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Setting up/Pairing the Garmin Drive App Traffic on an Automotive Device

Live traffic information can be received through your compatible smartphone's data plan and can be sent instantly to your Garmin automotive navigator through the free Garmin Drive app. This information allows your Garmin device to display and help you avoid slow traffic due to accidents, construction, or other obstacles.  

Installing the Garmin Drive App 

First, it is necessary to install the free Garmin Drive app on your compatible smartphone. See Garmin Drive App Compatibility and Availability for information on compatible mobile platforms and automotive devices. 

The next step is to download the Garmin Drive app to your phone. See Installing the Garmin Drive App for instructions.  


Videos of the Garmin Drive App and Automotive Device Pairing Process

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Pairing the Garmin Drive App with the Automotive Device

1. Enable the Bluetooth on your phone and set your phone to Find Me/Discoverable mode

  • Refer to the owner's manual for your phone if you are not sure how to set it to Find Me/Discoverable mode.

 2. Install and open the Garmin Drive app.

3. On the Garmin device, touch Settings DriveCam 76 Settings Gear

4. Touch Wireless Networks

5. Touch Bluetooth

6. If the Bluetooth switch in the upper right corner is disabled, touch the switch to  enable it

  • When Bluetooth is turned on, your device can communicate with other nearby Bluetooth devices. 

7. In the Garmin Drive app, touch Navigation Device (on the Select Your Device page)

8. Touch Find Garmin Device

  • Additionally on iPhone, tap BT_Garmin DriveSmart in 'Select An Accessory' box when it appears. This can take time to appear.

9. Verify the passcode matches on both devices, touch Yes on the dezl device and Pair when prompted on the Drive app.

  • Enter the pairing code on the phone if prompted, then touch Pair

10. Continue to allow all requested permissions and the privacy policy when prompted.

11. Sign In to your existing Garmin account. If you do not have an account tap Create Account.

  • A Garmin account is required for Garmin Drive app usage. 

    • If you were already signed in, touch Save to add your device to your Vehicles.

The Garmin Drive app will automatically communicate with the device when the device and phone are powered on and in range of each other.


Live traffic service will begin automatically after your device and phone have been connected with the Garmin Drive app.

To Confirm Your Device is Receiving Traffic From the Garmin Drive App:

1. Touch Settings

2. Touch Traffic

3. "Garmin Drive" or "Garmin Live Traffic" will display under Current Provider