Pairing with Your Smartphone
You can pair your RV / Camper device with your smartphone and the Garmin Drive app to enable additional
features and access live information (
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).
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin Drive app.
2 Turn on your RV / Camper device, and place the device and your smartphone within 3 m (10 ft.) of each
other.
3 On your phone, open the Garmin Drive app.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to a Garmin account and complete the pairing and setup
process.
The main app dashboard appears. After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when they are
turned on and within range.
Tips After Pairing the Devices
• After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on.
• When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last phone to which it was connected.
• You might need to set your phone to connect to the device automatically when the device is turned on.
• You should verify the Bluetooth features you want to use are enabled (
Enabling or Disabling Bluetooth
).
Pairing Additional Bluetooth Devices
1 Place your headset or phone and your Bluetooth device within 33 ft. (10 m) of each other.
2 On your device, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
3 On your headset or phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology and ensure it is visible to other Bluetooth
devices.
4 On your device, select Settings > Wireless Networks > Bluetooth.
A list of nearby Bluetooth devices appears.
5 Select your headset or phone from the list.
6 If necessary, select Pair.
Going to an Address or Location Using the Garmin Drive App
You can use the Garmin Drive app to search for an address, business, or point of interest, and send it to your
RV / Camper device for navigation.
1 From the Garmin Drive app, select Where To?.
2 Select an option:
• To search for an address near you, enter the house number and street name.
• To search for an address in another city, enter the house number, street name, city, and state.
• To search for a business name, enter all or part of the name.
• To search for a city, enter the city and state.
As you type, suggestions appear below the search field.
3 Select a suggested search result.
The app displays the location on a map.
4 Select Go! to start a route.
The RV / Camper device starts navigating to the selected location, and the location is added to your recent
searches in the Where To? menu.
Smart Notifications
While your device is connected to the Garmin Drive app, you can view notifications from your smartphone on
your RV / Camper device, such as text messages, incoming calls, and calendar appointments.
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