Specifications
- Screen Size6 inchesTouch ScreenYes3D-Map ViewYesProgrammable RoutesYesAlertsIncoming call, Incoming text, Personalized locations, Traffic, Red light cameraApp CompatibleYes
- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- 3D-Map View: true
- Programmable Routes: true
- Alerts: Incoming call, Incoming text, Personalized locations, Traffic, Red light camera
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Wi-Fi Built-in: true (Able to connect directly to a wireless network without the use of an adapter.)
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-02469-00
- Product Name: DriveSmart 66 6" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth, Map Updates and Traffic Updates
- Color: Black
- Designed Usage: Car, Travel
- Case Included: false
- Display
- Screen Size: 6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Color Display: true
- 3D-Map View: true
- Resolution: 1280 x 720 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Map
- Integrated Base Maps: true
- Map Coverage Area: North America
- Navigation
- Programmable Routes: true
- Voice Prompts: true
- Emergency Services Locator: true
- Electronic Compass: true
- Environmental
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Barometric Altimeter: false
- Features
- Location Reporting: true
- Alerts: Incoming call, Incoming text, Personalized locations, Traffic, Red light camera
- Pedestrian Mode: false
- Storage
- Expandable Storage: true
- Memory Card Slot: true
- Memory Card Included: false (Indicates whether a memory card is included.)
- Compatibility
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Computer Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android
- Works With: Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth Enabled: true (The device is capable of communicating with another device via Bluetooth, provided they are within the required range of each other. A Bluetooth-enabled device must also be the same Bluetooth version or higher than the accessory it is intended to pair with.)
- Number Of USB Port(s): 1 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Wi-Fi Built-in: true (Able to connect directly to a wireless network without the use of an adapter.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 6 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 0.7 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.4 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Power
- Rechargeable Battery: true
- Battery Life: 1 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Interface(s): Micro-USB (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Charging Method: USB
- Mounting
- Mount Included: true
- Mount Type: Suction cup
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1-year limited consumer
- Warranty - Labor: 1-year limited consumer
- Other
- UPC: 753759281151
Simplify your drive with the Garmin DriveSmart 66 GPS navigator. Use Garmin voice assist to easily find and navigate where you want to go. The crisp 6” display and map updates of North America show you the way, providing alerts for speed changes and potential hazards ahead. Make the most of road trips with Tripadvisor traveler ratings, a directory of U.S. national parks and the HISTORY database of notable sites. Pair with the Garmin Drive app running on your compatible smartphone for on-screen access to live traffic, fuel prices, parking, weather and traffic cams to help avoid delays and keep you on your way. With Alexa Built-in (Drivers should focus on driving and only use this function when safe to do so. Must pair with the Garmin Drive app running on your compatible phone), you can ask to play music, listen to audiobooks, hear the news and more — all while you keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Not compatible with truck routes.
- Easy-to-see displays: 6” high-resolution navigator includes map updates of North America
- Hands-free calling and voice assist: Hands-free calling when paired with your compatible smartphone with BLUETOOTH technology and convenient Garmin voice assist lets you ask for directions to places you want to go
- Road trip ready: Road trip–ready features include the HISTORY database of notable sites, a U.S. national parks directory, Tripadvisor traveler ratings and millions of Foursquare POIs
- Driver alerts: Driver alerts for things such as school zones, sharp curves and speed changes help encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness
- Live services: Access live traffic, fuel prices, parking, weather and smart notifications when you pair this navigator with your compatible smartphone running the Garmin Drive app
- Alexa built-in: With Alexa Built-in (Drivers should focus on driving and only use this function when safe to do so. Must pair with the Garmin Drive app running on your compatible phone), you can ask to play music, listen to audiobooks, hear the news and more.
- Easy map and software updates: Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity allows easy map and software updates without a computer
- Dual usb charger: Included dual USB charger provides an extra charging port for phones, tablets or other electronics
- Disclaimer: Many of the “updates” and “live information” features are only available when connected to an Internet-enabled smartphone.
- Disclaimer: For features that may require an additional subscription, additional fees may apply
- Disclaimer: Live traffic extends for the useful life of your Garmin traffic receiver (as long as you own a compatible Garmin GPS) or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier, whichever is shorter.
Whats Included
- Drivesmart 66
- Vehicle suction cup mount
- Traffic receiver/vehicle power cable
- USB cable
- Documentation
Disclaimers
- Not compatible with truck routes
Q: Can I listen to audiobooks on the Garmin DriveSmart 66?
A: Yes, you can listen to audiobooks with Alexa Built-in when paired with the Garmin Drive app running on your compatible phone.
Q: Does this GPS navigator have a touch screen?
A: Yes, this GPS navigator has a touch screen.
Q: How long does the battery last on this GPS?
A: This GPS has a battery life of 1 hour.
Q: What is the screen size of this Garmin GPS navigator?
A: The Garmin DriveSmart 66 has a 6-inch display screen.
Q: What comes included with the Garmin DriveSmart 66?
A: The Garmin DriveSmart 66 comes with a dual USB charger and a mount.
Q: Aside from slitley larger display screen, what does the DS 66 offer over the DS 55.
A: The DriveSmart 66 includes new features like Live Fuel Prices, built-in Amazon Alexa and a dual USB charger that provides an extra charging port for phones, tablets or other electronics in your vehicle.
Q: Can I install this system myself as a un-geek?
A: Absolutely - my 78 year old mother installed it herself and she calls me for all her tech stuff - and she did it alone this time!
Q: Does this his garment pickup traffic without a cell phone?
A: Thanks for your question. Yes, the Garmin DriveSmart 66 can receive traffic updates without connecting to the Garmin Drive app. The packaged power cable is required to receive Garmin Traffic.
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| Pros for Garmin - DriveSmart 66 6" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth, Map Updates and Traffic Updates - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS, Ease of use, Screen Size, Map Updates, Voice Command | There were no pros for this product— | Ease of use, GPS | Screen Size, GPS, Ease of use, Map Updates, Traffic Alerts |
| Cons for Garmin - DriveSmart 66 6" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth, Map Updates and Traffic Updates - Black | |||
| Battery Life | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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Customers highly value the DriveSmart 66 6" GPS for its user-friendly interface, large and clear screen, and accurate navigation. They appreciate the convenience of voice control, Bluetooth connectivity, and regular map updates. While some users have concerns about battery life, overall, customers are pleased with the product's features and performance.
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good GPS in a nice, small package...
I really like the Garmin DriveSamrt 66 - Garmin has crammed a lot of tech into this little box. I've put around 5,000 miles on this device over the first month of operation, including a 4,000 road trip that included multiple trip changes enroute using the voice control. Most of the time this was pretty seamless. In a nutshell, here are the highlights, and some lowlights... For reference, the device is being used in a 2015 Honda Accord XLE... The good... - Route calculations are pretty quick - seldom taking longer than 4 or 5 seconds. There is no aural message when it recalculates, it just does it - a plus in my book. - The unit can use the car audio through an AUX port, or entirely over Bluetooth. I used the AUX port, using the plug provided in the device charger (and my own cable). I used this mode so the Garmin controlled audio when notifications were made, they didn't compete with the music. - To get the most bang, use the Garmin Drive app on a smart phone which provides traffic, weather and amenities notifications. Delay notifications for the most part were pretty accurate, albeit I didn't use it in really congested areas. During the trip, we were rerouted due to a road closure without a hiccup, saving a headache. - Using the "OK Garmin" interface, searches for rest areas, fuel and meals are now easy to get, and can be added to the current route without touching the device. - The device is pretty light, the ball suction stuck to a dash-disk without any issues, even during hard braking or cornering. The supplied power cord was ample for my use, and the extra fast-charge port for a phone is a nice touch. - Audio played on the phone using the media player was acceptable, and provided decent separation and clarity. If you want hands free Pause, Play, Next, or Replay functionality, you'll need to use Alexa, which I didn't enable. "OK Garmin, Show Volume" will display the control for use though, for example. - Route planning options for fastest, shortest or cheapest routes (avoid tolls) are easy to use. - The unit responded to when power was provided to the plug, and when it was removed - it turned on and off with the key. - My phone is a 4 year old Android, Drive and other functions appeared to work well. - The Drive phone app works with all Garmin Drive enabled devices - the same app runs an RV-890 in my tow vehicle. - Updates are over Wifi, so for me, it can update in my car in the driveway using my home hotspot. Most updates are pretty quick, but full map updates can take 30 minutes or more. - For the most part, the "OK Garmin" voice interface work well. Most searches worked just using the name of a location - "OK Garmin, go to Devil's Tower National Monument". If there are multiple responses available, voice commands can scroll the list, select the desired destination, add it to a current rip, or be canceled. Critique... - When you open the box, there is a label stating "This device is ready use...". It's not. I returned my first one when it didn't turn on out of the box. After 30 minutes of charging, it wouldn't turn on. The replacement unit did the same thing. Instead of taking it back, plugged it into the car charger and left it - after around 45 minutes of driving around, it turned on by itself. I'm sorry Best Buy, as the first unit was also probably functional, but... - Only 2 data elements can be displayed on the bottom of the display, and speed can't be removed. I like to have Speed, Altitude, Time of Arrival, and Distance to Arrival - so I have to adjust it if I want to change. The DriveSmart 86 8 inch display will provide up to 4 elements, but the 76 7 and 66 6 inch displays only provide 2. My 11 year old Garmin Novi (5 inch display), which this replaced, provides 4 elements... - The Drive phone app (at least Android), doesn't have a quit function. Once you load it, it becomes a service, not an app. To turn it off, you have to go into Android, and disable it, or, forget the device. Since it does use some battery, it should have a "Quit" function. This issue is a bigger problem when 2 phones which talk to the same device are present they compete, and it isn't pretty. Such a simple fix for what can be a really annoying problem. - When playing music (I use VLC for Android), when the Garmin turns off, the phone plays for a couple seconds until it senses the disconnection. Not a Garmin issue, but worth mentioning. - When playing music through the Garmin, the sound quality is a bit less than playing directly off a flash drive, which I usually do. I suspect much of this is since my phone only has BT 4.0 - newer phones with a more recent version of Bluetooth will probably have better chips, and better sound quality. - There were some locations "OK Garmin" just didn't understand. For example, "Go to La Grande, Oregon" didn't result in a find. Turns out with that location, it wanted "Grande" pronounced "Grandee" using 2 syllables. So some practice may be required. Saying the full address instead, usually got good results. Indifferent... - As I noted earlier, while the device may be Alexa capable, I chose not the enable it. I'm wary of personal assistants in general as their primary purpose is to track user actions in order to target ads. Not using Alexa didn't notably inhibit the functionality I was looking for out of this device. - I suspect my criticisms or appreciations for this device would apply also to the DriveSmart 76 and 86 units also (although the 86 should be able to display more data). - My old Garmin Novi had an "At the pump" app that I really liked for tracking fuel mileage and usage - especially on trips. I really wish Garmin would add this back as an app. In summary - I'd definitely recommend the DriveSmart 66 to anyone looking to use a standalone GPS in their vehicle. The display is very crisp, calculations are pretty quick, and overall, the Drive app is worth running when on a trip.
Posted by Tomm
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin DriveSmart 66 - Best in Value
Garmin DriveSmart 66 has the best overall. It has the best-in-class directions, points-of-interest data, driver alerts, and free map updates with the best multi-touch display. Did you know if your accustomed to using you phones GPS and use you lose cell coverage, you also lose GPS. That’s why purchasing Garmin GPS is a must. Imagine trying to find a location and losing cell phone coverage. With Garmin it’s uses Satellites, which mean it’s extremely unlikely your are going to lose GPS coverage.
Posted by Stephen
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A GREAT PRODUCT
A great Navigator it is completly updated and so happy I bought this one .. Easy to use and very wonderful directions . Some states like Mass changed their exit numbers and thiis navigator has all the correct exit numbers.
Posted by Karl