Device Communications

Garmin Communicator Plugin API

Communicate with Garmin GPS products directly from a web application. Allow visitors, who have the free cross-platform/browser Garmin Communicator plugin installed on their computer to transfer waypoint, route, track log, fitness and map data between their Garmin device and your website.

Content Toolkit

Create custom POIs and voices compatible with Garmin navigation systems.

MapSource Product Creator

Create custom maps that can be easily loaded into Garmin devices

Garmin Device Interface SDK

Communicate with Garmin GPS products outside of the browser session using communication protocols to transfer waypoint, route, track log, fitness and map data to and from Garmin GPS products via RS-232 or USB.

Garmin Mass Storage Mode Devices

Garmin Mass Storage Mode devices such as the nüvi 350/360, nüvi 660, StreetPilot c550, and the zumo no longer communicate with a computer with the Garmin Protocol but instead present themselves as a USB mass storage device.  When a USB cable is connected between a Garmin Mass Storage Mode GPS device and a computer, the GPS device enters mass storage mode. The Device Interface SDK is not needed for these devices.