What is Garmin Express Used For with Automotive Devices?

Garmin Express is a desktop application that helps you manage and update your Garmin devices.  After downloading and installing the Garmin Express application to your computer, it will help you set up your device.  This one-time setup is simple; just connect your device to the computer and follow the on-screen prompts. Garmin Express will save its information so you'll always know when updates are available, even when you don't have the application open, or when your device isn't connected to the computer. 

• For information on installing Garmin Express, see  How Do I Install Garmin Express? 

• For information on updating the Garmin Express Application, see  Updating the Garmin Express Application 

• For update instructions, go to the Support Center and enter the product name or the serial number of your device. Once your device is selected click Other and search for “Updating Automotive Maps and Software with Garmin Express"

In addition to updates, other functions can be performed within Garmin Express.  

Registration

For registration instructions, see  Registering my New or Exchanged Device Using Garmin Express

Tools & Content

The following tabs are available after selecting the Tools & Content box.

Info Tab

This tab includes relevant device information.  The option to register is provided if the device is not already registered.  Also, a link to the Support Center is provided, if help is needed with the product. 

Utilities Tab

This tab includes the following options.  

• Back Up
  • Saved locations, routes, and vehicle profiles can be backed up manually
  • You can also restore the backup to the device.
• Transfer Favorites
  • Saved data can also be transferred from one device to another
  • For instructions see  Backing up, Restoring, or Transferring Saved Data on Garmin Automotive Devices

Note: Garmin Express is not compatible with backing-up or transferring locations and routes with the Overlander. For additional information, see  Importing and Exporting GPX Files on the Overlander.

• Optional Updates
  • Voice or text language files, and other files such as audio and vehicles can be installed
  • For instructions see  Adding a Voice or Text Language to an Automotive Device
• Help & Manuals
  • A link to the Support Center is provided, as well as links to the owner's manual, and important safety and product information 
• Remove From Express
  • You can remove a device from Garmin Express so it doesn't show up in your device list
  • For instructions see  Adding and Removing Devices in Garmin Express 

Purchased Tab

When a map is purchased from the Garmin website, the confirmation page will display the option for Garmin Express to install the map.  If this step was not completed and the confirmation screen has been closed, or the map needs to be reinstalled to an associated device or memory card, the map can be installed with Garmin Express without launching it from the website. For instructions see  Installing a New Map Region to an Automotive Device

Privacy Tab

Drive log preferences can be changed, and personal data can be managed.  See Garmin Express Steps to Revoke Consent to Upload Data to Garmin for more information.

Store

Prices and payment options specific to country/region are available and a safety camera subscription can be purchased after selecting the Store box. 

A Red Light and Speed Camera Subscription can be purchased and added to a compatible device.  Red Light and Speed Camera updates link your device to the Cyclops™ database, which is maintained daily and contains information about various safety cameras, such as fixed, average speed, mobile, variable, temporary/roadwork, red light, and red light speed cameras.

Note: Red Light and Speed Cameras are not compatible with all devices for all regions. 

For instructions see  Purchasing and Installing a Red Light and Speed Camera Subscription.