Can i use this just like a gps unit with voice guided gps direction while driving for an ipad? thank you.
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Yes you can. If you have a WiFi-only iPad, you will need to make sure you select an app that not only has voice guidance, but also stores the maps on the tablet. As an example, I use ALK Tech's CoPilot. I paid $8 to get access to my iPad's contacts, but you can also store contacts in the program alone for free (not sure what their pricing model looks like today). Using that app, you will need 2 GB available on your iPad to save all of North America, or you can save smaller selections for 500 MB or less (Hawaii is only 52 MB).
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I use it with my iPad air wi/fi with the Garmin north america program. It works perfectly. If you are using it with a wi/fi model and you probably are since the cell models have GPS then you need a program that you download the maps to your device.
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If you're using the device and using your phone for a GPS as well (tested with google maps gps) then it will speak over your conversation to give you directions. Slightly annoying for the conversation, but at least you'll get where you're going. It does NOT allow music streaming through the device, ONLY phone and map voice. It also does NOT allow for google-chat voice conversation, ONLY phone and skype.
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Yes. The Bad Elf GPS is a GPS add on for devices that don't have GPS. I use it on a wifi-only iPad and it works well.
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Yes! Siri and BT work well. Also, if you use Google maps, turn by turn directions also go through your speakers.
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GPS receiver for my Ipad so I can use Garmin Maps without using and data from my carrier. Also when I traveling for business (real Estate) I carry it with me and create tracks that I can download for my tax files as support for auto business use. It works great!
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The key to having it work on your iPad is to have an mapping app which is compatible with the iPad, I found that most app's worked well with the BlueTooth TomTom.
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Yes, It works on my Apple IPad. I've used the maps function and it works great. If the GPS did't work the map function wouldn't work.
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Good question. I have never tried it but don't see why it would not work. As long as the ipilot is on and operating to allow the GPS function to trace the track. Next time out I'm going to try it.
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Hello Derick. I am sorry I have not responded before.Yes you can. The GPS is programmed to use Lat and Long and UTM co-ordinates.
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GPS will only work if your stereo supports GPS. This is only to give you control on your steering wheel buttons to change stations, search songs and control your volume only.
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This is only a GPS transmitting device. Any navigation feutures depend on the apps installed on your iDevice.
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Yes you can set the GPS volume independent of radio volume. And it depends on what you mean by traffic alerts. The unit does use traffic to calculate your route, however, its based on historical data and not live traffic. if you want live traffic alerts then you should look at the newer version, ine-z928 I believe.
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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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Bad elf adds GPS locating ability to your device. I'm pretty sure the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 may already have this built in so bad elf is unnecessary for you. I use this with and older iPad 1 and have purchased apps that include the ability to download naps for boating and walking. Try getting the google maps app and using your devices as is.
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You will need a separate gps to direct you. It has no screen or voice guidance. Periodically pull unit and hook up to computer. It will upload data to webpage that gives mileage driven and where. I just use it to keep hours and to verify work for a sweeper truck each night.
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If you have a gps that's pretty flat, then yes. You can squeeze it in there and turn it any direction. But if you have a big clunky old school one like I do, then no.
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sue im not sure how your using your unit (in a car ) this is for hiking or walking not for driving i do believe. all i can say is when you get it go to a park and learn to use it it is not exact science it is a inexpensive gps that has worked great for me and do recommend it but learn to use it!