Garmin Speak Owner's Manual

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When you receive a phone call, the LED ring flashes magenta,and the device displays the contact name or phone number ofthe caller.• To accept the phone call, press on the Garmin Speakdevice.Your phone accepts the call, and you can speak to the callerusing the Garmin Speak microphones and speaker. If theaudio cable is connected to your vehicle stereo (Connectingto the Stereo Using an Auxiliary Audio Cable, page 2), thedevice broadcasts the call audio to your vehicle speakers.• To decline the phone call, press on the Garmin Speakdevice.Amazon Alexa Skills and FeaturesIn addition to the navigation features offered by the Garmin skill,the Garmin Speak device provides access to many AmazonAlexa features, such as playing music, checking the weather, orlistening to the news. You can use the Amazon Alexa app tocustomize features and to explore thousands of skills in theAlexa Skills Store. Some skills require linking to your Amazonaccount.NOTE: Some skills may not be compatible with the GarminSpeak device. Device compatibility is determined by the skilldeveloper.Playing MusicYou can play streaming music from your Amazon Music libraryand subscriptions, or from compatible streaming music services.You can use the Alexa app to add your streaming music serviceaccounts (Adding Music Accounts, page 6).You can play music based on genre, artist, title, album, recentreleases, and more. You can say phrases like these to playmusic.• Alexa, play music.• Alexa, play some popular new rock music.• Alexa, play my driving music station on Pandora.Stopping or Resuming Playback• To stop music or audio playback, say Alexa, stop.• To resume music or audio playback, say Alexa, resume.Adding Music AccountsYou can use the Amazon Alexa app to connect your GarminSpeak to your streaming music service accounts, such asAmazon Music service or Pandora®internet radio. Not allstreaming music services are compatible with the Garmin Speakdevice.See the Amazon Alexa app documentation on the Amazon website for more information about adding streaming music serviceaccounts.Checking the Weather ForecastYou can say phrases like these to check the weather forecastnear you or in another area.Today's weather:• Alexa, how's the weather?• Alexa, what's the temperature today?Future weather:• Alexa, will it rain tomorrow?• Alexa, what's the weather this weekend?Weather in another location:• Alexa, what's the weather in Atlanta?• Alexa, will it snow in Chicago this weekend?Enabling SkillsYou can enable additional skills by speaking to your GarminSpeak device, or by using the Amazon Alexa app.• To enable a skill using your voice, say a phrase like Alexa,enable the Garmin skill.• To browse and enable skills from the Amazon Alexa app,select Skills from the Amazon Alexa app menu.Device Settings in the Garmin SpeakAppYou can use the Garmin Speak app to customize the devicesettings.Navigation SettingsTo change the settings, your Garmin Speak device must beturned on and connected to the Garmin Speak app.From the Garmin Speak app, select > Navigation.Units: Sets the units of measure to use for navigation distances.Avoidances: Allows you to select features you want to avoid inyour routes, such as toll roads, highways, or unpaved roads.You can select the check box next to each feature.Audio SettingsTo change the settings, your Garmin Speak device must beturned on and connected to the Garmin Speak app.From the Garmin Speak app, select > Audio.Phone Calls: Sets whether to use the Garmin Speak device asa hands-free calling device. If you usually connect to yourvehicle for hands-free phone calls, you should select Other.Alexa and Media: Sets whether to play media and Alexa audiothrough the Garmin Speak device. If you are connected toyour vehicle using Bluetooth wireless technology or yoursmartphone's headphone jack, you should select Other. Ifyou are using the Garmin Speak speaker or the audio outputjack on the Garmin Speak power cable plug, you shouldselect Garmin Speak.Guide Me: Allows you to answer guided questions to determinethe best audio settings for your Garmin Speak device.Start of Alexa Request Sound: Sets the device to play a tonewhen the device detects the Alexa keyword and startslistening to your request.End of Alexa Request Sound: Sets the device to play a tonewhen the device detects you are finished speaking and startsprocessing your request.Device InformationSoftware UpdatesUpdating the Software Using the Garmin Speak AppWhen an update is available, the Garmin Speak app sends it tothe device automatically.The next time you start your device, it displays SoftwareUpdating while it installs the update.Do not turn off your vehicle or unplug the device while theupdate is installing.After the update is complete, the device restarts and operatesas usual.Updating the Software Using a ComputerYou can use Garmin Express™ software to download and installthe latest software updates for your device. Garmin Express isavailable for Windows®and Mac®computers.6 Amazon Alexa Skills and Features