“Bluetooth and Smartphone Uses I am trying to buy my husband a GPS for Christmas. I do not have a GPS system in the car. My son uses his smartphone when we go places. It tells us if there is a delay in our route and reroutes us. If I get a GPS do I need smartphone connectivity of maybe bluetooth technology to make it work properly? (Do I need an internet connection) Otherwise, how does it know about current traffic conditions? Any help is appreciated!”
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The 2597LMT will probably be the answer for your question. I have used mine to travel to Arkansas from Florida and up the east coast to Pennsylvania and it has performed as advertised, giving me all traffic warnings and school zones needing NO smartphone connectivity (it does have it) or bluetooth tech (it also has it)! However to update the device, get the latest maps and power up before using you will need to have an internet connection.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Garmin nüvi 2597LMT receives traffic updates through an FM or HD radio broadcast and does not require an internet connection to function. These updates are provided by HERE (formerly NAVTEQ), a third-party geographical data service. As a secondary feature, you can connect the nüvi 2597LMT to a compatible smartphone via Bluetooth and receive updates from the Smartphone Link app, which in some cases can expand the coverage area. If using the Smartphone Link app, the Live Traffic services it provides will override the FM or HD Traffic if both are available. Keep in mind that data plan charges, if any, will apply when using the Smartphone Link app. If needed, please contact your mobile service provider for more information about the data and roaming rates of your service plan. -LB
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