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    Question Vessel View Mobile Device

    Can I use an iPad mini instead of a phone?

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    You can use virtually any IOS device that can connect via bluetooth, and has the VesselView MOBILE app installed on it.


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    Thanks Don, have an email in to Rhonda. May be seeing you soon.

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    You can use any Android or Apple BT device. VVM is not limited to iOS and works perfectly for those of us not stranglehold by the Apple machine.
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    Does device need a cellular or wifi connection or just blue tooth?

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    Just blue tooth. I've got a rugged android tablet I use that's not cellular. I only connect it to wifi for updates and such.

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    Thanks Woody

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    Quote Originally Posted by sheffism View Post
    Can I use an iPad mini instead of a phone?
    The above question was why I mentioned "IOS Device". Posts are specific to one person and their question (or at least they should be).

    Android-based devices can also be used.


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    iPad and iPhone have become universal for tablets and cell phones much like aspirin for pain relief. There is only one brand of aspirin and that is Bayer and is a registered trademark.
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    Any concern with module draining start battery while stored?

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    Vessel View Mobile is not powered unless the key is switched on. That said I would still recommend maintaining the battery while stored regardless of having VVM or not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sheffism View Post
    Any concern with module draining start battery while stored?
    No, however the statement that it's "not powered unless the key is switched on" is a bit misleading. Module MAY remain powered for approximately 10 minutes after key is turned off, and may "wake" if trim is activated in some cases.


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    Thanks Tracker. Thanks Don, I asked because the power light was still on after key off. I did not wait 10 minutes or try the trim. Your reply makes total sense and not something I thought of but, should have. I have a 22 F150 and it does all kinds of clicking for a while after key off. Thanks again.

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    I bought a cheapo Android tablet off <Announcements>, supposedly waterproof. Works great with Vesselview app, still trying to figure out a good mounting location and fixture, though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeffth View Post
    I bought a cheapo Android tablet off Amazon, supposedly waterproof. Works great with Vesselview app, still trying to figure out a good mounting location and fixture, though.
    I’ll be using a ram mount with a tablet holder for my IPad with Vessel View. I think I’m going to mount it to the left of my Garmin 106sv on a BBT single console mount, but I’m not sure yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woody b View Post
    Just blue tooth. I've got a rugged android tablet I use that's not cellular. I only connect it to wifi for updates and such.
    When you say rugged, do you mean with a rugged case or rugged model. If so, mind sharing which one you have?
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