Bluetooth pairing Tom with your phone is handled by the free TomTom app. Make sure the app is installed on your device and up-to-date.
- TomTom app for Android (Android 12 or higher)
- TomTom app for iOS (iOS 18 or higher)
Note: It's important that you pair with Tom from within the TomTom app, not from your phone's settings.
Bluetooth pairing requires the following permissions:
- Location – always
- Nearby devices (Android)
- Notifications
- Run in background
To pair Tom with your phone, follow these steps:
- To power on Tom, press and hold the top button until the lights turn on.
A white light signals that Tom is ready to be paired. - From the TomTom app menu, tap Add Tom device.
- Tap Pair device.
- Tap Allow so the TomTom app can access your Tom.
A green light signals that Tom is connected to your phone. - Tap Get started.
If the Bluetooth connection isn't working as expected try paring it again:
- From the TomTom app menu, tap Tom.
- Scroll down, then tap Remove device.
- Follow the above steps to pair Tom again with your phone.
Tom’s colour signals for pairing
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Power on For the first time of use, hold the top button for 3 seconds to power on Tom. A white light appears confirming Tom is powered on. |
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Pairing mode and auto-start When Tom tries to pair to a smartphone, it lights up white. When pairing is successful, the color changes to green. |
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Pairing unsuccessful A pulsating white LED indicates Tom is unable to pair to a smartphone. |
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Heartbeat A pulsating green LED is indicating a successful connection between Tom and the smartphone. This heartbeat repeats every 10 seconds |
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