Your questions,
answered clearly.
What you need to know about offline use, cameras, remote access and subscriptions.
Is there a GPS app that works without internet?
Yes. goGPS Drive can record an Android phone’s GPS positions without internet. Download the region’s offline map in advance to see your location on it. Drive backup, live traffic and remote access require internet.
Explore the related featureCan I use an Android phone as a dashcam?
Yes. goGPS Drive can turn your Android phone into a dashcam for local driving video. You need camera permission, a suitable mount and sufficient storage. Simultaneous front/rear recording depends on hardware support.
Explore the related featureCan I turn an old Android phone into a security camera?
Yes. Install goGPS Drive on a compatible old phone and select Security Camera; choose Main Phone on the phone you carry. Motion videos and alerts need Drive and internet. Live View additionally requires secure pairing and the appropriate entitlement.
Explore the related featureAre offline maps and offline navigation the same?
No. An offline map displays an area and your position. Offline route calculation also needs the relevant road-network data. Prepare both map and routing data before travelling with goGPS Drive.
Explore the related featureCan my phone detect motion without internet?
Yes. Local motion detection and recording in goGPS Drive can work offline. Uploading the video to Drive and delivering a notification to another phone require internet.
Explore the related featureCan I back up GPS and camera recordings to Google Drive?
Yes. goGPS Drive can upload GPS, camera and accident-lock recordings to your chosen account. Enable the integration, choose upload preferences and ensure sufficient Drive storage.
Explore the related featureCan every phone use front and rear cameras simultaneously?
No. Simultaneous dual-camera mode requires Android 11 or later and concurrent camera streaming support. goGPS Drive checks the hardware; Android version alone does not guarantee support.
Explore the related featureDoes Live View transmit sound from the remote room?
No. Live View opens camera video. Push-to-Talk sends one-way audio from the main phone to the camera phone; ambient sound from the camera phone is not sent back.
Explore the related featureIs live camera video recorded automatically?
No. A goGPS Drive Live View session does not itself create video or audio files. Separately enabled motion recording on the camera phone may continue.
Explore the related featureIs goGPS Drive free?
Yes. You can try all features free for the first 30 days. Afterwards, the free plan includes 20 minutes of GPS and 20 minutes of camera recording daily. Unlimited recording and remote access require Premium. Check current prices and terms in Google Play and the app.
Download and compatibilityWhich Android versions does goGPS Drive support?
The basic minimum is Android 7.0. Some features need a newer version and additional hardware support. Check Google Play for compatibility with the release available to your device.
Download and compatibilityDoes the enforcement map layer provide radar alarms?
No. goGPS Drive displays public fixed traffic enforcement locations for information. It does not detect live radar or provide approach alarms.
Explore the related featureCan I check the camera phone’s battery remotely?
Yes. Remote Device Status shows battery, charging, recording, connectivity and free storage. Freshness depends on connectivity and the last update.
Explore the related featureCan the app start when my car’s Bluetooth connects?
Yes. goGPS Drive has Bluetooth automatic startup. It can prepare recording mode when your vehicle connects. Check Bluetooth permission and Android’s background or automatic-start restrictions.
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