User's Manual

Connecting to TomTom services
About TomTom services
TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and speed cameras or danger zones on
your route. To help you avoid traffic delays and get to your destination quicker, you can use TomTom
services even on the routes you drive every day.
The TomTom navigation app app is connected to TomTom Services in one of the following ways:
 With a permanent connection directly from your TomTom BRIDGE device. The device is always
connected to TomTom services - you don't have to do anything to activate them.
 With a connection via your smartphone
. You must create a Personal Area Network to connect your
smartphone to the TomTom BRIDGE device.
Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are available
in all countries or regions. For more information on available services in each region, go to
tomtom.com/services.
Smartphone connected devices
Some TomTom navigation devices use your phone to connect to TomTom services so that you can
receive real-time TomTom Traffic and safety warnings. Your phone needs to be compatible with the
navigation device, and you must have a data plan from a mobile services provider. Go to
tomtom.com/connect
for more information.
Using TomTom services means that data is sent and received by your phone using your mobile services
provider.
Important: You might have additional costs when you use the internet on your phone, especially if you
are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with your mobile services provider for more
information.
Personal Area Networks
Your phone shares its internet connection by using the phone's Bluetooth and Personal Area Network
(PAN) functions.
Depending on your phone's Operating System, this network, or PAN, might be called one of the
following names:
 Personal Hotspot
 Tethering or Bluetooth Tethering
 Tether or Bluetooth Tether
The PAN function is probably already in your phone's Operating System, or you can download an app to
create a PAN.
Note: Some mobile service providers don't allow their users to use a PAN. If your phone doesn't have
the PAN function, you should contact your service provider for more information.
Please check the user guide for your phone if you are having trouble finding the settings.
For more help, go to tomtom.com/connect
.
Connect to TomTom services using your smartphone
To connect your TomTom BRIDGE to your phone, do the following:
1. Press the Home button on the TomTom Bridge device.
2. Select the Settings app.
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