Getting started with the Thingy:91

[Calin M]

Trying to get started with the Thingy:91

- It's connecting to NRF Cloud and reporting data.

Problems:

1. Keeps blinking blue and does not get a GPS lock. I did leave it near the window. I did hold down the button for more than 10 seconds as suggested in another post, to turn on the GPS. I'm in Vancouver, Canada and using the iBasis SIM. How would I find out if this is because my provider does not support power saving mode?

2. Is the LTE Link monitor supposed to work over USB? I connected it via USB but I get "No devices available". I did uncheck auto device port filter.

I don't have a NRF9160 DK.

Thanks!

Calin

[Didrik Rokhaug]

Hi.

1. As Hoang said, you should try outside. The LED should also change to purple when it is searching for a GPS fix. Also, as he mentioned, PSM might not work with iBasis SIM cards. You need PSM to be able to do LTE and GPS concurrently. I have asked your Regional Sales Manager about the situation in Vancouver.

2. What operating system are you using? If you are using Windows 7, you should watch this case for more information:

https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/51824/thingy91-usb-drivers

Best regards,

Didrik