anyone getting the grom vline?
#1351
Who here has upgraded to iOS 12? If so, any issues noticed with CarPlay on either the VL1 or VL2??
I just received a VL2 for my newest LS, which I plan to install today. I’m trying to suppress the urge to upgrade all our iPhones to the latest OS for fear of breaking GROM compatibility before having time to play with the VL2. I may take a spare iPhone 5 out of retirement to test out iOS 12 in the car unless I get confirmation here first.
I just received a VL2 for my newest LS, which I plan to install today. I’m trying to suppress the urge to upgrade all our iPhones to the latest OS for fear of breaking GROM compatibility before having time to play with the VL2. I may take a spare iPhone 5 out of retirement to test out iOS 12 in the car unless I get confirmation here first.
#1352
Who here has upgraded to iOS 12? If so, any issues noticed with CarPlay on either the VL1 or VL2??
I just received a VL2 for my newest LS, which I plan to install today. I’m trying to suppress the urge to upgrade all our iPhones to the latest OS for fear of breaking GROM compatibility before having time to play with the VL2. I may take a spare iPhone 5 out of retirement to test out iOS 12 in the car unless I get confirmation here first.
I just received a VL2 for my newest LS, which I plan to install today. I’m trying to suppress the urge to upgrade all our iPhones to the latest OS for fear of breaking GROM compatibility before having time to play with the VL2. I may take a spare iPhone 5 out of retirement to test out iOS 12 in the car unless I get confirmation here first.
Thanks.
#1354
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#1355
Thanks for being the sacrificial lamb ! I am really looking forward to having Google Maps and Waze integrated in CarPlay. Waze works great on the VL1, but I still have trouble running Google Maps direct from the VL1.
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#1358
just finished some fish tacos for $2 each.
Google Maps works fine. It lagged for few seconds but maybe my iPhone 7 is slow.
anyways. It’s all good. I think Grom should come out with a cheaper Apple CarPlay or AA only product.. I would buy one for $300 in a heartbeat. Not sure if I’ll ever use the Android mode anymore (really could use a built-in LTE module.
Google Maps works fine. It lagged for few seconds but maybe my iPhone 7 is slow.
anyways. It’s all good. I think Grom should come out with a cheaper Apple CarPlay or AA only product.. I would buy one for $300 in a heartbeat. Not sure if I’ll ever use the Android mode anymore (really could use a built-in LTE module.
#1361
The only problem I have with the iOS 12 update I suspect is an app issue and not a GROM issue. Google Maps doesn't go into night mode correctly in CarPlay. Night mode still works fine in apple maps in CarPlay and on google maps in the app itself (on the phone), but on the Grom (through CarPlay) it shows up in regular (very bright) daylight mode.
#1362
Just putting this out here as I may be a fortunate anomaly.. I have had the Vline 2.with the latest software update, installed in a 2008 Lexus GS 350. The system works BEAUTIFULLY. I have a Note 8, my girlfriend has an IPhone X and the Vline works great with both. Apple car play is as seamless on the vline as it is on her factory installed carplay on her 2016 Chevy.
SD card, USB flash drives, and attached chromecast all work as expected with no issues. Knock on wood, ALL the wood, but the $600 investment has been worth it to this point. I literally feel like I have a new car. Just my 2 cents.. Again I have the VLINE 2 installed in my glove box via best buy. I am completely happy.
SD card, USB flash drives, and attached chromecast all work as expected with no issues. Knock on wood, ALL the wood, but the $600 investment has been worth it to this point. I literally feel like I have a new car. Just my 2 cents.. Again I have the VLINE 2 installed in my glove box via best buy. I am completely happy.
#1363
Just want to share what I have discovered a few days ago: YouTube Vanced.
It's mod of the official Youtube app, but without so annoying ads.
For our VLINE devices we need non root version. Installed and tested for a few days on VLINE 2, so far very good experience and NO ADS
It's mod of the official Youtube app, but without so annoying ads.
For our VLINE devices we need non root version. Installed and tested for a few days on VLINE 2, so far very good experience and NO ADS
#1365
I miss that it doesn't show speed (nice to have posted speed limit, but I like the red indicator telling me to slow down), I didn't see where you can send a text of your arrival time to someone, and I also miss not being able to see the delays/incidents along your route options. I agree though, it's a lot easier to just plug in my phone and go than it is to connect the hotspot and wait for the GPS to get my position. I hope they eventually add all of the app functionality to CarPlay.