Garmin DriveSmart 66 6" GPS Navigation System - 010-02469-00

Meet the Garmin DriveSmart 66 GPS Navigation System

Keeping your eyes on the road is always the number one priority when driving, regardless of where you’re going or who's with you. Even so, it can be easy to get lost without reliable navigation. Meet the Garmin DriveSmart 66. This navigation system provides alerts, assistance and more throughout the entire trip without a glance being needed. From announcing upcoming sharp curves to when the next turn is, getting around couldn’t be easier. Forgot to plug in the address? Simply ask for directions and Garmin DriveSmart will do the rest.

Smarter Driving with the Garmin Drive™ App

While the Garmin DriveSmart 66 alone makes navigation easier, when connected to the corresponding app, it becomes a breeze. Once paired, data from your phone is transferred into the system, which means more alerts are given as you drive. With access to photoLive traffic cameras and parking, finding a convenient parking spot couldn’t be simpler. Furthermore, enjoy tracking fuel prices as you go to find the cheapest option without needing to stop and check manually. Need to make a quick call? Answer important calls without needing to physically answer the phone when connected via Bluetooth. Even text messages are displayed on the easy-to-read screen so you can keep family and friends posted about your ETA.

Enjoy Full Map Coverage

The United States is full of unique places to visit, and the Garmin DriveSmart 66 makes it easy to see them all. TripAdvisor integration makes it easy to view ratings for hotels, attractions and restaurants to find the best additions to add before reaching the destination. Getting ready to visit your favorite national park? The system includes navigation within a range of America’s breathtaking protected areas to help make the most of your visit. Even if you plan on taking a road trip outside the country, this device includes coverage for additional countries like Mexico, Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, Bahamas and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Additional questions? Abt’s navigation buying guide provides deeper insight into buying a new GPS, or reach out to our team at 800-860-3577 for more information on the Garmin DriveSmart 66.

Key Features

• Enjoy easy-to-see maps on a bright, crisp 6” high-resolution display.
• Talk to me. Enjoy convenient Garmin voice assist for directions and hands-free calling.
• Discover where history happened with the included HISTORY® database of notable sites.
• Know the best places along your route with Tripadvisor® traveler ratings and a U.S. national parks directory.
• Get a heads-up with driver alerts for sharp curves, speed changes, school zones and more.
• Make all the right moves with clear, detailed map updates of North America.

Features

Welcome to Smarter Driving.

• Easy-to-Read Display
  This 6” GPS navigator, with its bright, high-resolution edge-to-edge touchscreen, lets you easily see important information and map details at a glance.
• Voice Assist
  Need directions? Just say the word. Garmin DriveSmart responds to your spoken requests and then navigates to wherever you need to go.
• Hands-Free Calling
  Built-in BLUETOOTH® wireless technology lets you sync your compatible smartphone so you can make calls without taking your hands off the wheel.
• Live Traffic and Weather
  Avoid delays, and find timesaving detours with live traffic when paired with your compatible smartphone (enabled with BLUETOOTH and GPS) running the Garmin Drive™ app. Also, view weather forecasts, current conditions, animated radar and storm alerts.
• Traffic Cams and Parking
  Access photoLive traffic cameras (where available) and live parking via the Garmin Drive app. Parking data is available for most city centers; for coverage details, visit parkopedia.com.
• Live Fuel Prices
  Connect with the Garmin Drive app to get updates of real-time fuel prices along your route.
• Smart Notifications
  See text messages and other notifications from your phone displayed right on the navigator’s screen when paired with the Garmin Drive app.
• Wireless Updates
  Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity makes it easy to keep your maps and software up to date without using a computer. On-screen cues show when new updates are available.

Just look ahead and drive.

• Drive Alerts
  To encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness, driver alerts warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, railroad crossings and more. Red light and speed camera warnings are not available in all regions.
• TripAdvisor
  View Tripadvisor traveler ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination.
• History Database
  Make traveling more enjoyable with pictures and descriptions of notable parks, monuments, museums and historic sites.
• National Parks Directory
  Discover and enjoy some of America’s most treasured natural resources. Easily navigate within the parks to visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds and more.
• Find Places by Name
  Preloaded Foursquare® data makes it easy to find new shops, restaurants and millions of other popular places.
• Garmin Real Directions™ Features
  Easy-to-understand, spoken turn-by-turn directions guide like a friend, using street names, store names and recognizable landmarks. For example, “Turn right after Tom's Auto Body.”
• Just Ask Alexa
  With Alexa built-in¹, 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.
• Check Up Ahead
  A useful Up Ahead feature shows upcoming stops for food, fuel and other milestones — such as upcoming cities — along your route.
• Map Coverage
  Drive confidently with the latest map updates and preloaded street maps for North America. Coverage includes the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bahamas.
• Extra USB Connection
  A dual USB charger, included with your Garmin DriveSmart navigator, provides an extra charging port for phones, tablets or other electronics in your vehicle.
• See Behind Your Vehicle
  When you pair this navigator with a compatible Garmin backup camera (sold separately), you can easily see vehicles, pedestrians and other obstacles behind your vehicle.

Footnotes:

• ¹ Drivers should focus on driving and only use this function when safe to do so. The Garmin Drive app must be open and running on the user’s compatible smartphone in order for the Alexa functionality to work and for access to live services.