# Garmin Smartphone Link

> Smartphone Link creates a seamless navigation experience.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.phonelinkapac](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.phonelinkapac)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.garmin.android.apps.phonelinkapac`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Garmin
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 154,619
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1,054 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-14
- **First published:** 2025-08-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.android.apps.phonelinkapac)
- **Website:** [http://www.garmin.co.in](http://www.garmin.co.in/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.garmin.co.in/privacy/](http://www.garmin.co.in/privacy/)

## Description

**Garmin Smartphone Link** creates a seamless navigation experience by connecting your compatible Garmin personal navigator with an Android smartphone. This extension allows the devices to share saved locations, recent destinations, parking spots, and current routes effortlessly.

Compatible with select Bluetooth®-enabled 2012-2017 Garmin devices such as the DriveSmart, DriveAssist, and nüvi series including nüviCam, Smartphone Link also integrates Garmin Live Services. These live services deliver up-to-date information like traffic and localized weather directly to your Garmin device using your smartphone's mobile data plan, without requiring additional data connections. Some services are free upon connection, while premium content and features are available through subscriptions.

By using Garmin Smartphone Link, users benefit from enhanced navigation precision and convenience, making travel safer and more efficient.

## Rankings

- #180,513 — Overall

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's seamless integration with Garmin devices for map updates and accurate location tracking. However, many report that the app runs continuously without an option to disable it, draining battery life. Frequently mentioned problems include the inability to share locations from Google Maps correctly, failure of weather and traffic updates, and excessive data storage usage. There is also a common sentiment of inadequate support and stalled development, causing core features to become unreliable over time.

### Pros

- Works seamlessly with Garmin devices for map updates and navigation.
- Accurate location tracking to smartwatches.
- Some updates have fixed previous issues with sending directions from apps like Google Maps.
- Previously allowed sending unsaved locations from Google Search, which was convenient.

### Cons

- App runs constantly in the background with no option to turn off, causing significant battery drain.
- Issues with sharing location from Google Maps to Garmin devices, frequently reported as broken or inaccurate.
- Advanced weather and traffic updates fail to update or work properly.
- Large amounts of user data storage used without clear user control or permission settings.
- Perceived lack of ongoing support and development leading to unresolved bugs and deterioration of key features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.phonelinkapac)