Also happy that I won't be the only guy with a Prius and a lx470
GROM VLine - Google apps/Android&iPhone integration (8 Viewers)
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A microphone is included with Vline for voice commands and the factory bluetooth (if equipped) in your vehicle will engage when you make or receive a call. You can make calls with carplay, but there is a terrible echo for the recipient. That seems to be an issue with Carplay, not Vline, and will hopefully be resolved at some point. If the echo is resolved, I would turn off the factory bluetooth and use Carplay exclusively.
Backup camera works if you switch to the Vline mode before shifting into reverse when you start the car. You can also shift from park, reverse, park and reverse again to enable the backup camera. Grom is aware of this and will fix in an update.
There are some bugs to work out, but overall I am happy with the Vline.
I have been able to run the audio over BT even while CarPlay is active. I don't see much reason to do this, but it does work for sure.
And in my experience the CarPlay phone calls work flawlessly and I haven't had any complaints from the other caller- and yes there is a microphone that is installed as part of the VLine unit.
Finally, my rear camera was an aftermarket addition so it requires another device called NavTool to display on my unit (03 was pre-factory rear camera) so I have to switch "inputs" to see my rear camera when using VLine. If you watch my video you'll see what I mean. Hope that helps
which model do we order for a 2007 LX ?
GROM-VL1-LEX
I thought that 2006 and 2007 had exactly the same sound system. 200 dollars more sound a bit much.
GROM-VL1-LEX
I thought that 2006 and 2007 had exactly the same sound system. 200 dollars more sound a bit much.
I'm sorry I haven't asked them for any updates on timeframe for purchase. Seems like they're getting close though.
Ignore the years in the title. You have to dig a little deeper.
If you click on the VL1-LEX3. Then click on the "Compatibility" tab. It shows "Lexus LX470 2001-2003/Toyota Land Cruiser 2001-2003".
If you click on the VL1-LEX4. Then click on the "Compatibility" tab. It shows "Lexus LX470 2004-2007/Toyota Land Cruiser 2004-2007".
The price difference is between the "shipping" unit (VL1-LEX5, that does not work in any 100 series) and the discounted "pre-order" units (that are supposed to work in certain model year 100 series).
I ordered mine. Have no problem waiting a bit until the ship. I wouldn't even have my first LX 470 until this Saturday 
found some possibly useful info:
the table here provides NAV CD update p/n's for Lexus LX-series [ref: http://www.lexusnavigation.com/what-to-order/]
while the table here does the same for Toyota LC-series [ref: http://www.toyotaparts.metro-toyota.com/toyota-navagation-update-discs.html]
comparing tables, it looks like the 2003 Lexus LX470 NAV update CD p/n is the same as the 2003 UZJ-100... this might imply that the Lexus & Toyota OEM Navigation systems for this year (actually, for model years 2001-2003) are functionally identical, meaning that GXLee's '03 LX470 V-LINE would work in our '03 Land Cruisers
these links also give instructions to determine what specific NAV system you have
I'm going to call GROM to get more info as they already have the pics & part labels from my '03 UZJ-100 black boxes
Just ordered the V-Line for my '06 LC. Hopefully all works out.
What iPhone do you have and are you using iOS 10?
1) I believe GXLee's vehicle with the "beta" gear is a GX470
2) If I remember correctly (at least on the VaisTech gear) they used the same hardware, with different interface cables, for LX vs LC
Go to GROM-VL1-LEX
click on the VL1-LEX3 (Gen3)
click on the "Compatibility" tab
Lexus GS300/430 2001-2005
Lexus GX470 2003-2004
Lexus LS430 2001-2003
Lexus LX470 2001-2003
Lexus RX300/330 2001-2004
Toyota Land Cruiser 2001-2003
Toyota Prius 2001-2003
Lexus GX470 2003-2004
Lexus LS430 2001-2003
Lexus LX470 2001-2003
Lexus RX300/330 2001-2004
Toyota Land Cruiser 2001-2003
Toyota Prius 2001-2003
shibubba
Maximum Effort
So got an email back from grom today. Both apple Carplay and android auto are not yet authorised for use with the vline. They are both pending approval
Correct, it is not available on the retail version at this time. It is only available if you are a beta-tester.
any thoughts on the potential for upgrading the stock backup camera to a higher res one using the HDMI inputs on the V-LINE?
I'm not too familiar with the aftermarket backup camera scene- are there replacements that would fit nicely in the stock location and provide a clearer picture? or is the resolution more limited by the display itself, and not necessarily the stock camera?
I'm not too familiar with the aftermarket backup camera scene- are there replacements that would fit nicely in the stock location and provide a clearer picture? or is the resolution more limited by the display itself, and not necessarily the stock camera?
I'm using an iPhone 7 Plus running iOS 10. And yes I do have a GX470 in case anyone is following along.
Just received a promotional email from GROM today- pre-sale discounted price on the unit I'm testing at $299.95. Lexus Toyota 2003-2005 GROM VLine Infotainment System Upgrade Video Interface
