2006+ Ford radio USB+Android Interface +iPod/Bluetooth/Aux? GROM [USB2i.2-FRD]	$112.50

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SUMMARY

Brand new, in the retail packaging
Control your USB thumb drive from the factory radio
Plays MP3, WMA, OGG and AAC (iTunes) format
No sound quality loss thanks to 18 bit processing
Displays Artist, Album and Song text from the USB drive on most capable radios
Has an extra input. Add Bluetooth or another device (Cable optional - See DETAILS)
Compatible with Android devices with free AALinQ App download from Google App Market
Has an iPod input port. (iPod cable optional - See DETAILS)
Charges your iPod (With the optional iPod cable)
Allows some iPod control from the radio and/or steering wheel (With the optional iPod cable)
Direct connection (No FM modulator or cassette adapter required)

Compatible with or without factory steering wheel controls

Not always compatible with remote factory CD changer (See DETAILS)

Not always compatible with factory satellite radio (See DETAILS)

Compatible with or without factory Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) DVD system

Compatible with factory navigation radio

Non-navigation radios must have MP3 or FOLDER printed on the face or a button

Your vehicle must also appear on the Application List below
USB cable is 6 feet long to allow for multiple routing options
Supports FAT 16/32 file system
Includes vehicle-specific cable (Some retailers sell it separately)
1 year manufacturer limited warranty
We're an authorized Grom Audio dealer (Ensures you get a valid warranty.)

DETAILS

This USB Interface by Grom Audio is a state of the art product that allows you to directly connect your USB thumb drive through the auxiliary input port (normally used for CD Changers and/or satellite radio) of your factory radio. (See more details below.) The cable that connects this to your radio is a T-harness, so it has a plug to allow you, in most cases, to retain a factory auxiliary input currently connected to the radio. The cable that connects to your USB drive is 6 feet long, so you'll have plenty of routing options.

Unlike competitor's products, this includes an auxiliary input so you can add another device with the use of an additional, optional cable (See the drop-down list towards the bottom of the listing to add one.) If you purchase the optional C-BTD Bluetooth Extension Dongle Kit, you can connect a Bluetooth enabled cell phone and listen to the conversation over your car speakers, while speaking through the provided microphone. If you purchase the optional C-AUX, you can add any external device that has audio output in the form of a 3.5mm stereo-mini headphone jack OR female RCA jacks. (This includes, but is not limited to: mp3 players, satellite radio, CD changers, DVD players, video game systems, etc). This will allow you to listen to the output from that device through your car speakers. You cannot, however, have the Bluetooth AND Aux cable connected at the same time. They both use the same port on the interface so you would need to choose which of the two you wanted and buy the appropriate optional cable for it. The Aux and Bluetooth cables have proprietary Grom connectors on the end that plugs into the interface, so you do need to use the Grom cables if you wish to add add Aux or Bluetooth.

If you have an Android phone or tablet, you can use this interface to play music from it through the car radio. Song title, artist and album will display on the radio. You will also have some limited controls from the radio and/or the steering wheel controls. In addition, it will charge the device. You will have to download the free AALinQ App from the Google Play App Market to utilize this feature. You will also need a USB cable to connect the phone to the interface. PLEASE NOTE: this is for playback of music only. Calling features are not supported unless you purchase the Bluetooth kit that is optional. We HIGHLY recommend you visit the manufacturer's website if you have questions regarding the Android interface features.

If you purchase the optional C-IPD2 iPod cable for this device, you can charge, listen to and control some iPod functions through the radio. There is a dedicated port for the iPod cable on the interface, so you can have the iPod and USB connected at the same time. The iPod cable has a proprietary Grom connector on the end that plugs in the interface, so you do need to use the Grom cable if you wish to add iPod functionality. We recommend you contact tech support for the manufacturer (info@gromaudio.com) or visit the gromaudio.com website to determine exactly how it's going to function in your vehicle with your options.

This product is capable of working in remote CD Changer or satellite mode, making it compatible in a greater variety of vehicles. Use of a given mode will require disconnection of a factory device using that same mode. For instance, if your radio does not have satellite capability but does have remote CD changer control capability, you can use this product but your remote CD changer (separate from the radio) would have to be disconnected, if so equipped. Likewise, if your radio does not have remote CD changer controls but does have satellite capability, this will work in satellite mode but would require disconnection of your factory satellite system, if so equipped. If your radio is capable of both modes and you do not have both a remote CD Changer AND a satellite tuner attached, this will typically operate in the mode for the option that isn't present, which usually allows the other factory device to continue operating. We recommend you contact tech support for the manufacturer (info@gromaudio.com) or visit the gromaudio.com website to determine exactly how it's going to function in your vehicle with your options.

You may have to splice/tap a power and/or ground wire for connection of this device. You may also have to follow certain naming conventions for folders and tracks you place on the USB drive in order for them to be recognized properly. We recommend you visit the GromAudio.com website or contact their tech support (info@gromaudio.com) if you have additional questions about capabilities and functionality. We're an authorized retailer but they're the manufacturer, so they're in the best position to advertise capabilities and functionality. Among other things, they have a Support/FAQ link on their site that contains useful information.

Included with this package (USB2i.2-FRD):

USB2i.2 Interface module (GROM-USB from picture above)
Cable to connect USB thumb drive to interface (USB Cable from above)
Harness to connect interface to factory auxiliary input (Data Cable from above)

Optional items (not included - can be added below):

Cable to connect an iPod to interface module (C-IPD2)
Cable to connect an aux audio source to interface module via 3.5 headphone or RCA (C-AUX)
Bluetooth Extension Dongle Kit (C-BTD)

Compatible with the following Apple products (with the optional IPD2 cable):

A brief demo on YouTube:

Vehicle Application List:

2006 Ford Explorer
2006 Ford Five Hundred
2006 Ford Focus
2006 Ford Freestyle
2006 Ford Fusion
2006 Lincoln Zephyr
2006 Mercury Milan
2006 Mercury Montego

2006 Mercury Mountaineer

2007 Ford Edge

2007 Ford Expedition

2007 Ford Explorer

2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2007 Ford F-150

2007 Ford Five Hundred

2007 Ford Freestyle

2007 Ford Focus

2007 Ford Fusion

2007 Ford Mustang

2007 Lincoln Mark LT

2007 Lincoln MKX

2007 Lincoln MKZ

2007 Lincoln Navigator

2007 Lincoln Town Car (MP3 capable radios ONLY)

2007 Mercury Milan

2007 Mercury Montego

2007 Mercury Mountaineer

2008 Ford Edge

2008 Ford Escape

2008 Ford Expedition

2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2008 Ford F-150

2008 Ford F-250

2008 Ford F-350

2008 Ford F-450

2008 Ford Focus

2008 Ford Fusion

2008 Ford Mustang

2008 Ford Taurus

2008 Ford Taurus X

2008 Lincoln MKZ

2008 Lincoln MKX

2008 Lincoln Mark LT

2008 Lincoln Navigator

2008 Lincoln Town Car (MP3 capable radios ONLY)

2008 Mercury Milan

2008 Mercury Mariner

2008 Mercury Mountaineer

2008 Mercury Sable

2009 Ford Edge

2009 Ford Escape

2009 Ford Expedition

2009 Ford Explorer

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2009 Ford F-150

2009 Ford F-250

2009 Ford F-350

2009 Ford F-450

2009 Ford Focus

2009 Ford Fusion

2009 Ford Mustang

2009 Ford Taurus

2009 Lincoln MKz

2009 Lincoln MKx

2009 Lincoln Navigator

2009 Lincoln Town Car (MP3 capable radios ONLY)

2009 Mercury Mariner

2009 Mercury Milan

2009 Mercury Mountaineer

2009 Mercury Sable

2010 Ford Edge

2010 Ford Escape

2010 Ford Expedition

2010 Ford Explorer

2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2010 Ford F-150

2010 Ford F-250

2010 Ford F-350

2010 Ford F-450

2010 Lincoln MKx

2010 Lincoln Navigator

2010 Lincoln Town Car (MP3 capable radios ONLY)

2010 Mercury Mariner

2010 Mercury Mountaineer

Available Options:
Auxiliary Input Options:
iPod Cable Option:

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 09 May, 2007.

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2006+ Ford radio USB+Android Interface +iPod/Bluetooth/Aux? GROM[USB2i.2-FRD]

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A brief demo on YouTube:

2006+ Ford radio USB+Android Interface +iPod/Bluetooth/Aux? GROM
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