Question 1

How do I use set-simulator-location to search for a place?

Accepted Answer

Use the -q flag followed by the place name, like 'set-simulator-location -q Lyft HQ San Francisco'. It automatically fetches and sets the coordinates for that location based on the search query.

Question 2

set-simulator-location vs simctl location: which is better?

Accepted Answer

For Xcode 14 or later, simctl location is preferred as it's built-in and supports routes. set-simulator-location is useful for its place search feature or if you're on older Xcode versions, but it lacks route simulation.

Question 3

Does set-simulator-location work with physical iPhones?

Accepted Answer

No, it only works with the iOS Simulator. For physical devices, you need to use Xcode's device location simulation or other developer tools specific to hardware testing.

Question 4

How to install set-simulator-location on a Mac?

Accepted Answer

You can install it via Homebrew with 'brew install lyft/formulae/set-simulator-location', or use Mint with 'mint install lyft/set-simulator-location'. Precompiled releases are also available on GitHub.

Question 5

Can I set location on multiple simulators at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by default it sets location on all booted simulators. Use the -s flag to target a specific simulator by its display name, but note that duplicates with the same name will all be affected.

Question 6

Is set-simulator-location still useful after Xcode 14?

Accepted Answer

It can be useful for quick place searches or if you prefer its CLI syntax, but for most developers, Xcode 14's simctl location is sufficient and reduces reliance on external tools.

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