Enjoy the Ultimate Voice-controlled, Hands-free Experience
Premium GPS navigator with a 6.95” edge-to-edge, high-resolution display
Alexa built-in; ask Alexa to play music from Amazon Music, Pandora®, SiriusXM®, iHeartRadio and more¹
Use Alexa to create to-do lists, check your calendar, news, weather and traffic, control smart home devices and play interactive games
Ask Garmin voice control for directions, points of interest (POIs) along the route and more
Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity for easy map updates of North America and software updates
With this premium navigator featuring Amazon Alexa, you can focus on the drive and make the most of your time behind the wheel.
Just Ask Alexa
You can ask Alexa to do all kinds of things that Alexa does¹. Use Alexa to create to-do lists, check your calendar, news, weather and traffic, control smart home devices and play interactive games. You can also ask Alexa to play your favorite music from Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio and more¹. While your music is playing, the album artwork appears on the crisp 6.95” edge-to-edge display.
For Navigation, Ask Garmin
Just ask Garmin voice control when you need directions or to help you find POIs along your route. It even features easy-to-use Garmin Traffic with included cable. This helps alert you to traffic congestion, accidents and construction delays along your route and suggests detours if a faster route is available.
Smartly Connected
Sync your smartphone enabled with BLUETOOTH® technology for hands-free phone calls, and receive customizable smart notifications² on your navigator’s display. You can also use BLUETOOTH to stream Alexa responses, including music, through your vehicle’s speakers. Garmin DriveSmart 65 with Amazon Alexa even offers real-time features such as live traffic, weather and parking³.
Road Trips Just Got Better
When you’re not familiar with the area, it’s nice to have something to point you in the right direction. That’s why we brought TripAdvisor® to your Garmin DriveSmart navigator. View ratings for travel POIs, such as hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination. Make road trips more fun with the Trip Planner tool, which suggests interesting stops along the way. Foursquare® user data, the HISTORY™ network of notable sites and a directory of U.S. national parks are also included.
Wi-Fi Keeps You up to Date
We make it easy to keep your maps and software up to date. When a new update is available and you’re on your wireless home network, you’ll automatically receive an on-screen notification. That’s your cue to plug your device into any outlet, and let it update over Wi-Fi while it charges. Then you’ll be ready to hit the road again.
¹Drivers 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 smartphone in order for the Alexa functionality to work and for access to the live services.
²To use this feature, you must download the Garmin Drive app to your compatible smartphone (sold separately) enabled with BLUETOOTH technology and GPS
³Parking data is available for most city centers; for coverage details, visit parkopedia.com
6.0"W x 3.5"H (15.2 x 8.9 cm); 6.95" diag (17.7 cm)
Display resolution
1024 x 600 pixels
Display type
multi-touch, glass, HD color TFT with white backlight
Weight
8.45 oz (239.6 g)
Battery
rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life
up to 1 hour
2 microphones; beam-forming technology
yes
Maps & Memory
Preloaded street maps:
yes
Includes lifetime map updates:
yes
Ability to add maps:
yes
Accepts data cards:
yes - microSD™ card (not included)
Storage and Power Capacity
This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.
3-D buildings and terrain
yes
Camera Features
Backup camera compatible
yes (BC™ 30 or BC™ 40)
Navigation Features
Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance
yes
Millions of Foursquare® points of interest
yes
TripAdvisor® ratings for points of interest
yes
Route shaping through preferred cities/streets
yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands)
yes
Includes traffic
yes
Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs)
yes
Bluetooth® calling
yes
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe):
yes
Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more
yes
Advanced Features
Smart notifications via app
yes
Wi-Fi® map and software updates
yes
Access to live services via app
yes
Alexa Enabled Features
Amazon Alexa voice service
yes
Music
Connect with a wide array of free- and subscription-based music services. Ask Alexa for music by artist, title or genre (Spotify not supported at this time)
News and infotainment
Listen to news, audiobooks, podcasts and more
Time management
Place orders for home delivery, shop Amazon, etc.
Smart Home
Remotely control smart home devices
Access to Alexa skills
Customize features and explore thousands of skills in the Alexa app or the Alexa Skills Store. Some skills require linking your Amazon account
Connectivity
Smartphone compatibility
Compatible with Android™ 6.0 and later & Apple 11.3 or higher; made for iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s
Requires Bluetooth®-enabled smartphone
yes
Requires cellular data connection
yes
Stream media and Alexa responses through vehicle stereo
yes
Works with vehicle stereo
Connect via AUX (cable sold separately) or Bluetooth
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Package
includes:
DriveSmart 65 with Amazon Alexa
Traffic receiver/vehicle power cable
Vehicle suction cup mount
USB cable
Quick Start Manual