Key features
SIMPLE INSTALLATION
Install it quickly and easily — no drilling or wiring. Attach the mount to the tube frame, flat plate or roll cage of your vehicle and snap the camera into place.
WORKS WITH SAT NAV
Wirelessly pair your BC 40 with a compatible Wi-Fi®-enabled Garmin sat nav1 to see the camera view on the sat nav’s display.
BATTERY POWER
No need to wire the BC 40 into your vehicle’s power. Just install 2 AA batteries (lithium recommended; sold separately), and you’re ready to go.
CLEAR VIEW
BC 40 transmits data up to 43 feet (13 m) to provide a wide, clear view of what’s in front of or behind your vehicle.
VOICE CONTROL
Use simple voice commands, such as “Show video”, to initiate the BC 40 camera view on your sat nav1. (Voice Control not available in all countries)
BUILT TOUGH
BC 40 is rugged and weatherproof (water-rated to IPX7) to withstand challenging terrain and weather.
Product specifications
Physical & Performance
| Battery type |
2 AA (lithium recommended, not included) |
| Dimension |
WxHxD: 6.3″ x 0.9″ x 1.0″ (15.9 x 2.2 x 2.5 cm) |
| Water rating |
IPX7 |
| Weight |
2.1 oz (58.9 g) |
| Battery life |
Up to 3 months (average use) |
Maps & Navigation
Features
| Wi-Fi® map and software updates |
No |
| Sunlight readable and weather resistant |
No |
| Round trip routing |
No |
| Includes automotive mount |
No |
| Speed limit changes |
No |
| Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads) |
No |
| IFTA fuel logging capability |
No |
| Camera resolution |
Up to 720p |
| Magnetic Mount |
No |
| Access to live services via app |
No |
| Rider alert warnings for sharp curves, helmet laws, speed cameras and more |
No |
| Service History Log |
No |
| Simple truck profile |
No |
| VIRB® control |
No |
| LiveTrack via app |
No |
| Camper Sites & Services Directory |
No |
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands)
Full Europe version only |
No |
| TripAdvisor® Traveller Ratings |
No |
| Headphone jack/audio line-out |
No |
| Control music and media from smartphone or MP3 player |
No |
| Route shaping through preferred cities/streets |
No |
| Trucking points of interest |
No |
| Built-in Spotify® & Pandora® music players |
No |
| Removable battery |
No |
| Field of view |
160 degrees |
| Garmin Adventurous Routing™ |
No |
| Wireless ANT+® technology |
No |
| Glove-friendly touchscreen |
No |
| Smart notifications via app |
No |
| Elevation profile |
No |
| Custom map support |
No |
| Sunrise/sunset times - Trucking |
No |
| 3D Terrain |
No |
| Truck & Trailer Services directory |
No |
| TOPO map support |
No |
| Mile marker info - Trucking |
No |
| Millions of Foursquare® points of interest |
No |
| Includes map updates |
No |
| Dual-orientation display |
No |
| Planned & dynamic fuel stops |
No |
| Tube mount (1.5" - 2.375") |
Yes |
| Traffic Updates |
No |
| Built-in dash camera with automatic incident detection |
No |
| Wireless Transmission Distance |
Up to 43 feet (13 m) |
| Sunrise/sunset times |
No |
| Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more |
No |
| Mile marker info - Camper |
No |
| Camera-assisted features for forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, "Go" alert and Garmin Real Vision™ |
No |
| State & country border notices - Trucking |
No |
| Motorcycle or powersports specific points of interest for cycle repair services, dealers and more |
No |
| Frame rate |
Up to 15 FPS |
| Country Borders |
No |
| Helmet law notifications |
No |
| Track support |
No |
| Truck-specific speed limits |
No |
| Incident Detection (G-Sensor) |
No |
| HOS violation warnings |
No |
| 3-D buildings and terrain |
No |
| Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance |
No |
| Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs) |
No |