TomTom Basic - how to get live traffic?
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I’ve bought a TomTom Basic, but I’m having a job getting live traffic data.
Should I connect it to my smartphone via Bluetooth or smartphone WiFi? I though I had it connected via Bluetooth, but there were so many motorway land and even closed off night sections of motorway that it’s useless.
I have the TomTomGo app, too, which captures live, but it’s on my phone and isn’t convenient- I prefer the Nav stick to my windscreen.
I’ve tried the Tomtom helpline, but they took 5 days to reply last time.
Any ideas? Thanks.
Should I connect it to my smartphone via Bluetooth or smartphone WiFi? I though I had it connected via Bluetooth, but there were so many motorway land and even closed off night sections of motorway that it’s useless.
I have the TomTomGo app, too, which captures live, but it’s on my phone and isn’t convenient- I prefer the Nav stick to my windscreen.
I’ve tried the Tomtom helpline, but they took 5 days to reply last time.
Any ideas? Thanks.
You don't say which model you have, but looking at the manual for one picked at random (https://download.tomtom.com/open/manuals/TomTom_GO_NAVIGATOR_7/html/en-gb/index.htm#HowToConnectWithBluetooth.htm)
it definitely says Bluetooth. The product page also says "Activate live services like traffic by connecting to your smartphone via the TomTom MyDrive app."
so looks as if you also need the app installed on the phone?
it definitely says Bluetooth. The product page also says "Activate live services like traffic by connecting to your smartphone via the TomTom MyDrive app."
so looks as if you also need the app installed on the phone?
Mine connects via BT to my iPhone, but IIRC I have to have the iPhone 'hotspot' enabled as well. For all the services to work you'll need a tomtom mydrive account. I don't have or use the app on my phone.
Occasionally I have to re-do the BT connection as it gets 'confused' and won't connect automatically.
Some of the basic/cheapest devices don't come with all the services included. Mine came with lifetime world maps and lifetime traffic/speed cameras etc.
Occasionally I have to re-do the BT connection as it gets 'confused' and won't connect automatically.
Some of the basic/cheapest devices don't come with all the services included. Mine came with lifetime world maps and lifetime traffic/speed cameras etc.
Edited by megaphone on Sunday 7th July 10:17
Edited by megaphone on Sunday 7th July 10:21
megaphone said:
Mine connects via BT to my iPhone, but IIRC I have to have the iPhone 'hotspot' enabled as well. For all the services to work you'll need a tomtom mydrive account. I don't have or use the app on my phone.
Occasionally I have to re-do the BT connection as it gets 'confused' and won't connect automatically.
Some of the basic/cheapest devices don't come with all the services included. Mine came with lifetime world maps and lifetime traffic/speed cameras etc.
Thanks. I never had this problem a the last TomTom that beer needed pairing w my phone. so prob cheaped out too much. I was annoyed it didn’t pick up an M40 closure, but have it sorted now. Having my drive and TomtomGo as apps - it wasn’t clear whatever split was. But hopefully sorted now. Occasionally I have to re-do the BT connection as it gets 'confused' and won't connect automatically.
Some of the basic/cheapest devices don't come with all the services included. Mine came with lifetime world maps and lifetime traffic/speed cameras etc.
Edited by megaphone on Sunday 7th July 10:17
Edited by megaphone on Sunday 7th July 10:21
Plus I was getting conflicting closures when comparing with waze.
Anyway, it works ok with the Bluetooth so I need to mind to check its connected - 1st world problems.
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