Connect using Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

Important: You might have additional costs when you use your smartphone to connect TomTom BRIDGE, especially if you are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with your cellular service provider for more information.

Note: To update the TomTom BRIDGE software, use a normal Wi-Fi connection.

To connect TomTom BRIDGE to your smartphone using a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot, do the following:

  1. Turn on Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot on your phone. Make a note of the password for the Wi-Fi connection.
  2. Press the Home button on TomTom BRIDGE.
  3. Select All apps.
  4. Select the Settings app.
  5. Turn on Wi-Fi.
  6. Select Wi-Fi, then select your phone from the list of Wi-Fi sources.
  7. Enter the password for the Wi-Fi connection, then select Connect.

    TomTom BRIDGE connects to TomTom services using your phone's internet connection.

Note: Using a Portable Wi-Fi connection can drain your phone's battery quicker.

TomTom services are now active.