For the Connected Car "CarPlay-Like" Experience
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You (grom) have mentioned new hardware that will mirror our phones... Anything new to tell us on this subject? I'm interested in knowing if this new hardware will allow use of the touch screen and/or buttons...
Thanks and keep up the good work
Thanks and keep up the good work
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Yes but I haven't been able to use the standalone mode, that's what I'm trying to get help with, on the play store the standalone android auto app says incompatible, how can I use android auto like it was shown in the video
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Yes AirPlay and Chromecast will be added shortly
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In the interest of keeping everyone updated, I'm going to let folks know about my current audio setup.
I really don't have a need to stream, I happen to like my local radio stations, and I don't mind using them. I'd rather not stream something I can literally get for free, so I'm hoping to leverage a Software Defined Radio with the unit... Results below...
I purchased:
USB Software Defined Radio - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073JZ8CC2/
Antennas - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073JWDXMG
I as originally hoping that it would work with NextRadio, but it doesn't. There seems to be some phone model check, so it doesn't even try.
I next moved onto SDR Touch, and there's promise there, BUT, those antennas still have quite a bit of static. I've ordered another antenna, I'm going to see how that works.
I really don't have a need to stream, I happen to like my local radio stations, and I don't mind using them. I'd rather not stream something I can literally get for free, so I'm hoping to leverage a Software Defined Radio with the unit... Results below...
I purchased:
USB Software Defined Radio - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073JZ8CC2/
Antennas - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073JWDXMG
I as originally hoping that it would work with NextRadio, but it doesn't. There seems to be some phone model check, so it doesn't even try.
I next moved onto SDR Touch, and there's promise there, BUT, those antennas still have quite a bit of static. I've ordered another antenna, I'm going to see how that works.
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Agreed, I've been looking for an Android Auto like solution for the non-nav since I bought this car. Grom's current VLINE set up is at a price point that is also cheaper than the Metra Double Din kit and a good head unit. If Grom can make a solution for less than $700 with a touch screen I think Grom will have a bunch of really happy customers.
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VL2 HDMI Out?
HDMI out is potentially the most appealing part of this unit to me. I understand that the HDMI output is designed for rear screens/HUD.
My question is what information does the HDMI output on the VL2 transmit? Does it only transmit the VL2 functionality? Or can it output the factory navigation system to an HDMI display as well?
Essentially I am asking if the HDMI output on the VL2 will allow me to view the factory navigation system on a separate HDMI monitor? This would be the only system on the market to offer that functionality (as far as I can tell) and I would gladly cough up the money for that feature alone.
My question is what information does the HDMI output on the VL2 transmit? Does it only transmit the VL2 functionality? Or can it output the factory navigation system to an HDMI display as well?
Essentially I am asking if the HDMI output on the VL2 will allow me to view the factory navigation system on a separate HDMI monitor? This would be the only system on the market to offer that functionality (as far as I can tell) and I would gladly cough up the money for that feature alone.
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How would these enable mirroring? The main thing I want is to be able to control and see my phone screen in the dash screen. Casting from the phone is OK for stuff like video but I want a 2 way communication.
Truthfully if you guys made a box that did nothing but that I think a lot more people would be interested. Would be cheaper and easier for you guys too. No development of the interface etc on your end, aside from configuring the screen mirror. Bonus points if you could supply a higher resolution screen that still worked with all the OEM stuff.
Truthfully if you guys made a box that did nothing but that I think a lot more people would be interested. Would be cheaper and easier for you guys too. No development of the interface etc on your end, aside from configuring the screen mirror. Bonus points if you could supply a higher resolution screen that still worked with all the OEM stuff.
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How would these enable mirroring? The main thing I want is to be able to control and see my phone screen in the dash screen. Casting from the phone is OK for stuff like video but I want a 2 way communication.
Truthfully if you guys made a box that did nothing but that I think a lot more people would be interested. Would be cheaper and easier for you guys too. No development of the interface etc on your end, aside from configuring the screen mirror. Bonus points if you could supply a higher resolution screen that still worked with all the OEM stuff.
Truthfully if you guys made a box that did nothing but that I think a lot more people would be interested. Would be cheaper and easier for you guys too. No development of the interface etc on your end, aside from configuring the screen mirror. Bonus points if you could supply a higher resolution screen that still worked with all the OEM stuff.