Recycle with GROM Audio for a Cleaner World

While the West Coast suffers from one of the most severe droughts in decades, the environment stays at the forefront of everyone's minds. States like California and Nevada have begun imposing mandatory restrictions on water usage, making it clear that this is drastic weather is effecting people's day-to-day lives in more ways than one.

Based in Northern California, GROM Audio strives to be as environmentally conscious all the time. To do our part, to help prevent adding more unnecessary waste to California land which is already suffering, GROM provides our customers with the least equipment possible. By customizing our aftermarket car kits to our clients specific needs, we can reduce the amount of unneeded accessories, while making our customers' lives less cluttered with useless cords, connectors and other add-ons. Through our packaging, which is made of 100% recycled materials, we make an effort to provide minimal waste for our customers as well. By staying conscious about both our impact as a company and our customers impact by using our products,  GROM Audio hopes to help lower unnecessary production, that ultimately creates excess waste.

To help our customers reduce their own impact, GROM Audio always encourages our customers to return any equipment that is no longer used. Whether it is outdated or just cords that you ultimately decided not to use, we will always recycle them responsibly at no extra charge! To do so, contact GROM Audio at shipping@gromaudio.com and we will send you a prepaid shipping label for shipping within the U.S.

If you have old or unused equipment please return it to:

GROM Audio Recycle Program
P.O. Box 619
Belmont, CA 94002

GROM Launches Summer Music Playlist Series!

GROM Audio is excited to launch our new Summer playlist series! Combining a passion for technology and music, GROM Audio delivers drivers high quality aftermarket audio adapters that transform your in-car listening experience. Taking pride in building seamless integration systems, we have spent time and energy in creating the best sound quality available for aftermarket adapters.

So to help celebrate our passion for everything music, GROM Audio has launched a playlist series that will feature music from up-and-coming artists and well known musicians alike. Bringing our customers something to listen to while on the road, each month we will unveil a new playlist to get you moving.

Last month was the official launch of our Summer of music and we brought you a sunny feeling through uplifting tracks ranging from a variety of emerging artists. GROM will be bringing drivers these playlists through SoundCloud and music streaming application, which is compatible with all of our aftermarket interfaces. With hopes to introduce new music artists to our current and potential customers, our goal is to spread our love for music to more listeners.

Check out last month's playlist below—and stay tuned for new playlists at the start of every month. Looking to contribute reach us on Twitter or Facebook and let us know what songs you want to hear on our next playlist!

Summer is here with Grom Audio!

GROM Audio Featured at Infamous Hot Import Nights Car Show

After an exciting first showing at a Hot Import Nights car show, GROM Audio is excited to reach new and current car enthusiasts from around the Bay Area. Held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, this was a car event to remember with beautifully customized import vehicles, hot up-and-coming models and live music—making it much more than your average car show.

GROM Audio hosted our own booth to help promote our latest aftermarket audio adapters and with major interest in our newest innovations, our team was able to showcase the future of GROM Audio. At this specific Hot Import Nights, aka HIN, car show, AT&T hosted a mobile app hackathon, which focused on connected cars. There, GROM was able to interact with some of Silicon Valley's brightest developers, many of whom were working to build upon innovation much like GROM's. Through this interactive aspect of the car show, attendees were able to see first-hand how programmers build upon, develop and master the latest cutting edge tools to give automotive companies the potential for connected cars. Helping spur a buzz about the latest in car connectivity, this hackathon gave attendees insight into how Silicon Valley may be emerging as the newest automotive epicenter.

While at the car show, GROM Audio featured a giveaway raffle for attendees to enter and win one of our Bluetooth car kits. After compiling countless entries, our team will be excited to announce the winner of the free Bluetooth audio adapter via Facebook later this week. Stay tuned to our social media pages for our latest company updates, future events and more contest for free merchandise!

GROM Audio would like to thank all of our supporters, current customers and newly introduced advocates from the HIN car show. Through your continued support, we are able to feature our latest innovations at car shows like these!

Listen to World Cup 2014 Coverage with GROM Audio

After months, if not years of anticipation, the 2014 World Cup if officially here. Hosted by Brazil, in Rio De Janerio, the world's biggest soccer tournament comes to fans every four years, giving the best players from every country the opportunity to prove they are world champions. As one of the most watched sporting events on the globe, the World Cup, brings sports fans and non fans together for the excitement of worldwide competition.

Thursday marked the start of the 64-game tournament and GROM Audio wanted to assure our customers that our car audio adapters will allow you to listen to the games wherever you may go. With the FIFA World Cup app, avid soccer fans or newly interested World Cup devotees can get the scoop on the behind the scenes action or the sideline play-by-play through FIFA's virtual World Cup stadium. Creating a global a conversation, fans can use the #joinin hashtag to see the latest trending topics for World Cup Brazil.

Starting the competition off Thursday afternoon, Brazil took on Croatia (3-1) for the opening game, with the US's first game on Monday, June 16.  How do you will the US do without their long time veteran Landon Donovan?

Over the weekend expect some heated battles with Spain took on the Netherlands on Friday (5-1) and England vs. Italy on Saturday before Germany goes up against Portugal on Monday, before the US take center stage. Ensuring you don't miss a second while on-the-go, GROM Audio is ready to bring you all the action while your on the road!

#Joinin the World Cup 2014 conversation with #gromaudio!

How To: GROM Audio explains downloading music to your Android device

For Apple users, uploading and downloading music to and from iTunes seems to be almost automatic. With over 13 years since the release of the first generation iPod, it is no surprise iTunes is still going strong. But other providers have made leaps when it comes to music on-the-go, giving consumers a choice when it comes to music mobility. Google's Android operating system has seen a serious influx of users over the past few years, making the Google Play application key component to Android users' listening experience.

As the first aftermarket car audio company to provide seamless integration of Android devices to factory car stereos, GROM Audio wants to ensure all of our users can listen to their music library while driving. Through just a few easy steps, GROM Audio can show you how download music from your computer to your Android device, allowing drivers to take control of their music selection!

For Windows Users:

1. Connect your computer to your Android device using a USB cable
   - If you are prompted to select a USB connection option on your device, select Media Device (MTP)
2. Locate the music files on your computer and drag to your device's music folder

For Mac Users:

1. Download and install Android File Transfer to your computer
2. Connect your computer to your Android device using a USB cable
   - If you are prompted to select a USB connection option on your device, select Media Device (MTP)
3. Locate music files on your computer and drag them to your device's music folder via Android File Transfer

After you have downloaded music to your Android phone, you can use GROM Audio's AALinQ application, a music player created to function seamlessly with our adapter.

To use the AALinQ app, download it from the Google Play marketplace. (Just search for the AALinQ in the Google Play search box)

1. Open the app, go to Settings

2. Tap "Music home folder" to specify what folder you want AALinQ to take the music from

 

Please note: Usually AALinQ will grab all the music that you have on your phone, but sometimes you still need to adjust the destination music folder for AALinQ

Start using AALinQ!

GROM Audio: The Beginning of a Start Up Company

Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, GROM Audio understands the vast progression of technology and startup culture. With countless entrepreneurs flocking to the Bay Area to begin their latest venture, the competition is stiff and setting yourself apart can be even tougher. As a new technology company ourselves, we strive to deliver exceptional products which build on innovation and as GROM continues to grow, our team learns about the pitfalls of creating innovation from scratch.

Now as we prepare to unveil our latest aftermarket auto solution, which will transform outdated stock stereos into connected car systems, our team is working tirelessly to stand out in the sea of technology startups and giants alike. As we embark on our latest venture, we have found that building a community of shared knowledge is the best way to continue to create innovation. These are some tips that have helped GROM Audio grow!

1.) Setting Yourself Apart

• Since technology has allowed people to sell, market and reach consumers without having to purchase a storefront, starting a company is easier than ever. This means there is countless competition, whether legitimate or not.

2.) Funding

• Determining where to find money—whether it is a business loan, crowdsourcing or finding investors—to be a successful company, you must have "seed" money. While there are many ways to achieve funding, for many startups it is hard to finding right investment for your vision.
• Understanding the funding processes when reaching out to investors—who are the right investors, what do they receive for their investment, when do they receive it, etc.

3.) Knowing the right way to spend your investments

• Once, if ever, you receive an investment for your vision, where does that money go? To design? Production? Or getting your brand name out there? What if you don't have a brand identity yet? Do you spend money on creating a recognizable logo or do you spend money on creating the product?
• Prioritizing within a startup can be very difficult and hard to navigate when you are beginning. Deciding where to start can be challenging… want some advice, well a consultant costs a pretty penny too. 

4.) Forming a startup team

• Many startups begin from the idea for a product or service, like GROM Audio. But the idea to create a product that can transform your driving experience is not a business plan. Forming a team that can design, manufacture, market and generate revenue to continue production; all on a typically small starting budget is one of the hardest aspects of the startup culture.

Stay tuned for more tips as GROM Audio prepares to unveil our next car audio solution, on our path to aftermarket audio innovation! 

GROM Audio is supporting Bimmerfest opportunity drawing this year!

With a passion for transforming the in-car entertainment and connectivity, GROM Audio strives to create the best after-market audio products for a plethora of car makes and models.

Understanding that people spend countless hours in the car, we strive to convert your commute from daunting to delightful.

By supporting fellow car enthusiasts, GROM Audio hopes to impact more drivers and this year our Silicon Valley based company is proud to support Bimmerfest 2014.

As the largest BMW car show in North America, Bimmerfest aims to provide BMW owners and fans with the latest in the car industry. From vintage models to the latest specs, BMW fans will have the ultimate experience at Bimmerfest 2014.

To show our genuine support for the event, GROM Audio has donated a $500 gift certificate to the Bimmerfest opportunity drawing; supporting the New Beginnings Counselling Center.  The charity raffle gives Bimmerfest attendees the chance to win many car-oriented prizes, making the annual event even sweeter than before.