Operate your device via TomTom HOME

You can operate your TomTom device using TomTom HOME when it is connected to your computer. You see your device on your computer screen and then click on the buttons using your mouse instead of tapping the screen. You can enter addresses using the keyboard. This enables you to do things like:

Create Itineraries (if available on your device).
Check the current traffic situation, if you have a subscription to TomTom Traffic.
Change your settings.
Set a password for your device, so that only you can use it.

Note: The first time you operate your device using TomTom HOME, HOME needs to download a special file.

Running your TomTom device

To run your TomTom device via your computer, do the following:

1.Connect your TomTom device to your computer and switch it on. TomTom HOME will start automatically.
2.Click Operate my ... in the main menu in HOME. For example, if you have a TomTom GO, click Operate my GO.

You can now use your TomTom device on your computer as you would when using it normally. Some functions may be unavailable.

Setting your current location

When running your TomTom device from your computer, you can set your current location so that you can plan journeys starting from that place.

Stopping operating your device via HOME

Click Done to stop using your device via HOME and go back to the HOME main menu.