Smartphone Link
Smartphone Link Summary
Smartphone Link is a free, with in-app purchases Android app in Travel And Local by Garmin. Released in Jan 2012 (14 years ago). It has about 3.4M+ installs and 17K ratings with a 2.56★ (poor) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 17K monthly active users and generates around $<10K monthly revenue (100% IAP / 0% ads). Store last updated Jan 8, 2025
Recent activity: 2.5K installs this week (6.2K over 4 weeks) showing steady growth , and -2 new ratings this week View trends →
SDK intelligence: AppGoblin detected 6 development tools(e.g. JetBrains), 1 ad networks,and 1 analytics: product integrated into Smartphone Link. View full SDK list →
Data tracking: The app's network data flows (API traffic to/from the app and its SDKs) were last crawled on Jul 8, 2025.
Smartphone Link SDKs Summary
Smartphone Link was last scanned for SDKs on 2026-07-05. Below is the overview of third-party companies detected in the app. The full list of SDKs, permissions and unknowns is available here.
AppGoblin saw Smartphone Link uses 6 Development Tools
JetBrains
Google
JetBrains IntelliJAppGoblin saw Smartphone Link uses 1 Ad Networks
FacebookAppGoblin saw Smartphone Link uses 1 Analytics: Product
Firebase2.56★
Ratings: 17K
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App Description
Connect for a Better Drive
Smartphone Link works with select Bluetooth® enabled Garmin navigation devices, including most products from the following product categories:
• Garmin Drive™, Garmin DriveSmart™, Garmin DriveAssist™, Garmin DriveLuxe™ automotive navigators
• Garmin RV and Camper navigators
• zūmo motorcycle navigators
• dēzl truck navigators
• some nüvi automotive navigators (3597/3598/2x17/2x18/2x97/2x98/2x67/2x68/2577)
Check garmin.com/spl for a detailed list of compatible Garmin devices.
Some models require a software update, available at garmin.com/express
Smartphone Link allows you to connect a compatible Garmin navigator and your Android smartphone. Once linked, the compatible Garmin navigator uses your existing mobile data plan[1] to share information with your Android smartphone, including contacts, search results, favorite locations, your driving destination, and even your parking spot. With Smartphone Link, your compatible Garmin navigator can also access Garmin Live Services[2] for useful, real-time driving information.
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 when you connect to Smartphone Link. Other services within the app are available through optional paid subscriptions offering premium content and enhanced features. To receive data relevant to your location, Garmin Live Services require your current GPS location be shared with Garmin and Garmin partners.
Included Live Services:
• Address sharing - Send locations and online search results from your phone to your compatible Garmin navigator, and navigate there
• Garmin Live Traffic
Avoid delays and find detours with the best-in-class real-time information. Garmin Live Traffic is updated every minute and receives more than 1,000 messages every update cycle
• Live Parking[3]
Save time, and take the stress out of parking. View helpful parking information, including pricing and availability trends for on-street public parking, as you approach your destination.
• Weather - View forecasts and current conditions
• Last Mile - Remembers your parking spot and shows your destination, so you can find your way