GROM Audio Wirelinq User manual

User
Manual
DASHLINQ DRIVING ASSISTANT APP
Dashlinq app is required when using Wirelinq cable.
Scan QR code with your phone to download Dash-
linq app from Google Play Store. The app is free for
Wirelinq users.
STEP 1 - Dashlinq App Setup
1. Download and install Dash-
linq app from Google Play Store;
2. Allow and grant permissions
that the app requests;
Wirelinq cable allows you to connect your An-
droid device directly to the factory iPod USB
port to play, control audio and cover art display.
Wirelinq is compable with most vehicles 2009
and newer that have a USB port to connect the
iPhone/iPod via standard lightning cable; and
with most Android phones with 6.0 OS and up.
For technical support please contact us at
hp://gromaudio.com/support.html or
Live Chat 9am-5pm PST Monday through Friday
Disclaimer:
GROM Audio does not guarantee that Wirelinq
will be 100% compable with every car make/
model and smartphones on the market.
However, we will release rmware updates to
provide soluons should any incompabilies
arise. Please contact us immediately should you
run into any issues with your Wirelinq.
Location - allows to use Weather plugin and Web
Radio local stations;
Contacts - allow to use voice activated Phone Calls
and Google Music;
Notifications -allow to use third party players
(external apps) and ability to read aloud and reply
to messages;
3. Required:Enable Notification Access.
STEP 2-SetupDashlinq PLUGINS
The following music plugins are available within Dash
linq: Web Radio, Spotify, Pandora, Google Music and
Local (stored on the phone) Music.
To add the plugin to the main launcher, tap on “+”, go
under PLUGINS and select any plugins that you want to
use. Setup PLUGINS before you start using Wirelinq.
Web Radio
Does not require any account or signup, you can start
using immediately. Tab selections will be available under
PLAYLISTS via your stereo.
Spotify
Requires paid (Premium) account. Login to your
account under Options-->Accouns within the plugin.
You can have multiple accounts, and you can switch
between them simultaneously.
Tabs under “Your Music” will be available and
controllable using your stereo buttons and steering
wheel controls.
Pandora
Requires you to sign in. Both paid and free accounts
are supported.
Premium Pandora Account -all categories from Your
Music will be available through the stereo;
Free Pandora Account - only Stations will be available
via Playlists category on your stereo.

Google Music (GMusic)
Works for purchased or uploaded music, does not
support “all access” music. Need to sign in to your
Google Account.
If you can’t signin to your Google Music account, you
need to allow Dashlinq to access “Contacts”. Go to
phone Settings-->Apps-->Dashlinq-->Permissions to
toggle this setting.
The music will be seen on the stereo through regular
categories such as Playlists, Artists, Albums, etc...
Local Music
For music stored on your phone or external storage
(such as MicroSD card)
Requires you to permit Dashlinq to access photos,
media and files on your device (check Settings--
>Apps-->Dashlinq-->Permissions to toggle this set-
ting.)
If using SD card, go to Options within plugin and
select music source.
If your music is stored on the phone, go to PLUGIN
Settings and select Folders --> Music home folder
(location of your music files)
Once Music home folder is selected, tap “Media
Rescan” to allow player to register your music files.
The music will be seen on the stereo through regular
categories such as Playlists, Artists, Albums, etc...
Other music apps
You can play any music apps with Wirelinq if you are
using Android from 6.0 to 8.1 and your phone
supports USB streaming. Simply launch your app and
start any audio track from it before attaching your
phone to Wirelinq.
Note: enable Notifications permissions for Dashlinq to
correctly see the external app, its titles and cover art.
You can use Next and Previous commands with Wire-
linq.
Limitation:if your phone does not support USB
streaming, you will not be able to use other music
streaming apps with Wirelinq. Only Dashlinq plugins
will work.
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STEP 3- Connect Wirelinq Cable to the Car Stereo
1. Connect black extension USB cable to the
USB port of your stereo (optional);
2. Connect Wirelinq cable to the USB extension
cable, or directly to the USB stereo port;
Select factory USB mode on your stereo. The ste-
reo should show <<WIRELINQ GROMAUDIO>> on
its display.
STEP 4- Connect Your Phone to the Wirelinq with
Dashlinq PLUGIN
1. Open PLUGIN that you want to play and make
sure it plays through the phone.
If you have not set up any PLUGINS yet, you can test
with Web Radio. Simply open Web Radio and select the
station that you want to play. Make sure it plays
through the phone first.
2. Connect your phone to Wirelinq cable. When
connected the first time, the message will pop-up:
“Open Dashlinq when this USB Accessory is
connected?” Mark “<Use by default for this USB
accessory> and tap OK.
Drive happy!
If the stereo does not “see” the cable and the phone
the first time, disconnect the Wirelinq cable from the
phone and reconnect it back.
While initializing, the stereo might show “Loading...”
or “Untitled Artist / Untitled Album”. Wait until it will
initialize and start showing actual music information.
STEP 5- UsingotherPLUGINS
You can switch between the plugins, while the phone
is connected to Wirelinq.Wirelinq will disconnect for
a few seconds from the stereo.
This allows Wirelinq to initialize new plugin, please al-
low the system few seconds to recognize new plugins
selected and register the music.