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Garmin GLO Portable GPS and GLONASS Receiver with Vehicle Power Cable
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
352
Old Reviews
251
Unverified
18
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BLUETOOTH
Yes
GPS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 83 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
25glo, gps, garmin, android, navigation
+68%
-32%
" ... It's recommended by, and bluetooth-integrated with, phone app. ... "
" ... It stays on 24/7 and connects to my windows 10 laptop quickly when powered on. ... I use sygic, Windows maps and have had it connected to my phone and tablet at the same time. ... It takes a minute to juggle all three, easiest way is to turn it off and back on then turn laptop on followed by manually connecting the other devices thru bluetooth settings. ... It prefers the last device paired, thus using it with laptop only majority of the time. ... "
" ... I like, it turns off when no device is connected to it. ... I'm using it with Android phone. ... "
" ... My setup includes a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (rooted and debloated), to which the GLO is paired. ... "
" ... I also use bluetooth gps app to link the glo and the phone. ... "
" ... Never had issues with connectivity or multiple users. ... "
" ... The iPad is LTE equipped, so it has GPS already built in. ... The device pairs easily enough, but all you get is a blinking blue light for your efforts. ... Forget about talking to a tech over the phone. ... "
" ... So much better than the GPS in my phone! ... "
Apps
19android, garmin, google maps, works great, glo
+84%
-16%
" ... The app download went quickly and I used it with stored Google maps on my iPod Touch. ... "
" ... I use a dif gps map app than the apple default Works very well! ... "
" ... It is very important to highlight that this device only works with iOS. ... "
" ... It's recommended by, and bluetooth-integrated with, phone app. ... "
" ... I use sygic, Windows maps and have had it connected to my phone and tablet at the same time. ... "
" ... I finally found by checking the following options in the Bluetooth GPS App (which Garmin recommends you use to link the Glo to an Android system), I was able to have Google Maps up and running: 1)Use Fused Provider, 2)Reconnect, 3) Flash Notification LED, 4)Use Insecure Connection, 5)Connection Workaround, 6)Other Workaround. ... "
" ... I'm using it with Android phone. ... "
" ... I also use bluetooth gps app to link the glo and the phone. ... i solved the problem by using the "gps logger app" instead of ulysse speedometer. ... this allows the turn by turn apps to run correctly and in synch with my actual position. ... "
GPS
14glo, accuracy, maps, ipad, xgps160
+86%
-14%
" ... Discovered that it is easily set up, it finds its GPS location quickly, and it seamlessly provides the position information to the DJI software on my iPad when flying a Mavic. ... "
" ... I use a dif gps map app than the apple default Works very well! ... "
" ... I highly recommend this to anyone who would prefer to use your phone for navigation rather than a standalone GPS. ... "
" ... The GLO and my MotoG make it wonderful for street and trail navigation. ... This is a far better setup than any of the several dedicated GPS units I have considering all of the other features that the MotoG+ has. ... If you have a decent data phone and you need GPS capabilities than that installed on the phone, this is the hands down way to go. ... And yes, it is about as accurate a GPS system as you can buy. ... "
" ... Way more accurate than the GPS sensor on my phone. ... "
" ... i was using ulysse speedometer as my gps recorder. ... i solved the problem by using the "gps logger app" instead of ulysse speedometer. ... gps logger allows me to set the refresh rate to 1hz. ... "
" ... The Garmin GLO is better for my purposes than the XGPS160: ... This may be because the view to the WAAS geostationary satellites was partially or fully blocked (these satellites increase GPS accuracy from +/- 15m to +/- 3m), and perhaps the GLO handles that situation better. ... "
" ... GPS locks are quick and I saw better positional accuracy in the parking lot at my job. ... "
Software Platform
12google maps, garmin, works great, mock, maps
+67%
-33%
" ... The app download went quickly and I used it with stored Google maps on my iPod Touch. ... "
" ... I finally found by checking the following options in the Bluetooth GPS App (which Garmin recommends you use to link the Glo to an Android system), I was able to have Google Maps up and running: 1)Use Fused Provider, 2)Reconnect, 3) Flash Notification LED, 4)Use Insecure Connection, 5)Connection Workaround, 6)Other Workaround. ... "
" ... my android phone is a samsung galaxy grand prime value edition, rooted. ... this allows the turn by turn apps to run correctly and in synch with my actual position. ... "
" ... I've used this with my Samsung S8 and it works great with Google Maps. ... With the Garmin, my Google Maps location reflected my real physical location, and updates were fast and accurate as I moved about. ... "
" ... Works great with Samsung tab A. I did need to download a free app for android made by a third party ... "
" ... Hello my fellow Android users . ... You would need to put your device in ‘developer mode’ you can search how on youtube. ... "
" ... Users will need to use a smartphone or iPad to download maps from the App store, at additional nominal cost, but once done the system works great. ... "
Battery Life
10charge, lasts, status, flight, battery life
+40%
-60%
" ... I can't open to install the battery ... "
" ... I can't update it and the status Led has alternating orange and green lights and it means the system error and/or faulty battery. ... "
" ... Came with faulty battery. ... "
" ... I noticed that it didn't hold a charge at all. ... Opened the back and noticed there is no battery!!! ... Well no battery!!! ... "
" ... The battery charging is very confusing. ... Once the device is on, it can be charged. ... "
" ... No way to check the battery status (on the device) ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
GPS: Yes
USB: Yes
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