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Garmin Smartphone Link on Windows Pc

Developed By: Garmin Corporation

License: Free

Rating: 3,5/5 - 1.055 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.7.1
Size 19.5 MB
Release Date November 28, 23
Category Travel & Local Apps

App Permissions:
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming. [see more (15)]

Description from Developer:
Smartphone Link creates a seamless navigation experience between a compatible Garmin personal navigator and an Android smartphone. It allows the devices to share information, such... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Garmin Smartphone Link and install on Windows PC. Garmin Smartphone Link is free Travel & Local app, developed by Garmin Corporation. Latest version of Garmin Smartphone Link is 2.7.1, was released on 2023-11-28 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Garmin Smartphone Link is 3,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,055 users, 263 users had rated it 5*, 351 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Garmin Smartphone Link on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Garmin Smartphone Link on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Garmin Smartphone Link on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Garmin Smartphone Link using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Garmin Smartphone Link" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Garmin Smartphone Link on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Garmin Smartphone Link" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Smartphone Link creates a seamless navigation experience between a compatible Garmin personal navigator and an Android smartphone. It allows the devices to share information, such as saved and recently found locations, where you parked, and your current destination. It also links your compatible nüvi to Garmin Live Services, such as traffic, and weather using your smartphone's current mobile data plan.*
Smartphone Link works with select Bluetooth®-enabled 2012 through 2017 Garmin devices, including the
• Garmin DriveSmart, DriveAssist
• nüvi 2467, 2567, 3560, 4592,
• nüviCam

What Are Garmin Live Services?
Garmin Live Services provide the most up-to-date “live” information to your Garmin navigator using your existing mobile data plan. There’s no need for an additional data connection. Some services are included free when you connect to Smartphone Link. Others are available through subscriptions that offer premium content and enhanced features.

Examples of Garmin Live Services:
•Local weather information:
Current localized weather, temperature and forecasts.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an application to read the low-level system log files.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.