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Name: Garmin - DriveSmart 86 8" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth, Map Updates and Traffic Updates - Black
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 6474531
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Garmin - DriveSmart 86 8" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth, Map Updates and Traffic Updates - Black

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QuestionHow does temperature gage work?
Asked 1 year ago by Dan.
- Answer When paired with the Garmin Drive app, the DriveSmart™ 86 can view weather forecasts, current conditions, animated radar, and storm alerts.
  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionIs this gps is semi truck gps or not
Asked 1 year ago by Peter.
- Answer This is one of our car navigators. If you're looking for a GPS for Semi Trucks, I'd recommend looking into our dezl OTR series!
  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionCan it be used for commercial truck navigation?
Asked 1 year ago by Chris.
- Answer Yes, however it does not include any of the truck-specific features of the dēzl series of products. That would include specialized truck routing, bridge heights, trucking points of interest, mile marker info, HOS violation warnings, or low bridge clearances.
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QuestionCan this be used without a smartphone. I need something large for my elderly parents
Asked 1 year ago by Nizzy.
- Answer While a smartphone is not required to use the DriveSmart 86 for navigation, many of the other features will not work without one. That includes traffic and weather updates, hands-free calling, fuel prices, and more.
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QuestionCan you select type of vehicle
Asked 1 year ago by Topp.
- Answer The DriveSmart series doesn't have vehicle profiles as they are intended for use in a standard automobile.
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QuestionWill this gps work for over the road truck drivers? Tell about height of bridges etc..
Asked 1 year ago by Trucker.
- Answer I would say buy the one made for truckers. It doesn’t tell you bridge height.
  Answered 1 year ago by StephenD
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QuestionDoes this Garmin pick up wood roads that are in the process of being built?
Asked 1 year ago by Gene.
- Answer No, the DriveSmart series is for standard "on road" navigation only. For forest roads you want a device within the Tread line.
  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionDo I have to have a computer for the map updates
Asked 1 year ago by Leo.
- Answer A computer is needed for updating mapping using the program Garmin Express. However, when using a compatible wifi connection, you can update the mapping on a drivesmart device without a computer.
  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionCan this unit be used to track dogs using the alpha100?
Asked 1 year ago by Bo.
- Answer The Garmin Alpha 100 is compatible with the following automotive devices only, Tread® Tread - Base Edition, Tread - Overland Edition, Tread - SxS Edition, Tread XL - Overland Edition, Garmin DriveTrack 70LMT and Garmin DriveTrack 71
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QuestionCan I play Youtube videos on this device through WiFi?
Asked 1 year ago by MyFavoriteGarmin.
- Answer No this is not a feature of the portable navigation device.
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QuestionIs this compatible with HP computer
Asked 1 year ago by carolroosters.
- Answer It is if you download the software from Garmin.
  Answered 1 year ago by DonS
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QuestionHow do I use the lane assist
Asked 1 year ago by Lori.
- Answer You can find these steps along with other helpful FAQs and videos at support.garmin.com.
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QuestionCan you program your vehicle into the Garmin?
Asked 1 year ago by AR.
- Answer If your routing requires a vehicle profile for routing you want to look at a Garmin "dezl" device for semi trucks or a Garmin "RV" unit for rv vehicles.
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QuestionDoing this have free lifetime map updates
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes
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QuestionCan I use this without data usage on my smartphone? If so then what features do I lose?
Asked 1 year ago by Slim.
- Answer couldn't get it to work
  Answered 1 year ago by NancyP
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QuestionMy vehicle is ancient does not have USB ports, does this device have auxiliary plug (i.e. cigarette lighter) adapter?
Asked 1 year ago by Skipper.
- Answer YES
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QuestionIs this unit used for tractor trailers.
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I believe you could
  Answered 1 year ago by JosephH
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QuestionDoes this come preloaded with off-road maps?
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I had to download maps.
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Questioncan a external gps connect to a usp port in car and will it display on car monitor
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I dont believe so, but i will try and havevan answer tomorrow
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QuestionIs this for large trucks and bus routes ?
Asked 2 years ago by Loudmouthofthesouth.
- Answer No. This unit is for automobiles. It plots routes and shows your position only. Garmin does have other units that will meet the requirements of large trucks and buses, however. Go to Garmin’s website and look under automotive. Then choose trucks. You will find several units that will plot the optimal route using the height and weight of your vehicle. There is one that will update in real time so that you know about slow traffic ahead on your route. These units will be more suitable to your requirements.
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Garmin - DriveSmart 86 8" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth, Map Updates and Traffic Updates - Black

Q: QuestionHow does temperature gage work?

Q: QuestionIs this gps is semi truck gps or not

Q: QuestionCan it be used for commercial truck navigation?

Q: QuestionCan this be used without a smartphone. I need something large for my elderly parents

Q: QuestionCan you select type of vehicle

Q: QuestionWill this gps work for over the road truck drivers? Tell about height of bridges etc..

Q: QuestionDoes this Garmin pick up wood roads that are in the process of being built?

Q: QuestionDo I have to have a computer for the map updates

Q: QuestionCan this unit be used to track dogs using the alpha100?

Q: QuestionCan I play Youtube videos on this device through WiFi?

Q: QuestionIs this compatible with HP computer

Q: QuestionHow do I use the lane assist

Q: QuestionCan you program your vehicle into the Garmin?

Q: QuestionDoing this have free lifetime map updates

Q: QuestionCan I use this without data usage on my smartphone? If so then what features do I lose?

Q: QuestionMy vehicle is ancient does not have USB ports, does this device have auxiliary plug (i.e. cigarette lighter) adapter?

Q: QuestionIs this unit used for tractor trailers.

Q: QuestionDoes this come preloaded with off-road maps?

Q: Questioncan a external gps connect to a usp port in car and will it display on car monitor

Q: QuestionIs this for large trucks and bus routes ?

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