03:56 PM
#1603
I just received my order, however sending it back. 2016 ES350. Completed riddled with engine noise. The volume on the vline input is lower than the other radio/streaming/usb sources. and when you turn it up to where it is actually at a volume you can listen to the music at, it is riddled with a sound akin to engine noise feedback or something. Contacted Gromaudio and they told me that they are checking out the issue and will contact me in a few weeks to fix it. No thanks. Requested RMA and canceled order for a second unit i had just placed.
A shame, becuase the Apple CarPlay was otherwise awesome and I was very excited until I turned up the volume ****. I disconnected and reconnected everything multiple times. Very disappointed.
A shame, becuase the Apple CarPlay was otherwise awesome and I was very excited until I turned up the volume ****. I disconnected and reconnected everything multiple times. Very disappointed.
02-26-19, 04:23 PM
#1604
Instructor
Did you go into Settings>Sound> Turn up Media Volume? Out of the box VL2 have very low volume and some engine whine noises. Mine exhibit this behavior too, until I turn up Media Volume, then everything sounded great. There is still some minor engine noise, but I have to listen very carefully in dead silence to hear it.
Yours had the same issue? GROM's hardware needs better design; the analog ground is too noisy for the DA apparently... This is not a new issue for electronics, and has been licked for years...
@gromaudio
02-26-19, 04:29 PM
#1605
Yours had the same issue? GROM's hardware needs better design; the analog ground is too noisy for the DA apparently... This is not a new issue for electronics, and has been licked for years...
@gromaudio
@gromaudio