Can you use this over bluetooth as an external GPS for android?
162992
Yes, you can. I have used it with multiple Android phones and tablets. You need to do two things. One is to set the device to Allow Mock Locations under Development or Developer options. The location of this setting has moved around a bit over different versions of Android. Under 4.3 Developer options are now hid. You have to go into About Device and tap on Build Number seven times to unhide the developer options, believe it or not. Second you need to download an app to connect the external GPS to the mock location. Go to the Google Play Store and search for Bluetooth GPS. I use the app done by GG MobLab. One word of warning is that not all apps that use the GPS will be able to use the external receiver. All the apps I use regularly for geocaching and mapping do work but every once in awhile I find an app that I am testing that does not work.
162993
It depends on the app/software. Some programs will require you to run a separate app to allow communicate between the gps and the app you are trying to use. But yes, you can pair and use this GPS receiver with android devices. Just look for bluetooth gps apps to allow communication between the device and the GPS receiver.
162994
I have attempted unsuccessfully to get an Android tablet to identify the external Holux as a GPS source. I believe you use it as a GPS source with a more complete software such MS Trips with Windows OS.
439640
Play's the music that is on your phone and yes you can talk thru it and it will speak the GPS. It works just as your speaker on your phone when connected via Bluetooth. But I am not happy with the battery life. It seems like it has to be charged a lot so you have wire from lighter to unit a real lot
1543386
Yes it works with other apps. It's all Bluetooth connected. I use map my ride and road bike and everything works.
647922
No.However,google now or siri can potentially work through blue tooth but not the garmin in unit.
1444447
I have samsung 747SGH; the phone works; but without the phonebook transferring; bluetooth is worthless. Garmin told me thats just the way it is.
1705692
Shouldn't be a problem with a USB extension cord if it's just "straight through" USB. I never tried an external GPS.
159291
If you have the S&T; with GPS, yes you can use it as a GPS to navigate. I have them used all over the states for years. I bought my first in 2006 and have updated several times. I like better than the built in one in my car. I use it even when I use the one in the car. You don't have to be connected to the Internet or wifi.
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In addition to connecting wirelessly via WiFi, you can also connect to your smartphone via Blutooth and upload activities to Garmin Connect that way as well. Another cool feature using Bluetooth is the Live Tracking feature where your friends/family can follow you in real-time on the web as your device uploads data via your smart phone. Either way, you don't need the USB Ant+ dongle anymore.
2265079
no gps. Maybe it can be installed as an external unit but the screen wouldn't be good to look at maps. this is a single din unit.
866892
I've not seen that ability in the menus. Only to connect to a phone and to use the GPS as the audio.
2244519
1. this product has paired with both of my android devices, running android 2.x and 4.x respectively. the bluetooth pairing is simple, but to access the GPS data within android apps, you need to set android developer options to "allow mock locations," and then run a small middleware utility on the android device. i use "Bluetooth GPS Provider" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mobilej.btgps&hl;=en but several similar utilities have all worked fine. 2. others using this setup claim it works with google maps, i haven't tried it.
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Yes, but with mock locations turned off, only those apps specifically written to access a Bluetooth GPS will have access to it. Because Google required Android devices to have a built-in GPS, I don't think they ever thought an external GPS would be necessary. Thus, all apps have access to the built-in GPS, but only those written specifically to accommodate a Bluetooth GPS have access to those. There is a workaround, however. You can install "Bluetooth GPS" from the Google Play Store, and enable "Allow mock locations". This will allow ALL Android apps to use the Bluetooth GPS. http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?supportPage=GLO&caseId={924b5370-b8f3-11e2-4124-000000000000}&locale=en_US
202704
Any app that requires GPS will work. No problem using it with the native Maps app or Google Maps. Pls note that I had problems with this particular device and replaced it with the Dual Electronics XGPS 150 which works well.
130366
Not quite sure to tell you the truth I don't use those specific devices, however, I suppose as long as the device in question has Internet bluetooth and gps it should work.
1316545
As long as you have the correct bluetooth drivers, there shouldn't be a reason this doesn't work specifically with linux.
1297473
HelloIt should work, you must me sure that aviation app supports an external Bluetooth GPS. Most of apps supports internal GPS only. Check it.
1949811
I don´t think so. I use this unit wireless connected to an older Palm system, whose bluetooth is standard. It works fine, up to date. Ipads don´t have a full operating bluetooth system, probably to hide the lack of a file explorer and to avoid the direct exchange of copyrighted files. Anyway, you need a software inside the Ipad capable of receiving the GPS data provided. Do you have it?