If I have a Pop Up Camper installed on my Ranger can I hook up (the rearview camera to see behind the camper or use a bluetooth camera to talk to your device and confirming that your device does not rely on Wi-Fi to receive GPS.?? If I have a Pop Up Camper installed on my Ranger can I hook up (the rearview camera to see behind the camper or use a bluetooth camera to talk to your device and confirming that your device does... » Read More If I have a Pop Up Camper installed on my Ranger can I hook up (the rearview camera to see behind the camper or use a bluetooth camera to talk to your device and confirming that your device does not rely on Wi-Fi to receive GPS.?? « Show Less
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Dear Steven,Thank you for your question,I am sorry that the rearview camera can't see behind the camper if you installed on your Ranger.Yes,our device does not rely on Wi-Fi to receive GPS.Warmest regardsSincerely,May
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No. The device itself acts as a hotspot to which you can connect from your smartphone or iPad. There are a variety of free or low cost apps that walk you through the process. I found the capabilities to be pretty impressive. It allows you to read the computer codes and reset the computer, but it also allows you to monitor the output from any sensor that the computer is monitoring. Some of the apps allow you to create a virtual 'dashboard' showing instantaneous gas mileage, fuel level, but also very esoteric things. Warning: The device does use battery power so don't leave it plugged into your car on a cold night or you could wake up to a dead battery. Hope this helps.
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I do not have the GPS add on on my radio, but when I do have a back up camera hooked up and it still plays music when the back up camera is on. I can even still change the station. So i imagine it would be the same with the GPS running.
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Hi Ester. That's the main reason I bought it. Wifi assisted gps on the ipad doesn't work in most places in our country and definately not off shore. This tiny little bad elf is brilliant. One thing you do need to be wary of though ... make sure the gps remains firmly plugged in. I had someone on the helm for a while and she knocked the gps inadvertanly and went for half an hour not noticing that the arrow in the gps wasn't moving.
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Wifi is for the gps to get weather, gas prices & other features. Navigation works without wifi. You can use home networks or public ones such as at McDonalds. If there's a map update, then you use the provided USB cord & computer. Bottom line: if you never connect it to wifi, it would still work, but you'd miss out on the features that make it different from other models.
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No, you do not have to be in reverse gear to see what is behind you! The view is spectacular, meaning wide, clear and accurate. I don't see why it won't work perfectly on the back of your pop up camper! Just remember to remove the camera when not on the road. Not that it would do anyone any good without the viewer, but some people might pick it up because it is there.....
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The radio has blue tooth for hands free phone calls, but no wifi. I dont know about the rearview camera question. Hope this helps.
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As Michael said, GPS is always available outside - wifi or not. I have used map software by Sygic on roadtrips on a wifi only tablet. I assume there are other similar products but have not used any other. You have to have a wifi connection to install the software and maps of course. Then, after the map is stored on your tablet, GPS navigation works fine.
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Mark, No need for AT&T...; The device looks for nearby WIFI signals such as at your local library, McDonalds, apartments, ect. Some people use them at campgrounds / hotels where WIFI is provided so they can work from their trailer or car rather than go in and eat at the place... It will also work on your neighbors WIFI if it is unlocked. You are basically using their signal. The range is limited depending on the straight line theory. Some of these devices can go to a 1/2 mile or more... Read others comments as to the range and problems they have encountered. This device is fragile, so don't bang it around.... Mark, No need for AT&T...; The device looks for nearby WIFI signals such as at your local library, McDonalds, apartments, ect. Some people use them at campgrounds / hotels where WIFI is provided so they can work from their trailer or car rather than go in and eat at the place... It will also work on your neighbors WIFI if it is unlocked. You are basically using their signal. The range is limited depending on the straight line theory. Some of these devices can go to a 1/2 mile or more... Read others comments as to the range and problems they have encountered. This device is fragile, so don't... » Read More Mark, No need for AT&T...; The device looks for nearby WIFI signals such as at your local library, McDonalds, apartments, ect. Some people use them at campgrounds / hotels where WIFI is provided so they can work from their trailer or car rather than go in and eat at the place... It will also work on your neighbors WIFI if it is unlocked. You are basically using their signal. The range is limited depending on the straight line theory. Some of these devices can go to a 1/2 mile or more... Read others comments as to the range and problems they have encountered. This device is fragile, so don't bang it around.... « Show Less
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I purchased this device today at a local electronics store - the GPS data can now be used by BaseCamp.The GPS data can be exported into GPX files which is then useable by basecamp and other GPX compatible readers. 1) Download Garmin Dash Cam Player from Garmin2) Select one or more videos3) Right click and select Export GPX file4) Select the GPX file5) Open with BaseCamp
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The device does not rely on WIFI to receive GPS. The F90G comes with a small GPS receiver that plugs into the main camera unit via a short wire. the GPS receiver can also be used as the window mount (i.e. stick the GPS box to the window and mount the camera to the GPS unit). The rear camera connects to the main unit via a long cable. The rear camera xmits regular analog video to the main unit via this wire. There is no way for the main unit to receive the rear camera via bluetooth unless you obtained a separate bluetooth-to-video converter and put that up by the main unit (then a bluetooth camera could xmit wireless to the front of the car where the bluetooth converter would convert to analog video which would then be fed to the main unit. However, the unit by itself cannot receive bluetooth video.
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I am not sure about "hotspot" connectivity but the system does connect to bluetooth phones so i would assume that if it can "see'the station it will connect. Yes you can install a backup camera but you will have to do all the wiring and purchase a camera. Not an easy task but it is doable. I did not install a camera system. (A waste of time and money). Bob horan
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I have not used the Bluetooth technology yet, just usual GPS features. The Garmin web site explains "Bluetooth® wireless technology allows the zumo 590LM to connect to a compatible smartphone and a Bluetooth-enabled headset or helmet to make and receive calls and hear navigation commands. Users can also call points of interest through the zumo Bluetooth interface - perfect for last-minute change of plans or a quick stop for food and fuel." It doesn't appear to have intercom features.
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you set the device as a bluetooth device, so you activate the bluetooth on your phone, go to Bluetooth on the device and search for your phone.. when you connect your phone to gps you can access phonebook of your phone, call or send text messages from gps, so everytime you enter your car your phone connects automatically to gps, transforming it to a hands free bluetooth thing.. there is no app for that
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Yea. The location on the ranger is a pain. Do some googling to figure out your installation.
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Not sure about Bluetooth, as I've never tried to use it on mine, but for sure no GPS. You can't use it to get turn-by-turn directions. I do know that while using the Wifi File Explorer app to snoop around in the Android laptop's inner workings, I did see some files related to Bluetooth. Contact Avatar support at support@avatar-usa.com for more info. They've been very helpful anytime I've had questions.
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No, the device transmits a wifi signal that you can pickup on your phone or tablet. You will need to set your phone or tablet to the signal and you will be ready to use the device. A app is required to use and see the information from your car. A wifi device such as this is required on iPhones or IPads, whereas a bluetooth device will work on android phones. Hope this helps.