Garmin Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link creates a seamless navigation experience between a compatible Garmin personal navigator and an Android smartphone
Garmin Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link creates a seamless navigation experience between a compatible Garmin personal navigator and an Android smartphone. It allows the devices to share information, such as saved and recently found locations, where you parked, and your current destination. It also links your compatible nüvi to Garmin Live Services, such as traffic, and weather using your smartphone's current mobile data plan.*Smartphone Link works with select Bluetooth®-enabled 2012 through 2016 Garmin devices, including the • DriveSmart, DriveAssist, DriveLuxe• nüvi 2417, 2467, 2475, 2495, 2497, 2498, 2517, 2559, 2567, 2577, 2589, 2595, 2597, 2598, 2599, 2689, 2699, 2789, 2797, 2798 with Backup Camera, 3490, 3590, 3597, 3598• nüviCam• RV 660, 760• zūmo 590• dēzl 570, 760, 770• dēzlCamSome of these models require a software update, available at www.garmin.com/myDashboard.What Are Garmin Live Services?Garmin Live Services provide the most up-to-date "live" information to your Garmin navigator using your existing mobile data plan. There's no need for an additional data connection. Some services are included when you connect to Smartphone Link. Other services within the app are available through optional paid subscriptions offering premium content and enhanced features. To receive data relevant to your location, Garmin Live Services requires your current GPS location be shared with Garmin and Garmin partners.Examples of Garmin Live Services:•Local weather information:Current localized weather, temperature and forecasts.• Live Traffic*:Garmin Live Traffic provides the best-in-class real-time information to help you navigate in and around congestion. Live Traffic is updated every minute and receives more than 1,000 messages every update cycle.• photoLive traffic cameras*:Provides drivers the ability to look up real-time photos from traffic cameras to get a glance at traffic and weather conditions.• Advanced Weather*: In addition to what the free weather service provides, Advanced Weather also allows users to receive severe weather alerts and view animated radar images on the nüvi. Colors distinguish types of precipitation, such as rain, snow and ice, to help you avoid bad driving conditions. • Real-time safety cameras**: Alerts you to fixed and mobile safety camera data to help you arrive safely at your destination.• Dynamic off-street parking:Helps you locate parking areas close to your destination. It also will provide you with the number of spots available and the current cost of the parking spot.*Contact your mobile service provider for more information about your service plan's data and roaming rates.**Not available in all areas. Subscription required.Android based smartphones must be running at least Android OS 4.4, with Smartphone Link version 2.5