Property DataSource

DataSource

Gets or sets the location data source used for generating location updates.

Declaration

public LocationDataSource DataSource { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
LocationDataSource	The location data source used for generating location updates.

Remarks

LocationDisplay uses a location data source to provide the current position of the device. To start receiving location updates, and display the current location, you must start the location data source.

By default the location data source obtains locations from the device's operating system.

Alternative location data sources include:

• SimulatedLocationDataSource
• NmeaLocationDataSource
• IndoorsLocationDataSource
• RouteTrackerLocationDataSource

See Also

SystemLocationDataSource

SimulatedLocationDataSource

NmeaLocationDataSource

IndoorsLocationDataSource

RouteTrackerLocationDataSource

Applies to

Platforms and versions

Target	Versions
.NET Standard 2.0	100.3 - 200.5
.NET	100.13 - 200.5
.NET Windows	100.13 - 200.5
.NET Android	200.0 - 200.5
.NET iOS	200.0 - 200.5
.NET Framework	100.0 - 200.5
Xamarin.Android	100.0 - 100.15
Xamarin.iOS	100.0 - 100.15
UWP	100.0 - 200.5

Relevant samples

Display device location: Display your current position on the map, as well as switch between different types of auto pan Modes.

Find place: Find places of interest near a location or within a specific area.

Navigate route: Use a routing service to navigate between points.

Show location history: Display your location history on the map.