GROM Audio offers GROM-BT3 system that provides Bluetooth wireless media streaming and hands-free communication to factory car stereos; announces the expansion of HQ building in Belmont, CA.

June 05, 2013

GROM Audio releases GROM-BT3 system that provides Bluetooth wireless media streaming and hands-free communication technology for factory car stereos. In addition the company announces the expansion of its HQ building in Belmont, CA.

GROM-BT3 provides Bluetooth functionality to the factory car stereos that are not equipped with the OEM Bluetooth systems. Connected directly to the factory stereos, the kit makes Bluetooth fully integrated to the excisting car stereo system. GROM-BT3 allows for in-car Bluetooth hands free calls (HFP), wireless audio streaming from the phone to the factory car stereo (A2DP), and audio remote control from car stereo buttons (AVRCP).

The system comes with additional features such as AUX-in 3.5mm audio, and direct connection to iPod, iPhone, and iPad.

"GROM-BT3 can help drivers safety on the road through the hands-free calling feature. Having a hands-free Bluetooth kit gives more security when using your mobile devices while on the go,"-the company source.

The GROM-BT3 can be controlled via steering wheel or radio buttons and users can connect any mobile devices to the car stereo through wires or wirelessly.

The module will automatically set the right channel to play on most connected devices. The media streaming options include many mobile applications, including Pandora, YouTube, Tune-In. The interface offers additional features such as in-car voice operated turn-by-turn GPS navigation. The voice can be played through the car stereo system over Bluetooth wireless connection, or wired auxiliary connection.

The GROM-BT3 has a built-in Bluetooth receiver, and comes with a microphone for full integration in the car. It also includes car specific data harness to connect to the extension port of the factory car stereo.

GROM announced its building expansion, to include additional offices, manufacturing facility, customer greeting area and product installation area.

GROM Audio building expansion is a direct result of the high demand of GROM Car-Kit product lines. This expansion will add additional development facilities closer to the GROM Audio HQ, helping meet the demand.

"We see this expansion as a tremendous step forward for GROM and look forward to developing more quality product for our customers"- the company source.
GROM product lines consists of high quality car stereo adapters for connecting Android® phones, USB sticks, MP3 players, iPods® or iPhones® to the original car stereo. In addition, GROM offers Bluetooth® solutions for in-car hands-free calling and wireless audio.

GROM Audio focuses its development efforts on delivering high quality product at the affordable prices. Their customers appreciate easy to use smartphone car connection kits and high fidelity sound GROM products provide.

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