Garmin DriveSmart™ 76 Portable navigator with 7" display

General Features
Navigation Features

General Features

Overview: The Garmin DriveSmart™ 76, part of the Garmin Drive series, is a portable GPS navigation device that provides automatic routing and turn-by-turn voice directions. The unit receives data from overhead global positioning satellites, not cellular signals, for reliable navigation directions. The DriveSmart™ 76 has Amazon Alexa built in, and features free Lifetime Map Updates, as well as Lifetime Garmin Traffic, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and Voice Command for hands-free navigation.

6.95" Touchscreen LCD: The DriveSmart™ 76 features a 6.95" (diagonal) color TFT touchscreen LCD with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The multi-touch glass display is similar to that of a smartphone, allowing you to zoom in and out of the map using two fingers (pinch and spread). The display has both day and night modes, which are switchable manually or automatically. You can also choose the amount of idle time before the display times out.

Amazon Alexa: The DriveSmart™ 76 has built-in Alexa access. You can ask Alexa to perform her normal tasks, like check your calendar, create to-do lists, give you the latest news and weather, and play interactive games. You can also control your smarthome devices, and play your favorite music from Amazon Music or Pandora. The Garmin Drive app must be open and running on your smartphone in order to access Alexa.

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: The DriveSmart™ 76 makes it easy to receive software and map updates with its built-in Wi-Fi. When connected to your home network, you'll be notified when a map or software update is available. The device also has built-in Bluetooth, which allows you to sync the unit with a Bluetooth-enabled device for hands-free calling through its integrated microphone and speaker. You can make and receive phone calls as long as the devices are within 33 feet and paired.

Garmin Drive App: The device is compatible with the free Garmin Drive app, which allows you to access real-time services on your smartphone and share it with your navigation device. The app lets you view photoLive traffic cameras to see traffic and weather conditions from more than 10,000 traffic cameras. You can also view live traffic, weather forecasts, and live parking on your DriveSmart™ 76. The Garmin Drive app also provides real-time fuel prices along your route. Notifications of new text messages, calendar reminders, and other app alerts appear on the device. Garmin Drive is available from the Apple App Store for iOS devices (13.0 or later), and from Google play for Android devices (6.0 and up).

Preloaded 3-D Maps: The DriveSmart™ 76 contains Here's (formerly NAVTEQ) City Navigator NT North America maps with detailed road maps of the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada, and Mexico, as well as Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and Bahamas. The maps show buildings and terrain in 3-D to make it easier for you to view landmarks as you navigate to your destination. In addition, the loaded maps include a list of notable historic sites from the History Channel, TripAdvisor traveler ratings, and millions of points-of-interest from Foursquare.

On-screen Owner's Manual: The unit features the full Garmin owner's manual in its memory, so you can access it at any time.

microSD Card Slot: The DriveSmart™ 76 has a microSD card slot so you can store and use optional maps (available from Garmin). The unit supports microSD memory cards from 4 to 256 GB. Memory cards must use the FAT32 file system format. Cards greater than 32 GB must be formatted on the device.

Optional Wireless Backup Camera: With the optional Garmin BC50, BC50 with Night Vision, or BC 40 wireless backup camera, you can view video from the camera right on the screen. You can control the backup camera with voice commands, such as "Show Video" or "Hide Video." The video is transmitted via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. No drilling or wiring is required to install the camera, and up to 4 backup cameras can be paired at a time.

Universal Mount: The DriveSmart™ 76 features a universal mount that holds the unit securely in place, but can be easily removed. The circular Universal Bracket mount clips into the socket on the back of the unit, and fits the ball mount found on Garmin windshield and dash mounts.

Power Requirements: The Garmin DriveSmart™ 76 is powered by a built-in Lithium-Ion battery, which will provide up to 1 hour of use when fully charged. The unit comes with a 12-volt DC power adapter with dual 2.4A USB ports for powering and charging the unit and other devices while you travel. The unit can be powered by your computer when it is connected via the supplied USB-C cable.

Aux Output: The supplied DC power adapter has a 3.5mm audio output that allows you to connect a mini-plug cable (not supplied) to your car stereo. If your car stereo does not have Bluetooth, you can send the audio from the DriveSmart™ 76 to your car stereo's auxiliary input.

Compatibility: You can connect the unit to your computer with the supplied mini-B USB cable for downloading map updates, custom POIs, voices, and vehicles. The DriveSmart™ 76 is viewable as a USB Mass Storage device, compatible with Windows 7 and newer and Mac OS X 10.7 or later.

Navigation Features

Free Lifetime Map Updates: The DriveSmart™ 76 offers free lifetime map updates (of the preloaded map software) so you'll always have the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation information. Map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates. You can connect the DriveSmart™ 76 to your Wi-Fi network, or to your computer (via the included USB cable), for downloading the latest map update from Garmin Express.

Garmin Traffic: Traffic reports help you avoid tie-ups that may delay your travel. Here (formerly NAVTEQ) collects, processes, and distributes real-time traffic conditions. The DriveSmart™ 76 offers Live Traffic and Weather through the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone. Live Traffic data is updated minute-by-minute, and the alerts are fairly specific ("Stalled car in left lane." "Debris in roadway"). If you are not using the Garmin Drive app, you can still receive Garmin Traffic data when the included USB cable and Car Charger are used. Traffic information is relayed from the traffic receiver on the USB cable and displayed on the device. This traffic data is updated every five minutes, and the warnings are more generic ("Slow traffic ahead." "Accident ahead.").

Voice-activated Navigation: The DriveSmart™ 76 lets you use your voice to activate and operate the navigation functions. Voice Command allows you to use the device by speaking the commands and following the voice prompts. After speaking a predetermined Wakeup Phrase, you can enter the names and/or address of popular, well-known locations. If necessary, you can disable voice prompts without muting the device, so you'll still hear the audible directions as you travel.

POIs with TripAdvisor: The built-in maps include millions of Points of Interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, gas stations, attractions, and ATMs. Many of the listings show ratings from TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site. Additional search information sourced from Foursquare. In addition, you can download additional points of interest and add them to the unit's memory (Custom POIs).

History Channel POIs: The DriveSmart™ 76 includes data from the History Channel on hundreds of historic points-of-interest. The data includes pictures and descriptions of historical monuments, parks, historic sites, and museums.

National Parks Directory: The device includes a directory of U.S. National Parks. The directory includes turn-by-turn directions to the parks, including information and directions to campgrounds, visitor centers, picnic areas, and trailheads.

Map View Options: You can choose from a 3D map view or two 2D map views (Track Up or North Up) as you navigate to your destination.

Garmin Real Directions™: The DriveSmart™ 76 announces your upcoming maneuvers with a clear spoken voice. Using Garmin Real Directions™, the spoken turn-by-turn directions utilize traffic lights and recognizable landmarks to guide you. For example, the unit uses phrases such as "Turn left at the traffic light" or "Turn right at the gas station."

Junction View: While navigating a route on a major roadway, a realistic image of an upcoming junction appears on the screen, including the junction signs. Junction View with Lane Assist can help you select the proper lane with brightly colored arrows pointing the way.

Speed Limits: As you travel along a major road or street, the speed limit is displayed on the screen alongside of the vehicle's speed display. If you are exceeding the speed limit, the device plays a tone, and the color of the speed limit icon changes to red. If the highway's posted speed limit has changed since the last map update, you can change the speed limit display on the unit.

Driver Alerts: The DriveSmart™ 76 features audible and visual alerts to help you drive more safely and increase situation awareness. Red light and speed camera warnings are available in some locations. Other driver alerts include Animal Crossing, Railroad Crossing, School Zones, and Sharp Curves. Each situation can be selected or deselected in the menu. There are also Speeding Alerts, Break Planning for long trips, and Proximity Alerts.

Where Am I?: The "Where Am I?" feature gives you instant access to important information in case of an emergency. When you touch the vehicle icon on the map screen, the "Where Am I?" feature provides the coordinates (including elevation) of your current position, plus the nearest address and intersections. There are also buttons to help you locate the nearest hospitals, police stations, and gas stations. You can also save the location for future reference.

Up Ahead: As you travel along your route, the Up Ahead feature constantly indicates the location of nearby businesses, including gas stations, restaurants, lodging, rest areas, parking, and banks/ATMs. The locations are shown as icons, some with brand logos, and when the icons are touched on the screen, details of the services are displayed, and you are given the opportunity to navigate to that address.

Destination Search: When the Where To? button is pressed, you can use the search tools to find your destination and plan your route. The search tools allow you to search for cities, addresses, intersections, or coordinates. The Search Bar lets you directly enter a category, brand name, address, or city name. The unit's memory stores the last 50 locations you have found so you can quickly find a previous destination.

Avoidances: In the Navigation menu, you can customize your route to avoid specific obstacles or highway features. The list of avoidances includes U-turns, Highways, Ferries, Carpool Lanes, and Unpaved Roads. You can select each one individually. You can also enter custom avoidances, such as specific areas or roads. Toll roads can be allowed or avoided, or you can choose to be asked each time before routing through a toll area.

Route Planner: You can create and save a trip with multiple destinations using the Route Planner. Once you have entered your destinations, you can manually set them in the order of your preference, or allow the device to calculate the most efficient route. Trip itineraries can be saved in memory for future use.

Trip Data: The Trip Data feature is a customizable tool to provide helpful statistics about your trip. Numerous data points can be selected, and three of them displayed on the main map screen. Selectable data points include: dual trip odometers (Trip A/Trip B), Direction, Current Speed, Maximum Speed, Moving Average Speed, Overall Average Speed, Stopped time, Moving Time, Total Time, Time of Day, Elevation, Location Coordinates, and GPS accuracy.

Trip Log: The Where I've Been application allows you to view your previous routes and places you have stopped on the map. In addition, the device keeps a Trip Log, which is a record of the path you have traveled. The Travel History setting must be enabled in order for the Where I've Been and Trip Log features to function.

GPS Simulator: When indoors, you can activate the built-in GPS simulator and practice using the unit. This turns off the GPS receiver so it's not searching for satellites, saving battery power.