Sucks to hear about it. I’ve been looking at this for weeks now. I really wanted this one to work but it seems like a gamble like you said. The tesla one and 10 inch tablet one look out of place, cheap and are glitchy
There is a company called Beat Sonic who makes an adapter to put any head unit you want in the car. The problem is most head units are android auto only and don't allow for video streaming while driving. However, it seems to be WAY more reliable for our styles of Lexus.. 2007/2008
sorry to be so off topic but does someone know a way to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
@Jadiel Emmanuel I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and Im trying it out now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Thank you for your videos about this units! I'm almost bought VLite for gen4 also (prefer VLite for my tasks), but don't have all this troubles with possible replacements cause I am living too far from their offices)
I am with you. I bought one for my Lexus - and it didn’t come with the part to connect my GPS antenna. The after sales is terrible. Have tried a few times without any luck.
I've had the Vline2 in my Chrysler Pacifica for a year and by and large it is working well. However it does suffer from occasional glitches that look similar to the lines you showed in a previous video. So I have some isssues but not nearly as bad as you're experiencing. Additionally, I'll say that I've gotten good response for after sales support. I believe it is a heat issue. A tech acknowledged that the unit gets hot. Mine gets too hot to touch. I've ordered stick on cooling fins (not from Grom) that I'm going to try to see if it helps. I also am going to look into attaching an on/off power switch because when it acts up while driving there's no way to do anything unless one stops the car, turns off the car, and opens the door to power the unit down. I'd like to switch it off in effect to power cycle the unit. I recently upgraded to Android 12 on my unit so I hope that helps. I agree, it is a sweet system when it's working and mine does most of the time but Grom needs to get these problems resolved if they want us to recommend it unreservedly to others.
Thanks for your replies on your other video and for making this one. I just ordered one yesterday. Too late to cancel but I'll be "returning to sender" immediately. Damn shame :(
Once I learned these really nice units depend on your cell phone service. It was like nope not gonna work for me. Most likely if I ever do an upgrade I’ll just go basic and add the simple aux jack. Something that should have been standard since 2000. Especially for a lexus like turn signal mirrors. 😜
Such a shame. Just bought an IS-F and was slightly let down by the lack of Bluetooth music streaming that my previous 250 had. This seems like a great product in theory but I see no end of poor reviews for the thing. I'd love an alternative to come along one day.
I also have had issues with VLine 2 that is installed in a 2005 LS430. I am on unit number two and it has been back for repair once. My issue is that the GPS is slow to come on line or not at all. The first unit just died altogether. Customer service is slow to respond and hard to convince to them that the problem is the unit and not operator error.
It’s too bad that one didn’t work as I was looking to purchase one for my 2013 IS 250. So what are the other options?. I don’t care about all the apps only the good maps
been using this in my is250 for a few weeks now no problems i have the dvdbypass hack in place the only thing that an issue on my is the wifi over bluetooth cuts out after 5mins of it been connected.
someone help me i have this same unit but just today when i start my car it doesn’t boot up anymore and the disc-aux button doesn’t make it go to the grom screen
Unfortunately I can't replace the stock stereo with an alternative single or double unit to this car. Not many options available for this model. I'll just stick to streaming to the aux port for now
Yes it was possible to view any android video service ie... Netflix, prime, TH-cam etc. However you may have seen in my previous videos that this unit was not long lasting.
I really struggled to find anything else sorry. The Tesla type stereo is the only other option, but I was never keen as no local specialist recommend them and they also are very costly. I've sold my IS now 😔
Sucks to hear about it. I’ve been looking at this for weeks now. I really wanted this one to work but it seems like a gamble like you said. The tesla one and 10 inch tablet one look out of place, cheap and are glitchy
There is a company called Beat Sonic who makes an adapter to put any head unit you want in the car. The problem is most head units are android auto only and don't allow for video streaming while driving. However, it seems to be WAY more reliable for our styles of Lexus.. 2007/2008
sorry to be so off topic but does someone know a way to log back into an Instagram account??
I stupidly forgot the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
@Matthew Isaias instablaster =)
@Jadiel Emmanuel I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and Im trying it out now.
Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Jadiel Emmanuel it worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thank you so much, you saved my account!
@Matthew Isaias you are welcome =)
Thank you for your videos about this units! I'm almost bought VLite for gen4 also (prefer VLite for my tasks), but don't have all this troubles with possible replacements cause I am living too far from their offices)
I am with you. I bought one for my Lexus - and it didn’t come with the part to connect my GPS antenna. The after sales is terrible. Have tried a few times without any luck.
I've had the Vline2 in my Chrysler Pacifica for a year and by and large it is working well. However it does suffer from occasional glitches that look similar to the lines you showed in a previous video. So I have some isssues but not nearly as bad as you're experiencing. Additionally, I'll say that I've gotten good response for after sales support. I believe it is a heat issue. A tech acknowledged that the unit gets hot. Mine gets too hot to touch. I've ordered stick on cooling fins (not from Grom) that I'm going to try to see if it helps. I also am going to look into attaching an on/off power switch because when it acts up while driving there's no way to do anything unless one stops the car, turns off the car, and opens the door to power the unit down. I'd like to switch it off in effect to power cycle the unit. I recently upgraded to Android 12 on my unit so I hope that helps. I agree, it is a sweet system when it's working and mine does most of the time but Grom needs to get these problems resolved if they want us to recommend it unreservedly to others.
Thanks for your replies on your other video and for making this one. I just ordered one yesterday. Too late to cancel but I'll be "returning to sender" immediately. Damn shame :(
Once I learned these really nice units depend on your cell phone service. It was like nope not gonna work for me. Most likely if I ever do an upgrade I’ll just go basic and add the simple aux jack. Something that should have been standard since 2000. Especially for a lexus like turn signal mirrors. 😜
Damm that is true
I have an 07 IS350 and it came with an Aux jack, what car do you have?
Such a shame. Just bought an IS-F and was slightly let down by the lack of Bluetooth music streaming that my previous 250 had. This seems like a great product in theory but I see no end of poor reviews for the thing. I'd love an alternative to come along one day.
I also have had issues with VLine 2 that is installed in a 2005 LS430. I am on unit number two and it has been back for repair once. My issue is that the GPS is slow to come on line or not at all. The first unit just died altogether. Customer service is slow to respond and hard to convince to them that the problem is the unit and not operator error.
Sorry to hear that Brian
I am disappointed that they do not make a Vline 2 unit for my 2013 Lexus is250 non navigation.
Hi, it there one for is250 2012?
It’s too bad that one didn’t work as I was looking to purchase one for my 2013 IS 250. So what are the other options?. I don’t care about all the apps only the good maps
been using this in my is250 for a few weeks now no problems
i have the dvdbypass hack in place the only thing that an issue on my is the wifi over bluetooth cuts out after 5mins of it been connected.
someone help me i have this same unit but just today when i start my car it doesn’t boot up anymore and the disc-aux button doesn’t make it go to the grom screen
Ah sorry to hear the head unit sucks. Why not let your phone do the heavy lifting and try Pioneer SPH-10BT Smart Sync ?
Unfortunately I can't replace the stock stereo with an alternative single or double unit to this car. Not many options available for this model. I'll just stick to streaming to the aux port for now
Just bought this unit 2/04/22 DOA nothing. wish I had not purchased.
Are you in USA?
FOUR replacements, WTF!?
Can you watch TH-cam videos while you are driving?
Yes it was possible to view any android video service ie... Netflix, prime, TH-cam etc. However you may have seen in my previous videos that this unit was not long lasting.
Probably got the model for Left hand drive cars. Lol
Did you ever find a solution to this? Are there any other better products?
I really struggled to find anything else sorry. The Tesla type stereo is the only other option, but I was never keen as no local specialist recommend them and they also are very costly. I've sold my IS now 😔
@@tweefurs may i ask why you sold ur is if u dont mid asking cause i just got one any issues with the car?
Phoenix automotive makes some great screens very responsive
You in aus? How you finding it now?
Sent it back ages ago, such a shame that it never worked out.
Hi all where can i get this in Melbourne Australia?
You'd have to explore if anyone in that country was selling grom audio products. Mine had to come from the states direct though.
Cushie Audio, they are well over a grand though and I decided too risky given the high cost.
Are you still using Vline converter?
No sorry I gave up on vline ages ago. Dont bother honestly dude!
@@tweefurs thanks for reply. I ve been thinking that will be best upgrade but as I can see not really 😒
What about naviks
I'll look into this as not heard of it before. Cheers
Was it plug and play
Plug and play four different units and it still doesn't work?