Mirror to iPad

[Ccc]

OK, I’ll take the abuse…this should be easy but I haven’t made it work yet. Can someone point me to step-by-step, illustrated, can’t-possibly-not-succeed instructions on how to pair / tether / connect my 1971 to my WiFi iPad? I’ve read the basic instructions, but something’s not clicking.
Thanks in anticipation!
-Chris

 

[Johnny Electron]

Have you followed the steps "How to use the mirror function" in the manual starting on page 11-4?

https://www.furunousa.com/-/media/sites ... manual.pdf

If so, at what step does does it seem to go wrong.

 

[Ccc]

My issue seems to be understanding Step #1 for a WiFi-only iPad. Can you walk me thru that?
Since it doesnt have cell service built in, there’s no ‘Personal hotspot’ option in Settings as far as I know. Am I missing something simple, I hope?
Thanks.

 

[Magnetron]

My issue seems to be understanding Step #1 for a WiFi-only iPad. Can you walk me thru that?

For specifics, you will need to consult your device's operator manual for details on how to set this up. This feature is typically used on Apple devices with a cellular connection where wireless tethering is available. If your device is unable to generate a hotspot, or unable to enable wireless tethering than MirrorControl app might not work. :?

With the GP1971Fs on a NMEA2000 network and with a wireless NMEA2000 gateway however, you could consider an alternative like using the TZ iBoat app. It wouldn't be "mirroring," but you would get a very similar experience. (You can still use the iPad with the radar without needing to setup any hotspot network.) :cool

Ref.: P.11-4 https://www.furunousa.com/-/media/sites ... manual.pdf

Just a thought, :sail

- Maggy

 

[Ccc]

Thanks, Mag! I’ve been playing with too many iPads lately. My everyday one is WiFi only but the boat one does have a GPS chip so is cellular-capable, which I had forgotten when I asked the question. Not sure what went wrong the first time or two but I’ll have another go.

 

[Magnetron]

My everyday one is WiFi only but the boat one does have a GPS chip so is cellular-capable, which I had forgotten when I asked the question. Not sure what went wrong the first time or two but I’ll have another go.

That one should work. Home > Settings > Personal Hotspot. Than connect your GP1971F to the hotspot you create. :wink7

Glad to help, :sail

-Maggy