Good afternoon everyone. Given the recent announcement of MTH closure next year I thought it would be prudent to add the Wi-Fi option to my layout. Let me give you the background on what I have done so far, followed by 2 questions.
1. I have purchased and received the Wi-Fi unit from MTH. It has not been taken out of the box at this time.
2. I spent 3 hours working with Apple support, split between 2 calls. I was unable to download the MTH app to control the trains through the Ipad/Wi-Fi combination. This was an Ipad issue and it has been resolved and now have the app on my Ipad. I have not opened the app beyond the home page.
3. I have two handheld units/TIU packages. The current Handheld/TIU is operating v4.1 of the software. A second unused handheld/TIU is operating v6.1 of the software. The second unit is a backup and has not been out of the box.
My two questions are as follows:
1. I understand there are 3 versions of the Wi-Fi app. I will call them basic, $5 and $25 versions. I assume the app that I downloaded is the basic version. How do I download the $25 version with all the features? On the app store there was only one option, so I am uncertain how to proceed to obtain the $25 version.
2. To use the Wi-Fi with the TIU running v4.1, the software needs to be updated, preferably to v6.1. Is there anyone in western New York (Rochester area) that offers this service? I know both handheld and TIU need to be updated, so I can still operate off the handheld if desired. I am willing to pay for this service, as I want to avoid the headaches from the risk of messing up if I do this myself.
I know MTH claims that this is the simplest way to operate a train, but with all the effort to add Wi-Fi I would question that claim.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide.
Bill
