ipad and traffic

The last time i tried something similar, the GPS said the tablet was not a phone and couldn't connect with It via Bluetooth.

As in a device to connect to for traffic data?

If you have a cellular data capable iPad and the right app it should do everything the same app would do on a phone.

I use Garmin's Navigon with live traffic on my iPad Mini. Works fine. A cellular enabled iPad will do everything a smartphone can.

The IPad pairs up ok and shows connected to iPad.
THe IPad does not have a built in gps and not sure if that could be a problem.
Live traffic is checked and I do get local weather.

Do not have their own GPS receiver... cellular connected iPads do have GPS receivers...

Interesting I was connected via WIFI. I will try through an ATT hotspot that has a phone number assigned.

Thanks

Does the hotspot have an autonomous GPS receiver? If not, the connected iPad will get position data from the hotspot by cellular tower assisted location services... If you've got a wifi only iPad, you can get an external GPS receiver that would plug into the iPad's charging port, or Bluetooth...

Well the iPad has a connection and I can send data to the GPS (3597)but the iPad says no GPS location.

Tried WAZE and same thing I guess weather comes from the satellite since it works OK.

The hot spot is a car connect on ATT plugs into the OBDII port on my truck. Turns any vehicle into a WIFI hot spot.

I assume it has a GPS receiver but manual does not say.

By any chance have you already identified any specific products that look like a good match for a wi-fi only iPad?

- Tom -

Garry, Are you asking if you can use an iPad as a traffic smart GPS or are you asking if the iPad is capable of sending traffic data to your nüvi?

I have a 3597 that pairs to my iPad using Bluetooth with the Garmin SmartLink app and it works exactly as advertised. The iPad provides traffic and weather info to the nüvi and if a better route is found due to a traffic delays, it does create a suitable detour. The current outside temperature from the nearest weather station is displayed at the top of the main screen, Weather alerts are posted on the top line and then remain as an icon at the top right similar to a school zone or red light camera warning for the duration of the alert. SmartLink adds an icon to the iPad so that you or your co-pilot can see info on traffic or weather maps including storm radar right on the 3597. Once setup with Bluetooth, the iPad senses the 3597 and automatically launches the SmartLink app on the iPad. You can use the app to access Foursquare to look for both nearby or specific businesses and send the coordinates directly to the nüvi as a Favorite to create a route. I wish SmartLink would interface with Gas Buddy and Trip Advisor but don't know if that is in the works.

Once note: The iPad must be a cellular model and have an active subscription. The model I use is an iPad Air 2.

If your question was can you use your iPad as a traffic aware GPS, the cellular iPad models have the GPS function built in and apps such as Waze, Google Maps, and others work to provide a turn by turn route, but I don't know if they alter the route or just display the traffic on the map.

This is a link to which Garmin devices support SmartLink:

https://support.garmin.com/faqSearch/en-US/faq/content/GmMBr...

Garmin GLO... Bad Elf is one I've used...

What I was hoping for was to have live traffic on my 3597 using an iPad via bluetooth with iPad connected to my vehicle WIFI. iPad has no GPS and vehicle hot spot(ATT Mobility) is cellular.
Apparently can't be done the way I'm trying it.

My flip phone is not smart enough to do anything other than make phone calls.

I mentioned in my earlier post that the GPS won't connect to a tablet that doesn't have a cell connection. Bluetooth will tell you "No phone found".

Bluetooth is not the problem the 3597 and iPad connect just fine the connection shows iPad connected no GPS.
I can send a route to the 3597 via the iPad.

The iPad is connected to a cell tower via my vehicle hotspot but apparently no GPS chip in the hotspot.

With no GPS data being transferred no live traffic so I suspect that is the problem and the solution is buy a smart phone and double my cell phone monthly service cost or buy a GPS device that will connect to the iPad and not use the 3597.

OR just keep what I have and be happy.

I do appreciate the response and help but it just won't work as is.

FreedomPop offers several very inexpensive smartphones and even better, you can receive free cell service (200min, 500MB, 500texts monthly) with FreedomPop which is way more than enough data for Garmin's Smartphone Link app.

Tracfone also offers several inexpensive smartphones, and for folks with minimal cell requirements, service can run as low as $100 or so per year.

Either will work with Garmin's Smartphone Link app and also offer a backup to your current cell service. FreedomPop will use Sprint cell towers, I believe, and Tracfone's GSM smartphones use AT&T. I think that Tracfone's CDMA smartphones may use Verizon but don't quote me on this.

Note: if looking at FreedomPop, know that when activated, several trial premium services will be present and these all need to be disabled to avoid future monthly charges. If used as a phone, know also that FreedomPop's Voicemails can only be retrieved with a premium paid monthly fee. But if used as a backup cell phone and as a primary Garmin Smartphone Link app for your nuvi 3597, this is not a problem with the totally free service provided. I've used both FreedomPop (free) and Tracfone with my 3597 and the Smartphone Link app and they work superbly.

Of course, Apple users will need to bite the bullet and accept an Android phone. Heaven forbid!

Bought one several years ago and that was it. To many restrictions on the device.

Well I have it working with the hotspot WiFi to the iPad and iPad connected to 3597 via Bluetooth.

Traffic on 3597 shows current provider Smartphone Link.

I assume since I am in a remote area NO TRAFFIC AHEAD is normal. I did have one alert earlier.

If you click on the "No traffic ahead" panel to the left of the map, then click on the 3 bar menu icon, you can select "Incidents" and it will show a list of nearby incidents (delays, construction, accidents, etc.)

Yeah I touch the no delay and it shows an intersection 30 miles ahead on my route and when touched again it gives you the option to avoid.

Really neat just can't believe it took me 2 days to work it out. Mostly problems with the iPad that had to be resolved first.

Thanks everyone for your assistance.

Great it works.