Garmin Smartphone Link

by Garmin · Travel & Local · Free

On Google Play since November 2012 · Data updated 2026-10-26

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Total installs: 150 thousand
Rating on Google Play: 5.00; 1,011 ratings
Last updated: October 20, 2026

Garmin Smartphone Link has 150 thousand installs. Users love it: 5.0 stars from 1,011 ratings.

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Last 30 days: 150
Play install range: 100+ thousand
Launched: November 2012

Installs over time

Garmin Smartphone Link has been installed 150 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 150 times.

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Updates seen on Google Play

Version: 2.7.4
Launched: November 2012

Oct 20, 2026UpdateVersion 2.7.4
Jul 14, 2025UpdateVersion 2.7.3
Oct 29, 2023UpdateVersion 2.7.1
Sep 16, 2019UpdateVersion 2.6.9
Mar 24, 2019UpdateVersion 2.6.8

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Comments on Garmin Smartphone Link for Android

★★★★★ The 5th March update has fixed the problems whereby it had been impossible on certain devices, to send directions from Google Maps or Foursquare. Now Note9 and 3560LM are talking again. BUT IT TOOK FAR TOO LONG GARMIN!!

★★★★★ Works seamlessly with my Garmin device and updates its maps fast and easy.

★★★★★ Still the best My companion for 1 month travel in the US...throughout and just so reliable! Made our vacation smooth and enjoyable!!

★★★★★ Finally, it worked!!! I'm able to share location from Google map to garmin (using nexus5)

★★☆☆☆ Doesn't work Very good idea where u can directly share location to the navigator, unfortunately I can never send location from my phone (Samsung S6 edge) to my navigator (BMW Navigator V)

★★☆☆☆ Seem developer has stopped to develop anymore. Cannot send location from Google Map to Garmin device. I think Garmin Navigator will be useless in the near future if there is nothing develop like this. Use Goole Map on mobile phone is better.

★★☆☆☆ Nothing works. Google map use to be able to send from phone to GPS. Every time I send smart link crashes 😷 Use to be working 2 years ago

Technology

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Ads: No ads
Price: Free
Libraries: 53
App size: 18.3 MB
Needs Android: 7.0+
Content rating: Everyone

Technologies used by Garmin Smartphone Link

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About the app and developer

About Garmin Smartphone Link

Garmin Smartphone Link is a travel & local app developed by Garmin.

Download Statistics

Garmin Smartphone Link has been downloaded 150 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 150 times.

User Ratings

Garmin Smartphone Link is rated 5.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1 thousand ratings.

App Information

Garmin Smartphone Link is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 18.34 MB. The latest APK version available is 2.7.4. The last update was on October 20, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Garmin Smartphone Link requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since November 2012.

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Store listing

By Garmin, from Google Play

“Smartphone Link creates a seamless navigation experience.”

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Description by Garmin Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

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.

Recent changes:
Bug fix.