Unfortunately, there are Serial Converter device drivers that won’t automatically install on certain operating systems.
Most often, virtual COM ports in Windows 10 install automatically when a user connects a converter to a computer with internet access. Launch i-Boating app on your windows device.Create virtual COM ports in Windows 10 with USB Serial Converters Launch the 'Bluetooth GPS Output' by Meowsbox and tap on "Start"
Pair your Android phone with your Windows device Here are the steps to use the app with i-Boating: So once you tap on the "Start" button, you can switch to any other app on your phone.
It also starts its own background service. This app is very user friendly and efficient.
You must verify that your device appears under serial port in device manager. Plug in your USB GPS or pair your bluetooth GPS. Using USB / Bluetooth GPS over COM / Serial Port All Windows phones come with a built in GPS receiver. Please note that this does not include windows phones. This includes Surface Pro, Surface RT, Surface Book, Nextbook Flexx, Asus, Dell, Acer,tablets/PCs/laptops. GPS over bluetooth All Windows device running OS 8.1 or higher are supported.If you have a Windows 10 device, this is the recommended we to use GPS. Most USB and Bluetooth GPS receivers install themselves as a COM port/seral port device.
GPS over Serial / COM Ports (both Bluetooth and USB are supported for Windows 10 desktops/ laptops/ PCs.Included below are the steps to using external bluetooth GPS receiver with the app. The i-Boating client for Windows supports external bluetooth GPS receivers.