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Installing the dēzl App

NOTE: The device's software must be updated before installing and setting up the dēzl™ App.  See Replacing the Garmin Drive™ App with the dēzl App on Compatible Devices before proceeding.

The dēzl App is a free smartphone application that allows you to connect a compatible automotive device and a compatible smartphone. This allows connection to the dēzl™ Headset or the app can add additional live features to your compatible GPS navigator through your phone's existing mobile data plan, such as weather, traffic, Pilot Flying J myRewards, My Love's Rewards, and more.   

To check device and smartphone compatibility see the FAQ dēzl App Compatibility and Availability.

Contact your mobile service provider for more information about your service plan’s data and roaming rates.

To Install the dēzl App on an iPhone

  1. Touch the App Store icon on the phone 

  2. Touch Search  at the bottom

  3. Touch the Search bar at the top

  4. Type dēzl™ 

  5. Select dēzl in the search results

  6. Touch Get

To Install the dēzl App on an Android Phone

  1. Touch the Play Store iconon the compatible phone

  2. Touch Search Google Play at the top

  3. Type dēzl

  4. Select dēzl from the search results

  5. Touch Install

After the download completes, the App is ready to open and be paired with your compatible Garmin device. Instructions to pair the device with your smartphone can be found below and in the Garmin device's Owner's Manual.

To Pair the dēzl App with a Compatible Garmin Device

dēzl™ Headset 100 | dēzl™ Headset 200 Premium Trucking Headsets

iPhone

1. Open the dēzl App 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. Press and hold the power button to turn on the dēzl™ Headset

3. Touch Ok on the dēzl App to allow Bluetooth

4. Touch Allow to enable notifications

5. Review and agree to the Privacy Policy before touching Next

6. Touch Agree 

7. Press and hold the Bluetooth button until the blue LED flashes

8. Select Garmin dēzl Headset

9. Touch Pair

10. Touch Select an Accessory

11. Touch dēzl Headset_BT

They will now connect automatically when on and within range

Android

1. Open the dēzl App 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. Press and hold the power button to turn on the dēzl Headset

3. Review and agree to the Privacy Policy before touching Next

4. Touch Agree

5. Press and hold the Bluetooth button until the blue LED flashes

6. Select Garmin dēzl Headset

7. Touch Continue

8. Touch Allow only while using the app

9. Touch OK

They will now connect automatically when on and within range

dēzl™ OTR500 | dēzl™ LGV610 | dēzl™ OTR610 | dēzl™ LGV700 | dēzl™ OTR700 | dēzl™ LGV710 | dēzl™ OTR710 | and dēzlCam™ LGV710 GPS navigators | dēzlCam™ OTR710 GPS navigators with camera

See Setting up/Pairing the dēzl App Traffic on a dēzl OTR500, LGV/OTR610, LGV/OTR700/710, dēzl Cam LGV/OTR710 for instructions.

dēzl™ LGV800 | dēzl™ OTR800 | dēzl™ LGV810 | dēzl™ OTR810 | dēzl™ LGV1000 | dēzl™ OTR1000 | dēzl™ LGV1010 | dēzl™ OTR1010 GPS navigators

See Setting up/Pairing the dēzl App Traffic on a Garmin dēzl LGV/OTR800/810 and Garmin dēzl LGV/OTR1000/1010 for instructions.

Instinct® 2 - dēzl™ Edition Rugged Trucking Smartwatch

iPhone

See the detailed video below for instructions

NOTE: Ensure you have paired your watch with Garmin Connect before starting this process. See your owner's manual for instructions.

1. Open the dēzl App 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. Select OK to allow the dēzl App to use Bluetooth

3. The dēzl App will give you the option to allow notifications.

4. Review and agree to the Privacy Policy and License Agreement before selecting Next. 

5. Read the warning and select Agree to continue.

6. Select Allow Motion Detection if you want to turn off step counting while you are driving

  • This will give you more accurate health information.

7. Select OK to allow the dēzl App to access your motion and fitness activity

8. The dēzl App will then detect your Instinct 2 - dēzl Edition

Android

See the detailed video below for instructions.

NOTE: Ensure you have paired your watch with Garmin Connect before starting this process. See your owner's manual for instructions.

1. Open the dēzl App 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. Review and agree to the Privacy Policy and License Agreement before selecting Next. 

3. Read the warning and select Agree to continue.

4. Select Allow Motion Detection if you want to turn off step counting while you are driving

  • This will give you more accurate health information.

5. The dēzl App will then detect your Instinct 2 - dēzl Edition

If you encounter issues with the dēzl™ App, view troubleshooting steps in the applicable FAQ below.

For the dēzl Headset, see Troubleshooting a Bluetooth or dēzl App Issue with the dēzl Headset

For the Instinct 2 dēzl Edition, see Troubleshooting a Bluetooth or dēzl App Issue with the Instinct 2 - dēzl Edition Rugged trucking smartwatch.

For all other devices, see Troubleshooting a Bluetooth or dēzl App Issue with a Garmin Automotive Device

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