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title: "DriveSmart 66, 6-inch Car GPS Navigator with Bright, Crisp High-Resolution Maps and Garmin Voice Assist"
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# Wi-Fi for instant updates Bluetooth hands-free calling 6-inch high-res maps DriveSmart 66, 6-inch Car GPS Navigator with Bright, Crisp High-Resolution Maps and Garmin Voice Assist

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** $390.71
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚗 Navigate smarter, drive safer, and never miss a moment!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DriveSmart 66, 6-inch Car GPS Navigator with Bright, Crisp High-Resolution Maps and Garmin Voice Assist by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** $390.71 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Hands-Free Connectivity:** Stay connected and safe with Bluetooth-enabled calls and Garmin Voice Assist—navigate without lifting a finger.
- • **Effortless Updates & Extra Charging:** Built-in Wi-Fi means no computer needed for map/software updates plus dual USB ports to power your devices on the go.
- • **Road Trip Ready with Insider Insights:** Explore U.S. national parks, HISTORY® sites, and Tripadvisor® ratings—turn every drive into a curated adventure.
- • **Smart Driver Alerts for Safer Journeys:** Get proactive warnings on school zones, sharp curves, and speed changes to keep you alert and in control.
- • **Crisp 6-Inch Display with Real-Time Maps:** Experience bright, high-resolution North America maps with live traffic, fuel prices, and parking info at your fingertips.

## Overview

The Garmin DriveSmart 66 is a 6-inch GPS navigator featuring high-resolution maps of North America, Bluetooth hands-free calling, and Garmin Voice Assist for effortless navigation. It offers live traffic, fuel prices, parking, and weather updates via the Garmin Drive app, plus Alexa built-in for voice-controlled entertainment. Road trip enthusiasts benefit from a rich database of U.S. national parks, HISTORY® sites, and Tripadvisor® ratings. Safety is enhanced with driver alerts for hazards and speed changes. Wi-Fi connectivity enables easy map and software updates, while dual USB charging ports keep your devices powered throughout your journey.

## Description

Simplify your drive with the Garmin DriveSmart™ 66 GPS navigator. Use Garmin voice assist to easily find and navigate where you want to go. The crisp 6” display and map updates of North America show you the way, providing alerts for speed changes and potential hazards ahead. Make the most of road trips with Tripadvisor® traveler ratings, a directory of U.S. national parks and the HISTORY® database of notable sites. Pair with the Garmin Drive™ app running on your compatible smartphone for on-screen access to live traffic, fuel prices, parking, weather and traffic cams to help avoid delays and keep you on your way. With Alexa Built-in (Drivers should focus on driving and only use this function when safe to do so. Must pair with the Garmin Drive™ app running on your compatible phone), you can ask to play music, listen to audiobooks, hear the news and more — all while you keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Review: Best mobile navigator I've owned. - I've been a TomTom customer for at least 30 years so I was very disappointed with my inability to find new product on desertcart. Tried a generic brand mobile navigator which worked OK but got tired of searching for audio route directions via FM radio signal. I chose Garmin as a last resort because I've always been biased toward the brand due to my preference for TomTom. After purchase I was quite surprised with the variety of features it has and how user friendly it is. • This model is the first mobile navigator I've owned which features Bluetooth compatibility. I really enjoy not having to sacrifice listening to my music playlist or music app to hear route instructions. THEY PLAY SIMULTANEOUSLY via my Android! • This Garmin even remembers locations I visit around the same time daily and issues a text prompt on the screen upon startup should I choose to visit the location prompted. • I also like the ease of inserting stops along the route to my final destination. • I originally feared the 6 inch screen would be too small since the generic brand screen of my previous navigator was huge. I needn't had worried. The screen image is clear, offers needed map information without excess and audio guidance is precise. At first I couldn't understand why I heard no audio instruction at all. (I'm one of those people who reads instructions as a last resort.) Took me a week to discover the mute/unmute setting in one of the menus. The only thing about using this Garmin that annoyed me was the windshield mount. I quickly replaced it with a compatible dashboard mount. Otherwise I have nothing but praise for the Garmin Smartdrive 66. Highly recommended.
Review: Best of both worlds (dedicated vs. smartphone)! Google traffic/POIs, Garmin nav - I've been using this for over a year, and it's been fantastic. In case this review is appearing in the wrong place (because for some reason, desertcart is grouping reviews for different Garmin devices together), I'm reviewing the Garmin DriveSmart 86. If you think this is your dad's Garmin, you couldn't be more wrong. It merges the best aspects of smartphone navigation (traffic updates, points of interests (POIs)) with the excellent Garmin features. If you don't drive a lot or don't use a GPS a lot, you don't notice the problems with smartphone navigation. But use it enough and you'll notice how much better Garmin is. Do I always think Garmin navigation is always better? No. But on average, I feel 60-70% of the time it's better. Now, if I'm in a heavy traffic situation or if I'm in a very unfamiliar location, I will run both at the same time and then decide based on my prior knowledge of the area and my instincts to determine which one to trust at any given moment. Here's some pros for the Garmin. You don't need any cellular reception in order for the navigation to work. This came in quite handy when I was in areas of poor reception like rural areas. Sure, with smartphones you can download maps but that requires some preplanning. The Garmin is still the best for letting you know ahead of time what lane you should be in which comes in handy when you need to switch multiple lanes multiple times in short succession. You can also have both the map and some text turns at the same time so you can see ahead of time what your turns will be. The 86 has a fast CPU so it doesn't get laggy like older Garmins. It looks great in both vertical and horizontal orientations and for the first time, I feel like the 86 works better in the vertical orientation because of the better viewpoint. The screen is beautiful. The response and touch is great. If you connect the 86 to your smartphone via the Garmin Drive app, you now get all the benefits of the smartphone with realtime traffic (provided by Google I think) and the much bigger database of points of interests. So if you ever thought the Garmin POIs were too small or out of date or if you thought the search engine in the Garmin device was too weak, you can search in the Garmin Drive app and push that location to the Garmin GPS. Same for traffic. Garmin real-time traffic was often too slow to update but now with Garmin Drive, you never miss out on traffic alerts. If it's in Google, you'll find it in Garmin Drive. Of course, if you use Garmin Drive, you will need cellular reception but only while you're searching initially for the location. Once the Garmin is navigating, no cellular needed. The Garmin has so many options on how to pipe the audio. You can separate what type of audio goes through the Garmin and what goes through your car. So if you want phone to go through the car but nav instructions to go to the Garmin, you can. If you want everything to go to the car, you can. If you want phone and music to go to the Garmin but nav instructions to the car, you can. I send nav audio to the Garmin and everything else to the car because I've always hated the up and down volume when smartphone nav sends out nav instructions. You don't have to worry about draining your phone battery. It's easy to use the phone while navigating on the Garmin. The Garmin now uses USB C and the car charging cable also has a USB passthrough if you wanted to charge something else. The only negative (and I don't know if the situation has changed) is that at the time, there was no dashboard mount for the 86. Only the included window mount. The window mount is good but if you don't regularly clean the windshield and the mount, the Garmin will fall off.

## Features

- 6” high-resolution navigator includes map updates of North America
- Hands-free calling when paired with your compatible smartphone with BLUETOOTH technology and convenient Garmin voice assist lets you ask for directions to places you want to go
- Road trip–ready features include the HISTORY database of notable sites, a U.S. national parks directory, Tripadvisor traveler ratings and millions of Foursquare POIs
- Driver alerts for things such as school zones, sharp curves and speed changes help encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness
- Access live traffic, fuel prices, parking, weather and smart notifications when you pair this navigator with your compatible smartphone running the Garmin Drive app
- With Alexa Built-in (Drivers should focus on driving and only use this function when safe to do so. Must pair with the Garmin Drive app running on your compatible phone), you can ask to play music, listen to audiobooks, hear the news and more — all while you keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road
- Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity allows easy map and software updates without a computer
- Included dual USB charger provides an extra charging port for phones, tablets or other electronics, Discover where history happened with the included HISTORY database of notable sites.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09D5LYKRB |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,688 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1 in Car In-Dash Navigation GPS Units |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (3,104) |
| Date First Available | October 13, 2021 |
| Department | mens |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Item Weight | 6.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 010-02469-00 |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| OS | Android |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 3.4 x 0.7 inches |
| Scanner Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Special features | Bluetooth |
| Whats in the box | Garmin DriveSmart 66, vehicle suction cup mount, traffic receiver/vehicle power cable, USB cable and documentation |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Battery Life:** 1 Hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi
- **Map Type:** North America
- **Model Name:** DriveSmart 66
- **Screen Size:** 6 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Bluetooth
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Car

## Images

![DriveSmart 66, 6-inch Car GPS Navigator with Bright, Crisp High-Resolution Maps and Garmin Voice Assist - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714dN3WX8kL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this model inc!udes lifetime maps and traffic?**
A: Yes, this model includes detailed map updates of North America.

**Q: Can this unit provide traffic information without using a smartphone application, and without the purchase of an additional cable?**
A: Yes, Garmin Traffic comes ready to use right out of the box with the included traffic cable.

**Q: What's the difference between drivesmart 65 and 76?**
A: The DriveSmart 76 includes new features like Live Fuel Prices, built-in Amazon Alexa and a dual USB charger that provides an extra charging port for phones, tablets or other electronics in your vehicle.

**Q: How long does the battery last?**
A: The battery for the Garmin DriveSmart 66 is rated for up to 1 hour.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best mobile navigator I've owned.
*by R***N on January 1, 2026*

I've been a TomTom customer for at least 30 years so I was very disappointed with my inability to find new product on Amazon. Tried a generic brand mobile navigator which worked OK but got tired of searching for audio route directions via FM radio signal. I chose Garmin as a last resort because I've always been biased toward the brand due to my preference for TomTom. After purchase I was quite surprised with the variety of features it has and how user friendly it is. • This model is the first mobile navigator I've owned which features Bluetooth compatibility. I really enjoy not having to sacrifice listening to my music playlist or music app to hear route instructions. THEY PLAY SIMULTANEOUSLY via my Android! • This Garmin even remembers locations I visit around the same time daily and issues a text prompt on the screen upon startup should I choose to visit the location prompted. • I also like the ease of inserting stops along the route to my final destination. • I originally feared the 6 inch screen would be too small since the generic brand screen of my previous navigator was huge. I needn't had worried. The screen image is clear, offers needed map information without excess and audio guidance is precise. At first I couldn't understand why I heard no audio instruction at all. (I'm one of those people who reads instructions as a last resort.) Took me a week to discover the mute/unmute setting in one of the menus. The only thing about using this Garmin that annoyed me was the windshield mount. I quickly replaced it with a compatible dashboard mount. Otherwise I have nothing but praise for the Garmin Smartdrive 66. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best of both worlds (dedicated vs. smartphone)! Google traffic/POIs, Garmin nav
*by P***N on June 24, 2023*

I've been using this for over a year, and it's been fantastic. In case this review is appearing in the wrong place (because for some reason, Amazon is grouping reviews for different Garmin devices together), I'm reviewing the Garmin DriveSmart 86. If you think this is your dad's Garmin, you couldn't be more wrong. It merges the best aspects of smartphone navigation (traffic updates, points of interests (POIs)) with the excellent Garmin features. If you don't drive a lot or don't use a GPS a lot, you don't notice the problems with smartphone navigation. But use it enough and you'll notice how much better Garmin is. Do I always think Garmin navigation is always better? No. But on average, I feel 60-70% of the time it's better. Now, if I'm in a heavy traffic situation or if I'm in a very unfamiliar location, I will run both at the same time and then decide based on my prior knowledge of the area and my instincts to determine which one to trust at any given moment. Here's some pros for the Garmin. You don't need any cellular reception in order for the navigation to work. This came in quite handy when I was in areas of poor reception like rural areas. Sure, with smartphones you can download maps but that requires some preplanning. The Garmin is still the best for letting you know ahead of time what lane you should be in which comes in handy when you need to switch multiple lanes multiple times in short succession. You can also have both the map and some text turns at the same time so you can see ahead of time what your turns will be. The 86 has a fast CPU so it doesn't get laggy like older Garmins. It looks great in both vertical and horizontal orientations and for the first time, I feel like the 86 works better in the vertical orientation because of the better viewpoint. The screen is beautiful. The response and touch is great. If you connect the 86 to your smartphone via the Garmin Drive app, you now get all the benefits of the smartphone with realtime traffic (provided by Google I think) and the much bigger database of points of interests. So if you ever thought the Garmin POIs were too small or out of date or if you thought the search engine in the Garmin device was too weak, you can search in the Garmin Drive app and push that location to the Garmin GPS. Same for traffic. Garmin real-time traffic was often too slow to update but now with Garmin Drive, you never miss out on traffic alerts. If it's in Google, you'll find it in Garmin Drive. Of course, if you use Garmin Drive, you will need cellular reception but only while you're searching initially for the location. Once the Garmin is navigating, no cellular needed. The Garmin has so many options on how to pipe the audio. You can separate what type of audio goes through the Garmin and what goes through your car. So if you want phone to go through the car but nav instructions to go to the Garmin, you can. If you want everything to go to the car, you can. If you want phone and music to go to the Garmin but nav instructions to the car, you can. I send nav audio to the Garmin and everything else to the car because I've always hated the up and down volume when smartphone nav sends out nav instructions. You don't have to worry about draining your phone battery. It's easy to use the phone while navigating on the Garmin. The Garmin now uses USB C and the car charging cable also has a USB passthrough if you wanted to charge something else. The only negative (and I don't know if the situation has changed) is that at the time, there was no dashboard mount for the 86. Only the included window mount. The window mount is good but if you don't regularly clean the windshield and the mount, the Garmin will fall off.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice bright display, responsive touch screen, fast routing
*by M***B on July 22, 2023*

I got this to upgrade my very old Nuvi model. On those old GPS displays, the touch screen is SO frustrating and you have to really press and wait for it to recognize each tap. The old one was also frustratingly slow to recalculate the route if I detoured for something like a rest area or exit to get gas. The voice saying "Recalculating" becomes a running joke on long road trips. So, enough about the old one... the new Garmin models have a much more responsive touch screen just like cell phones. The processor in there is a lot faster to recalculate if you're doing a detour (and without the annoying voice telling you about it). It also supports extra nav systems besides GPS which seems to help it be even more accurate (with 10 feet is usually what I got). The old one would sometimes lose signals in valleys or downtown between buildings and might show me a hundred feet away, but this model does a great job of showing where I really am. The voice navigation is amazing. It was so cumbersome to type in addresses on the old one but with the nice touchscreen, that's a breeze, but what I really loved was being able to say "Okay Garmin, go to Walgreens" or something and then pick which one I wanted to go to from the list. I don't know how thorough the database of locations is, but on my recent 3500 mile road trip, I rarely asked it for something it couldn't look up. Fast food and gas stations are just fine, I even asked it to go to a Verizon store when we needed a new phone and it pulled up the nearby locations. My one gripe is probably about the connectivity to my Android phone. The Garmin Drive app works, but the GPS keeps wanting to change the volume of my phone on its own. I also connect to my car radio over bluetooth to play music, and I've setup the Drive app and GPS appropriately for that case, but it seems like when the GPS connects it wants to lower the volume of my phone (and thus how loud it plays music to the car stereo). I can turn it back up, but that only lasts until the next time I get going again. Very weird. I also had problems where the GPS would keep showing "Galaxy S8+ disconnected" over and over. I think that was the power savings on my old phone putting the Drive app to sleep... maybe? I disabled it from being able to sleep, but I haven't driven long enough after that to see if it helped, and then I updated to a newer phone anyway so the jury is still out on whether that's still an issue. That doesn't concern me too much because when I'm driving, I don't really need the GPS linked to my phone although, if I understand correctly, it can get data through that phone connection for even minor things like weather updates or road conditions that maybe the traffic data doesn't get? Or using that tether for software updates too if I'm not within range of my wifi (which really only happens when it's parked in the garage anyway). Overall I'm very happy I splurged for the update. I miss my old Nuvi 1390's ability to connect to the ecoroute module plugged into the OBDII port so I could see the real time gauges right there on the GPS, but I do have a bluetooth dongle for OBD that I can use to see that on my phone. It was just handy because I'd use that whole ecoroute stuff on the GPS to keep track of my gas usage between fillups and it would show my MPG. I got an app for that now, it just means manually putting in my mileage instead of having the GPS already know that. It'd be cool if Garmin added a gas tracker app directly on the GPS... shouldn't be that hard?

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