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I like to use my iPad mini (WIFI only) with offline maps with a bluetooth gps receiver.
Technical this could work. but ..
Apple seems to have blocked GPS receiver bluetooth use on the newest iPads. WHY ??
Is there a bluetooth GPS receiver that works ?
Hope to get some good answers.
iPad mini-OTHER, iOS 6.1, wifi only model
Hello! Yes -- both the Bad Elf and GLO provide the raw NMEA data to iOS, which then distributes the location data via Location Services to any and all apps that request it. Assuming the user has granted permission to the app of course.
Only GPS accessories that are MFi approved will work with iOS devices -- that is why your older Garmin unit doesn't appear in the Settings>Bluetooth dialog.
I hope that helps!
Hi All,
I am very happy with the info provided in this thread. I wish I have read it before buying the wifi model. I wonder, why do we need an external GPS if we have Iphone. Somehow Iphone and Ipad wifi should be used as an external gps device. As far as I have researched, it is not possible. I am just looking for a confirmation.
Thanks,
Devrim
II've been having problems so far with the mini 2 wifi using XGPS 150. It seems that when using maps or if the iPad is connected to more BT devices other than the GPS. Map navigation becomes inconsistent often stopping mid-route even while observing that the BT connection is still active. The additional BT devices don't matter what they are since one is an OBDII scanner and the other for audio streaming. This is the second iPad mini that has the same exact issue which I thought would be fixed after iOS 8. I can safely say that this issue is not app related since it happens with any navigation app. So in other words I can't listen to streaming music via BT while also using the XGPS150 . I have to see if this is an iPad's multi-processing issue or strictly bluetooth. When I used it today the navigation worked fine when only the GPS unit was being used and no other BT devices were connected.
Only in the Wi-Fi models. Wi-Fi + Cellular models have a GPS. In the Wi-Fi model, it's not "blocked," it's just not there.
My issue is, that an external GPS is blocked.
I understand , on the older iPads (wifi only ) , external GPS's were not blocked.
the newest ( mini iPad and iPad 4) they are.
The only reason I can think of is a commercial reason.
Thanks! Sometimes I really hate Apple!
Glad to hear you're happy with your GPS Pro -- have a great trip!
🙂
Yes it does (help) !
Thanks for answering so quickly and precisely.
Thank's for the link too.
Regards,
Roland
I see a bunch of apps on the BadElf website. Do all apps desgined to work with GPS work with the BadElf, or do you need apps written to work with BadElf?
Hello, ok it's 2:00 now, and haven't heard back from anyone after doing what you requested.
Brett
Is there more than one ver of the Elf pro; seen two prices list but they are almost $100 diference
Quick question Brett. Does the Bad Elf work with the Arc Collector app? We need a GPS solution for when we are out in the field gathering data but are out of cell range.
Hi Brett,
Do you have any idea if the iPod attachment works with dash cam apps in particular one called iSymDVR 2?
Thanks!
Wayne243
Appreciate that Brett. Thanks for your help!
Wayne
Hi Samos3,
Our slogan is "Engineering Magic" for good reason ... glad to hear you're happy with your Bad Elf!
Best regards,
Brett
which gps receiver is working on iPad mini
