Windows 10 devices are also best in terms of ensuring compatibility.įor devices without an onboard GPS chip, Windows will use network information such as IP addresses to determine an approximate user location (usually only accurate to around 15 Miles, but occasionally can be very inaccurate). If GPS accuracy is important to your needs, then we strongly recommend using Windows devices with onboard GPS chips to receive accurate location regardless of network connectivity.
The link below outlines how to install the free Geosense sensor: See the link below for enabling Windows Location Platform on Windows 7 and 8:įor Windows 7 devices, you will need a location sensor for use with Windows Location Platform. The link below describes how to configure Location Services on Windows 10:
GPS/location functionality is provided using Windows Location services, which must be enabled in order the app to access these services.
