Smartphone Link - Garmin zumo 595 Owner's Manual

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1
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2
Select the headset name.
3
Select an option:
• To disconnect the headset, clear the Headset check box.
• To disable audio from streaming media, clear the Media
Audio check box.

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
Live Services, page
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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
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.
Garmin Live Services
Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be
connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link
(Pairing Your Phone and Headset, page
Connecting to Smartphone Link provides access to Garmin Live
Services. Garmin Live Services provides free and subscription-
based plans to view live data on your device, such as traffic
conditions and weather.
Some services, like weather, are available as separate apps on
your device. Other services, like traffic, enhance the existing
navigation features on your device. Features that require access
to Garmin Live Services display the Smartphone Link symbol
and appear only when the device is connected to Smartphone
Link.
Subscribing to Garmin Live Services
Before you can subscribe to Garmin Live Services, you must
install the Smartphone Link app on your phone.
1
Start the Smartphone Link app on your phone
Phone and Headset, page
2
Select My Account.
A list of services and subscription prices appears.
3
Select a service.
4
Select the price.
5
Select Subscribe.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Bluetooth Connected Features
(Garmin
or see the application store for
13).
(Pairing Your
13).
Smart Notifications
While your device is connected to the Smartphone Link app, you
can view notifications from your smartphone on your zūmo
device, such as text messages, incoming calls, and calendar
appointments.
NOTE: You may need to wait a few minutes to receive
notifications on your navigation device after it connects to the
Smartphone Link app.
appears colored in the Bluetooth
settings when smart notifications are connected and active
(Bluetooth Feature Status Icons, page
Receiving Notifications
Do not read or reply to notifications while driving.
Before your zūmo device can receive notifications, you must
connect it to your smartphone and to the Smartphone Link app.
From most pages, a popup appears when the device receives a
notification from your smartphone. If the device is moving, you
must verify you are a passenger and not the driver before you
can view notifications.
NOTE: If you are viewing the map, notifications appear in a map
tool.
• To ignore a notification, select OK.
The popup closes, but the notification remains active on your
phone.
• To view a notification, select View.
• To listen to the notification, select View > Play.
The device reads the notification using text-to-speech
technology. This feature is not available for all languages.
• To perform additional actions, such as dismissing the
notification from your phone, select View, and select an
option.
NOTE: Additional actions are available for only some
notification types and must be supported by the app
generating the notification.
Receiving Notifications while Viewing the Map
Do not read or reply to notifications while driving.
Before your zūmo device can receive notifications, you must
connect it to your smartphone and to the Smartphone Link app.
When you are viewing the map, new notifications appear in a
map tool at the edge of the screen. If the device is moving, you
must verify you are a passenger and not the driver before you
can view notifications.
• To ignore a notification, select
The popup closes, but the notification remains active on your
phone.
• To view a notification, select the notification text.
• To listen to the notification, select Play Message.
The device reads the notification using text-to-speech
technology. This feature is not available for all languages.
• To perform additional actions, such as dismissing the
notification from your phone, select View, and select an
option.
NOTE: Additional actions are available for only some
notification types and must be supported by the app
generating the notification.
Viewing the List of Notifications
You can view a list of all active notifications.
1
Select Apps > Smart Notifications.
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