If your phone doesn't appear in the list of Bluetooth devices on your Garmin DriveAssist, try the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices:
- On your Garmin DriveAssist, go to Settings > Wireless Networks and make sure the Bluetooth checkbox is selected[2][5].
- On your phone, enable Bluetooth in the settings and ensure it's set to be discoverable[2][5].
2. Check the distance between devices:
- Make sure your phone and Garmin DriveAssist are within 3 meters (10 feet) of each other[2][5].
3. Restart both devices:
- Turn off and then turn on both your phone and Garmin DriveAssist.
4. Check phone compatibility:
- Verify that your phone is compatible with the Garmin DriveAssist. You can check compatibility at www.garmin.com/bluetooth[3].
5. Refresh the Bluetooth device list:
- On your Garmin DriveAssist, select "Search for Devices" again to refresh the list of available Bluetooth devices[2][5].
6. Check for interference:
- Move away from other electronic devices that might interfere with the Bluetooth signal.
7. Update software:
- Ensure both your phone and Garmin DriveAssist have the latest software updates installed.
8. Reset Bluetooth on your phone:
- On Android devices, go to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, find your Garmin device in the list, select it, and choose "Forget" or "Unpair"[4].
- Then try the pairing process again.
If these steps don't resolve the issue, you may need to contact Garmin support for further assistance.
Citations:[1] https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/driveassist50/EN-GB/GUID-B3F0A4ED-AA4C-4FC1-A4A8-39556E02F21F.html
[2] https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/driveassist50/EN-GB/GUID-3BE6C17E-2196-41F9-92CC-4F9B03EADF95.html
[3] https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/drivesmart55-65/EN-GB/GUID-B3F0A4ED-AA4C-4FC1-A4A8-39556E02F21F.html
[4] https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=A5iUlhpQaY1tm57RQoFxE6
[5] https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/driveassist51/EN-US/GUID-3BE6C17E-2196-41F9-92CC-4F9B03EADF95.html