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Phone Permissions Required to Use the dēzl App and Garmin Drive App
Most smartphone apps, when initially installed and when using some app features, will request certain permissions that control the capabilities or information that the app is allowed to access.
The Following Permissions are Used by the dēzl™ App and Garmin Drive™ App:
Android
Contacts
During initial set up Bluetooth for calls on compatible devices.
Emergency contact set up in the Garmin Drive app on compatible dash cam devices.
Bluetooth (Enable in Settings)
Prompted during initial setup. Allows communication with compatible Garmin devices.
Required to pair with a Garmin device.
Required to view videos/photos and Live View for aligning dash cams,
Location
Prompted during initial setup.
"Allow Drive to access this device's location" allows access to the device's location.
Required to use Amazon Alexa features on a compatible device.
Required when searching for nearby points of interest such as coffee shops, gas stations, hospitals, etc.
Not required for general app usage.
Required when accessing 'Locate Vehicle' on compatible devices.
Background Location
If you allow location permission while Garmin Drive app is in the background we can also improve the time it takes for your device to acquire a GPS signal.
Set the location permission to "allow all the time".
Nearby devices (Android 13)
Prompted during initial setup during pairing process.
Allows the app to find, connect to, and determine the relative position of nearby devices.
Required for Bluetooth device connection.
Notifications
Prompted during initial setup, not required for general app usage.
Sounds, badges, pop-ups, and music controls on compatible devices.
Amazon Alexa
Sign-in or create an Amazon Alexa account during Garmin Drive app setup and allow Garmin access to your Amazon Alexa account is necessary if using the Amazon Alexa features on a compatible device.
It is not required to set up and use Amazon Alexa for all other non-Alexa related features such as .
Location permissions are required to use Amazon Alexa features (see the Location permission above)
Examples on Android:
To enable or verify these permissions:
Go to the phone's Settings
Search for Location
Look for App location permission
Turn on App location permission or touch App location permissions
Ensure Drive is in the list
Apple
Location
Prompted during initial setup. "Enable Location Permissions" allows location access to improve on location searches. (Not required for general app usage).
Required when using the Locate Vehicle feature on compatible devices.
Required when searching for nearby points of interest such as coffee shops, gas stations, hospitals, etc.
Required to use Amazon Alexa features on a compatible device.
Contacts
'Enable Contact Sync' is prompted during initial setup on Bluetooth calling compatible devices.
Required for the usage of voice to call and access to your phone contacts.
Photos
Required when sharing videos to phone with compatible dash cam devices.
Bluetooth
Prompted during initial setup. Allows communication with compatible Garmin devices.
Required to pair with a Garmin device.
Required to view videos/photos on dash cams.
Required for Live View on dash cams.
Local Network
Dash cams and GPS devices with built-in dash cams:
Required when viewing photos and videos.
Required when using Live View (dash cam devices only).
Allows app to find and connect to your Garmin devices, (to join the device's built-in Wi-Fi network).
Siri & Search
Auto enabled - Apple feature.
Notifications:
iPhone Notifications
Prompted during initial setup, not required for general app usage.
When selected, notifications you receive on your iPhone will also be sent to the compatible device and may be shown on its display.
Alerts, sounds, icon badges, and music controls on compatible devices.
Not required for general setup and usage of the Garmin Drive app
Background App Refresh
Auto enabled - Apple feature.
Cellular Data
Dash cam compatible devices.
Cellular is needed when you want an exported video to upload to cloud-based Vault storage using your phone's cell service.
Amazon Alexa
Sign-in or create an Amazon Alexa account during Garmin Drive app setup and allow Garmin access to your Amazon Alexa account is necessary if using the Amazon Alexa features on a compatible device.
It is not required to set up and use Amazon Alexa for all other non-Alexa related features such as .
Location permissions are required to use Amazon Alexa features (see the Location permission above)
Examples on Apple:
NOTE: Check your phone's Settings > dezl app or Garmin Drive app to configure as shown.
If any of these functions are not working properly with your device, ensure that the respective permissions are enabled.
Consult your phone manufacturer for assistance if needed.
Privacy Permissions:
When you use Garmin mobile navigation apps, we ask for your permission to use personal data — such as your contact information, location, device information, and email address — so you can receive accurate directions, personalized support, get important information about your devices, and get the most out of our products.
