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Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features
WARNING
Do not read or interact with notifications while driving, because doing so can cause distraction which could lead
to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death.
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information.
The Tread app allows your device to receive smart notifications and live information, such as live traffic data
and weather information.
Live traffic data: Sends live traffic data to your device, such as traffic incidents and delays, construction zones,
and road closings (Traffic, page44).
Weather information: Sends real-time weather forecasts, road conditions, and weather radar to your device
(Viewing the Weather Forecast, page26).
Smart Notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your device. This feature is not available for
all languages.
Hands-Free calling: Allows you to place and receive phone calls through the device using your connected
Bluetooth headset.
Send locations to device: Allows you to send locations from your smartphone to your navigation device.
Bluetooth Feature Status Icons
Status icons appear in the Bluetooth settings next to each paired device.
Select > Bluetooth.
• A gray icon indicates the feature is disabled or disconnected for that device.
• A colored icon indicates the feature is connected and active for that device.
Hands-free calling
Smart notifications
Tread features and services
Pairing with Your Smartphone
You can pair your Tread - Overland Edition device with your smartphone and the Tread app to enable additional
features and access live information (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page34).
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Tread app.
2 Turn on your Tread - Overland Edition device, and place the device and your smartphone within 3m (10ft.) of
each other.
3 On your phone, open the Tread 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.
34 Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features
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