Connecting to Smartphone Link

You must pair your Garmin Drive™ device with your phone and connect to Smartphone Link to use some features, such as live traffic and parking information. After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned on and within range.

  1. On your smartphone, install the Garmin® Smartphone Link app.

    To find the Smartphone Link app, you can search in the app store on your smartphone, or go to garmin.com/smartphonelink.

  2. On your Garmin Drive device, select Apps > Smartphone Link > Connect.
  3. On your smartphone, open the Garmin Smartphone Link app, and accept the license agreement.
  4. Select an option:
    • If you are pairing with an Apple® smartphone, respond to the on-screen prompts to complete the pairing process.

    • If you are pairing with a smartphone with Android™, complete steps 5-8.

  5. On your smartphone with Android, select View Bluetooth Settings.

    The Bluetooth® settings for your smartphone appear.

  6. If necessary, select the option to search or scan for nearby devices.
  7. From the list of Bluetooth devices, select your Garmin Drive device name.
    TIP: The Bluetooth name for your Garmin Drive device appears on the Garmin Drive screen. You must select the device name indicated for your smartphone operating system.
  8. Respond to the on-screen prompts to complete the pairing process.