Enjoy the Holidays and Stay Safe on the Road

Holiday season brings with it a lot of joy, celebrations, shopping and fun.  

Enjoying this special time of the year and staying safe on the road can certainly play a vital part during the holiday season. Here are few simple tips to help you reach the destination safely:

a.            Have the car serviced and checked by mechanic

b.            Ensure you have all things required to tackle on emergency. These include torch, blanket, toolkit and more

c.            Prepare yourself. Avoid fatigue

d.            If you are drinking, do not drive.

e.            If children are on board ensure they are in child restraint

f.            Brush up your driving skills

g.            Check and ensure towing system are secure

h.            Maintain tire pressure

i.             Ensure all electrical connections are working well

j.             Check mirrors are adjusted correctly.

k.            And… use Bluetooth in the car!

Always connect your Smartphone in the car and take advantage of a number of safety features such as hands-free calling and receiving!

Happy Holidays~

Holiday Food and Toy Drive For Helping Those in Need

While we celebrate the holiday season with our family and friends, enjoying tasty cuisines, decorating homes and gardens and spending huge amount on shopping, there are quite a few families around us, who struggle to survive. They do not celebrate the holiday season. In fact there is nothing new for them about the season.

To help the communities around us during the holiday season Non Profit Organization Samaritan House and Second Harvest Food bank has announced a Holiday Food and Toy Drive. GROM Audio is proud to be inviting the employees to donate non-perishable items.

While food is necessary for survival and living a healthy and happy life, the importance of toys from kid’s life cannot be ignored. However, the truth remains that many kids in Santa Clara and San Mateo Countries do not get the privilege to play with toys simply because their parents cannot afford them. 

Let’s join together and donate toys, new or old to bring a smile on a child’s face. Samaritan House Kicked off the first of their four thanksgiving food distribution and aims to feed 600 families. They are celebrating December 2 as giving Tuesday and would be giving toys, gift cards, cash, non perishable gift items and new kids clothing.  See details on their Facebook!

In order to feed the low income families and help them celebrate the holiday season by forgetting all their worries, Second Harvest food bank has set the good to provide 13000 turkeys. Till the time this blog went into publishing the number of turkeys donated was closing in on the 10000 mark.

Those who want to donate money can also do so by visiting the website of SecondHarvest Food Bank.  For every dollar one donates, 95 cents are sent to programs for feeding the low income families in need. If you are not financially strong, you can always be a volunteer and help in the process and coordination. Second Harvest Food Bank is looking for volunteers.

We would like to invite you to take a part in helping communities around us during this holiday season.

Happy Holidays!

GROM Audio releases updated adapter compatible with Apple's new iPhone 6

GROM Audio is excited to announce our new and improved audio adapter, the GROM-USB3. Our replacement to the USB2P, this new audio adapter has all the same features, with even better seamless integration and more compatibility!

With the release of Apple's new iPhone 6, early adopters are already looking for equipment to integrate with their new phone. The highly anticipated Apple release has been at the forefront of the technology industry for months and GROM has developed an adapter that will can integrate with the latest features the iPhone 6 creates.

Like the USB2P, the new USB3 delivers crystal clear sound quality through its seamless direct-connection. Apple users can now use the Apple USB cable to effortlessly connect their smartphone to their factory car stereo through their GROM adapter. Giving drivers connected-car features without the connected-car price tag, GROM continually delivers aftermarket solutions that allow drivers to utilize the most up-to-date technology while on-the-go!  

GROM will sell its USB2P through the end of October 2014, before officially converting to the new and improved USB3. 

Revelocity Auto Expo 2014

GROM Audio will be one of the featured sponsor at the “Revelocity Auto Expo 2014”, taking place on October 11th.

As one of the largest auto events taking place in the Bay Area this year, this auto expo will showcase a board spectrum of car experts varying from manufacturers to race car teams.

As one of the sponsors, GROM Audio is excited to introduce the latest car kits, which are compatible with more than 30 car makes. At the GROM booth, attendees of the event will be able to watch live demonstrations, register for prizes and meet our very own model Felicia Salazar - http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/2779161/viewall.

GROM’s support team will be there to answer questions and explain the vast capabilities of GROM Audio's aftermarket audio adapters.

GROM Audio Set to Participate in AutoTech's Developer Challenge

As one of the Bay Area's leading designers and manufacturers of aftermarket car audio solutions, GROM Audio is proud to be one of the newest sponsors of AutoTech's  Developer Challenge. As the goal of the AutoTech Council, this event continues to foster innovation within the auto industry, helping facilitate faster change to benefit the automotive industry as a whole. Through this interactive competition the Developer Challenge seeks to support the auto development community by finding new endeavors through gathering the skills of third party developers from around Silicon Valley.

As one of those third party developers, GROM Audio will partake in the challenge, while showcasing its team of talented developers and engineers. Set to take place, October 10^th & 11^th (Friday/Saturday), from 8:00AM-1:00PM, the Developer Challenge will be a competition format which will give contestants the opportunity to engage with potential partners, customers and car-tech enthusiasts. This preselected group of developers, are leaders within the connected-car application field—and have the potential to create the next great auto industry innovation. 

Gearing up for its first showing at the Developer Challenge, GROM Audio will showcase its own latest concept, the V-Line, while also participating in the hackathon. GROM's V-Line aftermarket infotainment solution, provides drivers with outdated in-car technology with the latest in car-connectivity. In an effort to supply current drivers with solutions to their in-car infotainment wants and needs, GROM Audio strives to provide affordable solutions instead of costly overhauls.

The event will kick-off (Friday) with the October AutoTech Council meeting, which will begin with a discussion of the industry's current unmet needs. After receiving feedback on consumers latest needs, developers will begin the 2-day challenge. AutoTech Council members will judge, award and distribute prizes upon the end of the hackathon.  

GROM Audio Releases September Playlist

It's the beginning another month, which means it is monthly mix time! Each month GROM Audio is bringing our customers the latest in new music, giving you hand-picked playlists that encompasses the company's passion for music.

September means school is back in session, so this month GROM is brining listeners some youngsters who are hitting the books and the decks. This month, GROM's Soundcloud playlist features up-and-coming artists from around the world who are barely legal or gained recognition while they were still in school. Presenting European sensations like AlunaGeorge and CHVRCHES and American-bred 20-somethings like Le Youth and Banks, GROM Audio is excited to highlight new music to bring our customers more than just flawless sound quality and smartphone integration in the car!

Let us know what you think of our latest playlist! Follow us on twitter at @gromaudio and let us know the new artists you have been listening to!

GROM Audio to Sponsor the Magnussen Lexus AMPED Car Show

GROM Audio is excited to announce our latest car show sponsorship! Coming up next weekend, Magnussen Lexus of Fremont will be presenting the AMPED car show. As the largest Lexus car event in Northern California this year, this show will feature a variety of
different models of Lexus vehicles, new and old, detailed and stock, as well as sponsors who will create the latest innovation in car technology.

As one of the sponsors of this car show, GROM Audio is excited to introduce NorCal Lexus owners to  the our latest car kits, which are compatible with the majority of Lexus vehicles. At the GROM booth, attendees of the event will be able to watch live demonstrations, register for prizes and speak with our support team who will be able to answer questions and explain the vast capabilities of GROM Audio's aftermarket audio adapters. 

This highly sought after Lexus event is already sold out for registered feature vehicles, so leave early and expect crowds at the biggest Lexus car show in Northern California! Parking will be based on first come first serve and attendees who arrive in caravan will be given priority for parking. So find your fellow Lexus enthusiasts and head out to the Magnussen's AMPED Lexus car show! 

When: Sunday, September 14, 10AM-2PM
Where: Magnussen's Lexus of Fremont - 5600 Cushing Parkway, Fremont, CA 

Check the Club Lexus forum to find fellow enthusiasts planning to attend!