Blue Tooth and Text to Speech means what? But what does bluetooth in a GPS do for me?
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Bluetooth means that the GPS unit can dial your phone and you can use the unit as a speakerphone for your cell instead of having to use your headphone. It also maintains a phone book, so you can use the GPS to dial your phone. Text to speech means that it reads street and destination names - it will say things like "In one mile, turn left on Boston Post Road, then keep left" and "Approaching Kroger, on left". GPS units without text-to-speech will just say "in one mile, turn left" and "approaching destination". The text to speech feature is really useful if you're navigating a complicated set of streets or a bunch of different onramps, because you know exactly what you're looking for without having to look at the GPS screen to read the street name yourself.
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No, it's probably not defective... 1) Voice with Text-To-Speech (TTS): under Settings, go to Language, then click a choice for Voice -- make sure it's someone with English (e.g. American English-Jack) who also has the "(TTS)" tag. This will enable speech with street names. 2) Exchange rates: you should update the rates manually. I suspect the exchange rates weren't a big priority for the Garmin folks. For more help with questions, the GPS itself has a Help button (next to Settings) that should answer some basic issues. Hope this is helpful.
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Bluetooth is a type of technology that allows for wireless transmission of information. It is similar to wifi except wifi carries data from router to device where Bluetooth carries data from device to device. Such as from your cell phone to a headset.
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It's a bluetooth adapter for your cellphone. Basically, you snap this adapter in, turn your bluetooth option "on" in your cell. There's a code that comes with this adapter and a short set of instructions. Very easy to install. Once completed it allows you to talk on your phone through the car's stereo system. The microphone is on the dash to the right of the steering wheel in my car.
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It is a personal GPS device, I have used it in a vehicle but have had difficulty maintaining the link with the GPS sattellites. I assume this is because of the sheilding efffect caused by the metal car body and the relatively small antenna. My unit does not have voice nor is it compatible with an external speaker. If you plan on using your GPS for travel I recommend you get a dedicated GPS built for that purpose. Some dedicated travel GPS systems also include free lifetime updates, something that this unit does not offer.
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Same experience as E. Pettit. The bluetooth feature works great on the Garmin, there is no problem with pairing, picking up the voice, or feedback. Unfortunately, the speaker is not loud enough and it can be hard to hear even with the engine off. Driving at 65mph on the freeway? Forget it. That's too bad, because otherwise it's a well implemented feature that's very easy to use.
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I got a new Garmin 2460LMT with Bluetooth. Awesome, but I had trouble hearing people when I was on the highway so had to return it. Bummer.
1962018
No, it has neither Bluetooth nor Text-To-Speech. Circuit City's site is incorrect.
2273599
Sorry, but I don't know about the blue tooth features. Be careful relying on this GPS in outlying areas as it's apt to get you onto dead-end roads and farm fields with no or few ways to get yourself out.
982491
Sorry your question is a bit vague. The point of bluetooth is to control the device itself remotely through a tablet or phone, in which case the remote becomes redundant. However, if you are connected to the device through bluetooth, basic functions such as volume should work. hope this helps.
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There is a little icon like a speaker. hit that and it gives you voice directions. you can adjust the voice level and mute it easily. Very nice gps
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The Bluetooth is for your phone etc. The power adapter contains some of the necessary hardware for traffic reception (I think). You need to plug this in to receive traffic updates. I've not had a lot of success with it so far.
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I bought it for my wife. She loves the GPS but doesn't use the voice command. When talking to someone in the car, the GPS will join the conversation. Sorry I can't help with the voice command.
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I know that the Montana and some other units can share info wirelessly, so that might be what is meant. Maybe Bluetooth i a limited way But there us no mention of Bluetooth in the specs at Garmin's website.
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Yes, bluetooth freezing is common problems( pretty much every unit). Synching Bluetooh phone book makes it even worst so that unit need reset almost every time.GPS does not have GAS stations or Restaurant POI at all but has cemetary. GPS freezes now and then, takes you on wild ride several miles away from actual location even with Full GPS signal etc. Check the avic411 forums for the unit issues.
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Do you have a bluetooth on your tablet?Do you have an applicaion in the WIN8 store (if there is such a thing) that would map the GPS signal (for android it is called: GPS Bluetooth)If you have those on your tablet - I guess it should be functional.
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Two questions I have regarding the 1490LMT1. What dies Bluetooth really mean? a. Does this feature merely connect to your phone for hands-free communication? b. Does this feature allow the unit to work through your Bluetooth ready sound system so that voice commands are heard through the car's speakers?