GROM VLine - Honest Review/Update (rev cam issues, communication, bugs etc) - Lexus IS 350
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- ** I still think it’s the best option out there. All the other options out there have their problems too, but this is still in my opinion the superior product.
After owning the VL2 for 10 months, I provide an update on the issues I've been having. I think it would be good for people to hear my experience with the VL2.
Check out these 2 videos to hear why I still think it’s the better option.
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Thank you for the honest review.
No worries. Hope it was helpful.
You should link this update video in your original review. I feel like people need to know about this.
Keep up the great content!! Appreciate you sharing your details. Your videos helped me make the decision to try Grom VL2 in my 2006 IS.
Thanks Eric appreciate it mate! Yes it’s a tough one with this product but personally still worth it in the end
Honesty I’ve tried competing systems and they offer little to no support, at least with these people I can get a response back within a few minutes if I email them.
I’ve had this unit for over a year and I can say that the wiring for this unit is very sensitive. What’s worked for me to fix the backup camera is unplugging/ reconnecting the wires and reseating them in a way that they don’t have any bends or creases.
Overall the system works great for me hope that helps!
I'm looking into getting one now - I am getting this picture that a lot of issues people are having could be down to signal issues with the harness
Thank you for your honest review. I ordered my unit weeks ago and I don’t know what’s going on but it’s taking forever so I demanded a refund if they can’t ship today and I’m being told that they are very slow to process ( maybe due to software version maybe) and so I was gonna look into another unit from another company that a very nice guy was telling me about he got in a Lexus thread on Fb but I first wanna get more honest reviews of the unit. So thank you for all the info you provided I joined that group you made you mentioned
Are you sure that you have a solid connection at the wire? Sometimes the patch pin doesn’t poke all the way through the shielded wire and that might resolve your issue
Has the device gotten any better. I just ordered one from from, but I’m thinking about returning it because some people have told me that they have issues with it every week with having to reboot the device. I have a 2016 Lexus RX and most people have different cars.
I have same as you but 2017, I’m very curious of the same. I ordered mine in a group buy for $600 September 8th and they haven’t shipped it out yet
Atleast you got a reply via email, ive sent 3 emails inside 3 months, not once did they reply. Not cool!
I think they have been spending all they're time on developing a vline 2 for GM/Chevy/Cadillac vehicles, so they're not bothering to deal with customers issues. Very disappointing customer service
What I would recommend is to post these comments on their Facebook page too. They and the public need to hear this feedback. And do something about it too! It seems they really don’t care!
Hi there,
I've just found your videos and there's a lot of stuff here about Vl2 that I haven't seen anywhere else, thanks
I'm thinking of ordering it for my GS450h 2007 but you got me a bit scared about this reverse camera issue.
I hope it won't happen in mine :) It's european, LHD, so probably shouldn't...
Hey, did you get it? Any issues with it?
@@ahmeddharfiyle9450 nope, still not. Unless I get a good offer I probably won't
I'm going to get the Lexion unit when I'm driving more next year. Seems flawless.
which unit are you talking about? can you post a link?
Yeah what unit is that?
@@sammygoris Google LexionAutomotive
*I think it is not available for gen2 is250/350*
And read they only accept Western Union as a form of payment, but seems they are more japanese oriented on their products than the US market.
Hi Sam, thanks for sharing your experience with the VLINE 2 - hope you manage to eventually sort out the issues. Do you know if the same issues exist if the VLINE 2 is installed in a NZ New IS 350 ? Cheers, Brad
Does the reverse camera work through the factory settings or is it only able to be used through the grom? Looking into getting one for my GWS204 Toyota crown
This is why I don't believe in aftermarket parts, either it's the quality or fitment issue, only thing I'll invest in when it comes to my car audio is a sub woofer hooked up to my stock head unit
Thanks Sam for your time and review of Grom Vline product. I think I'll give this product a miss.
thank you for convincing me not to buy it)))))
i watched some other guys with problems
No worries mate that’s what this video is here to do! As I’ve said to others, please take the time to write this feedback onto their Facebook/social media pages as people need to hear why people are not buying their products
@@sammygoris its still a good product , the US and Europe models are more reliable is all , as the rest its different so don't be discouraged
@@asian380 here is my issue. It’s not the product I really have a problem with. It’s the customer support, or lack thereof.
And that is discouraging. It’s disheartening. To do business with people that honestly don’t care about the people who pay for their services.
When you have to put up with awful service, and I really mean awful, then you will be discouraged - regardless of the reliability of the product.
Thank you so much for this information! I really appreciate it. One quick question, where did you get your steering wheel? is that leather wrapped? Did you do it yourself?
Hey David, no worries, glad you found the video useful. I bought it from Aliexpress. I wrapped it myself, but I want to re-wrap it as I did not do a very good job. It's really hard to get it done perfectly. This is a photo of a friend of mine who did a really good job instagram.com/p/B6yjVxqnFce/?
@@sammygoris Hey! I have thinking to buy grom vl2 to my car too. My car is also JDM IS350 and grom tech team suggest to buy LEX5LSVL2 instead of LEX5VL2 because my car has japan nav/unit! Which kit you have on your car?
@@janikukkonen7502 hi did you bought the one that they recommend u to buy. Is it fix the issue with reverse camera?
Hi Sammy. Thinking about picking up one of these for my Japanese spec 2012 fsport. Are you still having issues with the backup camera? I’m hesitant to pick on up for that reason
Good information!
Thanks man!
I have other issue if you can help to over come it. I have vline2 in Lexus LX570. When sharing internet from iPhone to vline2, CarPlay didn’t work and when. Disconnect sharing wifi, CarPlay work. Also even when sharing internet through hotpot from IPhone , it is not auto deduct by vline2 and manually have to enable it. Also after awhile it auto disconnected if not used. Any help!!
Hey Ahmed, CarPlay uses a combination of wi-fi an Bluetooth for its connection. I don’t understand all the details of how exactly, but turning off wifi or using the hotspot may interfere with CarPlay. CarPlay in itself is a lot smoother than the GROM android interface and CarPlay utilises your phones data automatically. Whereas setting up hotspot etc can be a bit of pain. I know there are some android apps which can automatically toggle wifi/hotspot depending on location etc but don’t think it’s possible with Apple. I think it might just be easier putting a 4G/5G SIM card into the device
@@sammygoris Thanks Sammy 👍
Same experience happen when I purchase android screen for my lexus IS the screen was amazing but it was hard to communicate with seller to fix the audio issue and AC control.
Really feel bad for your experience
Late to the table but I suspect that the issue related to video format, specifically USA version being NTSC...
I’d love carplay, but it’s simply not worth paying $600USD to risk these sorts of issues. I use aux for Spotify, so not amazing quality though.
I just installed this product on my Lexus is350 2011 and by the third day it stopped working. CarPlay won’t work anymore even though it’s says it’s paired, when I tap to connect nothing happens. Also, the wifi turns itself off every time. Smh, I’m not happy
What a pain. Pity others like yourself has had cam issues and im one of the fortunate ones that hasnt. Has any software version ever enabled your rev camera to work or it hasnt worked from day 1?
Yeah it has been very 'weird', using a great product, and enjoying it alot, but having this issues with the company etc. Since installing VL2, I have never had the reverse camera working unfortunately.
@@sammygoris Yep very weird. Its actually my saving grace. On the rare occasion when i select audio, vline wont boot so it remains on a OEM screen. If i put it into reverse and then in drive again, vline will enable.
So can you get your rev camera even when not using Vline. i.e. Aux mode, playing a CD?
what model grome do you have? that sucks when you send your hard earned money and the company acts like Owell weill get to it when we get to it, sucks
great video where in the world are you? it looks beautiful.
Cheers man! I live in New Zealand. The opening shots are in Wellington near the city where I gre up, but I live in Auckland now. Thanks!
hey its been 2 years. Is it fixed?
Hi Sam, how did you convert your language to 100% English. (From the settings menu, the language is partially changed for the infotainment system but not 100%).
Hello!
Does anyone of you have an idea if it's possible to disable Grom VLine and switch back to the original interface of the display, but without unplugging it (the Grom VLine product)?
Thanks!
Hey Naty, you can switch to the original interface anytime, by just changing media inputs or going to the HVAC screen etc. (at least on the Lexus IS, and most Lexus models).
Is that what you’re asking? Or are you asking about rebooting the VL2?
Cheers!
@@sammygoris Hey Sammy!
Yes, that's what I was asking. Thank you for your very quick response.
Also, I have just watched another video of you regarding this product and I saw that it is possible = ).
Another question would be, if does this product comes with all the necessary cables in order to be able to use all the features that this product can give, or there is a need of purchasing additional cables or accessory for this?
I guess that at this price, they should include the necessary.
Thank you!
@@natylunga4200 no worries!
All the necessary cables come provided, there’s about 3. The only ones that aren’t would be your Apple lightning cable for iPhone or USB for your android phones, or a USB extension if you want to run the USB port to somewhere else in your car. I think that’s fair though, that’s what I’d expect them to provide.
Thank you!
Theres a new update it fixes the backup cmaera
Oh no! I already bought the product! I ordered it over a week ago (Live in Australia). I have a Lexus RX350. It already has a reverse camera. Will I still be able to use my existing camera once the Grom is installed?
Hey there! I think it is an issue with JDM models. My friend in Aussie has an IS 350 and has had no issues with his reverse camera. I think you should be fine. Let me know if you have any issues once it arrives!
Yeah i can confirm for my ISF (Syd based), ive had no issues with rev camera for the last 2.5 yrs
Hey just wonder if your reverse camera on RX 350 works well. Trying to buy one for my RX350.
@@khansnyc - It does, however you cannot use the grom while in reverse. You need to wait until you go back into drive before you use it again. I have had a number of issues with it though. Grom after sales sucks really bad. Once you buy one, you are on your own.
I received it without the GPS component, so I can't use the sat nav unless i use my phone data. That ok for most of the time, but when I drive country, I can get in trouble if I get lost!
Just make sure you stay on them and ensure you get everything you need before buying.
The sad truth is, if you want to use your existing screen, the grom is the only product on the market that does it! So they can get away with poor service...
Good luck!
@@jeremythom720 hey thanks for the reply. Seems like you’re having so many troubles with grom… I’m now so scared of buying it… lol there is another product called beatsonic in the US but it has only wired one.
Has this reverse camera issue been updated yet?
How often do issues like this happen? It’s an expensive unit for it to be freezing up .
Hi Joe, I agree, it is expensive for it to be freezing up! It doesn’t happen anymore since the software updates, or at least it hasn’t happened in a long time.
Just really the reverse camera issue now. Other than that it’s been really good.
Sammy Goris do you think it’s 100% worth the money, also is there a place I could mount it where it wouldn’t take up a lot of space
@@ThatWhiteGS I do think it’s worth the money, because there are no better solutions out there. It is the only way to have a tidy cabin, still retain all factory controls, have a lot of capability, retain the sound quality. In terms of mounting, really the only option is the glove box, because of the length of the cables between the headunit and the VL2
My car is a lexus is250 f sports and I’ve installed a pionner carplay head unit instead of the cd player.
This is the kit
buyee.jp/rakuten/detail/haruonlinestore%3A10002615
This is the head unit
www.pioneer.com.au/shop/car/dmh-z6350bt/
Works perfect!
As an American living in America, whenever I travel abroad people have this feeling that we are immense. Yes...we are. But we also have a very large numbers of filthy useless dimwitted bastards walking these streets. I'm sorry for the bad experience you've had. Was looking to purchase one myself but I'm having second thoughts.