Garmin Speak Owner's Manual - Appendix
• If you want to use the internal device speaker, verify each of
these items:
◦ In the Garmin Speak app, select > Audio, and verify
Garmin Speak is selected in the Alexa and Media
section.
◦ Verify no cable is connected to the audio output jack in the
Garmin Speak power cable plug.
• If you want to connect to your vehicle stereo using your
smartphone's headphone jack, verify each of these items:
◦ In the Garmin Speak app, select > Audio, and verify
Other is selected in the Alexa and Media section.
◦ Verify that an appropriate audio cable is connected to your
smartphone's headphone jack and to the auxiliary input
jack for your vehicle stereo.
◦ Verify your vehicle stereo is set to the auxiliary input audio
source.
When is the Garmin Speak device listening?
While the Garmin Speak device is turned on and the
microphones are not muted, the device continuously listens for
you to say Alexa to start a request. The device itself does not
record or store any audio data. After you say Alexa or press ,
the audio data of your request is sent to the Alexa system for
processing. You can view a record of your processed requests
in the Amazon Alexa app.
If you want to prevent the device from hearing any audio, you
can mute the microphones by pressing (
).
A skill I want to use is not available
The Garmin Speak device is compatible with many Alexa skills
and features. However, some skills and features are exclusive to
certain devices or are not available for the Garmin Speak
device. Skill compatibility is determined by the skill developer.
If a skill you want to use is not available, you can contact the
skill developer to suggest adding support for the Garmin Speak
device.
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Pairing an Additional Smartphone with Your
Garmin Speak Device
If multiple people need to use your Garmin Speak device, you
can pair it with additional smartphones.
1
With the Garmin Speak turned on, hold for 5 seconds to
manually enter pairing mode.
The LED ring glows amber and animates while the device is
in pairing mode.
2
From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
Garmin Speak app.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to pair and set up the
device.
Each time the Garmin Speak turns on, it attempts to connect to
the most recently connected smartphone first. If that smartphone
is not within range, it connects to another paired smartphone
within range.
Pairing an Additional Garmin Speak Device
with Your Smartphone
If you have Garmin Speak devices in multiple vehicles, you can
pair each of them with your smartphone. You must use the
Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to pair additional
devices.
NOTE: Only one device can have an active connection to the
app at a time.
1
Turn off all your Garmin Speak devices except the one you
want to pair.
2
With the Garmin Speak turned on, hold for 5 seconds to
manually enter pairing mode.
The LED ring glows amber and animates while the device is
in pairing mode.
3
On your smartphone, go to the Bluetooth settings, select the
Garmin Speak device from the list of nearby devices, and
select the option to pair with the device.
For more information about pairing your smartphone with
Bluetooth devices, see your smartphone owner's manual.
Your smartphone and the Garmin Speak device display a
pairing code.
4
Verify the codes match, and press any button on the Garmin
Speak device to accept the pairing request.
5
On your smartphone, select the option to authorize pairing
with the device.
6
Open the
Garmin Speak app.
7
Say Alexa, ask Garmin to register my device.
After the device is paired and registered, your smartphone and
the Garmin Speak app connect to it automatically in the future.
Removing the Adhesive Disc from Your
Windshield
The adhesive metal disc is intended for a long-term installation
and can be difficult to remove.
1
Using a non-sharp, non-metal object, carefully pry one edge
of the disc away from the windshield, applying steady
pressure until the adhesive releases from the windshield.
2
Remove all remaining adhesive from the windshield and disc.
3
Clean the windshield and disc.
You can replace the adhesive on the disc to attach it to
another location (
Replacing the Adhesive on the Disc,
).
Replacing the Adhesive on the Disc
You can replace the adhesive on the metal disc to install the
device in a new location. Your device includes one extra
to purchase additional
adhesive pads.
1
If necessary, remove the old adhesive pad from the disc.
2
Clean the disc.
The disc must be free of dust, wax, oils, or coatings.
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