Nuvi 2595 and Galaxy S5

 

Up until recently, I used by blue tooth in my car to handle all the hands free stuff, but decided to change to my Garmin 2595 due to the ability to get up to the minute traffic and weather when linked to my cellphone through the Garmin app.
I have noticed that it doesn't always always automatically connect to each other, and lately, they will disconnect from each other every few minutes. After reconnecting them 3 or 4 times , then they will stay until I turn the car off, then the whole process starts again.
What is the deal? Anyone else having this issue? My phone is updated to most current software, and so is my Garmin. Don't have this issue with any other blue tooth device, just the Garmin. How do I fix this?
Would upgrading to a new Garmin help this, or would it be no difference?

issues when paired

From Garmin support

My Bluetooth phone and Bluetooth-enabled automotive device have issues when paired
If you experience any issues with or issues while connected, there are some troubleshooting steps that can be taken.

Software Update
Verify that the automotive device is running the latest software version and that the Bluetooth firmware is up-to-date. To confirm or to update your device's software, refer to the FAQ: Update the software on a Garmin device Note: It is recommended for your mobile phone to have the latest software as well. Consult your phone's owner's manual for guidance on how to update.

Clear pairing history
Clearing the pairing history on the automotive device and the phone will establish a new Bluetooth session between the devices. Refer to the step-by-step instructions for clearing the pairing history within the FAQ: Delete the pairing history on a Garmin automotive device

Initiate the pairing from the phone
In some cases, it may be necessary to initiate the Bluetooth connection from the cell phone and have the GPS be "passive."

Enable the Bluetooth on your mobile phone
See your phone's owner's manual for any questions regarding the necessary steps
Pair the device by using the steps within the FAQ:
The device and phone should now be paired.

Delete the pairing history on a Garmin automotive device
If you need to delete the pairing history on your Bluetooth compatible Garmin Automotive device, follow the instructions for your device listed below.

To delete the pairing history on the Bluetooth-enabled models in the Camper/RV 760, dezl 560, 760, LIVE series, nuvi 2300, 2400, 2405, 2407, 2408, 2505, 2507, 2508, 2707, 2708, 3400, 3500, 3507, 3508, and 3700 series, zumo 660, and 665:

Touch Tools
Some devices skip this step
Touch Settings
Touch Bluetooth
Touch Phone
Touch the trash can icon in the lower-left
Select all phones you'd like to delete the pairing history for
Touch Delete
Touch Yes to confirm
The pairing history will now be deleted.

To delete the pairing history on the Bluetooth-enabled models in the Camper/RV 660, dezl 570, 770, dezlCam, Garmin DriveAssist 50, Garmin DriveLuxe 50, Garmin DriveSmart 50, 60, 70 series, Garmin DriveTrack 70, nuvi 2509, 2609, and 2709 series, nuviCam, zumo 390, 395, 590, and 595:

Touch Settings
Touch Bluetooth
Touch the phone's name
Scroll down and touch Unpair device
Touch Yes to confirm
The pairing history will now be deleted.

To delete the pairing history on all other Bluetooth-enabled devices:

Touch Tools
Some devices skip this step
Touch Settings
Touch Bluetooth
Touch Change
Touch the device you wish to remove
Touch Remove
Touch Yes
The pairing history will now be deleted.

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.

2595 and Bluetooth

I purchased a 2595 soon after it was introduced back in the day specifically for this feature (hands-free calling). It never worked well. Downloading the phonebook was always a problem as was matching the volume to the phone so you could hear the person at the other end. Pairing and connecting was also always hit-or-miss. To get it to work after a disconnect (Ex: stop for gas and shut off the car) it would take multiple re-sets of the bluetooth on both the Nuvi and the phone; sometimes with no success. If you search through some of the older entries here you'll find lots of complaint entries about the implementation of the feature on the 2595. Some have stated it's the out-of-date version of Bluetooth that Garmin supplies and I don't think they have ever made an update available. I used to blame my older non-smart phone for part of the problem, however I recently purchased a newer GM car with the Intellilink software interface, and it pairs up with my phone and downloads the contacts (phone book) flawlessly and works fine: including matching the volume set on the phone. It also mutes the stereo and lowers the climate control fan speed when a call is coming in, displays caller ID on the vehicle screen as well as the battery and signal strength. Pretty slick.

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"Primum Non Nocere" 2595LMT Clear Channel and Navteq Traffic

Bluetooth

I've tried the bluetooth from my iPhone to my 2797 and was not happy with the results. Half the time the GPS could not understand certain things and several time tried to connect me with Timbuktu !!!

A month ago I bought a VW Passat and it also has bluetooth for the phone. Just as in williston's case, it works flawlessly in my car too with all the other benfits he mentions. In addition to that I can also install a second phonebook from my second iPhone which I use in Mexico. The phone system in the car use both phones separately once each has been paired.

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Nuvi 2797LMT, DriveSmart 50 LMT-HD, Using Windows 10. DashCam A108C with GPS.

Issue is not the phone:

I should have mentioned that my personal phone is a Samsung Alias 2 from 2009 (I know redface ) and it works perfectly with the 2015 GM Intellilink system in my car; clearly not an issue with the phone or the version of Bluetooth it's running. My fairly new work [smart] phone also pairs up with the GM system with minimum effort and no drama. Handsfree, auto-answer (when I have it set) and some other goodies all feed through to the system. I don't have it set up to deliver and read texts to the car system, but if I did, I'm pretty confident it would work fine. Postscript: I went somewhere with my son in his 2015 Accord a few days ago. His system woke up right up when it detectected the bluetooth signal from my old Samsung phone and asked if we wanted to pair it up. We confirmed "yes" and it paired with my phone perfectly and worked fine.

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"Primum Non Nocere" 2595LMT Clear Channel and Navteq Traffic

Paring issues with our 2598

My wife's Samsung Galaxy Core Prime has always had pairing issues with her nuvi 2598. Pairing is a pain. When it finally pairs it works fine for a while, but it randomly unpairs. I cannot figure out why.

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><> Glenn <>< Garmin nüvi 2598

Phone in car

This may just be my opinion. What reason really is there to pair up a phone with the GPS?

Is it not easier to just get a Bluetooth ear-set and avoid the GPS as a middle man so to speak. What advantage really is there using the GPS? You're still using the phone's antennae etc.

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Nuvi 2797LMT, DriveSmart 50 LMT-HD, Using Windows 10. DashCam A108C with GPS.

I understand how to pair the

I understand how to pair the phone, but I do not understand why I have to go through all the pairing process every week to get it work right. Its stupid.
I pair it so I can get up to the minute traffic, weather, and use the hands free all in one.

I agree and disagree

Melaqueman wrote:

This may just be my opinion. What reason really is there to pair up a phone with the GPS?

Is it not easier to just get a Bluetooth ear-set and avoid the GPS as a middle man so to speak. What advantage really is there using the GPS? You're still using the phone's antennae etc.

I agree with you if you are talking about using the GPS as a speaker for your phone. However I pair with the Bluetooth on my GPS so that I can pass contact information, Foursquare directions, or web directions to my phone without having to type them in to the GPS. Of course I do this as a passenger.

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Garmin Nuvi 2699 with 2017.30 Maps

Depends...

Melaqueman wrote:

What reason really is there to pair up a phone with the GPS?

Depends on what you want to achieve with the pairing. On my 2598, using the Nuvi as a hands free device while convenient ends up being somewhat of a mess due to the poor quality sound volume/audio level those on the receiving ends of my calls hear. However, when it comes to using Smartlink with my 2598 the pairing works (more or less once paired properly) and one can get current data on the Nuvi interface through the phone's data connection.

Personally the main problem I have with the Bluetooth pairing(with my Motorola Droid Mini) and using the Nuvi as a hands free device is that the mic on the Nuvi is poor. Its bad enough I have to yell to get the voice command feature of the Nuvi to work, when using hands free people tell me I sound really faint even though I'm usually within two feet of the Nuvi. The other problem is I constantly have to delete the phone paring then repair the phone/Nuvi to get the Smartlink pairing to work properly. Frustrating.

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Nuvi 2598 | Nuvi 350 | eTrex Vista | eTrex 30x

I sent an email to Garmin

I sent an email to Garmin support. They want blue tooth logs and all kinds of crap. Well, I just gave up and dont use the smart link to connect the phone and Garmin anymore. Just not worth it having to delete everything and re pair the phone and Garmin every week.

Convenience

We use the GPS with the phone for convenience. My wife won't use a Bluetooth earpiece and the speakers are a problem because if you forget to turn them off the batteries die. The GPS is automatic, if it works as it is supposed to.

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><> Glenn <>< Garmin nüvi 2598