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GS911: Device compatability?
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mneblett
#32806
Seems straight forward: "To run the PC software on your Mac you will need to install Parallels or Apple Bootcamp." I run it under Parallels on my OS X MBP, with the older yellow GS911.
The yellow versions do NOT work with an iPhone -- a fundamental hardware and software issue that will never change.
The new red GS911's are iOS (iPhone) compatible, accordingly to HexCode.
But only for what Hexcode calls "Emergency Functionality," not the entire suite. On the GS-911wifi description page , Hexcode says:
GS-911wifi Enthusiast Version
This product has support for USB & WiFi connectivity, and is for use with Windows™ XP SP3, Windows™ Vista, Windows™ 7 and Windows™ 8, as well as Emergency functionality on iOS (iPhone & iPad) and Android devices.
Hexcode's Chart compares the various models.
ponch1
Ponch
And that's the stickler. I had a friend with one and an android tablet and he couldn't reset my service reminder. Turns out he needed the windows software to do that minor thing.
mneblett
#32806
Not surprising -- that's not emergency functionality.
BMARC153920
New member
The wifi version for at least the new RT allows you to reset the service reminder with an android or iPhone along with a lot of other stuff so long as both devices are on the same wifi network. Device to device wifi is limited to emergency functions only. The cloud functionality is coming a long way.
From what I read, is the wifi version is the connection portal to the bike?
An Android or iPhone is the portal to a cloud based software package?
Then- those pieces of hardware work through the cloud?
OM
BMARC153920
New member
From what I read, is the wifi version is the connection portal to the bike?
An Android or iPhone is the portal to a cloud based software package?
Then- those pieces of hardware work through the cloud?
OM
Yes sir. Phone has an app that connects to the internet and the gs911. Gs911 likewise connects to the phone app via the same wifi network and uses the app and internet connection to manage the software. So long as they are on the same wifi network the phone app and the gs911 connect and use the cloud to communicate the various sensor reads, resets, etc. Works very well and connection takes seconds.
Essentially you are using the servers in the cloud to do the heavy lifting that a local Windows pc running the software locally would do.
Cool
It's always nice to realize how the devices work before a purchase. Knowing that a wifi connection is so important is a big deal.
I've "tagged" up the thread in the hopes it benefits others as well.
Probably at a point as it's not Hex/Cam specific, I'll move this to gear.
Gary
Dann
New member
I've never used mine over wi-fi
I find it simpler to just connect the USB cable to my Windows 8 tablet and get access to all the features.
I'm next to the bike anyway and the supplied USB cable is long enough.
I just wish there was an extension cable for the bike connector. I would like to be able to take some data while riding but the position of the diagnostic plug on my RT prevents me from installing the seat when the GS-911 is connected. If I had an extension, I could move it to another location under the seat.
I find it simpler to just connect the USB cable to my Windows 8 tablet and get access to all the features.
I'm next to the bike anyway and the supplied USB cable is long enough.
I just wish there was an extension cable for the bike connector. I would like to be able to take some data while riding but the position of the diagnostic plug on my RT prevents me from installing the seat when the GS-911 is connected. If I had an extension, I could move it to another location under the seat.
BMARC153920
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There is an extension cable available. I saw them on the main (not USA) site.
jimvonbaden
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lee
Debbie's Servant
BMW or Hexcode site?
BMARC153920
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Hexcode
lee
Debbie's Servant
Thanks
Dan, this looks like what you need.
http://www.hexcode.co.za/shop
$65 for a .5 meter or 1 meter cable.
Ted Porter should be able to fix you up.
ponch1
Ponch
It would be very easy to port the iPhone app to Mac OS.
Dmftoy1
Member
You don't really even need the app - any browser seems to work just fine as the UI - FWIW
ponch1
Ponch
I thought the app was needed for some functions as with the old unit needing a windows app. Is that still the same?
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