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This product has support for USB & WiFi connectivity and is compatible with the GS-911 Windows
PC software for Windows XP and Vista (32 & 64bit), Windows 7 (32 & 64bit) and Windows 8 (32 &
64bit). To run the PC software on your Mac you will need to install Parallels or Apple Bootcamp.
It can also connect to ANY device with a browser and wifi to deliver Emergency Functionality (ECU
information, reading & clearing of Fault Codes, Engine real-time [live] data) on iOS (iPhone & iPad),
Android devices and Windows Phone 7 & 8 etc...
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.So the answer to whether it will run on a Mac without installing some windows enabling programs is no? And yes, it will work on any I-phone?
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.
Not surprising -- that's not emergency functionality.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.
From what I read, is the wifi version is the connection portal to the bike?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?
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CoolYes 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.
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.
There is an extension cable available. I saw them on the main (not USA) site.
Hexcode
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.
It would be very easy to port the iPhone app to Mac OS.
You don't really even need the app - any browser seems to work just fine as the UI - FWIW