BringGo Master Thread

[ChicksHateMe]

Am I the only one having trouble with it now?
Am I the only one even trying it out?

Maybe it's time to get them back here. IF people are using it, or want to use it, and have complaints, maybe it's time we all sent an email with the issues we have to;

support@engistech.com

I sent them two emails. And did Mention this forum and thread.

They seem to me having a blast going to all these car shows. Bout time they stopped partying and got back to work.

http://www.engistech.com

Eventually I will get so ticked off because to me, these issues are not major, and CAN be solved, they just aren't doing it. They don't even have a simple audio test and configuration for the Blue Tooth audio. Just a volume control and mute button. Neither of which work.

The other thing is, Once you DO get the audio working, if you are driving where streets are close together, unless you are driving 2 miles per hour, the voices will tell you to turn right when you are in front of the street, if not slightly past it.

Oh, and a funny one that happened today was..... I turned on "Multiple routes, so, as I am driving, ONE voice was telling me to turn one way, and then she tells me to turn another. Sometimes simultaneously... LMAO. Anyone else have THAT happen yet?

If they don't respond here or in an email, My anger will just build up. SO, I will spend my days working off my frustration giving them negative reviews where ever I can.

It just ticks me off that something with so much potential is left hanging like this, without a recent update to show they've even made an effort lately.

End of rants.... Time for some of my anger-management meds....

 

[laborsmith]

The lag is frustrating but my limited experience is the lag comes with the territory. There may be a nav program that has no lag but I have not experienced it.

I am not sure what multiple routes is so I have not experienced over rides when the directions are verbalized.

I suspect Chevrolet does not want more from BringGo than what is being delivered. The MyLink equipped Spark and Sonic get BringGo and the rest of the Chevrolet MyLink equipped vehicles get an option for Nav for $795.

Yes, BringGo can have problems and does require extra effort to keep it working and I would prefer an easier to keep functioning navigation system but I prefer driving a Sonic to any other Chevy offering so I will continue to use BringGo and I will be very happy that it is there for me.


Laborsmith

 

[laborsmith]

So far only GTPprix has solved the Sonic/Spark MyLink and hopefully one result will allow one to put other Nav programs on the MyLink screen. Cracking the code is just the first step, the next is figuring out what is needed to allow the driver to access the additions so far denied.


Laborsmith

 

[ChicksHateMe]

I looked up GTPprix and watched some of the YouTube video's. Wicked interesting. I'd love to see a hack to let us put google maps on the MyLink Screen. Only problem is, it seems you have to send in the whole radio and they are not willing to put out any USB type programming upgrades with any work they do. Fear of copying I suppose.

I finally got a reply from Engistech. Here's the info they gave;

**********************************
Please see below script for your problem.
There are four ways to increase the volume of the navigation guidance
prompts.

There are three ways to increase the volume of the navigation guidance
prompts. Please check the following volume settings.

1. [Android Device] On your Android device, please check the
'Media(Bluetooth) Volume Setting' in Settings. Go to Settings > Sound >
Volume > Increase media(Bluetooth) volume.
2. [Vehicle's Infotainment System] Connect your phone to the Infotainment
System and start the BringGo app. Go to MENU > SETTINGS > GUIDANCE SETTINGS
> GUIDANCE VOLUME and increase the volume to the desired level.
3. [Vehicle's Infotainment System] When a navigation guidance prompt is
being given, you may increase the navigation guidance volume by pressing the
'up' and 'down' hard buttons that can be found on the bottom panel of the
Infotainment System. Then, only the navigation guidance volume will be
increased.

If the problem persists after following above scripts.

Please check the settings on MyLink.
MyLink > Settings > radio Settings > Radio factory reset.
please click the 'radio factory reset'

**********************************
I had either already tried these, or they didn't do anything consistent to help.

The On-Screen Mute and the volume control in settings still appear useless. Seemed the Volume settings may have had an affect, but only after stopping and starting the program. Too inconvenient and inconsistent for me.


I heard of others using BringGo AND other bluetooth apps, and saying those apps helped with the BringGo Audio. I didn't want any other apps at this time, so I searched for some Bluetooth volume apps. I ended up downloading a free App compatible with my Android phone for controlling the BlueTooth Audio;

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nightshadelabs.bluetoothvolume

It works Awesome. I'm finally able to make the radio and BringGo's volume close to the same level, and after 3 or 4 uses, it's stayed consistent.

Yay, It's still a ways from perfect, but at least it's useable now. Although, she does slur words and sound garbled from time to time, sounding like an ex-blondstar employee or a BOT that has a short-circuit. And, you cannot trust her to tell you in advance when a turn is coming in congested area's. But most of my trips have been good now.

BringGo really should get updated though. Many problems and annoyances seem like they could be easily fixed. At least it works, so no more frustrated rants from me.

 

[KartRacer]

Lack of Bringo updates

I do like the maps on screen. Unfortunately they are out of date and useless. Bring has promised updates and totally has blown off our system. I realized yesterday as it got me lost that I am done with the app. However, I have paid the $45 for four tears and updates. While this is not a lot of money I am still miffed. How about it customer service, what the he11 is going on with this system. Has GM abandoned us.
Do we need to seek other recourse, we need some answers!!!

 

[laborsmith]

Not sure about the $45 but I paid $60 which includes updates and at about of the time of the 1st Anniversary I got an updated version. It took me a long while to realize what happened.

Not saying BringGo is all that good but as a frequent visitor to car forums centered on non-Sonic Chevrolets, it appears to me that BringGo is about as good as their $795 nv options, and apparently their updates are just as good as the ones you got for your $45 BringGo nav.


Laborsmith

 

[KartRacer]

Understand the comparison to factory Nav systems but google maps eats them alive and it is free as well as always current.
Downside, it won't display on MyLink.

 

[ChicksHateMe]

I haven't Paid for BringGo yet, but probably will soon. For $50.00 it's just OK.

I find it acts better if I do all the settings in the PHONE app first. then sync to BringGo in Mylink. Stuff I've done in MyLink doesn't get saved. Or needs a reboot to take effect. Very inconsistent for me. Plus, that app I got to control Bluetooth Volume helped.

 

[laborsmith]

Understand the comparison to factory Nav systems but google maps eats them alive and it is free as well as always current.
Downside, it won't display on MyLink.

Which raises the question: why not?

Laborsmith

 

[chrisinnova]

I have tried BringGo but the delay is horrible in the city (Wash DC) and it was causing me to miss my turns and then get rerouted. I gave up and mounted my Nexus 7 in my Sonic and use Waze since it gives me real time crowdsourced information for free. And it still allows me to use MyLink for my music. I don't see BringGo or Chevy spending more money on this app in the future even though it has potential.

 

[respdoc]

I don't see BringGo or Chevy spending more money on this app in the future even though it has potential.

Being that new model vehicles (i.e. Trax) will be offering it...I don't see Chevy not pushing BringGo for at least a mild update. I wouldn't count it's days just yet.

 

[rodslinger]

Being that new model vehicles (i.e. Trax) will be offering it...I don't see Chevy not pushing BringGo for at least a mild update. I wouldn't count it's days just yet.

I am counting them out of the game. I don't imagine Chevy cares to update it much. I think they like the fact that Bringgo sucks. It provides an incentive for users to spend money on the Directions and Connections package from OnStar. That recurring revenue adds to the bottom line after the sale which Bringgo doesn't bring to the table.

Look at it this way. Would your cable company rather sell you an antenna or sell you a monthly subscription?

 

[laborsmith]

BringGo will stand the test of time because the majority of the places where it works do not have OnStar and the vehicles Chevy programs to use it are much more popular in those places than in the North American market. For example, the Chevy Sonic is assembled in three plants but none assembled in two of the three plants can be retail sold delivered through a US or Canadian dealership.


Laborsmith

 

[rodslinger]

Then it looks like Chevy can have it both ways..... Steer U.S. users into directions and connections. Rest of the world can have the garbage.

 

[laborsmith]

I have been happier using BringGo then I ever was using OnStar AND even more definitely using the Smartphone Nav programs that come pre-installed.

That is not to say I believe BringGo is excellent. There are plenty of my posts in this very thread that would say I do not. But to me it is NOT garbage and on that note, to me OnStar directions etc. is. And there are plenty of posts by me to that effect. Which is why I tend to add this disclaimer: I am the foremost proponent of OnStar who ever lived therefore there is no need to send the black Suburbans.


Laborsmith

 

[drhollen]

I have tried BringGo but the delay is horrible in the city (Wash DC) and it was causing me to miss my turns and then get rerouted. I gave up and mounted my Nexus 7 in my Sonic and use Waze since it gives me real time crowdsourced information for free. And it still allows me to use MyLink for my music. I don't see BringGo or Chevy spending more money on this app in the future even though it has potential.

Chris, what mount did you use for your Nexus 7 and where does it mount on the dash? In right cubby?

 

[respdoc]

I think they like the fact that Bringgo sucks. It provides an incentive for users to spend money on the Directions and Connections package from OnStar.

That is quite the silly theory. If anything (and in their current recall climate) they probably have no desire for added (and purposeful) negativity towards any aspects or features in their vehicles.

Again..the fact comes down to at least one new model having this feature. If they had plans on cutting all ties and support...they wouldn't decide to go with this system in a fairly popular current segment (small, cheap crossovers).

 

[slammer0]

FYI I contacted BringGo yesterday and they told me that next map update is planned "at the end of this year".

 

[ChicksHateMe]

FYI I contacted BringGo yesterday and they told me that next map update is planned "at the end of this year".

I had a Malibu Rental from Enterprise while my Brakes are being sorted out. It had a MyLink Radio, and I looked to see if BringGo might be on that one by chance. It wasn't. Too bad.. But I did like the way I could push on it and it had a nice storage compartment behind it. Mylink in that is slim, where I pictured it as having all the bulk of a 70's radio behind it.

I hope they do some updating to more than the maps. I find the only way I can get the "Control" part of BringGo to work, is to adjust all the settings on the phone app, BEFORE I initiate the BringGo in the Mylink Radio. Seems any time I try to adjust settings via MyLink for BringGo, they are not actually saved, if they even affect it at all. Things like Volume, Mute, and other saved settings are a joke, in my case anyway. Never working when adjusted via the Mylink version of the app. Only way I got volume to work right was with an app for Bluetooth volume control.

I've learned to avoid even trying control adjustments from the MyLink app. It seems inconsistent. I think some actually have an effect, but not until the NEXT time the apps started. So, it messed me up and I don't want to adjust and restart each time. It's just easier for me to change setting in phone first, then connect via bluetooth.

Anyone else find it either working or inconsistent when making adjustments?

Only thing I seem to be able to do consistently from the MyLink Radio is find a location and start the route. At least that part, the main function of it, works for me.

 

[laborsmith]

The Malibu version of MyLink uses the regular Chevy navigation, only $795 MSRP.


Laborsmith