Garmin DriveSmart 65 Premium Navigator
When going on a road trip, having a GPS to provide you with directions is an important asset. However, some GPS’ have many additional features that set them above the competition. For example, the Garmin DriveSmart 65 Premium Navigator with Amazon Alexa has many technological advancements that make this GPS worth your attention. The Garmin DriveSmart 65 can, of course, direct you to your destination while displaying points of interest (POIs) along the way; however, this GPS can do much more than simply provide directions. It has voice-control abilities, a nice sized 6.95 inch touchscreen with high-resolution display, built-in Amazon Alexa, built-in Wi-Fi, and many other helpful features.
Since the Garmin DriveSmart 65 GPS has Amazon Alexa, you can use voice commands to do a wide variety of tasks. You can play music from different services, check the weather, news, calendar events, and more. If you own any smart home devices, you can control them through your GPS as well. Getting directions, and finding POIs along the way is easy, thanks to Garmin voice control. It even uses Garmin Traffic to send you alerts for traffic congestion, accidents, and construction delays along your route, and suggest alternate routes and detours if a faster path is available. You can also sync the GPS to your smartphone with Bluetooth technology for safe, hands-free calling. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, the Garmin DriveSmart 65 GPS utilizes TripAdvisor information to display POIs like hotels, restaurants, and attractions while out on the road. This GPS also makes it easy to keep your maps and software up to date. If you’re connected to a network, and an update is available, the GPS will display an on-screen notification. Just plug it into an outlet, wait for it to update while it charges, and you’ll be back on the road in no time.
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Enjoy the Ultimate Voice-controlled, Hands-free Experience
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Premium GPS navigator with a 6.95” edge-to-edge, high-resolution display
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Alexa built-in; ask Alexa to play music from Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio and more
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Use Alexa to create to-do lists, check your calendar, news, weather and traffic, control smart home devices and play interactive games
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Ask Garmin voice control for directions, points of interest (POIs) along the route and more
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Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for easy map updates of North America and software updates
Just Ask Alexa
You can ask Alexa to do all kinds of things that Alexa does¹. Use Alexa to create to-do lists, check your calendar, news, weather and traffic, control smart home devices and play interactive games. You can also ask Alexa to play your favorite music from Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio and more¹. While your music is playing, the album artwork appears on the crisp 6.95” edge-to-edge display.
For Navigation, Ask Garmin
Just ask Garmin voice control when you need directions or to help you find POIs along your route. It even features easy-to-use Garmin Traffic with included cable. This helps alert you to traffic congestion, accidents and construction delays along your route and suggests detours if a faster route is available.
Smartly Connected
Sync your smartphone enabled with BLUETOOTH technology for hands-free phone calls, and receive customizable smart notifications on your navigator’s display. You can also use BLUETOOTH to stream Alexa responses, including music, through your vehicle’s speakers. Garmin DriveSmart 65 with Amazon Alexa even offers real-time features such as live traffic, weather and parking.
Road Trips Just Got Better
When you’re not familiar with the area, it’s nice to have something to point you in the right direction. That’s why we brought TripAdvisor to your Garmin DriveSmart navigator. View ratings for travel POIs, such as hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination. Make road trips more fun with the Trip Planner tool, which suggests interesting stops along the way. Foursquare user data, the HISTORY network of notable sites and a directory of U.S. national parks are also included.
Wi-Fi Keeps You up to Date
We make it easy to keep your maps and software up to date. When a new update is available and you’re on your wireless home network, you’ll automatically receive an on-screen notification. That’s your cue to plug your device into any outlet, and let it update over Wi-Fi while it charges. Then you’ll be ready to hit the road again.
General
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| Physical dimensions |
6.8”W x 3.9”H x 0.7”D (17.3 x 9.9 x 1.9 cm) |
| Display size |
6.0"W x 3.5"H (15.2 x 8.9 cm); 6.95" diag (17.7 cm) |
| Display resolution |
1024 x 600 pixels |
| Display type |
multi-touch, glass, WSVGA color TFT with white backlight |
| Weight |
8.45 oz (239.6 g)
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| Battery |
rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life |
up to 1 hour |
| 2 microphones; beam-forming technology |
Yes |
Maps & Memory
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| Preloaded street maps |
Yes |
| Includes map updates |
Yes |
| Data cards |
microSD card (not included) |
| 3-D buildings and terrain |
Yes |
Daily Smart Features
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| Smartphone compatibility |
Compatible with Android™ 6.0 and later & Apple 11.3 or higher; made for iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s |
Camera Features
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| Backup camera compatible |
yes (BC™ 30 or BC™ 40) |
Navigation Features
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| Garmin Real Directions landmark guidance |
Yes |
| Millions of Foursquare points of interest |
Yes |
| TripAdvisor ratings for points of interest |
Yes |
| Route shaping through preferred cities/streets |
Yes |
| Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands) |
Yes |
| Includes traffic |
Yes |
| Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs) |
Yes |
| Bluetooth calling |
Yes |
| Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe) |
Yes |
| Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more |
Yes |
Advanced Features
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| Smart notifications via app |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi map and software updates |
Yes |
| Access to live services via app |
Yes |
Alexa-enabled features
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| Amazon Alexa voice service |
Yes |
| Music |
Connect with a wide array of free- and subscription-based music services. Ask Alexa for music by artist, title or genre (Spotify not supported at this time) |
| News and infotainment |
Listen to news, audiobooks, podcasts and more |
| Time management |
Place orders for home delivery, shop Amazon, etc. |
| Smart Home |
Remotely control smart home devices |
| Access to Alexa skills |
Customize features and explore thousands of skills in the Alexa app or the Alexa Skills Store. Some skills require linking your Amazon account |
Connectivity
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| Smartphone compatibility |
Compatible with Android™ 6.0 and later & Apple 11.3 or higher; made for iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s |
| Requires Bluetooth-enabled smartphone |
yes
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| Requires cellular data connection |
Yes |
| Stream media and Alexa responses through vehicle stereo |
Yes |
| Works with vehicle stereo |
Connect via AUX (cable sold separately) or Bluetooth |
