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Garmin Viago app
gatorguy
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Garmin has come to the realization that smartphone users expect relatively inexpensive solutions to navigation needs and their current offers just weren't competitively priced any longer. For many free Google or Apple maps have been "good enough" for the price :) . So what's Garmin's response? Viago, a smartphone app for under a dollar offering features neither of the two mobile powerhouses offer like multi-stop navigation, Lane-assist and photoReal Junction View. Other features as needed can be added as in-app purchases. Those include Mobile Alert camera warnings, Garmin Real directions (announcing landmarks/traffic lights rather than street names), Safety Kit (speed warnings, alternate routes) and Urban Guidance to name a few. I just downloaded Viago myself and will give it a try the next couple of days.
http://sites.garmin.com/viago/
http://sites.garmin.com/viago/
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For some odd reason, searching the iTunes Store for it (using your device) returns no search results if you search for "viago". To find it on your iDevice:
1. Search for "Garmin"
2. Select "garmin"
3. Tap on the first result (which should be Garmin U.S.A)
4. Tap on the "Related" button
5. Garmin viago should then be listed under "More by Garmin"
Or you can simply find it in the App Store's "Top Charts" as I mentioned above. I really don't see it staying there (at least in the #2 position) for very long.
Also note that it's listed as an iPhone only app...it *may* run on the iPad but I have no way of knowing since I'm not spending any money on it just to find out.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garmin-n.-america/id435740864?ls=1&mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garmin-western-europe/id434932570?ls=1&mt=8
I have noticed that the EU maps are more expensive in general than US. I suppose this is due to licensing fees involving multiple sovereign countries?
Currently all maps are for $10. You buy full City Navigator but you can select regions for download like in nuvi. CN Europe is 2014.40, this is not the latest version.
You need stored maps (Maps-to-go) for most of these features.
It was an indulgence. I still prefer Google Maps as it has now added lane information. Google maps is hard to beat, even amongst paid apps.
I am counting on Garmin to gradually improve the app and provide higher res maps as newer iPhones w larger screens get released.
It worked as well.
It shows the map, street names, POIs and other stuff.
But when I tried locate an address, the search fields are unable to fill.
I dont know why.
Does anyone tried it too ?
Thanks!
I'm from Brazil and here we have a group of people(called Tracksource.org) that monthly create/compile a free Brazillian map compatible to Garmin devices.
This groups works as similar to Open Street Maps group.
This map created by them, are more accurate then Garmin's one. There are a lot of people working on that and every month they release a new version of it.
We have a lot of customs POIs, 4x4 bikes walking tracks, that doesn't exists on Garmin's official maps.
And the best of all, it's free!
So, it's better for us use this map instead buy the Viago built-in maps.
Thanks for all
:)
http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?supportPage=Garmin StreetPilot Onboard for iPhone&caseId={7785c390-9cdf-11e0-d01c-000000000000}&locale=en_US
{"D2974140A.img":"LU,GF,HR,HU,FR,VA,BE,DE,MC,DK,BL,CZ,AT,SI,SK,SM,IT,MQ,MT,PL,AD,CH,ES,NL,GP,LI"}
This is what I use for free OSM map of Poland:
{"PL_OSM_A.img":"PL"}
IT WORKED!
Very good!
Did you get to fill address with tracksource map?, because I only got the address by garmin server with common erros in Brazil. Please, how country_codes_generated.gar text line did you use?
{"gmapsupp.img":"BR"}
gmapsupp.img is the name of my map file
BR is the acronym for BRAZIL.
That's it :)
Bye
Its worked! Also it is necessary to save country_codes_generated.gat with UTF-8, I think.
Adell
Can anyone confirm this?
I will say however that 3d building coverage is pretty minimal and limited to major landmarks in major cities. Junction view is only available on selected highway interchanges. I wonder if maybe you got an incomplete download?
http://www.garmin.com/us/support/
I would think it would work with the lower 49 states but It didnt.. I would assume I would have gotten 3d building when I was in Atlantic City NJ... The other program I have, SYGIC, does have 3D buildings (it uses TOMTOM MAPS and traffic)... I have since re-downloaded everything using the full NA maps and now things I can test in my area that were not working before are now working... hmmmm...
Thanks.
As for those seeing an iTunes prompt, go to the Download Manager and make sure you download all the mandatory files. I downloaded all that I was eligible to, just to be sure.
The one surprise I got with my testing is that Viago gave both a visual and audio (short ping) speed alert at 5 MPH over the speed limit. I looked in the settings, and sure enough, the speed cushion is configurable with 5 MPH as the default. I know this is something many nuvi users have asked for but never got. I think this feature is probably part of the "Safety Kit" add on.
A few of my other observations:
There is no trip log or visual display of where you have been.
No way to "search along the route" for a POI
Junction view is full screen
Address entry is by field instead of free form
No custom POI capability, also can't import routes or waypoints.
The multiple lane assist arrows on the navigation screen would display briefly then go away.
No support for voice recognition.
Overall, I liked the Viago app and hope Garmin continues to develop and improve it.
https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?91130-Garmin-new-Viago-App&p=323459#post323459
How do I find out the map version I am using? (I purchased the Maps-to-go for USA without Canada)?
We know based on using Nuvi's and hanging around here that maps are updated every 3 months or so.
How will the map (or any other paid addon, for that matter) get updated on the iPhone? Will I get notified and have to download updates from the Download Manager?
How do I mute voice guidance but listen to music or podcasts or audio from other apps?
I got the following from Garmin email support: "Apple does not support multiple audio channels at this time, and instead pushes everything through a "media" channel. It is not possible to mute the application and not adjust the volume on the phone."
That is not correct. Voice directions in Google Maps and Waze can be muted while allowing audio from other apps (like music playback or podcasts). Garmin should fix this (unless there is a way to do this now that I don't know of).
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/41486
I assume that you can save files on your own phone.
For now, I have a variety of navigation apps on the iPhone, including the very capable Google Maps. I'll wait for a couple of app updates from Garmin and see if they improve their app.
Having a difficult time understanding your product strategy and Viago has only made this more confusing.
Longtime customer (eMap) have been through lots of changes in your model.
I use a GPS for driving and for walking while traveling. The walking part requires a unit that can last all day and in the Nuvi product line, the last one with removable batteries was the 800 series (my unit now on its last legs). Now all your units have permanently installed batteries that are often rates for only a few hours. Really?
OK, so I figure for that walking use you are going the iPhone route. Can have multiple external battery backs - great. Download Viago and pay about $90 for all the options, then go to import my existing waypoints (favorites, whatever). Oh, you can't do that.... whaaat?
The way you use Viago seems quite a bit different than the traditional way you might use a Nuvi, so let me download a manual and see what I am missing...... no manual? Really?
I understand the challenge that Garmin is facing with the advent of Google and Apple maps but this approach you are taking seems to have a lot of holes in your strategy. Do you really not care about the market that uses a GPS for navigating cities on foot? Why no manual to help customers maximize the benefit of what you build? If you really want customers to stay with your hardware then design it to be flexible for all uses including all day walking in the city. And why are you frustrating only your customers with not allowing upload of waypoints from your other devices into Viago?
I have just about had it with Garmin, and am resigned that I too, will have to go the Apple and Google maps route, and as convenient as they are, they just don't cut it for me. Wake up Garmin! Get back to focusing on your customers, it can be done while maintaining competitive differentiation, even in this digital world.
Dan
Map updates will be released for Viago about twice per year. Once all features of Viago have been released and finalized, we will pursue quarterly updates.
When updates are released, a notice will appear when the application is loaded, and the download can be started from the Download Manager.
Version 1.1.0 (2379):
- Foursquare POI search added
- New In-App product Urban Guidance : Navigate via public transport
- Fix for issues issues reported through Google Play
Undocumented change is the Bonus Package which allows you to customize the map and vehicle symbol. Free registration is required. It adds 10 map themes, and vehicles may be downloaded from the Garmin Garage.
The Urban Guidance feature costs $4.99. Strange that Toronto is not listed in the supported transit systems, but Montreal and Vancouver are. Documentation can be downloaded at http://static.garmincdn.com/shared/emea/custom/viago/UrbanGuidance_coverage_20140520.pdf
The update says it fixes bugs reported in the Play Store. That's not especially comforting. Like many others, I won't join Google+ so I can't comment on apps in the Play Store. I sure hope they've also paid attention to trouble reports and emails through their standard web site support pages. We'll see soon enough.
Earlier in this thread someone posted a response from Garmin that StreetPilot will never allow you to add favorites/waypoints or other things from other Garmin devices or PC software (I assume they mean Basecamp, etc). I asked that question about Viago a few months back and got the same answer ... not going to happen. That's pretty much a showstopper for me. But I'll play with it a bit again. I've already paid for it so I might as well see if they ever get the basics right.
...ken...
Hope this isn't too off topic. It seems like a reasonable note for anyone who comes here looking for an app like Viago but that lets them use their existing data without having to manually enter it.
...ken...
Whats the difference between Viago and StreetPilot Onboard apps?
Here is the answer. Exactly as received:
"Thank you for contacting Garmin International. I would be more than happy to explain the major difference between the 2 apps you are inquiring about. Mainly the Viago app's biggest difference is that I think of the Viago app more like a set of Lego's. Its more of a customize your own app and build it how it will work for you best by only having to by what you want and need instead of purchasing an app with all preset functions and buying multiple apps in a purchase to get just one. Hope this Helps!"