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Smart Phone as GPS for Spyder?
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K80Shooter
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I know nothing about a iphone but I put one of these on my android and it work's "Much" better. I have a case for my phone and I removed the clear plastic then added this. No glare at all for me. I'm sure they have one for your phone also.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BG2ELRI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BG2ELRI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There's a fairly recent thread that discusses this and other phone GPS issues. Suggest you do a search.
Here's one https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?141426-Using-maps-on-cell-phone
I have used my IPhone for gps on my 2019 RTL and other bike for the past year because I got tired of the difficult to read display on my Garmin and because it was not as accurate as the gps on the phone. I never have difficulty seeing the display. I just set the display to it's brightest setting and disable auto brightness and it is crystal clear to see. I also use my phone for XM radio without any problem. I connect the phone to the Spyder with blue tooth. I don't even consider going back to Garmin.
Flamewinger
New member
Whether on top of the dash or in it, using the smartphone as a GPS works really great as it has a faster processor.
Play with the display settings and find out what works. There are visor shades that can attach to the phone case.
Play with the display settings and find out what works. There are visor shades that can attach to the phone case.
KX5062
Active member
Yes. There are several different cell phone that are known to have an especially bright screen that can be well seen in daylight. Several of those phones are older phones that can be purchased on the used market for very little money. You don't have to hook up the cell phone per se. Most Android phones come with the Google PlayStore app pre loaded, so you can download whichever mapping app you choose for free and it maps through the GPS antenna with no cell data used.
Motorcycledave
Active member
me too
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
I use a Samsung 8 inch tablet with the Sygic app. An anti glare screen protector helps to keep reflections at bay. The screen is fairly easy to see except when the sun is directly behind me.
Hey Guys, I have an Otterbox case for my iPhone 6s, so I'm not sure whether a matte (solid) screen would work for me. Does anyone know any links for matte (flexible) film that perhaps could be cut to size?
K80Shooter
New member
You must remove the clear plastic even if you have to trim it with a razor knife. If you do not do this then do not waste your money on the anti glare screen.
Just scroll through these and pick the one you want. Make sure it is the anti-glare type.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Anti-Gla...or+Apple+iPhone+6s&qid=1624799704&ref=sr_pg_1
trong
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I have a Zumo 660 that came with my RT-L, yes I agree with you guys that it's really hard to see in bright daylight. Using your phone as GPS is excellent idea and it would make it easier if your phone has OLED screen instead of LCD. All you have to do is preload your destination at home - I use google Maps on my iPhone 12 - or wherever you have wifi then your phone will work even if you don't have cell signal.
Ryde Safe and Cheers.
Ryde Safe and Cheers.
MonPaul
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They actually make shields for phones. I have one of these for the screen on a drone I have. A lot of fiddling around trying to get it right but it does work. Here is just a sample of one on Amazon (just search iphone sun shade.)
https://smile.amazon.com/Sunshade-Compatible-Controller-N-ORANIE-Upgraded/dp/B076Q7YXYD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3B5YDHH86979F&dchild=1&keywords=iphone+sun+shade+hood&qid=1624858550&sprefix=iphone+sun+shade%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUDhCT0FGNTJJMTZXJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTQyOTQxUTZYNTY5QTFFQ0lQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1MTIxMzEzTFo1MUI3NEVSR1RSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
https://smile.amazon.com/Sunshade-Compatible-Controller-N-ORANIE-Upgraded/dp/B076Q7YXYD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3B5YDHH86979F&dchild=1&keywords=iphone+sun+shade+hood&qid=1624858550&sprefix=iphone+sun+shade%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUDhCT0FGNTJJMTZXJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTQyOTQxUTZYNTY5QTFFQ0lQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1MTIxMzEzTFo1MUI3NEVSR1RSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Bangorbob
Active member
I like this product. Thanks for sharing. Will have to get one soon.
Peteoz
Well-known member
…you can pony up for one of the GPS apps on your mobile for $70 or so, ES. They run off satellite so you don’t have to worry about phone reception
Pete
Flamewinger
New member
The GPS in smartphones IS GPS not cell service. Unlike iPods, iPads and Tablets with cell service that use "Passive GPS", smartphones have the same GPS as a Garmin.
That looks like a genuinely great idea under most circumstances, but unfortunately won't work for me because:
a) my phone is in an Otterbox case, and
b) the mount for it on my Spyder works best in vertical orientation (not horizontal).
Thanks for the suggestion though!
Bert
Big Juice
Member
Yep, that is what my wife and I both use for our iPhones, when using them as GPS.
tntnj
Member
The bad thing about using your iPhone if you have direct sunlight hitting in the summer on a hot day it will get darker and darker till it shuts off. It happened to me on Saturday. I was going to North Carolina from New Jersey and had my IPhone and my Garmi 396 ,I was using both gps views because I did not like the Garmiin route. It must have been about high 90s and my screen on the phone went black and turned off. The Garmin still worked but the reflection on the screen from my high vis shirt made it hard to see BUT I still had a way to go from my Garmin. I know where I was going had limited cell service. Just a thought.
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