ios7 and Google Maps - will it give voice directions? I want to use it with my bluetooth motorcycle helmet in remote locations
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I do a lot of geocaching and the XGPS150 works great. The navagation program I mostly use is called copilot and it does have voice directions but I don't think that has anything to do with the XGPS150 but with the program. I have not tried it with google maps but again that would depend on if google maps supports voice directions. I am using it with 2 different iPads, a 2 and a mini and it works great on both. Not sure if this will help you or not but I hope so. PS, I am using iOS7.1
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As long as you can connect with blue tooth it will provide GPS guidance for any program that uses GPS. If not google maps there are plenty of navigation apps that will.
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No this unit does not serve as GPS for directions (like you would have on a phone or a stand alone GPS). The GPS built within this unit allows for tracking where your vehicle is at in real time relative to fixed red light cameras , speed traps and also displays the current true speed of the vehicle.
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Yes you pair the device through Bluetooth and then you can place an answer calls, play music, and use Siri through the vehicle's microphone and speakers. Also handy when using GPS on the iPhone.
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First of all... the voice prompts are annoying, so I'd ask myself if I really want that inside my helmet... I paired mine up by putting the Tomtom in "search for bluetooth device mode" then put Scala in pairing mode. you will need the instruction manuals for both. Before my next ride was over I deleted the Bluetooth connection and now I just pay attention to where I'm going. You may miss a turn every now and then, but you're on a motorcycle. If you are in a hurry you're doing it wrong. Cheers!
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That is one thing I have never tried to do. The NZ503 has so many options that I learn every time I use (Amy) the voices name. This is by far the best GPS that I have ever used including Garmin snd Magellan.
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I use an iPod. Do not need a voice or data plan with it. I think you need to use a GPS program that has all the maps installed when you download the app. ie Magellan Roadmate.
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I don't know why people responded that there is voice recognition with the Nuvi 2557. I purchased because they said it did but it definitely NOES NOT HAVE VOICE RECOGNITION. I checked on the garmin site just to make sure and it confirms under "features and benefits" that there is no voice activated navigation. Now I need to decide if I'll keep this version. Wish amazon checked these answers as there were 6 answers saying yes, I thought it was accurate.
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Yes it will if your not playing music and have the garmin app open on your phone, my google maps app doesn't verbally give me directions, but what ever is broadcasting on you phone wether it be music a phone call or directions the jabra will play thru your speakers
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Yes, that was how I used it. You can connect by Bluetooth. The problems I had was after iOS 7 upgrade my Bluetooth connection would drop then reconnect over and over
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You can't call siri up using the button (at least I haven't found a way), but if you start siri you'll have a mixed experience. Sometimes it's workable, other times it hinders use. Most times expect to have to use it a couple times unsuccessfully before you get a successful use. Also, while using navigation you'll get cut off instructions from Siri turn by turn. I get around this by playing Spotify, Pandora, Music, etc. while using GPS. It seems having that playing stops the cut off audio issue. Not sure if it's a Bluetooth issue or a software issue.
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My husband uses his with his iPad mini. I would assume that it should work with any map app but I don't know for sure. He uses his while piloting a plane...hope this helps some.
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You can get turn-by-turn directions to display on the RFLKT using the RideWithGPS app for either Android or iOS. http://ridewithgps.com/help/rflkt
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It works with the map my walk app even on iOS7 however, it is not reliable. I have to disconnect and reconnect during the workout often when it loses connection. I am looking for a more reliable HRM.
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I use it with the Map app WAZE, it does speak through to my IOGear from my iPhone 4s. Ill try NetFlix tonight.
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Personally, it was clunky, the voice command sounds like it uses technology from a decade ago (think microsoft and siri). A smartphone's gps with google maps/waze is way better because the voice sounds more natural; plus, the map/traffic is more accurate and is updated real time. Your smartphone does not use that much data for maps.
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I have never used the Nuvi but the 800 does allow for turn by turn directions. It's possible but it is only chimes and beeps, no voice instruction.
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If you have Google maps up and running on your Android it will come in over your music with directions, such as "turn left here" though I have not been able to get video from my Android in any manor.