Hi! We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
But as we’re losing ad-revenue from this then why not make a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:44 am Post subject: TomTom 5000 or 6000 does it have option to Bluetooth tether?
Hi
I know the 600/500 TomTom's are designed to tether to a smart phone for data and do away with the SIM/GSM bits. This seems like a good idea given 2G is often problematic and slow (found this with my 540 in the last year or so) and isn't going to get any more investment by the mobile companies.
Ideally TomTom would include 3G but they don't.
Thinking about the best of both worlds, does the 6000/5000 that includes a SIM also allow tethering for data in addition to it's own 2G? This would give the convenience of having data built in but also allow for tethering for better data performance when wanted.
Joined: 15/07/2003 22:59:27 Posts: 1050 Location: United Kingdom
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 9:46 am Post subject:
I have a new 500 and 6000 unit
From a few weeks experience with the 6000 (and the 500 since launch, connected to my phone), data connection seems to be almost instant with phone connection, but much faster than my previous Go 1000 on the new sim-always connected 6000 - much to my surprise
In fact, I prefer the 6000 as its switch on an forget
You cannot (at least at present) connect a 6000 or 5000 always connected unit to a phone _________________ TomTom Go Live 6100, 600
Garmin DriveLux 50, D-Smart 70, NuviCam, 3598, 2699, 2798
Mio Navman 695
Nexus 6p, Apple iPhone 6sPlus and Microsoft Lumia 950xl running TomTom, Garmin, CoPilot, Navigon, Sygic, Here Drive, Google, Waze, MS Maps
From a few weeks experience with the 6000 (and the 500 since launch, connected to my phone), data connection seems to be almost instant with phone connection, but much faster than my previous Go 1000 on the new sim-always connected 6000 - much to my surprise
In fact, I prefer the 6000 as its switch on an forget
You cannot (at least at present) connect a 6000 or 5000 always connected unit to a phone
Thank you for the information.
I do like the idea of just switching on and not needing to pair up to my mobile, but also fancied knowing it was somewhat future proofed and could be connected for data via a smart phone.
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: TomTom 5000 or 6000 does it have option to Bluetooth tet
philip_de wrote:
Hi
I know the 600/500 TomTom's are designed to tether to a smart phone for data and do away with the SIM/GSM bits. This seems like a good idea given 2G is often problematic and slow
OK I'm possibly showing my ignorance here, but isn't the data only being transmitted by TomTom and the phone companies on the 2G network?
So even if your phone can connect to 3G, isn't it still getting it's TomTom data via 2G only? _________________ "Settling in nicely" ;-)
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:12 am Post subject: Re: TomTom 5000 or 6000 does it have option to Bluetooth tet
Andy_P wrote:
OK I'm possibly showing my ignorance here, but isn't the data only being transmitted by TomTom and the phone companies on the 2G network?
So even if your phone can connect to 3G, isn't it still getting it's TomTom data via 2G only?
The TomTom gets its data via an "internet" connection. In the built in system, that is via a 2G data connection, but if you use your phone it will use whatever your phone uses for internet, be it WiFi, 2G, 3G or 4G.
Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
Hi! We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
But as we’re losing ad-revenue from this then why not make a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
Forum FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Profile
Log in for private messages
Log in
