User Manual

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Why do I want to connect a smartphone to my device?
Connect your smartphone to your TomTom GO BASIC to use these features:
TomTom services
Receive real-time traffic information, speed camera updates and MyDrive using your phone’s
data connection. This feature uses approximately 7 MB of data per month.
Note: Smartphone-connected devices only. Always-connected devices receive services over
GPRS.
Hands-free calls
Receive and make calls on your TomTom GO.
Smartphone messages
SMS and messages from other messaging apps on your smartphone appear on your TomTom GO.
Messages can be read aloud so that you can keep your eyes on the road ahead.
Smartphone personal assistant
Get full access to your phone's personal assistant. Tap the phone button in the map or guidance
view to talk to the Siri voice recognition software or the Google Now™ service.
Connecting your phone with or without the MyDrive app
You can choose to pair your iOS or Android phone to your device using the MyDrive app or using only
Bluetooth® wireless technology.
If you connect using the MyDrive app, you can use all the features listed above. If you connect using
only Bluetooth, the smartphone messages feature will not be available.
Connecting a smartphone
You are prompted to connect your smartphone when you start your TomTom GO BASIC for the first
time, or after you have reset your TomTom GO.
Tip: You can connect more than one phone to your TomTom GO.
Connecting your phone using the MyDrive app
1. On your smartphone, download and install the TomTom MyDrive app from
tomtom.com/mydriveapp.
2. Open the MyDrive app. If you are not prompted to connect your phone, tap the device symbol
next to the search bar on the app main screen.
3. Switch on Bluetooth on your phone, and make sure your phone is discoverable.
4. On your TomTom GO BASIC, open the Main Menu and select Settings.
Connecting a smartphone