Just ask Alexa.
MUSIC
Just ask Alexa to play your favourite songs and shows from Amazon Music and more1.
CALENDAR AND TASK LISTS
What's on your agenda for the day? While you drive, Alexa can read you your calendar events. Or if you need to remember something for later, ask her to create a task list for you.
NEWS BRIEFINGS
Your morning drive is now your news and weather briefing. Get the forecast along with the newsworthy stories of the day.
SMART HOME CONTROL
No-one likes coming home to a dark house. Control your Alexa-enabled smart devices — including lights and locks — right from the car2.
Everything you need for a smarter drive.
VOICE CONTROL
Say 'OK, Garmin' to control the device with your voice. Get directions to addresses, points of interest and more. For everything else, just ask Alexa.
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.
LIVE TRAFFIC AND WEATHER
Avoid delays and find timesaving detours with live traffic1 enabled with the Garmin Drive™ app. Also view weather forecasts, current conditions and animated Radar.
TRAFFIC CAMS AND PARKING
Pair this smart navigator with your phone, and download the Garmin Drive app to access real-time features1 such as live parking3 and photoLive traffic cameras (where available).
HANDS-FREE CALLING
Built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology lets you sync your compatible smartphone with DriveSmart 65 with Alexa to make calls without taking your hands off the wheel4.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
When paired with the Garmin Drive app, you'll be able to see text messages and other notifications1 from your phone displayed on the navigator's screen.
The easy way to get where you’re going.
TRIPADVISOR
View TripAdvisor traveller ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination.
GARMIN REAL DIRECTIONS™
Easy-to-understand, spoken turn-by-turn directions guide like a friend, using street names, shop names and recognisable landmarks.
DRIVER ALERTS
To encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness, driver alerts warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, railway crossings and more.
FIND PLACES BY NAME
Preloaded Foursquare® data makes it easy to find new shops, restaurants and millions of other popular places.
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 Europe.
WANT MORE?
From personal navigation and dash cameras to backup cameras, Garmin has you covered from all angles. Find the right device for your drive.
Specifications
Physical & Performance
| Display Size |
W x H 15.2 x 8.9 cm; 6.95" diagonal |
| Battery type |
Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Display Resolution |
1024 x 600 pixels |
| GPS |
No |
| Dimension |
W x H x D 17.3 x 9.9 x 1.9 cm |
| Water rating |
No |
| Weight |
239.6 g |
| Display Type |
Multi-touch, glass, WSVGA colour TFT with white backlight |
| Battery life |
Up to 1 hour |
Maps & Navigation
| Preloaded street maps |
Yes |
Features
| ACSI, Campercontact and Trailer's PARK |
No |
| Clarity ™ HDR |
No |
| Wi-Fi® map and software updates |
Yes |
| Sunlight readable and weather resistant |
No |
| Round trip routing |
No |
| News and infotainment |
Listen to news, audiobooks, podcasts and more |
| Includes automotive mount |
No |
| Speed limit changes |
No |
| Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads) |
Yes |
| IFTA fuel logging capability |
No |
| Magnetic Mount |
No |
| Access to live services via app |
Yes |
| Rider alert warnings for sharp curves, helmet laws, speed cameras and more |
No |
| PRELOADED TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS |
No |
| Service History Log |
No |
| Track recorder (breadcrumbs) |
No |
| Simple truck profile |
No |
| VIRB® control |
No |
| LiveTrack via app |
No |
| Camper Sites & Services Directory |
No |
| GLONASS |
No |
| Downloadable Satellite Imagery |
No |
| 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) |
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands)
Full Europe version only |
Yes |
| TripAdvisor® Traveller Ratings |
Yes |
| Headphone jack/audio line-out |
No |
| Control music and media from smartphone or MP3 player |
No |
| Route shaping through preferred cities/streets |
Yes |
| Stream media and Alexa responses through vehicle stereo |
Yes |
| Trucking points of interest |
No |
| Smart Home |
Remotely control smart home devices |
| Requires cellular data connection |
Yes |
| Built-in Spotify® & Pandora® music players |
No |
| Removable battery |
No |
| Garmin Adventurous Routing™ |
No |
| Wireless ANT+® technology |
No |
| Glove-friendly touchscreen |
No |
| Pair with compatible inReach® devices |
No |
| Smart notifications via app |
Yes |
| Elevation profile |
No |
| Custom map support |
No |
| Sunrise/sunset times - Trucking |
No |
| 3D Terrain |
No |
| Truck & Trailer Services directory |
No |
| TOPO map support |
No |
| Dust rating |
No |
| Mile marker info - Trucking |
No |
| Access to Alexa skills |
Customise features and explore thousands of skills in the Alexa app or the Alexa Skills Store. Some skills require linking your Amazon account |
| Millions of Foursquare® points of interest |
Yes |
| Includes map updates |
Yes |
| Barometric altimeter |
No |
| Dual-orientation display |
No |
| Planned & dynamic fuel stops |
No |
| Traffic Updates |
Yes |
| GPS speed and location info in video |
No |
| Built-in dash camera with automatic incident detection |
No |
| Pitch and roll gauges |
No |
| Sunrise/sunset times |
No |
| Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more |
Yes |
| Mile marker info - Camper |
No |
| Camera-assisted features for forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, "Go" alert and Garmin Real Vision™ |
No |
| Downloadable USGS quad sheets |
No |
| State & country border notices - Trucking |
No |
| Motorcycle or powersports specific points of interest for cycle repair services, dealers and more |
No |
| Country Borders |
No |
| Helmet law notifications |
No |
| 2 microphones; beam-forming technology |
Yes |
| Compass |
No |
| Track support |
No |
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app |
No |
| Time management |
Place orders for home delivery, shop Amazon, etc |
| Galileo |
No |
| Truck-specific speed limits |
No |
| Requires Bluetooth®-enabled smartphone |
Yes |
| Incident Detection (G-Sensor) |
No |
| HOS violation warnings |
No |
| Works with vehicle stereo |
Connect via AUX (cable sold separately) or Bluetooth |
| 1" ball adapter with AMPS plate |
No |
| Built-in Alexa |
Yes |
| Data cards |
MicroSD™ card (not included) |
| 3-D buildings and terrain |
Yes |
| Backup camera compatible |
Yes (BC™ 30 or BC™ 40) |
| Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance |
Yes |
| Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs) |
Yes |
| iOverlander™ points of interest |
No |
What's in the box?
- Garmin DriveSmart™ 65 with Amazon Alexa
- Vehicle suction cup mount
- Vehicle power cable
- USB cable
- Documentation