Connecting To Tomtom Services; About Tomtom Services; Always Connected Devices; Smartphone Connected Devices - TomTom Go Reference Manual

Connecting to TomTom services

About TomTom services

TomTom services give you real-time information about
get TomTom services on your GO you need to be logged in to a
The way you connect your GO to TomTom services depends on your navigation device. A GO can
connect in one of the following ways:
With a permanent connection

'Always Connected' devices.
With a connection via your

devices.
Check tomtom.com/connect
Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are
available in all countries or regions. For more information on available services in each region, go
to tomtom.com/services.

Always connected devices

Follow these steps to get TomTom services on a TomTom GO that is always connected:
Note: When you start your GO for the first time, or after a reset, you are given the option to
activate TomTom services when you set up your GO.
1. Select Activate Traffic in the Main Menu.
2. Select Activate.
3. If you are prompted, select Yes to agree to send information to TomTom.
Note: You cannot use TomTom services unless you agree to send information to TomTom.
4. Create a new MyTomTom account or login to your existing MyTomTom account.
Tip: If you already own a TomTom navigation device, we recommend that you open a new
MyTomTom account for your GO using a different email address.
TomTom services are now active.
Tip: You can also connect to services by selecting Connected Services in the Main Menu,
followed by Traffic & Speed Cameras or Traffic & Danger Zones.

Smartphone connected devices

Some TomTom navigation devices use your phone to connect to TomTom services so that you can
receive real-time TomTom Traffic and safety warnings. Your phone needs to be compatible with the
navigation device, and you must have a data plan from a mobile services provider. Go to
tomtom.com/connect
Using TomTom services means that data is sent and received by your phone using your mobile
services provider.
directly from your GO. These navigation devices are called
smartphone. These devices are called 'Smartphone Connected'
for more information.
for more information.
traffic and speed cameras
MyTomTom
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on your route. To
account.