Advanced navigation with smart features

• GPS navigator with a bright 5-inch double-orientation screen in which the image is zoomed together by fingers
• Detailed maps of Europe with free map updates for life and traffic for life
• Live Garmin traffic through SmartphoneLink directly on your DRIVE, anywhere you need it.
• Hands-free functions via Bluetooth ^® and voice-activated navigation (Europe-wide model only)
• Driving alerts for a better understanding of the situation, including that of steep curves, school zones, changes in speed limits, etc.
• Customizable smartphone notifications that allow you to view call alerts, messages, and other applications on the navigation screen

Useful driving alerts for daily commuting

The Garmin DriveSmart GPS navigator offers driving alerts to encourage safer driving and increase awareness of the situation. Notices include alerts for sharp curves, changes in speed limits, level crossings, animal crossings, etc. In addition, Garmin DriveSmart notifies you if you drive in a one-way street and sends warnings from nearby school zones. Receive alerts of red traffic light and speed nearby. You can also be prepared for sudden stops in traffic thanks to the next traffic jam alerts. For longer journeys, the fatigue warning suggests times and possible rest areas after a few hours driving. The Next Places feature allows you to easily see nearby places and cairns, for example, borders, along the route without leaving the map view.

Talk to Garmin DriveSmart

Garmin DriveSmart offers you the advantages of voice activated navigation. Control your Garmin DriveSmart with your voice while keeping your hands safe on the wheel (only the model from all over Europe).

Extended Smart Functions

Synchronize a device with Bluetooth technology, such as a smartphone, with Garmin DriveSmart to enjoy the hands-free function and receive smart notifications on the screen of your Garmin DriveSmart. Receive calls, text messages and calendar reminders without having to take your hands off the wheel to find the phone. Focus on driving while still connected thanks to the convenient smart notifications that appear right on the navigation screen.

To receive real-time information such as weather conditions and traffic conditions, download the Smartphone Link mobile application, which allows you to connect your Garmin DriveSmart GPS navigator with your compatible smartphone.

Browse complicated crossings with ease

Active Lane Guidance with voice prompts prepares you to take a safe exit or crossing. As you approach, an animated model indicates the correct lane that you must take for your route using colored arrows. The Bird's Eye display of crosses gives you a detailed view of the crosses as if you were watching them from above. In addition, the photoReal crossings display realistically shows crossings along the route, including the surrounding landscape.

Our best traffic solutions

With Garmin's live traffic solution through SmartphoneLink, you will get improved traffic coverage anywhere you need. There is no excuse to see you stuck in a traffic jam, whether for road works, an accident, rush hour traffic or serious hazards as drivers in the opposite direction. With a refresh rate of 1 minute, you will know where the retentions occur, how long they last and you will get an alternative route so that you are always relaxed and in control. The live traffic function is activated by voice, so it responds to voice requests (only the model of all Europe). You just have to pair your Garmin satellite browser and your phone using Bluetooth. You don't need to worry about your data plan, since no tethering is required (a subscription may be required in some countries; see the coverage map). In addition to the Garmin live traffic feature, you can get another free feature for life to avoid ready-to-use traffic through RDS-TMC. It works through the traditional analog FM radio to report delays and alternative routes

Indications by easily identifiable reference points

Garmin DriveSmart redefines “turn-by-turn voice directions” with Garmin Real Directions™, easy-to-understand driving directions that guide you as if you were a friend through identifiable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights (eg, “ Turn right after the red building ”or“ Turn left after McDonald's ”). It has pre-installed millions of new and famous places thanks to Foursquare®.

Find your exact destination

The Direct Access feature simplifies navigation to certain complex destinations, such as airports and shopping centers, by searching for specific places within larger locations. When you navigate to shopping centers, Direct Access will provide you with additional information about the location of certain stores located inside. For example, “Arriving at Lakeside. Debenhams is on the top floor. ”

Search more easily, find faster

Garmin DriveSmart includes a search field with which you can find addresses and millions of POIs more easily. You just have to enter a category (for example, “pizza”) and an address or a proper name (“Starbucks”), and Garmin DriveSmart will quickly show you the results obtained. In cases of typing errors, Garmin DriveSmart provides several search results that sound similar to what you wrote.

Add a camera to your Drive

For the navigation solution to be complete, Garmin DriveSmart is linked to the BC ™ 30 Wireless Rear Security Camera (sold separately and installation by a professional is recommended). Once connected, it will help you easily see vehicles, pedestrians and other obstacles from the Garmin DriveSmart screen while backing up.