Select your product to confirm this information applies to you

Managing Dash Cam Videos from an Android Device with the Garmin Drive App

You can view, save, share, or delete dash cam videos and pictures taken from your compatible device on your Android phone using the Garmin Drive App. For instructions to connect your device with the Garmin Drive app see the owner's manual.


To View a Video/Photo:

 1. Launch the Garmin Drive app

2. Touch Videos and Photos. If prompted to connect to the Wi-Fi network, touch Connect.

3. Tap the select icon to choose what categories of footage are displayed, then select the desired video or photo

DC Live Android Video Categories


To Share or Download a Video/Photo:

 1. Select the desired video or photo in the Garmin Drive app

DC Live Android Videos

You can also delete a video or photo by touching and holding the video or photo and then touching the  Trash icon.

2. Trim the video as desired by touching and dragging the arrows on either side of the timeline. Skip this step for photos.

DC Live Android Trimming

3. Touch the right arrowRight arrow 1The app will prepare the video for export (keep the Drive app in the foreground during this process). This can take several minutes, depending on the length of the clip. When finished, it will say, Your Clip is Ready! 

  • Skip this step for photos. 
  • The video or photo will upload to the Garmin Vault when connected to an active Wi-Fi connection.

DC Live Android Export

4. If desired, save the video or photo to your phone

DC Live Android Save to Phone

5. To view or share your video or photo:

NOTE: Videos files export at a higher resolution (.mp4 file format). For more information on the types of video files the dash cam records, see: GLV Files on Garmin Dash Cams.

If you are experiencing poor resolution after exporting video files ensure that the latest version of the Garmin Drive App is running on your phone. All updates are downloaded via the App Store or Google Play Store.