TomTom Car Kit for iPhone
[ Background music ] >> Antuan Goodwin: Earlier this year Tom Tom released a navigation app for iPhone that enabled turn by turn directions that were a step above the pre installed Google maps app however I've typically have found the iPhone to be a less than ideal replacement for standalone GPS devices. Apparently so have the guys at Tom Tom which may explain their latest bit of hardware. I'm Antuan Goodwin let's take a look at the TomTom car kit for iPhone. Now the Tom Tom Car Kit addresses a few issues that plagued navigation on the iPhone. The first being where do you put the darn thing? The Tom Tom kit integrates Tom Tom's easy port and mount for a quick and easy connection to your windshield. The car kit features a swiveling neck and a rotating sliding head to position the iPhone whatever way you need. The cradle also charges the iPhone with this 12 volt charger and integrates a loudspeaker for turn by turn directions. Tom Tom's car kit can also be used for hands free calling after quick Bluetooth pairing and features independent volume controls for calls. If you want to listen to music through your vehicles speakers an auxiliary audio port can also be used with a patch cable to connect to your car stereo however turn by turn directions cannot be output through that audio port and no audio cable is included in the kit. The Tom Tom car kit has 1 more trick up its sleeve. It's packing its own built in GPS receiver that's more sensitive than the unit in the iPhone for more accurate satellite location. The Tom Tom car kit doesn't require the Tom Tom turn by turn iPhone app to function. It can be used as a hand free speaker phone and a charger without it and a free Tom Tom car kit tool app is available which displays the kits docking status, GPS fixed status and latitude and longitude information. However in order for this $170 car kit to actually be useful you want to pick up the $99 Tom Tom app for iPhone to enable turn by turn directions and to gain access to actual maps. It would be nice if there was some sort of a package deal that included the app and the car kit since they sort of rely on one another but oddly enough there isn't. [ Background music ] >> Antuan Goodwin: So is the Tom Tom car kit for iPhone worth the high cost of entry? Check out our full review to find out. Until then I'm Antuan Goodwin and this has been your first look at the Tom Tom car kit for iPhone. ^M00:02:22 [ Music ]
Up Next
Apple Has Big Ideas for a Smart Ring
Up Next
Apple Has Big Ideas for a Smart Ring
The Quirky, Cool and Unusual at CES 2024
The Quirky, Cool and Unusual at CES 2024
No Workers? Cameras Can Do The Job for Retail
No Workers? Cameras Can Do The Job for Retail
My 5-year-old reviews Amazon Glow
My 5-year-old reviews Amazon Glow
We compare Apple AirTags against Tile trackers
We compare Apple AirTags against Tile trackers
Microsoft shows Cirque du Soleil in mixed reality
Microsoft shows Cirque du Soleil in mixed reality
Qualcomm's AR smart glasses reference design: a first peek
Qualcomm's AR smart glasses reference design: a first peek
The Cheapskate Hall of Fame: The first 7 inductees
The Cheapskate Hall of Fame: The first 7 inductees
Pooping robots, glowing face masks and rollable screens: Weird tech of CES 2021
Pooping robots, glowing face masks and rollable screens: Weird tech of CES 2021
GM unveils BrightDrop, a futuristic delivery system for packages
GM unveils BrightDrop, a futuristic delivery system for packages
Tech Shows
Latest News All latest news
What AirPods Rumors Tell Us About Apple's Health Ambitions
What AirPods Rumors Tell Us About Apple's Health Ambitions
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Apple May Give FineWoven Accessories One More Season
Apple May Give FineWoven Accessories One More Season
US vs. TikTok: What Happens Next
US vs. TikTok: What Happens Next
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
What to Expect at Apple's May 7 iPad Event
What to Expect at Apple's May 7 iPad Event
Most Popular All most popular
First Look at TSA's Self-Screening Tech (in VR!)
First Look at TSA's Self-Screening Tech (in VR!)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: More AI at a Higher Cost
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: More AI at a Higher Cost
'Circle to Search' Lets Users Google From Any Screen
'Circle to Search' Lets Users Google From Any Screen
Asus Put Two 14-inch OLEDs in a Laptop, Unleashes First OLED ROG Gaming Laptop
Asus Put Two 14-inch OLEDs in a Laptop, Unleashes First OLED ROG Gaming Laptop
Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Impressions
Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Impressions
Best of Show: The Coolest Gadgets of CES 2024
Best of Show: The Coolest Gadgets of CES 2024
Latest Products All latest products
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Robosen's Megatron Transformer Is Too Much Fun for an Evil Robot
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
Battle of the Humanoid Robots: MenteeBot Is Ready
2025 Audi Q6, SQ6 E-Tron: Audi's Newest EV Is Its Most Compelling
2025 Audi Q6, SQ6 E-Tron: Audi's Newest EV Is Its Most Compelling
Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
Hands-On with Ford's Free Tesla Charging Adapter
Nuro R3 is an Adorable Self-Driving Snack Bar
Nuro R3 is an Adorable Self-Driving Snack Bar
First Look: The $349 Nothing Phone 2A Aims to Brighten Your Day
First Look: The $349 Nothing Phone 2A Aims to Brighten Your Day
Latest How To All how to videos
Tips and Tricks for the AirPods Pro 2
Tips and Tricks for the AirPods Pro 2
How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Safely From Your Phone
How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Safely From Your Phone
Windows 11 Tips and Hidden Features
Windows 11 Tips and Hidden Features
Vision Pro App Walkthrough -- VisionOS 1.0.3
Vision Pro App Walkthrough -- VisionOS 1.0.3
Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra
Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra
TikTok Is Now on the Apple Vision Pro