Deals Worth GiftingShop now

Skip to content
Gift Ideas
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

Your price for this item is $179.99

Customer reviews

Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 204 reviews

Rating Filter

Rating by feature

  • Value

    Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 3.2 out of 5 stars

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

71%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the built-in dash camera, Alexa integration, and GPS navigation features of the Speak Plus. Many appreciate the ease of use and compact size, along with the good video quality and lane departure warnings. However, some users experienced connectivity issues and concerns about battery life and compatibility with certain devices. The navigation directions and overall functionality were generally well-received.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 5 Showing 81-100 of 204 reviews
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dash camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good little product

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy this camera. I don’t use the garmin map feature but the camera is clear and works great. Only issue I have had is just resetting it but garmin has fixed this with a new app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Alexa

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Features - Garmin, Alexa, Camera

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like having Alexa in the car to turn on the lights as I'm approaching the house and all of the other Alexa features … and the Garmin Speak App works great. I have another GPS, so these work together very well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s ok

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wasn’t impressed the battery gets hot and the applications associated with Alexa just don’t connect very well

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      Thank you, we appreciate your review. Due to the small size of the device, it may become warm during use, however this is normal. The Garmin Speak Plus does not have an internal battery and must be connected to power in the vehicle to operate.
      We’ve released several updates for the Speak Plus recently. Please ensure that the Speak app, speak device and your smartphone are all using current software, this will resolve most connectivity issues. This Support article also provides additional details about troubleshooting connection issues: https://support.garmin.com/faqSearch/en-US/faq/content/0cGSil1tgu8TdraSbanPLA
      If you need additional assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Thank you again for your feedback. Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product!

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to install, comes with a very long cord which can be tucked away in the trim of your cars upholstery. Mounts very sturdily to your windshield. Nice, compact footprint which is inconspicuous. Connects well to your phones data when not receiveing Wi-Fi signal (make sure app is always running in the background). Alexa enabled which is a major plus'- can ask for directions, traffic updates, ETA, etc. Navigation superb and hands down far more accurate than my Toyotas. Will give you ETA right after you "ask Garmin" for route. Has side lane and forward mitigation warnings, speed warning, and go alert to let you know when slow or stopped traffic has begun moving again. Simply ingenious and terrific invention!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Navagation is worse at giving directions then I am

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I didn't get it for that, Alexa just needs to learn how to disipher a map better. Think Garmin should up date the system cuz the gps Garmin is great. Dashcam great quality everything else is amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful up date to an old dash cam

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my boyfriend and he loves it! The feed is downloaded straight to his phone and works as a gps through voice command.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dash camera

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Fail

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Let me start off by saying that I am quite a tech savvy person. I found the setup of the dash camera to be simple, but the applications (Garmin Speak) (Garmin VIRB) needed to use this product are terrible. They both have below a 3 star rating in the App Store. It seemed to me these applications were in beta mode. Way to many bugs and glitches. What about the dash cam? The dash cam is decent, but viewing and saving the videos is totally a different story. If you want to download one of the videos you have to stay in your car with the application open. A 30min video takes 45min to download. Really? Not only that, but the only way to view the videos is to be in your car with the device on even after you have “downloaded” them. This product needs a lot of work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dash camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition to the car

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was the perfect Father’s Day gift for my husband.. loves the ALexa capabilities as well as the dash cam.. it will even tell you to move if you aren’t paying attention when the light turns green!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very versatile

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I can honestly say I use EVERY feature bundled with this Garmin Speak Plus and am mostly impressed. The only short-comings are GPS is not always accurate and keeping the camera aligned is a little tedious. Other than that, love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I wouldn’t buy it again

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It seemed like a cool concept to have Alexa built into a Dash Cam, but it didn’t work out so well. I wasn’t happy with the product. Couldn’t get it to link up correctly or work right. Looking at videos on your phone I thought was going to be cool, but it wouldn’t connect half the time. It was a big disappointment to say the least.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      We have released several updates for the Speak recently. Please ensure that the Speak app, speak device and your smartphone are all using current software, this will resolve most connectivity issues. This Support article also provides additional details about troubleshooting connection issues: https://support.garmin.com/faqSearch/en-US/faq/content/0cGSil1tgu8TdraSbanPLA Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for a car

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got it as a gift for someone and they absolutely love it! It alerts you when you’re too close to the car in front or if you’re drifting too much to the sides. It’s a great camera

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Lots of features

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This device syncs to your phone to get all its features. W/o your phone it just records. I had a challenge with the fact that my car lighter always stays powered so the Garmin didn't know when I turned off the engine. Then it would enter sleep mode and I had to manually wake it each time I started a drive. Most cars shut off the power to the cigarette lighter when the engine shuts off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Its ok, doesnt always work

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hard to get it to connect to my phone at all times and doesnt understand me

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      Over time, Amazon Alexa will adapt to your speech patterns, vocabulary, and preferences to more accurately interpret your commands through the Garmin Speak device. Amazon Alexa App support page can be used to review previous Dialog History given to your Speak device and rate their accuracy to improve Amazon Alexa’s voice recognition. Garmin

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Limited

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted to get Alexa in my car, and the dash cam was an added bonus. However, Alexa on this device is NOTHING like Alexa at my home or office. For some reason she can't play music, give directions, answer questions, make calls and half the time will not even respond. I was going to return this Alexa device, but got busy and forgot.......... My recommendation, don't buy it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      Thank you, we appreciate your review. I’m sorry to hear about your disappointment with the device. Garmin Product Support would be happy to answer any questions you may have and/or help resolve the any issues with the device. Our contact information, including telephone number and hours of operation, can be found at: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
      Also, Garmin Speak support is available at https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=591054. We have many online resources available to help with setup along with chat and phone support available here to help. Thank you again for your review. Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Dash camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great driving tool

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had the Garmin Speak and then I upgraded to the plus version because of the camera option. I would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dash camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great to have and fun to use

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Set up was easy. Pleanty of length in the cord to allow plug in. I Love using the Alex app in my car. The cam keeps me honest on the road. A great safety add on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Addition to my car

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my corvette and it was a great addition to the other upgrades I made. Super easy to use and sits nicely next to rear view mirror.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Safety on the Road

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this product! Built in Alexa and built in Dashcam. Item disconnects occasionally but overall great product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Alexa

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!!!

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the Alexa functionality, works just like the one in the home. I look to purchase another for my other vehicle. I only wish the price was lower.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good deal for the price

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A little tricky at first but I got the hang of it fast. Also a good little camera you can change positions quickly with. The only downside is that there is no screen to review.

    I would recommend this to a friend