VLine, a new answer to your in-car entertainment needs

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Although Lexus is a great car that offers both luxury and reliability, after even five years being in use its infotainment system can quickly become as obsolete as an eight-track player. What appears prime technology five years ago may seem hopelessly archaic as new car owners enjoy latest and greatest such as Car Play or Android Auto. For Lexus owners, there are options to replace an old system with an aftermarket model, which can be costly and hard to integrate.

But GROM Audio, a Silicon Valley based car audio innovator, has developed a better solution for the dilemma of the outdated Lexus stereo. They call their solution VLine, an aftermarket infotainment system upgrade for existing Lexus and Toyota vehicles. VLine is the smart computer that interfaces with the vehicle’s original manufacturer-installed stereo or infotainment system to elevate its capabilities and features.

Connected to the factory car stereo with navigation touchscreen, VLine aftermarket infotainment system provides video interface to display latest apps available on Google Play Market, including many key utilities that enhance driver safety and convenience.

Developed on Android 5.1.1, VLine enables essential navigation and GPS tools—such as Google Maps and Waze—to help drivers get to their destination safely and quickly. VLine offers many popular music apps such as Web Radio, Spotify, Google Music, displayed and operated directly using the Lexus navigation screen. Drivers enjoy seeing song titles, artists information and even cover art, on their Lexus displays. Bluetooth A2DP music steaming is also available.

VLine is controlled with existing touchscreen and/or steering wheel buttons . The users can switch between map and media screens with one touch. In addition, the Lexus drivers and passengers can use Vline’s voice search and command activation button to navigate to the place, or to find the music to play.

GROM Audio announced the pre-sale for VLine with the special early bird pricing, and estimated shipping date of September 30th.

You can see the demo video below:

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Bill O'Dell
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Bill O'Dell

how does this get installed? Is it mainly for pre 2010 Toyota/Lexus vehicles?

Jim
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Jim

Need more info

Matthew Kruggel
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Matthew Kruggel

I currently have the Lexus 12.3″ multi media screen. Will the VLine fill the screen with the navigation feature? The aspect ratio would be 4″x 11.5″.

Barry loughnan
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Barry loughnan

Will this work in Japanese version of gs 430 ?

Janice
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Janice

Will it work with IS 350?

Jason
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Jason

Will it work for the stereos without NAV screen?

asujithdr
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asujithdr

Will it work in LS430 2004 with nav?

Nathan keyte
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Nathan keyte

Looks like a very cool product. I have a 2008 LS 600h L (Australian Edition). Will your system work for me?

Pat
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Pat

This looks great. Will it work on Lexus NX200t with Nav

Ozzie
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Ozzie

Will it work on a SC430?

Peter Range
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Will your system work with a 2014/2015 RX450h please?

Nathan
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Nathan

Hey,
I own an IS250C/2010….. Australian spec. sport luxury. I note the upper year limit of 2009. Do you have a 2010+ model as yet for my car?

Ric Rohde
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Ric Rohde

Is it compatible w a 2002 SC430

Ange Lobue
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Ange Lobue

What’s about 2003 SC430?

Dave
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I’m interested in a system for my 2013 ES300h. when will it be out and how much is it?

Dan
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Dan

Is this available for a 2005 GX470 w/nav? I’d like to take advantage of the early bird special but it states 2006 and above.

Mark
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Mark

Will you be supporting Australian IS F MY12?

Bford
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Bford

So obviously this is essential for anyone planning on getting an iPhone 7 since auxiliary connections will be useless. So my question is, can music be played by hooking up your phone to Vline using a lightning-USB cable? Or does it have to be Bluetooth?

Also is the system basically plug-and-play? If I feel confident enough to remove the factory radio myself I should be able to properly install Vline myself?

David Evans
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David Evans

Will you be expanding the Vline for a 2013 RX350? I do not have nav. If it requires a nav screen is it possible to retrofit a nav screen. Would it be possible to operate it via the steering wheel controls since I don’t have nav. Thank you.

David Evans
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David Evans

My 2013 Lexus RX350 does not have the nav system but it does have a video screen albeit not touch sensitive. Operating the system is done via steering wheel controls or the console mounted dial.

Do you believe your future products will work on my car?

Thank you

Alex
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Alex

I’ve ordered one a couple of days ago, when will it arrive? to sweden.:)