Feature: Customizable Voice Guidance
Future Development:
There is a long history of hacking TomTom devices using projects like , which sought to run custom Linux kernels on GPS hardware. The Catch:
, removing the app from stores and effectively turning thousands of sleek devices into paperweights.
- App Dependency: Users were forced to use the official TomTom VIO app, which some found inferior to competitors like Google Maps, Waze, or Calimoto.
- End of Support: Like many IoT devices, the VIO faced diminishing software support over time. Users feared their expensive hardware would become e-waste if the companion app was ever discontinued.
- Customization: Enthusiasts wanted to use the VIO’s vibrant screen for other purposes—displaying speed, RPM, or custom data from other vehicle interfaces.