For an eyewitness account when you need it most, Garmin DriveAssist comes with a compact, built-in dash camera that continuously records your drive, with optional in-vehicle audio recording. The Incident Detection G-sensor will automatically save video footage on impact. GPS records exactly when and where the events occurred. A replaceable microSD card is included, and you can easily play back video footage right on the device. Or use our free VIRB app to watch footage later on your compatible smartphone or tablet.
Outsmart traffic jams with time-saving alternate routes or by avoiding them altogether. Then, with live information, spend less time circling the block to look for parking. For traffic alerts, relevant rerouting directions and up-to-date weather forecasts, download the Smartphone Link app, which connects your Garmin DriveAssist navigator with your compatible smartphone. As you near your destination, take the stress out of parking by viewing pricing and availability trends for on-street public parking. The Smartphone Link app also enables LiveTrack?, which lets drivers share their location so friends can track your whereabouts whether you are running errands around town or taking a long road trip.
Take advantage of innovative driver awareness features available only on Garmin DriveAssist. When your car is stopped in traffic, the "Go" Alert notifies you when traffic in front of you has started to move. The Forward Collision Warning5 alerts if you're driving too closely to the vehicle ahead, and if you drift off the road or into oncoming traffic, receive Lane Departure Warning5 alerts. Easily navigate hard to read house numbers, thanks to the Garmin Real Vision feature. When you approach address destinations, your navigation display will switch to a camera view, showing a bright arrow that points to where you need to go.
When you sync your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone to Garmin DriveAssist, you get great features that let you stay connected without taking your hands off the wheel. Make hands-free phone calls and receive customizable smart notifications6 on your navigator's display. That means you can see incoming calls, text messages and calendar reminders without even having to reach for your phone.
Need directions? Just say the word. Garmin DriveAssist features voice-activated navigation that responds to your commands and then navigates to where you need to go.
We make it easy to keep your maps and software up to date now that the Garmin DriveAssist navigator features built-in Wi-Fi. When a new update is available and you're on your wireless home network, you'll automatically receive an onscreen 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.
To encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness, Garmin DriveAssist provides driver alerts for sharp curves, speed changes, railroad crossings and animal crossings. Additionally, the navigator will warn you when driving the wrong way on a one-way street and alert you to nearby schools and school zones. Receive notifications for nearby red light cameras and speed cameras7, and even get fatigue warnings8 that suggest potential rest areas after several hours of driving.