iPad as a GPS device
I recently got a wifi only (non-cellular) iPad. Is there a way to tether the iPad to an iPhone to enable using it as a GPS device?
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The answer is yes. but since I do not have an IOS device I'm a tad weak on the how... I DO. however. use Pi-star Radio hotspots and thus belong to the pi-star facebook group.. I do not know if you can read it without joining.
You need to open the Mobile hotspot application on the I-phone and make sure you have it "Discoverable" By the I-pad... then connect to it and enter the SSID as you would your home router.
What I do not know is can you then close the app on the phone
Also you will have to open the hotspot app on the phone EVERY TIME you turn on the I-pad if it works like the Pi-Star's.
Two alternative solutions
One ... Android phone (Not as hard to connect to) since you are an IOS user this is likely not your best option
Spend the 10 to 20 bucks a month for a "2nd line" "My-Fi" type device.. small box that has a phone number but all it does is data. Cellular to Wi-Fi. your cell phone provider can supply This is what I'd recommend since odds are you will need to Re-connect on the road and with the My-Fi type devices (NOTE one provider calls them that the others should know what you are talking about). the I-pad should auto-connect. Good luck.
You need to open the Mobile hotspot application on the I-phone and make sure you have it "Discoverable" By the I-pad... then connect to it and enter the SSID as you would your home router.
What I do not know is can you then close the app on the phone
Also you will have to open the hotspot app on the phone EVERY TIME you turn on the I-pad if it works like the Pi-Star's.
Two alternative solutions
One ... Android phone (Not as hard to connect to) since you are an IOS user this is likely not your best option
Spend the 10 to 20 bucks a month for a "2nd line" "My-Fi" type device.. small box that has a phone number but all it does is data. Cellular to Wi-Fi. your cell phone provider can supply This is what I'd recommend since odds are you will need to Re-connect on the road and with the My-Fi type devices (NOTE one provider calls them that the others should know what you are talking about). the I-pad should auto-connect. Good luck.
