Brand: GARMIN
Category: Automotive Electronics
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:44 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2018-02-01
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Getting Started: Mount the device, connect it to power, and pair it with your smartphone using the Garmin Speak app. Connect to your vehicle's stereo via Bluetooth or auxiliary cable for audio output.
Navigation: Use voice commands to get directions, find locations, and receive traffic updates. The Garmin skill provides navigation features.
Dash Cam: The device automatically records video. You can save clips, take photos, and adjust audio recording settings. View and manage dash cam content using the Garmin VIRB app.
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS): Features like Go Alert, Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS), and Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) provide driving alerts.
Incoming Phone Calls: Accept or decline calls hands-free. Amazon Alexa features allow music playback, weather checks, and more.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Error Symbol | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Poor GPS reception | The device has not acquired GPS satellites and cannot determine your location. | Go to an open area and verify the device has a clear view of the sky through the windshield (Acquiring GPS Signals, page 4). |
| Smartphone is not connected | The device is not connected to your smartphone. | Verify Bluetooth technology is enabled on your smartphone and the device is paired with your smartphone (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 2). |
| Garmin Speak app is not connected | The device has established a Bluetooth connection to your smartphone, but it cannot connect to the Garmin Speak app. | On your smartphone, open the Garmin Speak app. |
| No internet connection | The device is connected to the Garmin Speak app, but no internet connection is available. | Verify your smartphone is receiving a mobile data or Wi-Fi signal with access to the internet. |
| High device temperature | The device temperature is too high, and the device cannot operate. | Move the device to a cooler location, and allow it to cool down before operating it. Avoid leaving the device in direct sunlight when your vehicle is parked. |