Garmin DriveSmart 50LMT Owners Manual - Page 17

Connecting to the Smartphone Link App on Your Apple Device Before you can connect to the Smartphone Link app, you must pair and connect your Garmin DriveSmart device with your phone. If you did not connect to the Smartphone Link app during the pairing process, you can connect to it for additional Bluetooth features. The Smartphone Link app communicates with your phone using Bluetooth Smart technology. The first time you connect to the Smartphone Link app on an Apple device, you must enter a Bluetooth Smart security code. 1 From the app store on your phone, install the Smartphone Link app. 2 On your phone, open the Smartphone Link app. A security code appears on the Garmin DriveSmart device screen. 3 On your phone, enter the code. Disabling Hands-Free Calling for Your Apple Device You can disable hands-free calling and remain connected to your phone for Smartphone Link data and notifications. 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth. 2 Select the phone name used for hands-free calling. TIP: Your phone may connect to hands-free calling and data using two different names. appears colored next to the phone name used for hands-free calling. 3 Clear the Phone calls check box. Disabling Smartphone Link Data and Smart Notifications for Your Apple Device You can disable Smartphone Link data and smart notifications and remain connected to your phone for hands-free calling. 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth. 2 Select the phone name connected to Smartphone Link data and notifications. TIP: Your phone may connect to hands-free calling and data using two different names. and appear blue next to the phone name used for data and notifications. 3 Clear the Smartphone Services check box. Showing or Hiding Notification Categories for Your Apple Device You can filter the notifications shown on your device by showing or hiding categories. 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth. 2 Select the phone name connected to Smartphone Link data and notifications. TIP: Your phone may connect to hands-free calling and data using two different names. and appear colored next to the phone name used for data and notifications. 3 Select Smart Notifications. 4 Select the check box next to each notification to show. Setting Up Bluetooth Features for Your Smartphone with Android™ By default, all compatible Bluetooth features are enabled when you pair your phone. You can enable, disable, or customize certain features. Connecting to the Smartphone Link App on Your Android Smartphone Before you can connect to the Smartphone Link app, you must pair and connect your Garmin DriveSmart device with your phone. If you did not connect to the Smartphone Link app during the pairing process, you can connect to it for additional Bluetooth features. 1 From the app store on your phone, install the Smartphone Link app. 2 On your phone, open the Smartphone Link app. Disabling Bluetooth Features for Your Smartphone with Android You can disable specific Bluetooth features and remain connected to other features. 1 Select Settings > Bluetooth. 2 Select the phone name. 3 Select an option: • To disable hands-free calling, clear the Phone calls check box. • To disable Smartphone Link data and smart notifications, clear the Smartphone Link check box. • To disable specific app notifications, use the settings in the Smartphone Link app. Showing or Hiding Notifications for Your Smartphone with Android You can use the Smartphone Link app to select which types of notifications appear on your Garmin DriveSmart device. 1 On your phone, open the Smartphone Link app. 2 Select . 3 Verify the Smart Notifications check box is selected. 4 From the Notifications section, select Settings. A list of notification categories and apps appears. 5 Select an option: • To enable or disable a notification, select the toggle switch next to the category or app name. • To add an app to the list, select . Smartphone Link Smartphone Link is a phone application that allows you to synchronize location data with your phone and access live information using your phone data connection. Your device transfers data from Smartphone Link using Bluetooth wireless technology. Live information is available through free and subscription-based plans from Garmin Live Services (Garmin Live Services, page 14). Saved locations and recently found locations are synchronized with your phone each time your device connects to Smartphone Link. Downloading Smartphone Link Smartphone Link is available for some smartphones. Go to www.garmin.com/smartphonelink or see the application store for your phone for compatibility and availability information. Download Smartphone Link from the application store on your supported phone. See your phone owner's manual for information on downloading and installing applications. Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device Smartphone Link is registered as a navigation application on your phone. 1 From your phone, select the button to start navigating to a location (see the owner's manual for your phone). 2 From the application menu, select Smartphone Link. The next time you connect your device to your phone, the location is transferred to the recently found items on your device. Bluetooth Connected Features 13