gps

Navigators in offline mode

Not every user knows that there are navigation systems that work only through GPS, without connection to the Internet. What does such a navigator look like?

a separate device with its own monitor (sizes may vary);
When connected, the screen shows a map with a search line, where you have to enter the address.

Unlike smartphones, these devices work autonomously, they have slightly different functions. They already have maps of the area, data for navigation. The software needs to be updated regularly so that the information remains up to date.

Offline GPS-navigator is a device that operates only at the expense of the signal sent to the satellite. To build a route in it, carry out the following steps:

to build a new route choose categories such as “Home”, “Work”, “School”;
If you need a single trip, click on the search bar, where you specify the address.

This system needs to be updated periodically. Manufacturers recommend downloading new maps every 6 months. This requires proper memory and a connection to a computer.

If you do not download new, edited maps, the memory card may contain erroneous data. For example, a motorist will swerve in the wrong direction, which could cause an accident.