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I have an iPad (wifi only) and I need GPS for my location for work. Wondering if I can use the GPS off my work vehicles (2022 Ford Ranger) radio?
Otherwise, what other options do I have?
I was hoping that the iPad would use my iPhones location but that doesn't seem to work.
Thanks.
iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi
Only WiFi+Cellular models of iPad have GPS - this being a function of the iPad Cellular chipset. WiFi Only models of iPad have no GPS capabilities with which iPad Location Services can derive location. This fundamental difference may significantly impact your ability to use mapping Apps - in particular if real-time positioning (e.g., a moving map) is required.
WiFi Only models can only “infer” their location from a database lookup of neighbouring WiFi networks for which the geographic location is known, or the geographic location of your public IP address. For static applications in urban locations, where the location of IP public IP addresses and WiFi networks are known, an “inferred” location can be relatively accurate. However, in rural locations, or when using a Cellular/Satellite/VPN connection, location accuracy of an inferred location [if it works at all] may be very inaccurate.
If you need to have moving maps or precision location services, your best option is to consider a WiFi+Cellular model of iPad - as this provides greatest flexibility.
For WiFi Only models of iPad, your available options are:
An external GNSS receiver does offer some tangible benefit - in that the receiver can be placed in a position with better “view” of the sky. The accuracy of your position “fix” is heavily influenced by the geometry of visible satellites - these being principally line-of-sight.
Only WiFi+Cellular models of iPad have GPS - this being a function of the iPad Cellular chipset. WiFi Only models of iPad have no GPS capabilities with which iPad Location Services can derive location. This fundamental difference may significantly impact your ability to use mapping Apps - in particular if real-time positioning (e.g., a moving map) is required.
WiFi Only models can only “infer” their location from a database lookup of neighbouring WiFi networks for which the geographic location is known, or the geographic location of your public IP address. For static applications in urban locations, where the location of IP public IP addresses and WiFi networks are known, an “inferred” location can be relatively accurate. However, in rural locations, or when using a Cellular/Satellite/VPN connection, location accuracy of an inferred location [if it works at all] may be very inaccurate.
If you need to have moving maps or precision location services, your best option is to consider a WiFi+Cellular model of iPad - as this provides greatest flexibility.
For WiFi Only models of iPad, your available options are:
An external GNSS receiver does offer some tangible benefit - in that the receiver can be placed in a position with better “view” of the sky. The accuracy of your position “fix” is heavily influenced by the geometry of visible satellites - these being principally line-of-sight.
iPad Wifi Only GPS Options
