How do I Pair the Garmin GLO with my Windows Computer?

To pair with the Garmin GLO, your Windows computer* will need a Bluetooth adapter. You can do this by plugging the adapter into a USB port. Some computers, especially laptops, come with a built-in Bluetooth adapter. Depending on the computer, you may need to turn on the adapter, or use a switch on your laptop to turn it on. If you are unsure about how to turn on the Bluetooth adapter or whether your computer has a built-in Bluetooth adapter to begin with, please check the manual for your computer or check the manufacturer's website.

NOTE: The GLO is not compatible with Windows 10.

To Pair the Garmin GLO with Windows XP:

1. Press the On button on your Garmin GLO to power on the device. The Bluetooth LED should slowly flash blue, indicating that it's searching for mobile devices. 

2. On your computer, select on Start. 

3. Select on Run and type bthprops.cpl, then select OK. 

4. Under the Devices tab, select on Add. 

5. In the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard, select the My device is set up and ready to be found check box. 

6. Select on Next. The computer will then search for any discoverable devices that are in range. 

7. Once it appears, select the Garmin GLO and select Next. 

8. Windows might ask you to enter a pairing code (sometimes called a PIN or pass code). If so, enter 1234 to connect with your Garmin GLO. 

9. Once connected, select Finish to exit the wizard.

To Pair the Garmin GLO with Windows Vista:

1. Press the On button on your Garmin GLO to power on the device. The Bluetooth LED should slowly flash blue, indicating that it's searching for mobile devices. 

2. On your computer, select on Start (this may appear as the Windows icon). 

3. Select on Control Panel. 

4. Double-click the Bluetooth Devices icon within Control Panel. 

5. Under the Devices tab, select on Add. 

6. In the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard, select the My device is set up and ready to be found check box. 

7. Select on Next. The computer will then search for any discoverable devices that are in range. 

8. Once it appears, select the Garmin GLO and select Next. 

9. Windows might ask you to enter a pairing code (sometimes called a PIN or pass code). If so, enter 1234 to connect with your Garmin GLO. 

10. Once connected, select Finish to exit the wizard.

To Pair the Garmin GLO with Windows 7:

1. Press the On button on your Garmin GLO to power on the device. The Bluetooth LED should slowly flash blue, indicating that it's searching for mobile devices. 

2. On your computer, select on Start (this may appear as the Windows icon). 

3. Select and open Devices and Printers. 

4. Select on Add a device within the Devices and Printers window. 

5. Select on the Garmin GLO and then select Next to connect. If you don't see the Garmin GLO, ensure that the device is turned on and that it's searching for mobile devices. It may take several seconds for Windows to detect the device. 

6. Windows might ask you to enter a pairing code (sometimes called a PIN or pass code). If so, enter 1234 to connect with your Garmin GLO.

To Pair the Garmin GLO with Windows 8:

1. Press the On button on your Garmin GLO to power on the device. The Bluetooth LED should slowly flash blue, indicating that it's searching for mobile devices. 

2. On your computer, do one of the following: 

   • Option 1: Select the Bluetooth logo on the System Tray and select on Add a Device from the context menu. 

   • Option 2: Select Windows + I and then select Change PC settings. Select Devices, then Add a Device. 

   • Option 3: Select Windows + W and search for Bluetooth. Select Add Bluetooth device from the search results.

3. Any of these three options will bring you to the Change PC settings screen, where Windows 8 will scan for available discoverable Bluetooth devices. 

4. Once it appears, select on the Garmin GLO within the list. If you don't see the Garmin GLO, ensure that the device is turned on and that it's searching for mobile devices. It may take several seconds for Windows to detect the device. 

5. Select on the Pair button. 

6. Windows might ask you to enter a pairing code (sometimes called a PIN or pass code). If so, enter 1234 to connect with your Garmin GLO.