User guide
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About TomTom services
TomTom services give you real-time information about traffic and speed cameras on your route.
To get TomTom services on your GO you need a MyTomTom account.
The way you connect your GO to TomTom services depends on your navigation device. A GO can
connect in one of the following ways:
With a permanent connection directly from your GO. These navigation devices are called 'Al-
ways Connected' devices.
With a connection via your smartphone. These devices are called 'Smartphone Connected'
devices.
Check tomtom.com/connect for more information.
Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are
available in all countries or regions. You may be able to use TomTom services when travelling
abroad. For more information on available services, go to tomtom.com/services.
Always connected devices
Follow these steps to get TomTom services on a TomTom GO that is always connected.
1. Select Traffic and Speed Cameras or Traffic and Danger Zones in the Main Menu.
2. Select Yes to agree to send information to TomTom.
Note: You cannot use TomTom services unless you agree to send information to TomTom.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to start using TomTom services.
Note: You need to open a MyTomTom account before you can use TomTom services on your
device. For more information, go to tomtom.com/getstarted.
Smartphone connected devices
Some TomTom navigation devices use your phone to connect to TomTom services so that you
can receive real-time TomTom Traffic and safety warnings. Your phone needs to be compatible
with the navigation device, and you must have a data plan from a mobile services provider. Go to
tomtom.com/connect for more information.
Using TomTom services means that data is sent and received by your phone using your mobile
services provider.
Important: You might have additional costs when you use the internet on your phone, especially
if you are outside the area covered by your data plan. Check with your mobile services provider
for more information.
Connecting to TomTom services