Tips on using your Garmin Zümo XT/XT2
Articles and tools
As a former TomTom 550 user, I finally made the step to the Garmin Zūmo XT2. The XT2 has lots more to offer in functionality than the TomTom, but in the end, but ultimately, my goal remains simple – to ride without any unnecessary hassles. That's why I'm determined to know the device thoroughly and make use of the new options to tailor it to my needs. Based on some questions and suggestions from the motor-forum, I wrote a few articles. While everyone has their unique way of using navigation devices, these articles reflect the approach I prefer with the XT/XT2. My preferences:
- Reliability: I want the route on my XT/XT2 to be exactly the same as in my route planner (also when shared with others)
- Focus on driving: All information should be available during driving without the need to interact with the XT/XT2
- Freedom of route planner: It should work with any (online) route planner (my preference: MyRoute-App)
- Cordless: I do not want to use a wire to update files/tracks on my XT/XT2
- Maintainability: All additional information I add to my XT/XT2 should be stored in routes and all steps to prepare a trip should be easy to repeat
In order to use the Garmin XT/XT2 correctly, you need to know how GPX and the Garmin works. Read the articles beto get a better understanding.
Articles
Basics: Load a route safely
Make sure your route on the Zümo XT/XT2 is identical to the one generated with your route planner (like MRA).
BirdsEye
Read how to use BirdsEye on the Garmin Zümo XT/XT2.
POI2PIC Instructions: Add symbols
Add attractive symbols or icons to your waypoints to make navigation easier.
POI2PIC Instructions: Create Collections
Tired of uploading loads of GPX files and reorganizing them on the Garmin? Group them with the right color coding to distinguish between shortcuts, additional loops, and off-road tracks.
Tools
POI2PIC
Enhance your navigating on the Zümo XT/XT2 by adding icons to your GPX files (based on POI naming) and create collections.
BirdsEyes Generator
Generates a GPX including POI's for the XT/XT2 to be able to download BirdsEyes easy en efficiently.
Trans Morocco Trail GPX
Generate a custom GPX for the Trans Morocco Trail.
Travelplan
Create a nice travel plan based on your routes in MRA (MyRoute-App).
