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Garmin GLO Portable GPS and GLONASS Receiver with Vehicle Power Cable

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  • Connects wirelessly to iPad iPhone and other Bluetooth enabled smartphones, tablets and laptops
  • This allows GLO to lock on to satellites approximately 20% faster and remain connected even at high speed
  • GLO can receive position information from both the GPS and GLONASS satellite constellations, allowing it to connect to up to 24 more satellites than devices that rely on GPS alone
  • It offers up to 12 hours of battery life and a position update rate of up to 10 times per second. The application will allow the Android system to accept non-system GPS/GLONASS signals
  • GLO, vehicle power cable, USB cable, Li‐ion battery pack. Compatible devices: BlueChart Mobile, Fishing My-Cast, Garmin SteelPilot Onboard
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Customer Ratings
Battery life
4.5
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4.2
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Accuracy
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5.0
4.3
Easy to use
4.4
4.4
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5.0
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Tech Support
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  • GLO Receiver
  • USB Cable
  • Vehicle Power Cable
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    Product Description

    Navigate with Garmin-caliber GPS data on the mobile device of your choice. GLO brings you the best of both worlds by combining GPS/GLONASS receivers with Bluetooth® technology so you can enjoy precise position information on your iPad, iPhone or Android device.

    The Accuracy of GPS + GLONASS

    GLO can receive position information from both the GPS and GLONASS satellite constellations, allowing it to connect to up to 24 more satellites than devices that rely on GPS alone. This allows GLO to lock on to satellites approximately 20 percent faster and remain connected even at high speed. What’s more, GLO updates its position information at 10 times per second — that’s up to 10 times more often than the GPS receivers in many mobile devices.

    Set It Up and Go

    Using Bluetooth technology, GLO wirelessly pairs to your mobile device. Just set GLO within range of your mobile device, and in moments you’ll be receiving GLO’s position data. It has up to 12 hours of battery life to keep your position on long trips, and charging GLO between uses is easy with the included USB cable or optional 12/24 volt cigarette lighter adapter. The optional friction mount keeps the receiver safe on your dashboard and in full view of satellites.

    What's in the Box:

    • GLO receiver
    • USB cable
    • Vehicle Power Cable

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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    1,015 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, accuracy and ease of use of the GPS. For example, they mention that it works well, provides excellent accuracy and is easy to pair with mobile devices. That said, some are happy with size, and value. That being said, opinions are mixed on the quality, battery life and speed.

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    194 customers mention185 positive9 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the GPS. They say it works well on their iPads and iPhones. They also mention that it works great with Jepp Flight Deck Pro and has functioned without failure for three years. Customers also say that it seamlessly works with their iPhone 6 and that the internal GPS works fine.

    "...about the power switch - this issue has been fixed and the switch works just as it should...." Read more

    "...It has functioned without failure for 3 years now, great product." Read more

    "...Once I got the thing talking to one of my applications, it worked very well, so it does as advertised in a small, fairly inexpensive package...." Read more

    "...This gps however works better than I imagined. Today I was flying into an airport and it was marginal vfr ceiling was 1200 ft agl overcast...." Read more

    60 customers mention56 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the GPS. For example, they mention it's excellent, provides 3m accuracy, and is about as accurate as you can buy. It obtains satellite signals and produces reliable position data that's right on target. That said, some say it reduces the error estimate in GaiaGPS mapping software by 213 feet. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...It even works when my phone gps fails and im driving. It is far more accurate then the internal gps unit so I connect whenever I need reliability in..." Read more

    "...that you get satellite lock in less than a minute and positional accuracy to less than a meter...." Read more

    "...the Glo on my Android phone with a Bluetooth mapping app, and its super-accurate. I'm happy with the Glo in conjunction with Overland Navigator...." Read more

    "...effect on the bottom of the non-skid unit and it even sticks to textured dashboards nicely.My Android Escapades......" Read more

    55 customers mention48 positive7 negative

    Customers find the GPS navigator easy to use. They mention that it pairs with mobile devices easily, the connection is simple, and it finds its GPS location quickly. The installation process is straightforward, and the product connects very quickly via Bluetooth. Some mention that the locking on to satellites has been easy and fast, taking seconds to do.

    "...because it doesn't hang off the iPad, and the Bad Elf is a bit simpler to use because it's right there and you won't forget to shut it off...." Read more

    "...The connection is simple but for most phones and tablets you need an app to enable an external gps source...." Read more

    "...run Overland Navigator and not just the Setup program, the connection becomes good and the program can find and track me. Simple...." Read more

    "...The device pairs easily enough, but all you get is a blinking blue light for your efforts...." Read more

    30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

    Customers like the size of the GPS. They say it's super small to stuff in a pocket, portable, and easy to use. Some say the shape with a slim midsection makes it easy to forgo a mount. The product has a large screen and is light weight.

    "...I use it with a WiFi-only iPad. The GLO is a small, long-lasting, accurate unit with fast updates and great coverage, but it lacks one simple item..." Read more

    "...The GLO is very small and light, plan on using it for camping also. I bought paper maps as well just in case, never used them!..." Read more

    "...But one thing I can say - because of its shape with a slim midsection you can easily forgo a mount and ziptie the unit to something...." Read more

    "...The unit is tiny (easily fits in a jacket pocket) and set-up was extremely easy. All that was necessary was pairing the unit with the Ipad...." Read more

    25 customers mention19 positive6 negative

    Customers like the value of the GPS. They say it is a great tool for the application and price. Some customers also mention that it saved them a lot of money. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.

    "...it worked very well, so it does as advertised in a small, fairly inexpensive package.A couple of weak points when using the device...." Read more

    "...I was considering drastic solutions, but for what I consider a very reasonable price, I have a painless solution...." Read more

    "...Sygic provides top quality offline maps at a reasonable price (catch them on a sale). In this configuration I find that the GLO works very well...." Read more

    "...It's not horrible, but it's not worth the $100 to have 1 or 2 less GPS jumps in an hour time period...." Read more

    190 customers mention112 positive78 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the GPS. Some mention that it works great, providing 3m accuracy. However, others say that the Bluetooth connection would either drop completely or remain connected but not work. The first unit they received stopped communicating after 3 weeks and was replaced.

    "...My onboard GPS system is great but I wanted to use apps like foreflight and Garmin pilot and my phone gps didn't work all too well...." Read more

    "...after I got this, iOS updated to 8.3 which had a problem pairing with bluetooth GPS devices, including this one, so it didn't work...." Read more

    "...5star for that. I now use a samsung a50 and the GPS works great. Wish i could buy an extra battery though, when it finally conks out...." Read more

    "...I've used this with my Samsung S8 and it works great with Google Maps...." Read more

    59 customers mention38 positive21 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the GPS. Some mention that it has a user-replaceable battery, while others say that it dies after just a few uses. The battery is removable, but it holds a 12-hour charge. However, some customers say that the product works great but the battery is absolutely terrible, and dies shortly after purchase.

    "...Battery life is great and I have never had it fail mid flight as long as I charged it before hand. I've taken it on 6 hours flights with no problem...." Read more

    "...For 100 buck i give it 2 thumbs up.PS. Battery life is also a big factor, I havent tested for 13 hrs yet but never plugged it in during the..." Read more

    "...The Garmin Glo's battery is removable, but it holds a 12-hour charge, so I can't see needing to purchase a second battery for the unit...." Read more

    "...how the taxi diagrams auto pop-up at 40Kts. The battery on the GLO lasts longer than my Surface Pro 3..." Read more

    49 customers mention33 positive16 negative

    Customers are mixed about the speed of the GPS. Some mention it's very fast and accurate, picking up signal very fast. It acquires quickly and holds a lock, even under somewhat sketchy conditions. However, others say that it times out waiting for a connection and turns itself off. They also say that the support from Garmin is not only slow but poor.

    "...The position rate is also 10 positions/second rather than 1 position/second as with most GPS receivers...." Read more

    "...The GLO is a small, long-lasting, accurate unit with fast updates and great coverage, but it lacks one simple item I think is very important: A..." Read more

    "...the NMEA stream on all three phones reveals that the GLO is having troubles send 10Hz updates to all three phones...." Read more

    "...if i use the speedometer by itself, the speed reading becomes ultra responsive, and the tracks i make really become super accurate...." Read more

    Some Fixes & Tips
    4 Stars
    Some Fixes & Tips
    ALERT -- APR 2015 -- Bluetooth GPS devices stopped working under Apple's iOS 8.3. -- DO NOT USE WITH iOS 8.3 --UPDATE -- JUL 2015 -- Apple fixed the Bluetooth GPS problem in iOS 8.4. I confirmed the GLO works fine on both my iPad and iPhone under 8.4!UPDATE - MAR 2016 -- The GLO continues to work under iOS 9. I've tested it with iOS 9.02, 9.1, and 9.3 and found no issues.UPDATE - May 2017 -- Currently using under iOS 10.3.1. I originally bought the module to use with my WiFi-only iPad, but found today it can help my MapMyHike app on my iPhone 6 resolve my workout distances more accurately. The iPhone 6 (and most smartphones) use a hybrid GPS/Cell Phone Tower location system, which is not all that accurate for someone on foot. Added a picture to illustrate the accuracy increase on the iPhone.BACK TO THE ORIGINAL REVIEW:I bought my Garmin GLO over a year-and-a-half ago, so I have some experience. I use it with a WiFi-only iPad. The GLO is a small, long-lasting, accurate unit with fast updates and great coverage, but it lacks one simple item I think is very important: A battery level indicator in either hardware or software. The power light on the unit will blink about 20 minutes before the battery dies, but that's not enough, IMO. Luckily from my experience it appears you should be able to count on most of the 12 hours they predict, which should outlast most devices it gets paired with. Buy a spare battery for under $20 or an external battery pack, and you should easily get 24-hour coverage!Now, I've had some bumps along the road: The first unit I received stopped communicating after 3 weeks, and was replaced by the one that has lasted the last year-and-a-half. I'm hoping whatever made the first one stop communicating has since been fixed in production. I also had a recharge problem when connected to an external battery pack charger, but that turned out to be the charger (I thought it was the GLO for quite some time).Before writing this review I decided to test the discharge rate of the battery. Can it still last the stated 12 hours? The first test gave me 14 hours and 39 minutes of constant communication with a GPS app on my iPad, so yes! Pretty good for a year-and-a-half old battery. A retest the next day was within a minute: 14 hours and 38 minutes!I have seen zero compatibility issues with this device. It has worked with every map program and GPS utility I have thrown at it -- Apple and Google Maps, Google Earth, ALK Tech's CoPilot GPS, Waze, and MotionX's GPS Drive to name a few. I typically use ALK Tech's CoPilot GPS, because like MotionX's offering, they store maps right on the device so you don't need an Internet connection. Since I have a WiFi-only iPad, there is no Internet connection when I travel. It will even transparently Geotag my photographs! I do wish Garmin provided a utility that, besides showing the battery level I so desire, would also show standard GPS utility info like what satellites it is using, etc. Historically this type of utility has been a great troubleshooting aid.I answered a couple of these in the Q&A section, but here are some additional fixes & tidbits:1) DO NOT USE WITH iOS 8.3 (see ALERT, above).2) The power switch sensitivity you see in many reviews was fixed in firmware in late 2013. That firmware update was stable by early 2014, so all current production models should have it. Unfortunately I haven't been able to update mine. There seems to be a USB issue that is most commonly fixed by attempting the update on another computer. I only have one computer.3) The above firmware update also added support for up to 4 simultaneous Bluetooth connections, and gave the GLO the ability to turn off automatically after five minutes if there are no Bluetooth connections.4) The unit must be powered on to charge. Some people have dead battery issues because they do not realize that. Also, from my experience above, I would play it safe and recharge with a normal 1A power source, not an external battery pack charger. It should normally charge in a little over 3 hours from a normal 1A source, but from deep discharge it may take a while longer.5) You can geotag your photographs (embed the location where the picture was taken) on a WiFi-only iPad. Simply have the GLO turned on and connected when you take a picture (and have the option turned on under Privacy > Location Services > Camera!) Then you just need to carry the GLO in your pocket.6) Someone asked what version of Bluetooth it used, presumably so they could make sure they were compatible. I took mine apart, and it appears to have a Bluetooth 2.1 chip.Hope something here is useful to someone!
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    The bluetooth link (+ using BlueTooth GPS on Android) works well, and the ability to pinpoint my location in less than a second once connected is a huge improvment. I also like the improved accuracy, and using it to feed a dashboard and GPS tracker when flying makes for some geeky in-flight entertainment (perfectly OK with a phone in flight-mode).

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