What3Words addressing

ShellbyGriff
ShellbyGriff Registered Users Posts: 17
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edited December 2021 in Devices using Wi-Fi®
Hi VikramK,
Can you inform me when the What3words addressing will be released.
Thank you.
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  • VikramK
    VikramK Administrators Posts: 14,307
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    Hi Shell

    The 'What3Words' is a feature which will first be implemented for our B2B operations, unfortunately we don't have plans to release it for the consumer products.

    But if anything changes I will be happy to announce it here.

    Regards
    Vikram :)
  • ShellbyGriff
    ShellbyGriff Registered Users Posts: 17
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    Hi VikramK,
    Thank you for your reply. However the press release states the following,

    "what3words addressing will roll-out to TomTom Consumer and Automotive customers in the second half of 2018."

    As you can see it clearly states Consumer and Automotive customers.

    Best Regards.
  • VikramK
    VikramK Administrators Posts: 14,307
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    Hi Shell

    I know, I read it when it was published. :)

    We don't have a confirmation for this yet, especially for the consumer products.

    If there is any news, I will surely announce it here..

    Thanks
    Vikram :)
  • PrivateerUK
    PrivateerUK Registered Users Posts: 393
    Supreme Pioneer
    I've just been directed here from this thread: When will iOS TomTom GO and MyDrive support what3words?

    It is disgusting that the TomTom press team can release such lies that what3words will be available for both Consumer and Automotive customers when moderators of the official TomTom forum say that TomTom has no plans to release what3words for the consumer products.
  • YamFazMan
    YamFazMan Posts: 21,152
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    Hi
    @Privateer UK
    ________________________
    Privateer UK wrote:
    I've just been directed here from this thread: When will iOS TomTom GO and MyDrive support what3words?

    It is disgusting that the TomTom press team can release such lies that what3words will be available for both Consumer and Automotive customers when moderators of the official TomTom forum say that TomTom has no plans to release what3words for the consumer products.
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    VikramK wrote:
    Hi Shell

    I know, I read it when it was published. :)
    We don't have a confirmation for this yet, especially for the consumer products.
    If there is any news, I will surely announce it here..

    Thanks
    Vikram :)
    How on earth do you interpret Vikrams post from five Months ago...
    "We don't have a confirmation for this yet, especially for the consumer products.
    If there is any news, I will surely announce it here"

    Into.... "Moderators of the official TomTom forum say that TomTom has no plans to release what3words for the consumer products" ???

    ATB YFM
  • Lost_Soul
    Lost_Soul Registered Users Posts: 447
    Supreme Pioneer
    I can use a "Mapcode" which is a similar location addressing system on my device (Go 6200). :grinning: See page 65 of the manual for instructions.

    We used to be able to use Mapcodes on MyDrive (web) but after an update back in July 2017 for search improvements :grinning: this facility was no longer available which is a pity as it was a facility I used as we often drive to rural destinations at night where it can become an issue to locate our final destination based on post codes which may take you up to 1/2 mile away.................:thinking:

    I know we can still input map codes on the PND itself, however being a bit lazy (and easier to use a PC keyboard too) I prefer to use MyDrive first and then send the location to the device, so that when we get into the car we are then ready to go........... :grinning:

    A TT moderator (now retired @MikkkoK) said back in July 2017:


    "Hi Bobby,

    I got a confirmation that this indeed has to do with the recent release. The team is aware of this and will address the matter in a later release. Unfortunately, I don't know the exact release date.

    Cheers, Mikko"

    Still waiting almost 1 1/2 years later !!! :persevere:
  • oash
    oash Registered Users Posts: 1
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    Looking forward to possibility addition of What Three Words to my Tom Tom Go App. Can this be adopted?
    Oash
  • DougLap
    DougLap Posts: 10,042
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    Hi @oash

    Have you tried Mapcodes. They work on the Go Navigation app and you can cut and paste the codes from the Mapcode App to the Navigation App.

    If you input DH.FX into search and accept first search result it takes you to the middle gate at front of Buckingham Palace. Shorter than a Postcode and 3 words. It works world wide and can basically identify a parking bay in a car park.

    Doug
  • Ewok
    Ewok Registered Users Posts: 40
    Master Explorer
    Any update as to the addition of what3words to TomTom consumer devices?
  • bajohno
    bajohno Registered Users Posts: 3
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    I am a recent convert to what3words. Although you can’t input the word string directly, there is a way to use it on my TomTom GO (iPhone).

    Using the what3words App to gain the word string, you then select Navigate.

    The App then asks which Navigation App you wish to use, which includes a TomTom option (along with Google Maps and Apple Maps).
    If you select TomTom, it opens the App and loads the route. Perfect 👍

    If you select Google Maps, it also displays the latitude/longitude which you can type straight into your car GPS (a little longer, but workable, especially for a destination without a full street address that TomTom will recognise).
  • DougLap
    DougLap Posts: 10,042
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    Hi @bajohno

    Have you tried the Mapcode App. You can view precise locations world wide on Google Satellite type map when you use Hybrid mode and get a Mapcode which you can put in your Tomtom unit, not in My Drive though. Not sure if you have to put NSW in front but if you input JC.JL, include the full stop, you should be offered a route to the Underground parking at the Sydney Opera House end of MacQuarie Street. Here in the UK I just put in DH.FX and I am routed to the middle gate at the front of Buckingham Palace.

    Mapcodes are virtually able to pinpoint a parking bay in a Car Park and are Tomtom specific having been invented by Tomtom years ago..

    Doug
  • bajohno
    bajohno Registered Users Posts: 3
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    Hi @ DougLap

    Thanks, I’ve had a quick look look at it. I have not been able to get Tom Tom or Google Maps to accept the Map Code. Also what3words would appear to have a better search function, it will recognise landmarks and businesses.

    So far what3words looks fairly straightforward. I think I might even be able to get my directionally-challenged wife using it to iMessage me her location when she goes shopping in town.....😋

    If it works, stick with it.

    Cheers, bajohno
  • bajohno
    bajohno Registered Users Posts: 3
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    Ok @ DougLap

    Got it working. Both Apps seem much the same result on my TomTom GO.

    The interesting bit will be to see if my car GPS (non TomTom) takes it.

    bajohno
  • DougLap
    DougLap Posts: 10,042
    Superuser
    Hi @bajohno

    Mapcodes only work on Tomtom units.

    Doug
  • BangkokDualSport
    BangkokDualSport Registered Users Posts: 5
    Apprentice Traveler
    edited May 6
    @VikramK Is a decision regarding What3Words on the radar? It is a superior system to lat/long, being built-in to many cars, adopted by entire countries as their addressing system, and making the lives of couriers easier the world over. It seems highly appropriate that TomTom customers get to use their GPS with the most simple global addressing mechanism known to man and beast. Given w3w offer no hardware or routing systems, they should not be seen as a threat to TomTom or any other hardware supplier.
  • MrShifter
    MrShifter Registered Users Posts: 8
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    bajohno wrote: »
    "I am a recent convert to what3words. Although you can’t input the word string directly, there is a way to use it on my TomTom GO (iPhone).

    Using the what3words App to gain the word string, you then select Navigate.

    The App then asks which Navigation App you wish to use, which includes a TomTom option (along with Google Maps and Apple Maps).
    If you select TomTom, it opens the App and loads the route. Perfect 👍"


    If you have MyDrive on your phone, this will come up as an option when you select navigate in the What3Words app, and once you have done that you can send the destination from MyDrive to a TomTom Go, in my case a 5200.

    As an aside, I have had a much bigger battery drain when using a bluetooth connection between my phone and the Go5200 instead of just using the built in 2G mobile data connection. The MyDrive app appears to be the culprit which you have to use to set up the bluetooth connection between the phone and the 5200 and this is on a Samsung S8 Android phone. Uninstalling MyDrive cured the battery drain problem.
  • Lost_Soul
    Lost_Soul Registered Users Posts: 447
    Supreme Pioneer
    @MrShifter

    The What3words app works in conjunction with MyDrive when using an Android phone but irritatingly not on an iPhone (IOS) which is my main phone! :s
    So have to copy and paste co-ordinates..............

    I think overall I prefer the "Mapcode" system I referred to above especially now that Tomtom has reinstated the ability to use Mapcode's on MyDrive (PC/Web version - Still works on the phone app too), but its good to have other options especially if you prefer to use a phone. B)
  • Herko_ter_Horst
    Herko_ter_Horst Registered Users Posts: 4
    Apprentice Traveler
    What3Words works fine in conjunction with the TomTom Go navigation app on iOS, no need for MyDrive.

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