Added: Denis Rubinov
Version: 2.11.5
Size: 19.5 MB
Updated: 02.05.2023
Developer: Garmin
Age Limitations: Everyone
Authorizations: 20
Downloaded on Google Play: 3077163
Category: Travels
Description
Garmin Smartphone Link is an application for Android devices that allows your smartphone to communicate with Garmin navigators. You can exchange information about various objects, about parking lots, about your current location, etc.
Program features
Garmin Online Services allow you to transfer the most relevant information to your device via the mobile Internet. Everything is done quickly enough, with high quality, data is transmitted without distortion.
Some services are available after Smartphone Link is connected. Others only become available after accessing paid features.
You can also share your current location via the GPS network with Garmin navigators and Garmin partners.
When you download Garmin Smartphone Link to your device, you can get interactive features such as:
- Exchange of addresses. It is proposed to download the location of users and search results on the Web from a mobile phone to compatible models of Garmin navigators;
- Garmin Traffic Services. This allows you to avoid traffic jams and quickly find bypass routes. Information is always the most accurate, updated in real time;
- Information about parking lots in real time. A very useful feature, thanks to which you can save a lot of time and effort. It also offers information on parking prices, the availability of parking at a given time - as you approach the point of arrival;
- Weather information. Both short-term and long-term forecasts are issued;
- The Last Mile function is also noteworthy. This option remembers the place in the parking lot, demonstrates the point of arrival, so that you can even find it on foot and then go back. To do this, you will need to use a mobile phone;
- Tracking traffic in live photo mode. It is proposed to familiarize yourself with the traffic situation, opirconnected to more than 10,000 surveillance cameras. So the driver can clearly see what the situation is on the road, evaluate it literally - with his own eyes.
Even all of the above is enough to draw your attention to the program. It can be really an extremely useful assistant when making a variety of everyday and even more long trips.
The program itself is easy to use. There is no interface overload.
Download and install
This program is completely free to download.
Some paid features are additionally available. But even using the free option, you can completely ensure your comfort while traveling.
Downloading and installation are carried out in a fully automatic mode. If we are talking about downloading a file in apk format, then you will need to transfer it from your computer to your smartphone first.
Further installation is carried out without any active actions on the part of the user.
Application Smartphone Link was checked by VirusTotal antivirus. As a result of the scan, no file infections were detected by all the latest signatures.
How to install Smartphone Link
- Download APK file apps from apkshki.com.
- Locate the downloaded file. You can find it in the system tray or in the 'Download' folder using any file manager.
- If the file downloaded in .bin extension (WebView bug on Android 11), rename it to .apk using any file manager or try downloading the file with another browser like Chrome.
- Start the installation. Click on the downloaded file to start the installation
- Allow installation from unknown sources. If you are installing for the first time Smartphone Link not from Google Play, go to your device's security settings and allow installation from unknown sources.
- Bypass Google Play protection. If Google Play protection blocks installation of the file, tap 'More Info' → 'Install anyway' → 'OK' to continue..
- Complete the installation: Follow the installer's instructions to complete the installation process.
How to update Smartphone Link
- Download the new version apps from apkshki.com.
- Locate the downloaded file and click on it to start the installation.
- Install over the old version. There is no need to uninstall the previous version.
- Avoid signature conflicts. If the previous version was not downloaded from apkshki.com, the message 'Application not installed' may appear. In this case uninstall the old version and install the new one.
- Restart annex Smartphone Link after the update.
Reviews for Smartphone Link
Positive: Traffic updates and re-routing options. Negative: Can't be turned off when not needed. It apparently does not stop when Force Stop from the app's properties is selected. The only option to kill it seems to be to uninstall it and only install when needed. Edit: My rating decreased because I have found out that this app drains my battery to 0% even when my phone is plugged in to a 12V vehicle charger. I had it running so we could get there traffic information.
I use it on my Navigator V on my motorcycle, side by side with Google maps. As a supplement. For 7 years. It works fine. I have had no issues. I enjoy using it. Some places dont have a cellular signal. It does seem to use a lot of storage space. I have had no battery issues with it, but I connect to power when using gps.
One huge problem: memory usage - 12 GB of storage used!!! No reason for that as I rarely use the app and have traveled only locally with it. No way to see what the space is used for nor can it be controlled. Other features seemed to work okay though in my part of the world there aren't many traffic alerts to be found. I may reinstall this app if I use it for travel. Otherwise: DELETE until needed. (Used with a Garmin RV 760.)
Works fine for notifications and pandora, but the Advanced Weather option SUCKS. I purchased it at the start of a long trip and the subscription charged my credit card, but does NOT work. It keeps telling me within the app that I need to subscribe again. THIS NEEDS FIXED! I got stuck in the middle of a severe thunderstorm under a bridge for almost an hour because I had no ability to pull up the radar on my ride even after I "purchased" the Advanced Weather. Used on a Zumo 396 for motorcycle.
The last update on March 20, 2019 made the app unusable. The update included better Bluetooth stability. It got worse. My Garmin drive assist 51lmt freezes up when connected to this app. When the Garmin is not frozen, it restarts itself without warning. It runs smooth when I turn Bluetooth off. It runs smooth when my phone is off or Bluetooth is off on my phone. This app also kills my battery. I had to uninstall this even though I need the traffic for work. PLEASE FIX THIS APP!!!!!!
Uninstalled from my S9. I thought it would be convenient but it is not compliant. It just sits there trying to connect and can not be stopped. I tried to Force-Stop the app and it refuses to close, even with Bluetooth turned off on the phone. I should be able to stop it when I want to. The occasional use of the traffic part of the app isn't worth having to charge the phone more often.
I had the same brainfart everyone else was having about this. Out of the box my Dezlcam was able to navigate and some of the features worked, but like a lot of these ratings are saying, the app would not connect. Then my techie kicked in and went "software compatibility issue" so I updated the device on my home wifi and my androids IOS and VIOLA, it connects flawlessly. Even has some ok features BUT (my reason for 3 stars), 4.99/mo for all of the useful features? NO. The device was 570 dollars
While the app has potential it makes listening to bluetooth music useless. The music constantly breaks up and skips especially when navigating. Too bad. Update: Through some trial and error I discovered that I needed to have the hotspot on my phone off when using bluetooth. All works perfectly now. Great app to use along with the Zumo 396 LMT-S
This app used to be really helpful, as a trucker it was nice being able to send exact locations to my GPS. Now when I send directions it wants to send me 500 miles in a wrong direction, or the app cannot handle the location given, or it simply cannot figure out where I want to go. It really needs to be updated from Garmin or do a hotfix to address the bugs and issues.
Requesting an application update
Added Denis Rubinov
Version: 2.11.5
Size: 19.5 MB
Updated: 02.05.2023
Developer: Garmin
Age Limitations: Everyone
Authorizations:
Downloaded on Google Play: 3077163
Category: Travels
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