Agiga EchoVision glasses outdoor rural demo connection explained

[Roger R. Cusson]

Another list member, messaged me privately, and asked me to provide my connection specifics, as he had similar, but not quite as reliable success when he tried to do what I did yesterday. Since my message only went to the individual, as he sent me a private message, I am including my answer to the list member, on these lists, along with Gregory‘s initial inquiry, in case it helps other folks to adjust their settings or at least understand what some of the settings mean in both their cellular data connection and hotspot areas of their phones.


My set up is a T-Mobile connection on a 5G tower, an iPhone 14, running voiceover and iOS 26.4.2, my cellular settings are set to allow more data on 5G, as one of the options, and my other specific cellular setting is what they call 5G auto, which differs from 5G standalone, in that with 5G auto, you can float on 3G, 4G, and of course 5G, with 5G standalone, as some providers have set in their SIM settings, it will only work on 5G towers, exclusively.
So I prefer to change it from 5G standalone, to 5G auto. If someone is 1,000,000% sure that they will never encounter an LTE 4G or 3G tower, one could leave their phone on 5G standalone, but because we have a Multiplex of towers in the area that run on different spectrums, 5G auto works best, the other setting mentioned earlier, allow more data on 5G, will give someone the maximum data throughput.
In my particular case, the settings of my glasses relating to the hotspot is, that in the hotspot settings of the phone, I do not enable compatibility mode, as that is one of the check boxes in the hotspot interface, on that particular screen.
I have heard that some other users, who have the glasses and iPhones like the SE models second or third editions, seem to for whatever reason, need to enable, compatibility mode, in order for the glasses to connect.
This is a slower connection, pretty much similar to a 2.4 GHz connection, as opposed to a 5 GHz connection, when compatibility mode is not checked, which is my preferred method of doing business.

That’s pretty much my set up.



> On May 8, 2026, at 11:14 AM, Gregory Hinote <pigf...@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Thank you for the demo, I have had similar results but, can you tell the group which carrier you use for a hotspot? I use Xfinity here in Illinois with less success. Have you tried Oorion on anyother device? Again thank you. Gregory Hinote
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[Sieghard Weitzel]

Roger,

The 5G Auto setting to my knowledge is the default and with respect to the data mode, I am pretty sure "Standard" is the default and not "Allow more data on 5G".
Which options under voice and data are available depends on your carrier and the 5G network in your area. For me the 5G Stand Alone option is greyed out and not even available, I only have the following:
5G Auto
5G On
LTE
As for the descriptions of these items, it says as follows:
5G Auto uses 5G only when needed for performance while optimizing battery life.
5G On uses 5G whenever it is available even when it may reduce battery life or performance.
As for 5G Stand Alone, it says in my case "Your current SIM does not support 5G Stand Alone. Contact your carrier for more information.

Finally, for anybody interested, here is Copilot's explanation about the options under Settings > Cellular > Cellular data options > Voice and Data (this is for iOS):

The three settings — 5G Standalone (SA), 5G Auto, and 5G On — control how your phone connects to cellular networks, especially how it balances speed, coverage, and battery life.
Here’s a clear breakdown:
1. 5G Standalone (SA)
What it is:
• Uses a pure 5G network with no reliance on 4G LTE infrastructure.
• Connects directly to a 5G core network.
Key characteristics:
• Lower latency (better for gaming, real-time apps)
• Potentially faster speeds (where available)
• Enables advanced features like network slicing and massive IoT
• Limited availability (many areas still don’t support SA fully)
• Can consume more battery in weak signal areas
Best for:
• Areas with strong, modern 5G infrastructure
• Use cases needing ultra-low latency (gaming, video calls, AR/VR)

2. 5G On
What it is:
• Forces your phone to always use 5G when available, even if it’s not ideal.
Key characteristics:
• Prioritizes 5G connection at all times
• Faster speeds in good coverage
• Can drain battery faster
• May stick to weak 5G instead of switching to stronger LTE
Best for:
• When you want maximum 5G usage
• Downloads, streaming, or benchmarking speeds

3. 5G Auto
What it is:
• A smart mode where your phone dynamically switches between 5G and 4G LTE.
Key characteristics:
• Optimizes battery life
• Switches to LTE when 5G isn’t noticeably beneficial
• More stable overall experience
• May not always use 5G even if available
Best for:
• Everyday use
• Users who want a balance of performance + battery efficiency

Simple Recommendation
• Use 5G Auto → best for most people (balanced and efficient)
• Use 5G On → if you want maximum speed and don’t care about battery
• Use 5G Standalone → if your carrier fully supports it and you want cutting-edge performance

If you want, tell me your phone and carrier — I can explain which mode actually gives you the best real-world performance in your area

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