GROM Audio VLINE LITE User manual

USER GUIDE
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 — Getting started. .......................................................................3
1.1 Accessories for mirroring................................................................................3
1.2 iPhone mirroring...............................................................................................3
1.3 Android mirroring.............................................................................................4
1.2 Setting up Wifi...................................................................................................4
Chapter 2— USB or MicroSD Music.............................................................7
Chapter 3— Bluetooth Music Streaming....................................................8
Chapter 4 — OTA SOFTWARE UPDATES ......................................................10
SUPPORT........................................................................................................12

CHAPTER 1 - Periodic Software Updates
Setting up Wifi
The VLINE Lite (VLite) module will require an internet connection for periodic
firmware updates.
Two ways to provide internet to VLite:
1. Smartphone tethering and hotspot
On iPhone: Home->Settings->Personal Hotspot. Turn it on and set up
network name and password.
On Android: Home->Settings->Wireless Networks -> More -> Tethering
& Portable Hotspot -> Portable Wifi Hotspot. Tap to turn it on, and set up
network name and password.
2. Dedicated modem hotspot with SIM card and data plan - either USB
powered modem or any other kind of portable modem. Check with the
carrier of your choice on the availability of internet only data plans.
Resources: https://gromaudio.com/blog/2018/09/how-to-get-internet-to-car/
Once you setup Wifi Hotspot in your vehicle, connect VLite to the internet.
Settings
Go into Settings

Wireless & networks
Wi-Fi
Data usage More
Display Sound & notification
Settings
Bluetooth
Device
Go into WiFi Settings
Vline Setup
CBCI-1EA1-2.4
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CBCI-44AB-2.4
On
Settings
Select WiFi channel to connect

Vline Setup
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CBCI-44AB-2.4
On
Settings
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CONNECTCANCEL
Enter [Password] and select CONNECT
NOTE: Please check with your mobile carrier for hotspot data usage limits If
you are using your smartphone to tether internet to VLine.Depending on
mobile provider you might be subject to mobile data and tethering charges.
Chapter 2 - USB or MicroSD Music
• Play music/audio stored on USB drive or MicroSD
card
•USBDrive- use USB2 port of VLite to insert USB
flash drive or external hard drive
MicroSDCard
Insert MicroSD card (*pin side up) with your music to play via VLine.
Up to 128GB supported.
1. Go to Local Music ->Settings->Storage and select your desired stor-
age.
2. Plugin will read the music on selected storage and automatically
organize music library by categories (Folder, Playlist, Album, Artist and
Songs).
3. Create Playlists from within the plugin if needed.
Pin Side Up

Folders Playlists Albums Artists Songs
Sea
03:30PM
Folders Playlists Albums Artists Songs Sea
Adele - 25
11 songs
BEYONCE - Beyonce [iTunes Edition] [POP] [2013]...
14 songs
Bruno Mars - Unorthodox Jukebox (iTunes Deluxe)...
03:30PM
Display Sound & notification

Wireless & networks
Wi-Fi
Data usage
More
Display Sound & notification
Settings
Bluetooth
Device
Setting up Bluetooth for A2DP music streaming
Demo video: bit.ly/vline_bluetooth
1. Select Settings -> Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth on VLite.
Chapter 3 - A2DP Bluetooth Music Streaming
Android
iPhone
VLine is visible to nearby devices while Bluetooth settings is open
Available Devices
Bluetooth
On
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone. Use VLiteto find your phone.

Android
iPhone
VLine is visible to nearby devices while Bluetooth settings is open
Available Devices
Bluetooth
On
Device
Android
Pairing code
622398
Pairing grants access to your contacts and call
history when connected
PAIRCANCEL
Bluetooth pairing request
Confirm PIN code on VLite and phone. Hit PAIR on both - VLite and phone.
Go to phone Bluetooth settings and make sure it is now connected to VLite.
You can rename this connection on the phone if you like.
Now you can start streaming the music via Bluetooth A2DP.
A2DP Stream
Locate A2DP Streaming plugin icon. Grey icon means there is no Bluetooth
connection from phone to VLite. If the icon is grey - check your phone’s
Bluetooth settings and make sure it is on and says “Connected” to VLite.
• Blue icon means Bluetooth device is connected and ready to stream audio.
Play any music from your phone.
Control playback using car stereo and steering wheel control, as well as
VLite screen.
Cover art will display when VLite is connected to the Internet.
•
Settings
A2DP Stream

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Accounts Language & input
Backup & reset
Accessibility
Date & time
Printing
About deviice
System
Settings
VLine system updates
Legal information
Regulatory information
Status of the battery, network, and other information
System updates
About device
CHAPTER 4– OTA SOFTWARE UPDATES
Periodically there will be software updates available for the VLite to enhance
features or to fix minor bugs. The updates are downloaded via internet
(over-the-air or OTA).
NOTE: We recommend to connect VLine to yourhomeWificonnection
before downloading any updates.Make sure you are close enough to the
internet router to get a good signal.
To install OTA updates go to “Settings -> About Device”
Select “VLite System Updates”

Gapps
VL1.0.1.0
GROM Updates
Installed version
Check for available updates
Check for updates
Additional System Updates
Installed
Gapps
VL1.0.1.0
Grom OTA
Installed version
Check to available updates
Check to update
Additional System Updates
Install Gapps
Download size: 158.3MiB
VL1.0.1.0 relase
VLine Update
VLine Update System
Install
Then select “Check for Updates”
Wait for update to download and install. VLite will restart during the
process (this may take up to 10 minutes)
If the system does not boot up within 15 minutes, please turn off
ignition, wait 1 minute,and then turn ignition on again.
If there is an update available it will appear on screen to download.
Download size: 40.1KiB
Firmware Release
Firmware Update
Install

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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FAQ
I am connected to WiFi but can’t download update - what can I do?
VLite is not getting good WiFi signal.Try to move VLite and the vehicle closer
to WiFi signal or use the hotspot in your vehicle.
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