Bosch BLAZE 165-ft Indoor Laser Distance Measurer User Guide

Laser Measure
Quick Start Guide

GLM165-27CGL

Get to know your Laser Measure:

Button Functions

Measurement Button: Activate laser for measurements.
Navigation Buttons: Navigate right and left when in tool menus. Add and subtract measurements in specific modes.
Power Button: HOLD to turn on/off the device. Press for the previous screen when in the tool menu.
Function Button: Enters “measurement selection menu”. “Selection button” when in tool menus.
Settings Button: Enter settings menu.
Rounding Button: Enter measuring unit menu. HOLD to enter the accuracy of the unit menu.
Length Add/Sub
Real time Memory
Area Stakeout
Volum Wall surface area
Indirect Digital Level
Indirect height Haptic Feedback
2X Indirect height Connectivity

Home Screen

Measurement Selection

CLICK the Function Button to open measuring options. Scroll through options with Navigation Buttons. On any option, CLICK the settings button to see a step-by-step how-to. CLICK the Measurement Button to select a function and start measuring.
See page 11 for measuring options per model.

Rounding Function


HOLD Rounding Button for 3 seconds to enter the unit selection menu (in., ft., metric, etc.).
CLICK Rounding Button to change the accuracy of the tool once a measurement unit type is picked (tools can cycle from 1/32 to 1/2). Only applicable in fraction mode.
NOTE: If you change the unit type, it will update ALL saved measurements to show this unit type. To change back, simply change unit type and accuracy of your tool to your needed specifications, and all measurements will be adjusted to the new settings.

Tool Settings

CLICK Settings Button to access tool settings. Here you can enable/disable features of the tool.

CLICK Function Button on the “More Settings” option, to access additional settings that can be modified.
Download Bosch’s MeasureOn App to fully utilize your laser measuring device*.

MEASURE ON

  • Easy on-site documentation of measurements/floorplans
  • Compatible with your device’s camera to import and store images
  • Ability to enter notes all drawings/pictures
  • Store all your measuring information in one place with cloud-based project access anywhere, on any device!

GET CONNECTED

Enable Bluetooth on your tool

Access Bluetooth in MeasureOn App 

Find your tool

*MeasureOn can be used without a tool. Compatible with Bosch connected laser measurers: GLM50C, GLM165-27C, GLM165-27CG, GLM165-27CGL, GLM400C and GLM400CL.
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