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davew



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VeeTee wrote:
davew wrote:
TBH although Defenders are stolen in the UK, as a proportion of the number of them that are on the road it probably amounts to a very small risk.

Anyway, for anyone that wants to beta test an iPhone app to control one of these trackers, you can join the test team here...
http://tflig.ht/WW5HOC

Once you've registered your device I'll add it to the list of authorised devices and you'll be able to download the app on your phone.

After I've tarted the UI up a bit I'll submit it to the app store.


Sorry if I missed it, but for which tracker is this iPhone app? Seems very interesting to be able to control it with an app instead of composing text messages with commands etc.


It's for the type pictured at the top of this topic...



The app still uses text messages, it just creates and formats the text messages for you.

They come under various guises but are normally have model numbers TK102, TK103, TK104, TK105 or TK106.

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OK, thanks. I have an other brand tracker with different command codes, I assume the command codes are not programmable? Sad Cheers, Vincent
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davew



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They aren't at the moment but if you want to point me at a manual for the one you have or send me the codes I can always add a "device type" to the device definition that would allow you to choose the type of device so it can generate suitable commands. http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/
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davew wrote:
They aren't at the moment but if you want to point me at a manual for the one you have or send me the codes I can always add a "device type" to the device definition that would allow you to choose the type of device so it can generate suitable commands.


Wow, that would be great! Here's a link to te manual: http://doc.diytrade.com/docdvr/1022758/12106463/1268449652.pdf Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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Ok, my tracker arrived so will be playing with Dave's app soon.

I'm looking for the best deals on a SIM. GiffGaff do a unlimited, Text only, sim for £5/month. I use GiffGaff in my phone already, so know the coverage is good - they use O2 as the network.

Is a "text only" sim all I need for these trackers..?

Cheers

Simon
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Yes, unless you want to use the voice surveillance function - then when you call it, it acts like a normal mobile phone.

£5 a month sounds good. I'm paying 10 Euros for the same in Germany. Similarly, mine has unlimited SMS but also a phone-call function that is charged (still cheap though). The number of times I call in surveillance mode should be very small. Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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I wondered about the voice monitoring, but I thought the places I'd hide the tracker in would preclude it picking up any voice sounds anyway.

Have you used voice monitoring in anger, or just tested it..?

Cheers

Simon
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I hid it in a colleague's office for a while, if that's what you mean. Felt rather naughty actually Whistle

*Edit* told him afterwards (damn my guilt complex) - luckily he's a friend too Laughing Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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Actually, just checked and the deal includes free GiffGaff to GiffGaff calls so I can also use the voice function from my phone to the tracker.

http://giffgaff.com/goodybags/5pound-unlimited-texts

Cheers

Simon
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couplands wrote:
Actually, just checked and the deal includes free GiffGaff to GiffGaff calls so I can also use the voice function from my phone to the tracker.

http://giffgaff.com/goodybags/5pound-unlimited-texts

Cheers

Simon

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No mobile network reaches everywhere. For your purposes I'd say a mobile with good antenna pick up is important. The small &/or complex pack more hardware & have less antenna space as a result.

I find older simpler phones, even those with an exterial aerial, pick up weaker signals than my Blackberries. So a phone that is for tracker only might be best, also less background functions = less battery useage.

If you go for layered, i.e. multiple trackers, a different mobile/network for each tracker is good belt & braces. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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davew



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For those that were testing the app, it's passed review and is available on the app store now...
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/tkcontroll...1&mt=8

You should delete the test app and install the release one from the app store. http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/
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Thumbs Up - still waiting for my replacement so no chance to test it yet Rolling Eyes Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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VeeTee wrote:
davew wrote:
They aren't at the moment but if you want to point me at a manual for the one you have or send me the codes I can always add a "device type" to the device definition that would allow you to choose the type of device so it can generate suitable commands.


Wow, that would be great! Here's a link to te manual: http://doc.diytrade.com/docdvr/1022758/12106463/1268449652.pdf


Dave, App looks great! Do you think its possible to adapt the app with the commands for my tracker? Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
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1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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I think so, although it's not as straight forward as just changing the commands, for the stockade function, as an example, you have to set the stockade first and then activate it as a separate command as far as I can see from the manual anyway.

I'm looking at adding a "device type" to the device settings which will allow me to change the way the app behaves and the text on the various buttons. With that in mind and assuming it stays with 8 buttons on the front screen, what would be your preferred functions for each of the buttons ?

Stockade On/Off can presumably stay the same with perhaps an extra button on the stockade map screen to set the stockade area ? http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/
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