About: Garmin DriveSmart 86 8" GPS Navigator

Whether it’s a family vacation, weekend getaway or your daily commute, the 8” Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS navigator brings new levels of freedom, convenience and peace of mind to your time on the road. Garmin voice assist helps you easily find and navigate where you want to go.

Large Display

This 8” GPS navigator, with its bright, high-resolution edge-to-edge touchscreen, lets you easily see important information displayed in landscape or portrait mode.

Voice Assist

Need directions? Just say the word. Garmin DriveSmart responds to your spoken requests and then navigates to wherever you need to go.

Hands-Free Calling

Built-in BLUETOOTH® wireless technology lets you sync your compatible smartphone so you can make calls without taking your hands off the wheel.

Live Traffic and Weather

Avoid delays, and find timesaving detours with live traffic when paired with your compatible smartphone (enabled with BLUETOOTH and GPS) running the Garmin Drive™ app. Also, view weather forecasts, current conditions, animated radar and storm alerts.

Live Fuel Prices

Connect with the Garmin Drive app to get updates of real-time fuel prices along your route.

Smart Notifications

See text messages and other notifications from your phone displayed right on the navigator’s screen when paired with the Garmin Drive app.

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.

Features:

• Portable GPS navigator with built-in Amazon Alexa smart voice assistant
• 8" (1280 x 800 pixels) dual-orientation multi-touch glass display with pinch-to-zoom touchscreen control
• Preloaded with maps for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, plus most of Mexico and several major Caribbean islands
• Receive free map updates as they become available using the Garmin Express software suite (available on Garmin's website)
• Includes Garmin Traffic receiver for free lifetime traffic info (no phone required)
• Suction-cup windshield mount
• Dual-USB car power adapter, mini-USB cable and built-in rechargeable battery with up to 1 hour of life

Navigation Features:

• Accepts spoken commands and voice address entry
• Millions of points of interest (allows custom points of interest)
• Points-of-interest extras include:
• The HISTORY Network
• Foursquare (with check-in when connected to smartphone via Garmin Drive app)
• Tripadvisor (with ratings when connected to smartphone via Garmin Drive app)
• U.S. National Parks directory
• Text-to-speech voice prompts announce actual road names at turns
• 3D representations of select buildings, landmarks, and terrain
• Direct Access provides door-to-door directions to destinations within select malls, airports, and universities
• Real Directions gives instructions using landmarks, buildings, and traffic signals, with human-like voice announcements
• Active Lane Guidance
• Junction view with signage
• Speed limit and school zone indicators
• Up Ahead feature informs of nearby services
• Driver alerts include:
• Upcoming sharp curves
• Red-light and speed cameras
• Railroad and animal crossings
• Wrong way on one-way streets
• Fatigue warnings
• Multi-destination routing: route optimization
• Transport modes: auto

Amazon Alexa features (Connected Smartphone and Amazon Alexa Account Required):

• Music streaming from Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, and more
• News and weather reports
• Schedule reminders, place Amazon orders, enable Alexa skills (available through the Alexa app)
• Control select smart home devices remotely

Connectivity:

• Wi-Fi for wireless map and software updates
• Bluetooth for hands-free calls with compatible phones
• Compatible with Garmin Drive smartphone app:
• Onscreen notifications of incoming calls, texts, calendar reminders, and app updates via connected smartphone
• Garmin Live Services provide local weather and traffic reports plus parking availability and images from traffic cameras (subscription fees may apply)
• Allows Foursquare check-ins via connected smartphone

Expandability:

• MicroSD™ card slot (256 GB maximum capacity)
• Compatible with optional Garmin BC 30 and BC 40 wireless cameras

Other Features and Specs:

• Dimensions: 7.6"W x 4.7"H x 0.75"D
• Weight: 10.41 oz.

What's in the Box:

• Portable GPS navigator with 8" touchscreen
• Suction cup mount
• Ball mount
• 69" Power cable with in-line traffic receiver (Type A USB on one end and USB-C on other end)
• Car charger with two Type A USB ports and 3.5mm audio output (DC output: 5.3V 4.8A--2.4A per port)
• Quick Start Guide
• Important Safety and Product Information
• Things to Try (voice commands for Garmin and Alexa)