Tomtom released a major upgrade to its iphone app last week, so we installed all 1. Initial reports, after all, hinted that the oldest version of the iphone or the touch would work with the tomtom car kit and navigation app. Click here to see which productscategories this applies to. Avoid congestion on your commute to save time, or enjoy discovering scenic drives in over 150 countries without the worry of not knowing the speed limit. If you mount the proclip and tomtom car kit near an air vent, close the vent while your car heater is switched on. First, click on this link from tomtoms support site and follow the stepbystep instructions for installing tomtom home software on your computer. I purchased the tomtom usa app for ipod touch, and i find this adapter and the tomtom app works very well together. We heard earlier this month that magellan was looking to oneup tomtom by outing an ipod touch iphone gps car kit of its very own, but a few critical details were missing. Oct 28, 2009 many ipod touch users had been hoping that the car kit, which utilizes a builtin gps receiver, would bring turnbyturn navigation to their devices, and comments from a tomtom public relations. The dock connection allows tomtoms turnbyturn navigation software. However, after installing the evasi0n jailbreak, my gps no longer locks onto a signal i cannot get directions at any time.
Combine it with the tomtom car kit to turn your ipod touch into a gps device for the ultimate in car navigation, without the need for a wifi connection. If you were hoping to transform your ipod touch or firstgen iphone into a gps navigation device using tomtoms car kit for iphone, then youre about to be sorely disappointed. Tomtom car kit for ipod touch compatible with 1st and 2nd. Tomtom car kit for iphone reference manual pdf download. Tomtoms gpsenhancing car adapter should work with the. Tomtom car kit for ipod touch which will be available shortly in the united states. If you want something more out of your navigation, why not check out the full range of tomtom incar sat navs, and see how innovative, up to date information can improve your journey. To use the app on ipod touch and iphone 2g, tomtom s car kit is required. Mar 11, 2011 i purchased the tomtom usa app for ipod touch, and i find this adapter and the tomtom app works very well together.
There are two separate tomtom car kits available for certain apple devices. Recombu took the software for a spin and seem duly impressed by their ability to. Dec 04, 2009 i purchased the tomtom car kit for ipod touch as per various requests by you guys. Tomtom car kit to be compatible with ipod touch and other gps. The longpromised tomtom car kit is now available online via the apple store, but it comes with some unexpected limitations. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. May 06, 2011 here i demonstrate that the tomtom car kit for the ipod touch works on a 4g ipod touch. The tomtom itouch car kit allows you to use your itouch as a gps navigational system. Tomtom ei ole vastuussa mistaan vahingoista laitteille, joita kaytat taman lisavarusteen. Aug 17, 2009 lafarque is unable to provide information on when the car kit will be released, although posters to tomtom s official twitter account have confirmed the announcement made at apples worldwide. Car kit for ipod touch, usb car charger, adhesive disks, docomentation about tomtom founded in amsterdam in 1991, tomtom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high quality products and services. I purchased the tomtom car kit for ipod touch as per various requests by you guys.
Tomtoms iphone car kit no workie with ipod touch, firstgen. Currently the app works with iphone all models, the ipod touch all models and the ipad all models, however apple dropped the support for the early models and latest versions of the tomtom ios app might have issues on certain devices. I realize this may be a tomtom question, and have forwarded it to their support, but wondered if the iphone community might have some input or at least confirmation on this issue. Tomtoms car kit is a cradle which contains a gps module, integrated speaker, charger, and line out. Although there has been some confusion about this revelation on various message boards around the web today, heres the real scoop. Not only does it not come up in bluetooth, but it wont even charge the device. Tomtoms gpsenhancing car adapter should work with the ipod.
Attach the tomtom car kit for iphone to the proclip mount using the screws provided. My tomtom iphone car kit completely fails to recognize the iphone 4. Ideal for use with the tomtom app, this car kit securely fixes your ipod touch in an accessible location, and enables easy navigation through your mobile device. For replacement chargers, go to for information about approved chargers for your device. New version of tomtom app for iphone and ipod touch now. When you first connect your tomtom handsfree car kit to a power supply, your car kit starts and plays the tomtom drums sound. Apple insider has learned today that the soontobe released tomtom car kit navigation dock will not enable gps functionality for the corresponding app store software on the ipod touch and firstgeneration iphone.
Simply place your iphone or ipod touch into the cradle and connect the power. Tomtom is set to sell a gps kit for the ipod touch, further closing the gap. Just for the record i am using an ipod touch 4 with a tomtom car kit for ipod touch and use both cyclemeter and motionxgps. Browse tomtom support faqs and videos, the tomtom discussions forum and product manuals, or contact support. The forthcoming tomtom car kit navigation dock will not enable gps functionality for the corresponding app store software on the ipod touch. It is not required when the tomtom app is paired with the iphone 3g and 3gs. The adapter has made my ipod even more useful to me.
The first test involved plugging in an iphone dock extender cable in from the tomtom car kit to the ipad. Though the device is compatible with all iphone and ipod touch models. This powerful, builtin receiver boosts gps reception, ensuring accurate directions. This test was unsuccessful, whilst the ipad did recieve power from the tomtom car kit, no data was transferring from the cable. Press the menu button once you have heard the tomtom drums and your car kit talks to you for the first time. Designed to work with the tomtom app for the iphone and ipod touch. Tomtom car kit doesnt recognize ipho apple community. Aug 17, 2009 tomtom car kit will be compatible with ipod touch, thirdparty navigation apps. The dock connection allows tomtoms turnbyturn navigation software to access the docks. Your device is a tomtom go 920 with 4gb memory and it updates through tomtom home important. Find the right route every time, including easy and clear audio instructions.
Tomtom s car kit is a cradle which contains a gps module, integrated speaker, charger, and line out. By appleinsider staff wednesday, october 28, 2009, 09. Tomtoms iphone car kit no workie with ipod touch, first. This news comes as a great disappoint to many hoping that the tomtom iphone car kit and its corresponding navigation app would be compatible with the ipod touch or original iphone. Tomtom car kit incompatible with ipod touch page 2. Nov 26, 2009 tomtom released a major upgrade to its iphone app last week, so we installed all 1. Tomtom car kit incompatible with ipod touch modmyforums. The problem is not hardware, it turns out, but software. If you were hoping to transform your ipod touch or firstgen iphone into a gps navigation device using tomtom s car kit for iphone, then youre about to be sorely disappointed. Tomtom car kit to be compatible with ipod touch and other. Tomtom car kit features secure docking tomtom s specially designed, awardwinning easyport mount attaches your ipod touch securely to your windshield or dashboardperfectly within reach. Which enables the software running on the iphone to translate the lat. Lafarque is unable to provide information on when the car kit will be released, although posters to tomtoms official twitter account have confirmed the announcement made at apples worldwide.
The ipod touch, the ipad wifi only models, and the original iphone do not include a. Jun 20, 2010 i already have a tomtom iphone car kit and i went out and purchased an ipad with wifi. The suction mount features a built in gps receiver that enhances the gps signal for which gps software is needed. I downloaded the gps car kit app from the itunes app store to verify it worked. Tomtom says the upcoming car kit dock windshield mount will also work with the ipod touch and thirdparty apps it. And after having set aside the tomtom software for iphone on our phone for a while, in favor of other more efficient apps in terms of satellite reception, we finally tried the. Tomtom car kit huom tomtom on suunnitellut ipod touch tomtom car kit erityisesti ipod touch ja on tehnyt kaikkensa, etta saisit parhaan mahdollisen kayttokokemuksen. Many ipod touch users had been hoping that the car kit, which utilizes a builtin gps receiver, would bring turnbyturn navigation to their devices, and comments from a tomtom public relations. Some car kits put the bluetooth connection in sleep mode if a signal is not received from your. Tomtom car kit, navigation software will not work with ipod touch. Page 2 please use this device with the charger provided with your car kit. Follow the tomtom sports connect onscreen instructions to get started, download software updates and register your device.
About tomtom founded in amsterdam in 1991, tomtom has established itself as a global leader in navigation by being an innovative company with a strong brand, clear customer focus, and high quality products and services. This is due to the fact that both devices lack an integrated gps receiver. Your device is no longer supported through phone, and its not possible to buy. Place your iphone in the car kit and connect the car charger. Tomtom car kit for iphone and ipod touch techcrunch. I already have a tomtom iphone car kit and i went out and purchased an ipad with wifi. Tomtom made the launch official with a press release issued a few minutes ago stating that soon ipod touch and other versions of the iphone will also be able to be used with the software, finally that the car installation kit will be made available shortly, presumably by summer. Shop for tomtom car kit for ipod touch at best buy. The kit includes new ipod touch suction mount along with a car charger and audio connecting cable. Tomtom navigation for iphone 3g and 3gs arrives update. The curoius thing is that even when neither of these two apps would report a gps signal the tomtom car kit tool app would report status dcoked and gps fix and should the various satelites and their relative signals. Tomtom car kit will be compatible with ipod touch, thirdparty navigation apps. Theres another video i saw that shows iphone 2g working with tomtom car kit dont know why everyone is thinking ii isnt compatible, it is 20091029 07.
To use the app on ipod touch and iphone 2g, tomtoms car kit is required. Tomtom sports connect opens automatically when your tomtom touch is connected to your computer. Tomtom even confirmed that the car kit could potentially compensate for the. Here i demonstrate that the tomtom car kit for the ipod touch works on a 4g ipod touch. C7car kit for ipod touch c8car kit for iphone c9car kit for iphone incar installation. You are able to mount your itouch to either your windshield or dashboard. Page 4 tomtom car kit bluetooth connection for handsfree calls to use your iphone with the tomtom car kit to make handsfree calls, you need to establish a bluetooth connection by pairing the devices in the fol lowing way. The unit will have a builtin gps receiver which turns your ipod touch.
Your car kit is initially set to use english to give you information. Tomtom car kit a nogo for ipod touch and early iphones ars. Connect the usb car charger to the usb port on the right side of the tomtom car kit. Seamless driving made easy, tomtom mydrive sat nav app lets you plan a journey on your. I have a new tomtom carkit for ipod touch for sale. Tomtom go mobile is the navigation app with offline maps, and precise traffic and speed camera alerts. Whats in the box car kit for ipod touch, usb car charger, adhesive disks, docomentation.
Nov 30, 2009 the tomtom car kit as previously mentioned was a blast to use. Combine it with the tomtom car kit for iphone to experience enhanced gps performance for the. Its packing its own built in gps receiver thats more sensitive than the unit in the iphone for more accurate satellite location. The dock connection allows tomtom s turnbyturn navigation software. Tomtom is set to sell a gps kit for the ipod touch, further closing the gap between apples topend ipod and the iphone.
Tomtom type accessories kit details compatibility ipod touch 1st generation ipod touch 2nd generation requires os 3. Tomtom gps application must be purchased separately. The tom tom car kit has 1 more trick up its sleeve. The tomtom car kit as previously mentioned was a blast to use. Tomtom car kit for ipod touch compatible with generation 1. And i would only carry at the most 2 devices with me.
Tomtom car kit will be compatible with ipod touch, third. I simply stuck the kit onto the dash, plugged the car charger into the cigarette lighter and popped in my. The premium car kit lets you use great navigation apps like the magellan roadmate app for iphone and ipod touch 2nd generation and instantly enhances your navigation experience. The new tomtom car kit for ipod touch is compatible with both the first and secondgeneration ipod touch, and requires iphone os 3. Tomtom car kit a nogo for ipod touch and early iphones.
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