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Yes, the Athena has built-in GPS. But compared to other phones and stand-alone units, the GPS receiver is weak (and not sirf star). My old Palm with a wired external sirf star GPS receiver is way better - locks on in seconds from the middle of the first floor of my house.
So, has anyone here tried a bluetooth or USB GPS receiver?
Yes, I tried Holox Bluetooth GPS receiver, it works just fine and as this is 44 channels it is more powerful (It connects faster and better quality reception), I don't think you will have any problems with that, you just have to make sure that you change settings in you navigation software so that it connects the bluetooth one rather than the built in GPS receiver.
Thanks, I'm thinking of getting the Holux. That's what my wired GPS is. Then again, I might just get the 4-in-1 cable and try to use my wired Holux that I already have.
The built-in GPS failed me twice this past weekend when I really needed it, which is why I'm thinking of using an external receiver for road trips from now on.
I have the Dell BT332 (Globalsat) paired with the 7501 and it works
as well as it did with my Axim51v.
techntrek said:
Yes, the Athena has built-in GPS. But compared to other phones and stand-alone units, the GPS receiver is weak (and not sirf star). My old Palm with a wired external sirf star GPS receiver is way better - locks on in seconds from the middle of the first floor of my house.
So, has anyone here tried a bluetooth or USB GPS receiver?
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Another device to bring with you? Let's pray that when thief steals the phone, they take both devices with them so that your WIMP could still tell you where your phone is
A BT GPS receiver would stay in the car - plug it in, pair the BT, and forget it. When I'm in the car it would automatically connect. I would still use the built-in GPS (when it works) when walking.
I could still set WIMP to use the internal GPS...
techntrek said:
A BT GPS receiver would stay in the car - plug it in, pair the BT, and forget it. When I'm in the car it would automatically connect. I would still use the built-in GPS (when it works) when walking.
I could still set WIMP to use the internal GPS...
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You're right. I did'nt think of that.
eaglesteve said:
so that your WIMP could still tell you where your phone is
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What is WIMP?
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cktlcmd said:
What is WIMP?
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Where Is My Phone. http://www.wimp-software.co.uk/
techntrek said:
Where Is My Phone. http://www.wimp-software.co.uk/
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thanks. WOW. that's one piece of software.
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thanks. WOW. that's one piece of software.
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There are also other similar products, such as the Phone Theft Alarm by Carty Studio.
An even better alternative, doing a bit more than WIMP, is spb sprite terminator. Easy to google this. I like this the most.
eaglesteve said:
There are also other similar products, such as the Phone Theft Alarm by Carty Studio.
An even better alternative, doing a bit more than WIMP, is spb sprite terminator. Easy to google this. I like this the most.
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thanks. I'll look them up.
Err,
Sorry, it's Ultimate Theft Alert, not Phone theft alarm.
there's an app for that exact reason, its called CARRR MATEY, it uses your gps to put a point on a map,so when you come back from the shopping and cant remember where you parked your car, you can easily find it. very accurate, great app imo
Hi.
I had a thoughts here... It's possible to use the N1 as bluetooth GPS.
phuongpham said:
Hi.
I had a thoughts here... It's possible to use the N1 as bluetooth GPS.
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Should be do-able i think, we can access both (BT&GPS) but i think pretty useless
Use mytracks, record ur tracks then stop when ur finished and save the file n send it to ur self. There u go
Hi guys! Thanks for the feedback.
The reason i'm asking this is I have an iPad (yes it's a Apple gadget )
the Ipad doesn't have build in GPS. But I can use iPhone apps on the iPad.
So if i mount a bluetooth GPS device i can use TomTom on the iPad.
I have manage to pair a external bluetooth GPS to the iPad and TomTom works fine.
But it's easier for me to use N1 as an GPS modul.
Maybe this made more sense
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Hi guys! Thanks for the feedback.
The reason i'm asking this is I have an iPad (yes it's a Apple gadget )
the Ipad doesn't have build in GPS. But I can use iPhone apps on the iPad.
So if i mount a bluetooth GPS device i can use TomTom on the iPad.
I have manage to pair a external bluetooth GPS to the iPad and TomTom works fine.
But it's easier for me to use N1 as an GPS modul.
Maybe this made more sense
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Not to flame, just curious! How is it more convenient to use the ipad as a gps unit? Why not just use google nav? I could see it being super useful if you have say a nice sturdy car mount for your ipad but thats about all i can think of.
Oh, just noticed youre not in the US :\ is google nav not enabled in your country?
Hi Mike.
The reason i want to use tomtom is i like tomtom
The second reason is it support offline maps, local POI etc. etc. etc.
My plan is not to use the iPad as a main GPS unit in my car
But I like to explore new stuff.. so it would be nice if that was possible to do.
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Hi Mike.
The reason i want to use tomtom is i like tomtom
The second reason is it support offline maps, local POI etc. etc. etc.
My plan is not to use the iPad as a main GPS unit in my car
But I like to explore new stuff.. so it would be nice if that was possible to do.
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Ahh i see that screen would make an awesome nav unit hehe. You would probably need a developer to make an application to use it as a bluetooth gps. Since it will probably need root to run it might be harder to find a developer since these things are harder to sell :\
Hey all, I'm wondering if it's possible to use iPod for music while in Android Auto for navigation at same time? I enjoy having my music specifically on the iPod in case I drive through a no cell signal area for example so I'm curious if this is possible with any of the Android Auto head units. Trying to decide on which one to buy right now and this is an important function I wanted to make sure works in whichever I get.
I don't use my iPod, but have all my music on USB, it is no problem to play that and still use AA, just swap modes using the mode button.
Solutions Etcetera said:
I don't use my iPod, but have all my music on USB, it is no problem to play that and still use AA, just swap modes using the mode button.
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oh ok so you can listen to music on USB while AA is navigating for example with no issue? like they'll run at the same time? which head unit are you running? thanks!
Yup. HU=4100NEX
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oh ok so you can listen to music on USB while AA is navigating for example with no issue? like they'll run at the same time? which head unit are you running? thanks!
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Actually a lot of dual zone head unit can achieve that, you may search Pumpkin Andorid car stereo, they sell a range of devices that runs Andorid system. I used one of the unit in my car for now, and everything runs good!
Hello, I will try to explain the best possible.
I want open the garage door using my Android Radio installed on my car without any device installed on the garage door.
All I see are devices that are installed next to the garage door and through an application connects to this device and opens the door.
I would like to be able to install this device directly in my car, which has powerful antennas and can be powered by usb, to install it hidden inside the car connected to the android radio.
Any idea?, thanks!
Edit: This is the best solution for now: https://es.aliexpress.com/store/pro...al-remote-controller/2815093_32796947067.html
Edit2: This is the idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DBwEaK42ug
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Hello, I will try to explain the best possible.
I want open the garage door using my Android Radio installed on my car without any device installed on the garage door.
All I see are devices that are installed next to the garage door and through an application connects to this device and opens the door.
I would like to be able to install this device directly in my car, which has powerful antennas and can be powered by usb, to install it hidden inside the car connected to the android radio.
Any idea?, thanks!
Edit: This is the best solution for now: https://es.aliexpress.com/store/pro...al-remote-controller/2815093_32796947067.html
Edit2: This is the idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DBwEaK42ug
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Hello,
I like your idea. How about this device: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/201...lgo_pvid=3444855f-2c57-40cf-81bd-afcaac958d1e
If you fit it in your garage your should be able to control it from your car. If your garage door opens with 433MHz it may work. I would like to do the same, but my garage uses 868MHz and rolling codes so I dont think it will work for me. Too bad.
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Kurt Lund
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Hello,
I like your idea. How about this device: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/201...lgo_pvid=3444855f-2c57-40cf-81bd-afcaac958d1e
If you fit it in your garage your should be able to control it from your car. If your garage door opens with 433MHz it may work. I would like to do the same, but my garage uses 868MHz and rolling codes so I dont think it will work for me. Too bad.
Regards
Kurt Lund
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That device I see that it is a receiver 433mhz, not an emitter, which should be installed next to the garage and welding two cables (if I am not mistaken).
Regrettably if your door code is variable, you need to make a cable installation next to the opener (you can see this video for know how Install on your garage, mute the video if you don't understand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XYTUuW-WVs ).
Android device have no way to do it,you can try to use a Raspberry pi with bluetooth(try to replace door controller with Raspberry pi)
I am a chinese so that english have a bit of worng .needn't mind it
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That device I see that it is a receiver 433mhz, not an emitter,
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Yes I think you are right. In my case the manufacturer of my garage door motor is a french company called Somfy and they do sell a WiFi to RF converter, but it cost USD 240 which I think is too expensive. https://www.somfysystems.com/products/controls/mylink
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Kurt Lund
I also have a Somfy garage door opener.
I installed a garage door opener very simply on my motorbike. I got a "1 Channel AC DC 12V RF Wireless Remote Control Switch Receiver +Transmitter 1 CH" from ebay.
Connected the receiver part across the key switch contact on my Somfy door controller, powered it from a mains to 12v adapter, removed the battery from the remote control, and wired it in series with one of the direction indicator bulbs on the bike.
To open/close the door, all I had to do was briefly turn on the direction indicators on the motorbike, and as if by magic, the garage door opened!!
JonatanP said:
Hello, I will try to explain the best possible.
I want open the garage door using my Android Radio installed on my car without any device installed on the garage door.
All I see are devices that are installed next to the garage door and through an application connects to this device and opens the door.
I would like to be able to install this device directly in my car, which has powerful antennas and can be powered by usb, to install it hidden inside the car connected to the android radio.
Any idea?, thanks!
Edit: This is the best solution for now: https://es.aliexpress.com/store/pro...al-remote-controller/2815093_32796947067.html
Edit2: This is the idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DBwEaK42ug
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What would you gain? You press the screen button on the android head unit to open the door. How is that different than pressing a physical button?
If there is a geek factor in it for you then maybe check this one wire usb adapter:
https://www.maximintegrated.com/en/app-notes/index.mvp/id/5705
pounce said:
What would you gain? You press the screen button on the android head unit to open the door. How is that different than pressing a physical button?
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It's simple comfort, but I'll give you some examples that may make you change your mind.
1- The remote control is stored, you need to stop the vehicle to find it.
2- You must keep the button pressed, and many times the door does not open and you must play with the position of the remote control.
3- You can run out of batteries, in this case if you do not have spare batteries in the car, you will not be able to enter or leave the garage unless you have another method until you change the batteries.
I also thought of installing a good antenna so that I could open it early enough and quickly.
Using a shortcut on the home screen of my android radio would be a simple touch of the screen without having to distract or stop the vehicle, saving time and effort.
JonatanP said:
It's simple comfort, but I'll give you some examples that may make you change your mind.
1- The remote control is stored, you need to stop the vehicle to find it.
2- You must keep the button pressed, and many times the door does not open and you must play with the position of the remote control.
3- You can run out of batteries, in this case if you do not have spare batteries in the car, you will not be able to enter or leave the garage unless you have another method until you change the batteries.
I also thought of installing a good antenna so that I could open it early enough and quickly.
Using a shortcut on the home screen of my android radio would be a simple touch of the screen without having to distract or stop the vehicle, saving time and effort.
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Well, the amount of time required to get something working on android is greater than the time it takes to purchase batteries and store backups in the car. Several cars have built in garage door opening functionality that you can program. You can very easily take a remote and wire it to a new button you can mount in your dash. Plenty of after market remotes that include a visor clip. Old skool radio works better on doors, but if you just gotta have something else look at the available options like:
https://bluemate.com/
JonatanP
Ciao, alla fine hai trovato la soluzione?
Hi, at the end did you find any solution?
Imho best is Sonoof + android application EWeLink: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Sma...851.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dXrhdIb
JonatanP said:
I want open the garage door using my Android Radio installed on my car without any device installed on the garage door.
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I do think this is an old problem. There are now several garage door openers with google home integration. An "OK Google, open the garage door" should work with them through your android auto.
This is the one I use: https://www.amazon.de/meross-Garage...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Note10.1Dude said:
I do think this is an old problem. There are now several garage door openers with google home integration. An "OK Google, open the garage door" should work with them through your android auto.
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This is how I have been doing it for a couple of years. I can use either an OK Google command or a shortcut on my Android Auto launcher. More recently (only in the last couple of days), I've set up a couple of Macrodroid macros to automatically open or close the garage door when I am connected to my car's bluetooth and I cross over a boundary 300m from my house.
I use the phone app to call one of my family members to open and close the door. It's a low cost option.
I've automated my garage door a couple of years ago and I did not had even a single issue until a couple of months ago. My garage door was not opening at first, then it was blocked at all. I was trying to it on my own but I am not an engineer, so I called a local specialist but as far as I know he was in vacation, so I've called a friend of mine who's barking locksmith. The guy really know his job and he was working with smart locks for a while so he fixed this issue of mine in a couple of minutes
JonatanP said:
Hello, I will try to explain the best possible.
I want open the garage door using my Android Radio installed on my car without any device installed on the garage door.
All I see are devices that are installed next to the garage door and through an application connects to this device and opens the door.
I would like to be able to install this device directly in my car, which has powerful antennas and can be powered by usb, to install it hidden inside the car connected to the android radio.
Any idea?, thanks!
Edit: This is the best solution for now: https://es.aliexpress.com/store/pro...al-remote-controller/2815093_32796947067.html
Edit2: This is the idea:
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Yes, you can open a garage door with an Android device using a compatible smart garage door opener. For professional assistance with installing a smart garage door opener or any other locksmith services in Los Angeles, you can visit https://super247locksmith.com/.