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Pairing Your Smartphone with Your dēzl Device

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.

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

Installing the dēzl App

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

Videos of the Garmin dezl Device and the dezl App Pairing Process

Android

Apple

Pairing the dezl App with the dezl 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. On your dezl device, touch Settings

3. Touch Wireless Networks

4. Touch Bluetooth to add a checkmark to the box, this indicates Bluetooth is enabled

5. Open the dēzl app and select Allow to find Bluetooth devices

6. Accept the End User License Agreement, and touch Next

7. Touch Agree to the vehicle operation Warning

8. Scroll down and select Garmin dēzl or your dezl model (ex. dezl OTR710) from the list

Or, scan the QR code on your dezl device if prompted during the initial device setup

9. On the dezl device touch Search for Devices, then touch OK to 'set your phone to discoverable mode' message

10. Touch Find Garmin Device in the dezl app (skip this step on Android)

Additionally on iPhone, tap BT_ dezl OTR... in the 'Select An Accessory' box when it appears. This can take time to appear.

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

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

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

A Garmin account is required for Garmin dezl app usage

14. Follow the on-screen prompts in the app to complete setup

15. To complete setup of additional dezl app features (rewards, notifications, phone calls, and product registration)

In the dezl app, touch the settings gear in the upper right corner,
Select your dezl OTR device
Touch Finish Setup

The dēzl 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 dēzl app.

NOTE: Traffic services will still continue to function if the Notifications have been disabled. See Disabling Specific Types of Smart Notifications.

To Confirm Your Device is Receiving Traffic From the dēzl App

1. Touch Settings on the dezl device

2. Touch Traffic

3. Garmin dēzl or Garmin Live Traffic will display under Current Provider