I've heard that the S4 doesn't stay connected to the iPhone very well in GPS mode. Has anyone experience problems with this?
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Played a few times with the bluetooth connected to my iPhone. Haven't had any issues with it disconnecting during the round. Actually noticed last time I played, that it was a bit annoying. ALL notifications that appear on your iPhone (i.e. emails, texts, application notifications, etc.) appear on the watch and makes it tedious to get back to the distance screen or clear all notifications during a hole, but that may just be me. Hopefully that helps. Definitely love the watch, I wear it beyond just playing, just as an everyday watch. Considering its cost, might as well get as much use out of it.
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Played a few times with the bluetooth connected to my iPhone. Haven't had any issues with it disconnecting during the round. Actually noticed last time I played, that it was a bit annoying. ALL notifications that appear on your iPhone (i.e. emails, texts, application notifications, etc.) appear on the watch and makes it tedious to get back to the distance screen or clear all notifications during a hole, but that may just be me. Hopefully that helps. Definitely love the watch, I wear it beyond just playing, just as an everyday watch. Considering its cost, might as well get as much use out of it. Played a few times with the bluetooth connected to my iPhone. Haven't had any issues with it disconnecting during the round. Actually noticed last time I played, that it was a bit annoying. ALL notifications that appear on your iPhone (i.e. emails, texts, application notifications, etc.) appear on the watch and makes it tedious to get back to the distance screen or clear all notifications during a hole, but that may just be me. Hopefully that helps. Definitely love the watch, I wear it beyond just playing, just as an everyday watch. Considering its cost, might as well get as much use out of... » Read More Played a few times with the bluetooth connected to my iPhone. Haven't had any issues with it disconnecting during the round. Actually noticed last time I played, that it was a bit annoying. ALL notifications that appear on your iPhone (i.e. emails, texts, application notifications, etc.) appear on the watch and makes it tedious to get back to the distance screen or clear all notifications during a hole, but that may just be me. Hopefully that helps. Definitely love the watch, I wear it beyond just playing, just as an everyday watch. Considering its cost, might as well get as much use out of it. « Show Less
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My Galaxy S4 does the same thing every time. I fix it by disabling and re-enabling Bluetooth. This is pretty easy on the S4 - you just swipe down the bar from the top of the screen and there's a blue button there. You tap it and it shuts off Bluetooth. Tap it again and Bluetooth comes back on and then launches a list of available paired devices to connect to. Tap the speaker and it connects. After that the skipping doesn't happen. I don't know a lot about how Bluetooth works, but it seems like if the speaker initiates the connection you get the skipping, but if the phone initiates it, your fine. My Galaxy S4 does the same thing every time. I fix it by disabling and re-enabling Bluetooth. This is pretty easy on the S4 - you just swipe down the bar from the top of the screen and there's a blue button there. You tap it and it shuts off Bluetooth. Tap it again and Bluetooth comes back on and then launches a list of available paired devices to connect to. Tap the speaker and it connects. After that the skipping doesn't happen. I don't know a lot about how Bluetooth works, but it seems like if the speaker initiates the connection you get the skipping, but if the phone initiates it, your... » Read More My Galaxy S4 does the same thing every time. I fix it by disabling and re-enabling Bluetooth. This is pretty easy on the S4 - you just swipe down the bar from the top of the screen and there's a blue button there. You tap it and it shuts off Bluetooth. Tap it again and Bluetooth comes back on and then launches a list of available paired devices to connect to. Tap the speaker and it connects. After that the skipping doesn't happen. I don't know a lot about how Bluetooth works, but it seems like if the speaker initiates the connection you get the skipping, but if the phone initiates it, your fine. « Show Less
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I don't leave the GPS on on my phone. I'm assuming it does, as the internet works on my phone when in case.
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Ive been reading that Iphone 4s has problems with this. How long have you used the cell to phone link? No dropped calls?
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I would have to say the S3 is better because i have the f7 and the Gps sucks! Smh.. other than that its a pretty good phone for the price and it matches up pretty well with the s3 other than that one flaw. Anyway, hope this helps. Happy hunting!
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Hi Steven,I have an iphone so I am not sure about the compatability with a samsung s4 but I think it should be fine. It also says its supposed to play/pause, skip tracks, and control volume, but the only feature I have been able to use is the play/pause. I noticed it skipped tracks once but I haven't figured it out how to do that as every time I push the button it only play/pauses! Hope this helps.
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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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hmm my verizon S3 had no issues w/ it. connect w/ NOOT customer support - they are excellent. there might be an issue w/ your battery.
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The Garmin S4 only communicates with iOS devices, so you would not receive notifications from an Android.
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Not very well with iOS 8 versions, I have 8.4 which is supposed to fix GPS lock issues but it still constantly loses lock with any mapping app (the Dual 160 app shows it has good GPS lock). Not sure if it is the Apple interface or Dual's, but this is definitely going to disappoint if you are trying to use it for any flight or driving applications.
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I have stopped using this device. Before you can use this with iPad you need to jailbreak it and download apps. I use an android and also needed to download the apps. It worked in android but reception was bad. You have to be driving around 10mi/hr so that gps can catch up with u. If I were u, just get a low cost gps from garmin! Tomtom or Magellan.
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Hi there, the iphone 4 docks easily for me, and the sound is great, the the alarm function will not work. the alarm wont come on in the morning to the iphone. thoughts????
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I have it working on my setup with an S4 4.2.2. It is installed on a 2006 Ford Explorer with factory NAV, however it is slow to connect at times, and other times it connects right away. When it does not connect at all I have to go through the inputs to find the device again. I use it for music streaming or a random call that might come in while i'm listening. It worked better with my Iphone 4 on IOS 6 as far as quick connecting. I would buy this again as I already had the Isimple base kit installed for my Iphone, and I didnt want to buy a new Stereo head unit. I just over look the quirks on connecting at times, and am happy to stream my music without wires.
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I used GPS via Waze Application, most of all times works great, sometimes fail but if I switch to airplane mode and then switch back, works great!
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I've used mine outdoor and the GPS is disabled. Still worked (I was within WiFi connectivity for cloud syncing).
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I thought it was somewhat difficult. Not as easy as my iPhone . But I had put a protective screen on the device which might contribute to the problem. To be honest , I haven't used my GPS for the past year but many people seem to like it. Be sure to read all the reviews. Good Luck
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It might depend on your device. My Garmin, a Galaxy Nexus phone, and several other devices work fine with it. However, my Galaxy S4 doesn't work at all. Same behavior as if it was not plugged in at all.