“Will the bluetooth feature use my data plan if all I'm doing is making calls while driving? I make long drives at times and I like that idea of being able to make and receive phones calls while driving. However, I don't want any of my data used up since some of my drives are 8 hours or more. I know some of the smart link features will but I want to be positive that linking the gps up to my iphone via the bluetooth won't. It would be nice not to have to pull over to return a call or have any passenger I might have with me making call on my behalf.”
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I can only speak for myself and my cell plan. The GPS connects to the cell phone via blue tooth, just as if you had a blue tooth ear piece. It doesn't actually make or receive the calls, it just acts as a microphone/speaker. Cell calls don't use data, even without the use of the GPS, therefore, i can't imagine how ihe GPS could use data just by making phone calls. The actual driving directions aren't being sent/received through your cell, therefore, there should be no data usage for the GPS navigation.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.An unlimited data plan is recommended when using the premium services available through Garmin Live Services. If you enable Bluetooth and are using Smartphone link you will receive notifications that will use your data, however the phone calls should not be a part of the data usage, you can always verify with your cell phone provider. Compatibility is also important in this case, you can view list of compatible phones here: http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/simpleCase.htm?caseId={e3008e30-c372-11e4-cd20-000000000000}&kbName=garmin. Thank you! ~QKO
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