Contact Garmin Smartphone Link Support

by Khggbvfer

Just updated the app on my iPhone 8 to work with my dēzl 580. All the app does, as it always has, is make the unit not perform at the most inappropriate times. While using the app connected to my dēzl I’ve been directed more than once to “ROAD CLOSED” signs and needed to back up and make a U-turn. IN A SEMI TRUCK. Only with iOS Services connected does the unit announce “lost satellite reception” and take literally several minutes to figure out where I am. That’s REALLY BAD when I’m on a new route and don’t know where I need to turn. As reported by other reviewers, often the best way to get from point A to point B is to ignore the route directed by the unit (I’ve saved literally a half hour on some routes of only 200 miles by ignoring the Garmin four or five times). Before these experiences I’ve always been happy with Garmin units I’ve purchased for my cars. Also, like other reviewers, I feel the need to use Google Maps in tandem with my dēzl for reliable traffic data. Please, get your act together, Garmin.

by Tim Cook Monk

I mean why do you even need this useless app. This is buggy confusing and doesn’t work et al. It could be great if I have this app and I could just lunch Google map to this app and it can show me on the device without much fuss. Just simply mirror Google maps directions on the device directly or via this app. That could make it more easier. Even if I save next direction on the app that doesn’t show up on the screen. They are still like ving in 90s. Now a days itinerary plans change fast so they must have lot easier options to quickest possible way to feed info and get going without making complicated nonsense. AppStore should remove this app because the customer satisfaction is just 2 stars. AppStore must warn developers that if they won’t give attention then due to low quality of app and reviews they will remove app in 2 weeks. That way these developers would keep their butts up to provide quality.

by RK1963

I purchased a 3597 to replace my 1960 because of the iPhone link. Bluetooth hookup was easy. I purchased the camera and advanced weather support. Do not bother with the camera, crappy resolution, better resolution using web browser. The advanced weather integrates just fine and has a couple of display options to choose from. There is no voice integration with the smartphone apps. To use the google search, you have to use your phone and push the result up to your GPS. The GPS will not search through the phone, but the weather and camera will. This is where I am disappointed. My 1690 will do google searches from the GPS unit. If Garmin will make the GPS search google through the phone, I would give more stars. Also I have not Seen a way to get gas prices or movie information. Maybe they will add later. 31 October 2017 update application just locks up now on iPhone 6+ and is non functional. Changing to one star.