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Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live
Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 11).
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
WARNING
Do not read or reply to notifications while driving.
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected
to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live
Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 11).
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 , or wait for popup to expire.
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 listen to the notification using a voice command, say Play
Message.
NOTE: This option is available only when the selected
language supports the voice command feature and appears
in the map tool.
• 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.
The list of notifications appears. Unread notifications appear
black, and previously read notifications appear gray.
2
Select an option:
• To view a notification, select the notification description.
• To listen to a notification, select .
The device reads the notification using text-to-speech
technology. This feature is not available for all languages.
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 Garmin
DriveSmart 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 Garmin DriveSmart device starts navigating to the selected
location, and the location is added to your recent searches in the
Where To? menu.
Hands-Free Calling
NOTE: While most phones are supported and can be used, it
cannot be guaranteed that a particular phone can be used. All
features may not be available for your phone.
Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to
your mobile phone to become a hands-free device (Live
Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 11). While
connected, you can place or receive calls using your device.
Placing a Call
Dialing a Number
1
Select Apps > Phone > Dial.
2
Enter the number.
3
Select Dial.
Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book
Your phone book is loaded from your phone to the device each
time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few
minutes for the phone book to be available. Some phones do
not support this feature.
1
Select Apps > Phone > Phone Book.
2
Select a contact.
3
Select Call.
Calling a Location
1
Select Apps > Phone > Browse Categories.
2
Select a point of interest.
3
Select Call.
Receiving a Call
When you receive a call, select Answer or Ignore.
Using the Call History
Your call history is loaded from your phone to the device each
time your phone and the device connect. It may take a few
minutes for the call history to be available. Some phones do not
support this feature.
1
Select Apps > Phone > Call History.
2
Select a category.
A list of calls appears, with the most recent calls at the top.
3
Select a call.
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