TomTom Car Kit for iPhone
Everywhere you go, the TomTom Car Kit gives you advanced navigation technology to lead the way on your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G. You also get safe and secure docking and the freedom to take calls on the move and play your favourite tunes over your car stereo.
- Enhanced GPS performance
- Secure docking that keeps your iPhone well in place
- Hands-free calling
Overview
The TomTom app on your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G (sold separately)** puts award-winning technology at your fingertips, like IQ Routes which gives you the smartest, most efficient route any time of day. That's just the beginning. Combine it with the TomTom Car Kit to experience enhanced GPS performance for the ultimate in-car navigation.
TomTom Car Kit features
Secure docking
TomTom's specially designed, award-winning EasyPort mount attaches your iPhone securely to your windscreen or dashboard - perfectly within reach. It lets you rotate the screen for widescreen route display. And it folds flat for easy moves from car to car.
Enhanced GPS performance
The TomTom car kit's built-in receiver increases the GPS performance of your iPhone to give you a truly reliable signal - even in high-rise urban areas.
Clear voice instructions
With the built-in volume controls and superior speaker, you'll hear every voice instruction loud and clear - so you'll never miss a thing.
Easy charging
Dock your iPhone in the mount to charge it as you drive, so it's always fully charged and ready to go.
Hands-free calling
Receive calls without taking your eyes off the road, using the built-in extra-sensitive microphone and speaker. And the app automatically starts navigating again as soon as the call ends.
Your music on the move
With the audio out connector you can play all your favourite songs through your car's audio system with the optional audio cable*. It even fades music out when receiving calls and giving directions.
* Requires compatible car audio system
Technical specifications
- Audio out: 3.5 mm
- Volume control: Yes
- Portrait/Landscape support: Yes
- Windscreen and dashboard mounting: Yes
- iPhone charging via CLA: Yes
- Dimensions: 5.17 x 2.7 x 1.96 in./131.43 x 68.68 x 49.86 mm
- Weight: 4.13 oz./117 g
TomTom app for iPhone features (sold separately)**
Tap and go
Using the multi-touch display on your iPhone 3GS or 3G, you can tap your way from A to B - so you get all the best routes. Scroll through the menu, or pinch to zoom in and out on a map.
Go your own way
See your route, your way. Simply rotate from portrait to landscape to get an easier view of the road ahead.
Meet friends and find a place to eat
Find an entry in your iPhone contacts list, and the TomTom app directs you there. Or choose a restaurant, call to reserve your table, then follow the directions.
The smartest routes
The shortest route isn't always the fastest. TomTom IQ Routes always gives you the most efficient route. It's the only app that uses the driving experiences of millions of drivers to base routes on actual road speed data.
The world at your fingertips
Always be prepared. The TomTom app comes with an up-to-date, detailed map - and you can add worldwide locations to suit you.
Visit the App Store in iTunes for more information**Note: The TomTom app for iPhone is not included with this TomTom Car Kit. The Car Kit dock is compatible with all iPhone models.
Available languages
Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, French, German, Latvian, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovakian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, UK English, US English
What's in the box?
- TomTom Car Kit
- Adhesive disk
- Documentation
Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
This accessory is compatible with the following:
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iPhone 3GS
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iPhone
Most Useful Reviews
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TomTom Car Kit for iPhone
It's just makes it better!
Written by GT from Birmingham
Oct 13, 2009
The TomTom Car Kit greatly improves the TomTom App available in the App Store. The kit itself is very sturdy and well manufactured, it can also be positioned at almost any angle.
It improves the GPS well but I have still experienced a slight lag (1-2 seconds) when travelling at speeds in excess of 30mph. When stationary or moving slowly it is extremely accurate.
I have not experienced a hands-free call yet but I was disappointed with the lack of call handling options when connected to the Car Kit ... automatic answer would be nice, especially when driving along! When clicking the Car Kit option in the app it still brings up an advertisement for the Car Kit instead of any options!
It is a bit of a hassle to have to turn on bluetooth for the Car Kit to work. It would've been nice if bluetooth was automatically activated (or at least an option within the app) when the iPhone was connected to the Car Kit ... it states on the packaging 'works with iPhone' so hopefully this will come in the future!
The speaker is ace ... it gives the instructions very loud and very clear and obviously this can be altered using the switch on the side of the Car Kit.
All in all, a must have! Now we just need an update with the app to take advantage of the ability of the extra hardware. …More116 of 138 people found this useful
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TomTom Car Kit for iPhone
What it says on the tin
Written by AH from Bushey
Oct 15, 2009
setting up the Tom Tom iPhone car kit was rally simple.
The connection between the iPhone and the kit is via bluetooth and the dock.
Just dock the iPhone and connect bluetooth in the usual way via setting - general - bluetooth. The passcode is 5555 and your away.
The GPS is noticeably more accurate, when coming up to complex junctions Tom Tom now have no hesitation in knowing which carrigeway I have taken.
Also TTFF is noticeably shorter although i have not measured the difference.
the iPod plays music out of the Kits speaker via the dock, so does not need bluetooth to work.
The hands free aspect of the phone is completely reliant on bluetooth. I have have had several conversations using the kit and everyone has said that the sound is great even when a passenger is speaking. So I am very happy with it.
The box comes with the Car kit, a 1.2m charging cable, and minimal instructions.
Is it worth £99?
For the combined phone cradle, handfree, Enhanced GPS, a decent speaker for its size and a mini USb connection and a 3.5mm aux out. Yes
Would I have like UK maps bundled with it. Yes
Would I recommend it. YES
It makes you legal in the UK and that is almost worth the price of admission …More83 of 93 people found this useful
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TomTom Car Kit for iPhone
Makes the app useable
Written by TR from LONDON
Oct 16, 2009
I bought the car kit from the Apple store in Bluewater the other day (one of the only stores with them in stock).
Set up was painless - literally plug and play. As with the previous review, having to turn on Bluetooth to use the hands-free option is a bit of a pain but liveable.
I'm glad TomTom used the more expensive SirfStar III GPS chip, as this is one of the best around, of late they started using cheaper GPS chips in their stand alone units, and as such they dropped signal in built up areas.
I've been using the car kit for a few days now in London and with all the high-rise buildings there is no loss of signal at all, and reacts very quickly to turns
The speaker (2watt) is loud and clear as is the handsfree function
Not a full 5 stars due to the connectivity with Bluetooth... Overall an excellent product - shame about the price …More65 of 69 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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TomTom Car Kit for iPhone
Don't waste your money!
Written by BL from Glasgow
Dec 18, 2009
The TomTom iPhone car kit is a very poorly designed item for the following reasons;
1: You can only attach it to the windscreen - no use if yours if quite far away from you.
2: The pivot does not click at exactly 90 degrees which means your iPhone will sit squint in either portrait or landscape mode.
3: It doesn't add much volume compared to the iPhone built in speaker.
4: You can't dock your iPhone if it has ANY type of cover on it.
5: The phone randomly displays the "charging not supported with this accessory" warning.
6: The handsfree calling connection is BLUETOOTH!!!
7: The line out is noisy.
8: It isn't rigid enough to stop the phone from moving around whilst driving.
9: It isn't rigid enough to stop the phone from moving when pressing the home button.
10: HOW MUCH??? …More0 of 4 people found this useful
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TomTom Car Kit for iPhone
Excellent!
Written by TS from Jelling
Dec 14, 2009
I have tested my iPhone 3GS with this carkit ALL the places where I was not able to get GPS signal with the iPhone 3GS alone (there are many of them!!!)
Comlete succes! With this carkit: now I have a fully functional and reliable GPS!!!
I'm happy! …More7 of 7 people found this useful
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TomTom Car Kit for iPhone
Great piece of kit
Written by DC from Oxford
Dec 11, 2009
Recently purchased the IPhone car kit and was a little unsure of the price. However there is quite a lot of technology built in to it. Managed to get a small amount off the product using a voucher which eased the pain somewhat. What TomTom have made though makes the IPhone GPS usable, as before the signal just wasn't strong enough to keep track. I don't have a stand-alone gps, so I bought the app and the car kit. If you already have a TomTom GPS or other make - I wouldn't bother paying the £160+ for it. But if you don't have a GPS, it is well worth it. …More
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