Smartphone Link - BMW Motorrad Navigator V Owner's Manual

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.
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. 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.
Connecting to Smartphone Link
Before you can connect to Smartphone Link, you must
download and install the Smartphone Link app on your phone.
See your phone owner's manual for more information.
1
Start Smartphone Link on your phone.
2
From your device, select Settings > Bluetooth.
3
Select the Bluetooth check box.
4
Select the Discoverable check box.
5
From your phone, select Bluetooth.
6
From your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology, and
scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.
7
From your phone, select your device from the list of nearby
devices.
8
Follow the on-screen instructions on your phone and on your
device to confirm the pairing request.
appears in the status bar on your device when
Smartphone Link is connected.
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.
Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link
While the device is connected to the phone and receiving
Garmin Live Services, you can disable hands-free calling.
1
Select Settings > Bluetooth.
2 Select your phone.
3
Clear the Phone Calls check box.
About Garmin Live Services
Before you can use Garmin Live Services, your device must be
connected to a supported phone running Smartphone Link.
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 a
supported phone running Smartphone Link.
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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.
2
Select Garmin Live Services.
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.
Viewing the Weather Forecast
Before you can use this feature, you must connect your device
to a supported phone running Smartphone Link. This feature is
not available in all areas.
1
Select Apps > Weather.
2 Select a day.
The detailed forecast for that day appears.
Viewing Weather Near a Different City
1
Select Apps > Weather > Current Location.
2
Select an option:
• To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list.
• To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city
name.
Viewing the Weather Radar
You can view an animated, color-coded radar map of current
weather conditions, as well as a weather icon on the map. The
weather icon changes to show weather in the vicinity, such as
rain, snow, and thunderstorms.
1
Select Apps > Weather.
2 If necessary, select a city.
3
Select > Weather Radar.
Viewing Weather Alerts
While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may
appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts
near your current location or near a selected city.
1 Select Apps > Weather.
2
If necessary, select a city.
3
Select > Weather Alerts.
Checking Road Conditions
1
Select Apps > Weather.
2 If necessary, select a city.
3
Select > Road Conditions.
Trip Planner
A trip can consist of up to 29 via points and one final
destination. Up to 50 shaping points can be included between
each via point.
About Via Points
Via points are intermediate destinations within a trip. An orange
flag indicates a via point on the map. A trip can contain up to 29
via points and one final destination. While navigating a trip, the
device announces your arrival at each via point.
About Shaping Points
Shaping points are intermediate points between destinations or
via points that can be used to shape the direction of your route.
A blue dot indicates a shaping point on the map. You can have
up to 50 shaping points between each destination or via point.
Using the Apps