Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 010-01681-02
- SKU:
- 5715634
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers find value in the DriveSmart 61 LMT-S's large screen size, ease of use, and accurate GPS navigation, frequently praising its voice command functionality and free lifetime map updates. However, some users express concerns regarding the device's limited battery life and the effectiveness of its traffic features. The navigation system, while generally well-received, has received some criticism for occasionally suggesting less-than-optimal routes. Overall, the positive feedback on key features outweighs the negative comments.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Not Totally Reliable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sometimes it works just fine, but for other things, it appears that it is not up-to-date. It directed us to a restaurant that had been closed over 2 years earlier. Same thing with a Shell gas station - it had been closed for quite some time. We had just gotten it & updated its information, so the fault lay with their information. Would I buy it again? NO.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Thank you for your feedback. All map information, including addresses, businesses, speed limits, and trucking data, is gathered through a number of different agencies including local governments, principalities, etc. There may be an occasion where something is not reported correctly or wasn't able to be changed in time for the new version of mapping to be released.
We have provided an Error Report Form on our website that allows you to submit any findings regarding missing or incomplete locations or streets in the map: https://my.garmin.com/mapErrors/report.faces
Not worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It gets the job done, but its pretty basic. Definitely not worth the price as compared to others.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendGPS FOR BEGINNERS
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wont acknowledge other easier routes besides main streets and highways. Other that that ok.
I would recommend this to a friendLittle difficult to update
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had to Connect it to a computer to update. The update to 3 hours plus to complete.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .This model includes Built-in Wi-Fi® for easy map and software updates. This Garmin YouTube video walks through the entire process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk7VytUipe8&en-us
GPS
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I felt like the GPS was a little clunky and the software wasn't fast enough.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Sounds like you may want to update the operating software. This model includes Built-in Wi-Fi® for easy map and software updates. This Garmin YouTube video walks through the entire process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk7VytUipe8&en-us
It was a gift my son and he said it's freezing up
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son said it's freezing up first time using it not sure yet if would recommend
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Normally routing issues are resolved by the updating to the latest mapping and software. This model includes Built-in Wi-Fi® for easy map and software updates. This Garmin YouTube video walks through the entire process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk7VytUipe8&en-us
$269.99 HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING IN 3 MONTHS
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My title said it all: $269.99 HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING IN 3 MONTHS. 'nuff said.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Garmin Product Support would be happy to help. Our contact information, including telephone number and hours of operation, can be found on at: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Wont keep a charge. Mileage amounts wrong.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wouldnt buy it again. Not reliable. Fully charged and then stops working in the middle of getting directions. Got lost 2x because it stopped working. Mileage amounts wrong by miles!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend seems go so far
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Takes a little time to get used to,still working to get accustomed to
I would recommend this to a friendWorth for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It id a good product but sometimes will confuse the users with its navigation.
I would recommend this to a friendNice not what I wanted
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted a GPS that shows the navigaraion route and the area around it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendGood navigation
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Voice regonition doesn’t work well and phone doesn’t transmit well
I would recommend this to a friendDifficult to add travel destinations
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Trying to add addresses to favorite locations is difficult.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Here are a couple of Garmin FAQs that will help with finding addresses and editing while you’re searching:
Here is a video that is also helpful for finding locations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhP8ooZAYoA&en-us
If you have any other questions about the device, Garmin Product Support would be happy to offer additional assistance. Our contact information, including telephone number and hours of operation, can be found on at: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S 6.95" GPS is a good gps.
I would recommend this to a friendHas issues
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Screen kept stobbing. Washed out. Not impressed with this product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendgood
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We had to have it replaced because the speaker broke
I would recommend this to a friendMissing some features
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I "upgraded" however this gps' traffic is very bizarre.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendDisappointed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have had it now for a month Will not reroute Cuts off if left on the dash in the sun Travel areas where I live and gives the easiest route but will not reroute when traveling a quicker way
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Normally these issues are resolved by the updating to the latest mapping and software, installed via Garmin Express: http://www.garmin.com/express
If the issues persist, Garmin Product Support would be happy to offer additional troubleshooting. Garmin contact information, including telephone numbers and hours of operation, can be found on our Support page: http://www.garmin.com/support
Good simple to use GPS
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was expecting more for price, but still a good choice
No, I would not recommend this to a friendgreat gps for driving info
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the guidance and the speed limit indication
I would recommend this to a friend