Garmin Smartphone Link

Garmin Smartphone Link

By Garmin

  • Category: Navigation
  • Release Date: 2013-03-18
  • Current Version: 2.9.8
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 35.39 MB
  • Developer: Garmin
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 11.4 or later.
Score: 1.9
1.99341
From 910 Ratings

Description

Smartphone Link works with select Bluetooth® enabled Garmin navigation devices, including most products from the following product categories: • Garmin Drive™, Garmin DriveSmart™, Garmin DriveAssist™, Garmin DriveLuxe™ automotive navigators • Garmin RV and Camper navigators • zūmo motorcycle navigators • dēzl truck navigators • some nüvi automotive navigators (3597/3598/2x17/2x18/2x97/2x98/2x67/2x68/2577) Check garmin.com/spl for a detailed list of compatible Garmin devices. Some models require a software update, available at garmin.com/express Smartphone Link allows you to connect a compatible Garmin navigator and your iPhone®. Once linked, the compatible Garmin navigator uses your existing mobile data plan[1] to share information with your iPhone, including contacts, search results, favorite locations, your driving destination, and even your parking spot. With Smartphone Link, your compatible Garmin navigator can also access Garmin Live Services[2] for useful, real-time driving information. 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 require your current GPS location be shared with Garmin and Garmin partners. Included Live Services: • Address sharing - Send locations and online search results from your phone to your compatible Garmin navigator, and navigate there • Garmin Live Traffic Avoid delays and find detours with the best-in-class real-time information. Garmin Live Traffic is updated every minute and receives more than 1,000 messages every update cycle • Live Parking[3] Save time, and take the stress out of parking. View helpful parking information, including pricing and availability trends for on-street public parking, as you approach your destination. • Weather - View forecasts and current conditions • Last Mile - Remembers your parking spot and shows your destination, so you can find your way on foot and back again Premium Live Services, available for a one-time[4] purchase within the app, include: • photoLive traffic cameras[2] Look up live photos from over 10,000 traffic cameras to see traffic and weather conditions • Advanced Weather[2] View detailed forecasts, current conditions, and animated radar images, plus receive severe weather alerts • Dynamic Off-Street Parking[2] Find parking close to your destination, including the number of spots available and current cost [1] Contact your mobile service provider for more information about your service plan’s data and roaming rates. [2] Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Subscriptions required. [3] Parking data is available for most city centers. For coverage details, visit Parkopedia.com. [4] See https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=111441 for terms, conditions and limitations. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

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Reviews

  • Pointless

    1
    By RedneckFire
    Doesn’t do much
  • Total Bomb

    1
    By Jeffafa_1
    I was really hoping this would work and allow communication between my iPhone 14 and my gps. Total bomb. Crashes. Can’t view traffic by map or program just goes away and closes. Very disappointing to say the least. I would think a company that makes good, reliable gps would have a good interface. Nope. Falls flat on its face.
  • App needs updated

    1
    By Dropping Jewels
    I got a Garmin 7inch GPS from 2019 but it won’t connect to the smart link like it used to years ago but I updated my GPS to the latest update I have data on my phone but this not smart link won’t connect when was the last update for this software?
  • Crashes

    1
    By rgspilot
    Any time the app selection for traffic map is selected the app crashes and closes.
  • So late in updates

    1
    By DeltaRobinHood
    I guess the last time this was updated was about the time that I spent $$$$ on this device. Gives traffic updates in the middle of construction, can’t tell you that I 40 is closed in Ashville. And you cannot connect the older gps to the newer app? Been very frustrating 5 1/2 years.
  • Bad

    1
    By EPatrick5
    Hasn’t worked for years
  • App update

    2
    By aronninefour
    This app was last updated 4 years ago. Please consider making an update for 2024 to be more useful.
  • 4 years since last update?!

    1
    By someonenamedphill
    This app wont find destinations that are nit in my immediate area. Thats useless.
  • Live track does t work

    1
    By Hukilau320
    Live track used to work well, but now there’s a bug in it that keeps you looped to “enter your name” and “consent to sharing.” You have to close the app to get out of the loop.
  • Horrible app

    1
    By 77edwatd
    Connecting to your iphone is it or miss. Unreliable to say the least. Rarely will send address to my device

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