USB Connection: GROM USB car adapter kit connects USB 2.0 device such as flash drive, external hard drive
or mass storage device to the stock
stereo for music playback and integrated controls.
Control the music through factory
car stereo or steering wheel controls, see titles where applicable, browse by folders.
Android car integration via USB port: Play music, control from
car stereo
or steering wheel controls, charge. Supports advanced control and browsing by folders/playlists.
Requires Dashlinq Android Car Assistant App (free for GROM users), available at
Google Play Store For more information go to
Dashlinq pageUSB streaming for select Android devices is available without Dashlinq App.
You can stream the music and use track up and track down controls from any music application, while connected via USB. Check your device specs to make sure it supports USB streaming.
iPhone / iPod/ iPad USB car integration: Connect your Apple device to the
factory car stereo via USB port.
Play music, control from car stereo or steering wheel, and charge at the same time.
Use standard USB to Apple Lightning connector cable. All iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad with Lightning style cable are compatible.
iPhone, iTouch, and iPad with 30-pin style cable are compatible.
(iPod video, iPod photo, iPod classic, iPod shuffle, iPod mini with 30-pin connectors are not compatible.)
Bluetooth add-on (sold separately): Make hands free phone calls (HFP), stream music from your smartphone to the
factory car stereo,
control music with the car stereo or steering wheel controls with
GROM Bluetooth Dongle Android and iPhone smartphones and most music streaming apps are supported.
HD Radio Tuner add-on (sold separately): Get HD FM Radio stations from your
factory stereo.
GROM-HDR1 HD Radio tuner improves the sound quality of local
FM stations and delivers clear and bold sound. Adds access to the HD FM sub-stations for more music choices. Check out the
HD Radio Tuner and Antenna Dongle
Aux 3.5mm phone jack connection to
car stereo for any additional audio source
such as DVD, MP3 player, XM and more.Available with plus 5V charging option via
AUX-In 3.5mm and 5V USB charging cable
Q.: What USB devices cab I connect to the USB port of GROM-USB3 car kit?
A.: You can connect USB stick/flash drive, Android phone or iPhone/iPod/iPad via USB cable. All iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad with Lightning style cable are compatible. iPhone, iTouch, and iPad with 30-pin style cable are compatible.
(iPod video, iPod photo, iPod classic, iPod shuffle, iPod mini with 30-pin connectors are not compatible.)
Q.: Will USB port also charge my Android or iPhone / iPod / iPad, while playing the music?
A.: Yes it will charge your Android phone or iPhone / iPod / iPad while playing the music.
Q.: If I also use GROM Bluetooth Dongle (GROM-BTD), and the phone call comes in, will USB music pause automatically?
A.: If you connected your device via USB, and Bluetooth at the same time, the music that is playing over USB will pause upon the phone call.
For more questions about GROM-USB3 functionality please visit
GROM-USB3 FAQ page
