Can I use an external GPS on my iPad that has an internal GPS? The internal just does not seem to sample and get a solid reading at all times like my external does. I want to use the external but do not know how to disconnect the internal and connect the external
iPad Air 2, iOS 13
In theory, there should be no reason that you should be unable to use an external GPS device that connects to your iPad via Bluetooth or WiFi - and this is often necessary where direct reception of GPS signals are screened from the iPad/iPhone. The external receiver is simply a BT/BTLE accessory.
A typical implementation would be in an GA aircraft cockpit. The key to successful use would be to ensure that the target App can accept input from the external receiver. As for integration at a system level, this should be clearly stated in the GPS receiver specifications.
Here is a link to an external article that you might find informative:
https://ipadpilotnews.com/2019/12/how-to-choose-the-best-gps-ipad/
I hope you find this to be helpful.
Do you have a cellular iPad?
If not, there's no GPS on your iPad Air.
You didn't mentioned you have a cellular iPad model.
FYI: You cannot disconnect the internal GPS chip.
No worries.
Only the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad models have GPS, but not the Wi-Fi only iPad models.
if the external gps does not state support for ios devices then I would not expect it to work with any ios devices
Of course I have one internal but the performance leaves much to be desired compared to the external.
The first sentences states I have an internal, any and every iPad over the years that I bought have been WiFi and Cellular capable. I have never bought an iPad without a GPS
Ok, I thought stating I have an internal gps in my iPad was the same thing. Sorry for the confusion
External GPS vs internal GPS
