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Garmin's Bluetooth Requirements for Automotive Devices
Garmin strives to maintain Bluetooth compatibility with as many phones as possible. Below are the mobile device requirements needed to pair your automotive device.
For help with a Bluetooth-related problem, click on Support Center and enter the Product Name or the Serial Number of your device. Once your device is entered, search for "Bluetooth Troubleshooting" under Other, or the Bluetooth / Pairing your Smartphone Common Topic.
Hands-Free Calling
This is for when you want to pair your mobile device to your automotive device to use your automotive device as a Bluetooth microphone and speaker for phone calls.
Requirements: Mobile device must support Bluetooth functionality
Contact your cellular provider or phone manufacturer for more information or help.
Media Playback (A2DP)
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) allows you to stream stereo (2 channel) audio from a mobile phone to a compatible wireless headset via a Bluetooth connection.
Garmin devices with A2DP Bluetooth can pair to both a mobile phone and a headset. This allows media audio from both the Garmin device and the mobile phone to be output through the headset.
Requirements: Contact your mobile device's manufacturer to see if your mobile device has A2DP.
Devices that have A2DP:
BMW Motorrad Navigator IV
BMW Motorrad Navigator V
BMW Motorrad Navigator VI
BMW nuvi 765
Camper/RV 890
Camper/RV 1090
Can-Am Spyder zumo 590
dezl 780
dezlCam
dezlCam 785
dezl LGV/OTR800
dezl LGV/OTR1000
Garmin Catalyst
Garmin DriveSmart 65 with Amazon Alexa
This device has A2DP Bluetooth but does not support pairing to a headset or a Bluetooth stereo system.
Harley Davidson Roadtech zumo 590
nuvi 765
nuvi 775
nuvi 785
Tread
zumo 390
zumo 395
zumo 396
zumo 590
zumo 595
zumo 660
zumo 665
zumo XT
Smartphone Link App
First, verify that your mobile device supports the Smartphone Link App by referencing FAQ Smartphone Link Compatibility and Availability.
Smartphone Link App provides Live Traffic, Smart Notifications, Address Sharing, Weather, and more. For more information, see Garmin Smartphone Link.
Requirements:
Android 4.4 and up
iOS 11.4 or later
Contact your cellular provider or phone manufacturer for more information or help.
Garmin Drive App
First, verify that your mobile device supports the Garmin Drive App by referencing FAQ Garmin Drive App Compatibility and Availability.
Garmin Drive App provides Live Traffic, Smart Notifications, Address Sharing, Weather, and more. For more information, see Garmin Drive App.
Requirements:
Android 6.0 and up
iOS 13.0 or later
Contact your cellular provider or phone manufacturer for more information or help.
Tread App
First, verify that your mobile device supports the Tread App by referencing Tread App Compatibility and Availability.
Tread App provides Live Traffic, Smart Notifications, Address Sharing, Weather, and more. For more information, see Tread App.
Requirements:
Android 6.0 and up
iOS 12 or later
Contact your cellular provider or phone manufacturer for more information or help.
PowerSwitch App
First, verify that your mobile device supports the PowerSwitch App by referencing Garmin PowerSwitch App Compatibility and Availability.
Requirements:
Android: Android version 6.0 or higher
iPhone: iOS version 13 or higher
Contact your cellular provider or phone manufacturer for more information or help.
VIRB Mobile App
First, verify that your mobile device supports the VIRB Mobile App by referencing the compatible devices here.
VIRB Mobile App provides editing tools, turns your mobile device into a wireless remote, and more. For more information, see VIRB Mobile App.
Requirements:
Android Varies with device
iOS 10.0 or later
Contact your cellular provider or phone manufacturer for more information or help.