Expedition Navigation Software » Android Requirements to run Ventus Pro

LeeWard Mark · 3/30/2022 8:45 pm

Howdy --
The Ventus Pro looks like it will fulfill what we are looking for-- getting Expedition output to the helm. However, it looks like the software is very Apple-centric. I see that there is an Android release, so questions are:

1. Does the Android version work as well as the Apple version?
2. Thinking of using and Android tablet, not a phone. What are the Android requirements to run the software well?

Any help is much appreciated.
Cheers,
Mark

Ernie M · 3/31/2022 6:58 am

I used this a few years ago and liked it,
see the post
https://expedition.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=523

I even got it side loaded on a Fire tablet but don't ask me how? :-))

Try it,
Ernie

LeeWard Mark · 4/02/2022 8:49 am

Hi Ernie --

Thanks for reply. Some followup questions:

1. There are many complaints about the paucity of apps at the Amazon store. Were you able to download Ventus Pro through the Amazon store, or were there other hoops to jump through?

2. Is the Fire display dimmable for night sailing?

Many thanks!
Cheers,
Mark

Ernie M · 4/02/2022 10:20 am

Mark,
It's been awhile but I think I downloaded the app from their website and yes I think the Fire was dimmable.
At any rate the link to Ventus is on the index page of this forum. They are very responsive to questions.
Cheers,
Ernie

LeeWard Mark · 4/03/2022 7:45 am

Hi Ernie --Many thanks for very useful responses!
I have one more, sorry if I'm being a pest.
-- Did you install a router for the comms between the Expedition PC and the Fire? I'm reading that the Fire, at least some versions of it, does not support peer-to-peer WifFi, which, I think, means a router would be required.

There are other good reasons for a router... will probably get one anyway... curious though.
Cheers,
Mark

Ernie M · 4/03/2022 10:24 am

Mark,
I forgot about that part... I used a Hoo Too TripMate Nano, neat little device!
Cheers,
Ernie

LeeWard Mark · 4/04/2022 5:43 am

Thanks Ernie!
Your replies are much appreciated.
Cheers,
Mark

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