Product Support
FlexSMART X3
Product Name:
GOgroove FlexSMART X3 Bluetooth Car KitModel Number:
GGFSX30100WTEWTroubleshooting:
- Make sure the FlexSmart X3 is in pairing mode and the blue and red lights are both flashing by pressing and holding the call button.
- Do the lights alternate flashing after holding the call button down?
- If not, unplug the FlexSmart X3 to power it down and reinsert into the outlet. When it powers back on, it should automatically enter pairing mode.
- Do the lights flash now?
- Please hold down both the call and the end call buttons at the same time, until there are two long beeps that are heard. Power the X3 off and then back on. When powered on, the FlexSMART X3 should automatically enter into paring mode. This will reset the X3's pair memory.
- Does the FlexSMART X3 now auto-pair to the Bluetooth enabled device?
Pairing a Bluetooth device to the FlexSmart X3:
- Make sure your Bluetooth device is within at least 1 meter of the FlexSmart X3 when trying to pair.
- Enter pairing mode by holding down the call button, or by powering off the FlexSMART X3 and then powering it back on.
- Continue holding the call button until both the call/end call buttons are flashing (this indicates pairing mode).
- Once in pairing mode, select SEARCH on your device to search for the Bluetooth signal output but the FlexSmart X3.
- You will see the name FLEXSMART X3 appear in the device list. Select it to pair, if a password or pin is needed enter the numbers "0000". You may have to select FLEXSMART X3 and press connect.
- When a successful connection has been made the end call button will light up for a hands free connection, and the call button will light up for a audio/music connection. Your mobile device should indicate a connected status.
Please contact customer service if the troubleshooting above does not solve the problem.
Please use a nail file or emery board and evenly file down the rubber grips. Evenly swiping the file a couple times back and forth will get the grips to a proper fit for your specific vehicle. After a few rubs, reinsert into the outlet. Continue to file more off if the fit is still too tight.
The FlexSmart X3 should have a tight fit in the cigarette adapter for stability. This small adjustment will ensure a custom fit and will NOT void the warranty.
Troubleshooting:
FM transmitters by nature are limited in their capabilities and regulated by the FCC. The relatively low power output of FM transmitters sometimes makes it unsuitable for use in some large urban areas because of the number of other radio signals. This is compounded by the fact that strong FM signals can bleed over into neighboring frequencies making the frequencies unusable with the transmitter.
When using a FM transmitter, it is important to find a station that is vacant and not being used by a broadcast company, meaning there is no audio on the station when you tune to it, you should only hear static. The prodominant feature in some vechiles is the SCAN button which will find stations that are in use, what you want to do is manually TUNE to unsued stations. If your radio has a visible TUNE button, use it to manual go station by station until an all static station is found. If a TUNE button is not visible, consult your vechiles owners manual for the location or feature which enables manual tuning.
- Once you find a station that is nothing but static, tune the FlexSMART to the same station, after a second or two the static should be reduced to silence, this indicates that the FlexSMART is connected to the radio station chosen and broadcasting it's own signal. You can start playing music now.
- Are you able to get the FlexSMART synced to the radio?
- For quick sound quality improvement, please turn your CAR STEREO VOLUME down to 20% of the maximum level. Next, turn the volume output of your audio device (cell phone or MP3 player) to 95%.
- Do you experience better sound quality after adjusting the volume on the media source?
- FM transmitting technology can be sensitive at times. With nearly 100 possible station choices, it can take some time to find the best station in your area. Try starting at the end of the FM frequencies such as 88.1 or 107.9, changing by .2 to check the next station's quality. For the best evaluation of static interference, PAUSE your music so that you hear silence when tuning both your car stereo and the FlexSmart to the same station. This will allow you to make a clearer evaluation of each station. Every station will issue some low volume static, so play your music to check if the quality is acceptable for your preference.
- Does this help?
- There is also an auto tune feature on the FlexSMART. Hold down the center button until a station suggestion appears, sometimes an even decimal station will be suggested, if your radio does not tune to even decimals, hold the center button down again until an odd decimal number station appears. Tune to that station and try using it.
- Are good results experienced when using the auto search function?
Please contact customer service if the troubleshooting above does not solve the problem.
- Make sure the FlexSmart X3 is fully inserted into the DC outlet. Please remove, then reinsert the transmitter, gently apply forward pressure until it stops.
- Does the FlexSmart X3 power on now?
- Press the power button on the bottom of the device, when it is on the there should be a blue light around it.
- Does the light come one when the power button is pressed?
- Try the FlexSmart X3 in another outlet or a different vehicle.
- Does the device power on now when inserted into a different outlet?
- If the blue light is on, but the LED display is not, disconnect it from the neck, clean the metal contacts, then reinsert it.
- Does this solve the problem?
- If you're able to, unscrew the tip of the DC barrel and inspect the fuse.
- Does the fuse appear to be blown?
Please contact customer service if the troubleshooting above does not solve the problem.
- The USB port on the FlexSMART X3 outputs at a maximum of 1 amp. Devices which require a higher amperage rating will only take a trickle (slow) charge, or will not charge at all.
- What device are you trying to charge with the FlexSMART X3?
- Make sure there is power flowing to the FlexSMART X3, press the power button on the DC barrel, when power is on, the LED ring will be blue.
- Is the LED ring on?
- Please disconnect and re-connect the USB charging cable that is being used to charge. Remove the cable from the FlexSMART X3 and ther device to be charged.
- Does the device accept a charge now?
- Try a different USB cable if one is available, or try charging a different device.
- Does a different device take a charge, or does the same device charge with a different cable?
Please contact customer service if the troubleshooting above does not solve the problem.
- If a caller says they hear an echo while you are using the hands free feature, it could be their voice bleeding back into the microphone of the FlexSMART X3. When on a call, try turning down the radio volume so the callers voice does not bleed back into the microphone.
- Does turning down the radio volume while on a call eliminate the echo that is experienced?
Please contact customer service if the troubleshooting above does not solve the problem.
Troubleshooting:
- The FlexSMART X3 has a built in microphone that only works when connected via Bluetooth. If connected via Bluetooth, do not have an AUX cord plugged into the Line In port of the X3.
- Is there a AUX cord plugged into the X3, if so does removing it solve the problem?
- Because the microphone only works when connected via Bluetooth, if your device is paired to the X3 but only connected for media audio but not phone audio, the microphone will not work. Please go into your devices settings for Bluetooth connectivity. Under the paired device list, open the settings menu for the paired FlexSMART X3. Make sure your device indicates it is connected to the X3 for both phone and media audio.
- Was your device connected to the X3 for phone and media audio? If not, does connected it to phone audio solve the problem?
- Please make sure the X3 is close enough to you to pick up your voice and that the microphone port on the X3 is not blocked or covered by anything.
- Does moving the X3 closer to yourself or removing any obstructions over the microphone solve the problem?
- Try testing the X3 with a different Bluetooth enabled device.
- Does the microphone still not work?
Please contact customer service if the troubleshooting above does not solve the problem.
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