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Installing Garmin Smartphone Link

Garmin Smartphone Link is a free smartphone application that allows you to connect a compatible automotive device and a compatible smartphone.  See Smartphone Link Compatibility and Availability

You can add additional live features to your Garmin device through your phone's existing mobile data plans, such as weather, traffic, tracking services, and more.  Contact your mobile service provider for more information about your service plan’s data and roaming rates.

Once linked, the automotive device and phone can share information, including contacts, search results, favorite locations, your driving destination, and even your parking spot. Additionally, your automotive device can access premium Garmin Live Services for useful, real-time driving information.


To Install Garmin Smartphone Link on an iPhone

  • Touch the App Store icon on the phone 

  • Touch Search  at the bottom

  • Touch the Search bar at the top

  • Type Garmin Smartphone Link

  • Select Garmin Smartphone Link in the search results

  • Touch the download icon 

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

To Install Garmin Smartphone Link on an Android Phone

  • Touch the Play Store icon on the compatible phone

  • Touch Search Google Play at the top

  • Type Garmin Smartphone Link

  • Select Garmin Smartphone Link from the search results

  • Touch Install

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