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VLine VL2 Android Auto and CarPlay System for Lexus RX350 and RX 450H 2016 and up

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Old 03-16-20, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by my1s250
how is the graphic is it any better then beat sonic?
You can see the graphic on the video, it is pretty good.
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How long till wireless version?
Old 03-16-20, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by larrytrk
How long till wireless version?
We expect to release early April. We will keep everybody posted.
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Originally Posted by eddie420
@gromaudio - Are there any KNOWN bugs with this? I did not pull the trigger on the GROM VL2 for my 2015 GS 350 FSport because of the issues other users experienced (see this thread). I stuck with the Beat-Sonic USA mirroring system instead. I would like to get this for my 2017 RX350 FSport, just need some assurances.
Eddie, my VL2 have been rock solid for many months now. I always update to latest firmware/software, never any issues for my 2015 GS. I experienced 3 BSODs, but that was many months ago. I think most of the issues are with 2013-2014 GS for whatever reason, maybe different radio software is causing bugs. I know you're in a RX now, so can't say for sure if it's solid. But nothing is sure in life except death & taxes
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Originally Posted by jdpdata
Eddie, my VL2 have been rock solid for many months now. I always update to latest firmware/software, never any issues for my 2015 GS. I experienced 3 BSODs, but that was many months ago. I think most of the issues are with 2013-2014 GS for whatever reason, maybe different radio software is causing bugs. I know you're in a RX now, so can't say for sure if it's solid. But nothing is sure in life except death & taxes
Yeah, but I am getting another '15 GS which is why I didn't sell most of my parts . I plan to hook up the GS again, and just doing some window shopping for accessories, like the VL2.
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Oh good, then you won't have any issues. Mine been really solid. If you said 13-14 GS then I would say stay away. I think Grom uses a 2015 as test vehicle since I rarely have any issues. Guys with the other MY always complaints of bugs that I don't have.
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@gromaudio do you have a video of this unit working on the 2016+ RX with 12.3-inch display and Android Auto? Also, how does this unit interact with the Panoramic View Monitor (360 camera) and reverse camera/Lexus Park Assist? Does the car seamlessly take over to show the camera view or do you have to switch back to the OEM? Thanks.
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Old 03-25-20, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dvfsport
@gromaudio do you have a video of this unit working on the 2016+ RX with 12.3-inch display and Android Auto? Also, how does this unit interact with the Panoramic View Monitor (360 camera) and reverse camera/Lexus Park Assist? Does the car seamlessly take over to show the camera view or do you have to switch back to the OEM? Thanks.
Apologize for the delay with the reply. We have Android Auto video on the other vehicle, not on Lexus RX 2016+. You can check it here:

On the wide screen of RX 2016+ the operations will be similar, but you will use Lexus native mouse controls.
VLine VL2 does not interfere with 360 camera and reverse camera/Lexus park assist. You will keep using it the way you always do. The car will seamlessly take over once you engage the reverse.
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Old 03-25-20, 03:01 PM
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Just so you know, we are actively working on Wireless CarPlay. Once released, it will be available for all VLine VL2 users via firmware update. See demo here:

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You keep saying that you don’t have a video of your unit on a 2016+ RX with the large screen...why are you posting in this section.

I say either post up a video of it actually working or quit showing us that video of an old RX that is not the one we want to see in action.

Post up or shut up! 🤪

I’m not saying this to be mean, I really really want to see this thing in action on the current RX model so I can decide if I wat to buy or not.
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Originally Posted by whiteghost
You keep saying that you don’t have a video of your unit on a 2016+ RX with the large screen...why are you posting in this section.

I say either post up a video of it actually working or quit showing us that video of an old RX that is not the one we want to see in action.

Post up or shut up! 🤪

I’m not saying this to be mean, I really really want to see this thing in action on the current RX model so I can decide if I wat to buy or not.
Scroll up to see post #29

also additional posts above. If you have any specific questions, we are happy to reply

Re-posted again for your convenience:


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Thanks Grom!
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Originally Posted by whiteghost
You keep saying that you don’t have a video of your unit on a 2016+ RX with the large screen...why are you posting in this section.

I say either post up a video of it actually working or quit showing us that video of an old RX that is not the one we want to see in action.

Post up or shut up! 🤪

I’m not saying this to be mean, I really really want to see this thing in action on the current RX model so I can decide if I wat to buy or not.
Err isn't that post 29 in this thread?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...l#post10755959

Although, this could be just any 2020 model which already has carplay. How do you get to carplay from VLine VL2?
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Originally Posted by ericsan13
Err isn't that post 29 in this thread?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...l#post10755959

Although, this could be just any 2020 model which already has carplay. How do you get to carplay from VLine VL2?
This video has been done on 2016 RX 350. At 1:39 on the video you see icon GROM. This icon allows the user to go back to the GROM VLine interface. You get CarPlay by connecting your iPhone via USB to the USB port of VLine.
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I’m really liking this unit and what you guys are doing. And I REALLY like that you are here in the USA developing the product versus trying to get support from across the planet. 👍

For any of non technical users, what would you say is the biggest differences pro/cons of your unit versus the LSAILT unit?


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