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Name: Garmin - DriveSmart 55 & Traffic - 5.5" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 6319478
Price: 229.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (837 reviews)

Garmin - DriveSmart 55 & Traffic - 5.5" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black

Model:: 010-02037-02; |
SKU:: 6319478

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QuestionI am buying this device online today through Best Buy, but in the "Whats Included" section I cannot see anything else than the device itself. So does this include a power plug, and a suction mount ?
Asked 6 years ago by Techie.
- Answer Yes comes with the garmin traffic cable and suction cup mount that actually works well and a quick detach clip into the back of the gps so it doesn’t always have to be baking in the window when your not using it I love my gps hope this helps
  Answered 6 years ago by Jason
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Questionlifetime map updates ?
Asked 5 years ago by limon.
- Answer Yes, this model includes Subscription Free map updates.
  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionWhat is the battery life of this Garmin DriveSmart 55? Thanks!
Asked 6 years ago by blusine.
- Answer The battery does not last more than 30 minutes.
  Answered 5 years ago by JAS4
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QuestionDoes this GPS have lifetime map & traffic updates?
Asked 5 years ago by Theo.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 5 years ago by NCHorn
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Questioni have a nuvi 2350, can I down load my loactions to a new garmin drivesmart 55?
Asked 5 years ago by skip.
- Answer Yes, the Garmin Express program will allow you to move the saved locations from your old device to your new DriveSmart 55. This Garmin Support article provides all the details: https://bit.ly/2YEwvGa
  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionCan you obtain real-time/ live information even when you're not connected to a smartphone? Thank you!
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, Garmin Traffic comes ready to use right out of the box with the included traffic cable, no smartphone needed.
  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionCan I enter by voice an address I want to go to?
Asked 6 years ago by kimchi.
- Answer yes you can use your voice to enter an address
  Answered 6 years ago by txbos
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QuestionWhat features require having a Smartphone? Is this model worth it if I don't have a Smartphone?
Asked 5 years ago by Grill.
- Answer Pairing your phone, and downloading the Garmin Drive™ app gives you access to real-time information¹, including live parking² and photoLive traffic cameras (where available). When connected, text messages and other notifications¹ from your phone will be displayed.
  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionAutomatic police and accident alerts?
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer This model includes a trial subscription to the red light and speed cameras database. It also provides traffic information like: "Slow traffic ahead," "Accident ahead," "Construction ahead," etc.
  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionSince I've learned you need, and don't need having the traffic app connected to your phone, can someone actually give the definitive answer? Do you or don't you need a phone? And if not, what info does the traffic give, will it give alt. routes?
Asked 4 years ago by StevenCee.
- Answer No smartphone is needed. This device is an easy-to-use, dedicated GPS navigator that does not rely on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular signals and is unaffected by cellular dead zones.
  Answered 4 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionDoes this garmin tell you if police or trouble is ahead
Asked 6 years ago by RS.
- Answer It does through Garmin Traffic. Check out Garmin's You Tube tutorial on how it links to your smart phone - they have it for Android and Apple at Support: Drive™ App Setup on an Apple Device with a DriveSmart™ 55/65
  Answered 6 years ago by CarTroubleAhead
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QuestionWHAT ALL IS INCLUDED WITH THE PURCHASE?
Asked 5 years ago by GMB.
- Answer This model includes in the box: vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, USB cable and a Quick start manual.
  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionCan this connect to a backup camera?
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer With patch cable can hook to a back up camera
  Answered 5 years ago by MassTravlerOne
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QuestionCan you turn off Bluetooth? Can it do most things w/o a smartphone connection? Do you have to pair with a smartphone to get updates such as closures, accidents, etc. or does it receive those on it's own?
Asked 4 years ago by velo.
- Answer This model includes Garmin Traffic ready to use right out of the box with the included cable. To access the LIVE Traffic, you will need to connect with a smartphone that has the Garmin Drive app installed. For more details please visit garmin.com/traffic.
  Answered 4 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionFor the Garmin Drive Smart 55, is the USB cable also the charging power cable? If I have an older car, that does not have USB ports, will this work in my car?
Asked 4 years ago by Fred.
- Answer This unit should work in your vehicle as long as you have the standard power outlets (like they used to use for cigarette lighters). The GPS comes with a USB cable and a car accessory cable. I plug my Garmin Drive Smart 55 into the standard power outlet. I only use the USB cable to connect the unit to my computer to do software updates.
  Answered 4 years ago by RVAGuy
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QuestionWhat is the length of the vehicle power cable.
Asked 4 years ago by EddM2020.
- Answer The power cable is six (6) feet long. Should be more than enough for any vehicle.
  Answered 4 years ago by Carmine
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QuestionDoes this GPS do route optimizing?
Asked 5 years ago by Tiff.
- Answer Yes, love this gps I'm a older woman who drives all over the states and this one works well for me traffic up date is wonderful.
  Answered 5 years ago by outsidegirl
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QuestionFor the traffic updates to work, does this gps need to be connected to anything other than the charger? I do not want to have to connect it to my smartphone and thus use data from my plan.
Asked 5 years ago by Dale.
- Answer Garmin Traffic comes ready to use right out of the box with the included traffic/power cable.
  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionHello does this model have satellite/street view which shows houses and such like an earth view? Not sure what the name of this feature is exacty. If not can you tell me which of your models does?
Asked 3 years ago by Lowcarbmommy.
- Answer i get the bigger buildings, not so much houses driving through a neighborhood. what is nice is that this Garmin calls out stuff like " turn left at the Walgreens ahead .
  Answered 3 years ago by branswick
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QuestionCan you enter GPS coordinates and then navigate to them?
Asked 5 years ago by Hobo.
- Answer Yes, you can enter GPS coordinates and navigate to them with this device.
  Answered 4 years ago by RobertG
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Garmin - DriveSmart 55 & Traffic - 5.5" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black

Q: QuestionI am buying this device online today through Best Buy, but in the "Whats Included" section I cannot see anything else than the device itself. So does this include a power plug, and a suction mount ?

Q: Questionlifetime map updates ?

Q: QuestionWhat is the battery life of this Garmin DriveSmart 55? Thanks!

Q: QuestionDoes this GPS have lifetime map & traffic updates?

Q: Questioni have a nuvi 2350, can I down load my loactions to a new garmin drivesmart 55?

Q: QuestionCan you obtain real-time/ live information even when you're not connected to a smartphone? Thank you!

Q: QuestionCan I enter by voice an address I want to go to?

Q: QuestionWhat features require having a Smartphone? Is this model worth it if I don't have a Smartphone?

Q: QuestionAutomatic police and accident alerts?

Q: QuestionSince I've learned you need, and don't need having the traffic app connected to your phone, can someone actually give the definitive answer? Do you or don't you need a phone? And if not, what info does the traffic give, will it give alt. routes?

Q: QuestionDoes this garmin tell you if police or trouble is ahead

Q: QuestionWHAT ALL IS INCLUDED WITH THE PURCHASE?

Q: QuestionCan this connect to a backup camera?

Q: QuestionCan you turn off Bluetooth? Can it do most things w/o a smartphone connection? Do you have to pair with a smartphone to get updates such as closures, accidents, etc. or does it receive those on it's own?

Q: QuestionFor the Garmin Drive Smart 55, is the USB cable also the charging power cable? If I have an older car, that does not have USB ports, will this work in my car?

Q: QuestionWhat is the length of the vehicle power cable.

Q: QuestionDoes this GPS do route optimizing?

Q: QuestionFor the traffic updates to work, does this gps need to be connected to anything other than the charger? I do not want to have to connect it to my smartphone and thus use data from my plan.

Q: QuestionHello does this model have satellite/street view which shows houses and such like an earth view? Not sure what the name of this feature is exacty. If not can you tell me which of your models does?

Q: QuestionCan you enter GPS coordinates and then navigate to them?

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QuestionI am buying this device online today through Best Buy, but in the "Whats Included" section I cannot see anything else than the device itself. So does this include a power plug, and a suction mount ?

Questionlifetime map updates ?

QuestionWhat is the battery life of this Garmin DriveSmart 55? Thanks!

QuestionDoes this GPS have lifetime map & traffic updates?

Questioni have a nuvi 2350, can I down load my loactions to a new garmin drivesmart 55?

QuestionCan you obtain real-time/ live information even when you're not connected to a smartphone? Thank you!

QuestionCan I enter by voice an address I want to go to?

QuestionWhat features require having a Smartphone? Is this model worth it if I don't have a Smartphone?

QuestionAutomatic police and accident alerts?

QuestionSince I've learned you need, and don't need having the traffic app connected to your phone, can someone actually give the definitive answer? Do you or don't you need a phone? And if not, what info does the traffic give, will it give alt. routes?

QuestionDoes this garmin tell you if police or trouble is ahead

QuestionWHAT ALL IS INCLUDED WITH THE PURCHASE?

QuestionCan this connect to a backup camera?

QuestionCan you turn off Bluetooth? Can it do most things w/o a smartphone connection? Do you have to pair with a smartphone to get updates such as closures, accidents, etc. or does it receive those on it's own?

QuestionFor the Garmin Drive Smart 55, is the USB cable also the charging power cable? If I have an older car, that does not have USB ports, will this work in my car?

QuestionWhat is the length of the vehicle power cable.

QuestionDoes this GPS do route optimizing?

QuestionFor the traffic updates to work, does this gps need to be connected to anything other than the charger? I do not want to have to connect it to my smartphone and thus use data from my plan.

QuestionHello does this model have satellite/street view which shows houses and such like an earth view? Not sure what the name of this feature is exacty. If not can you tell me which of your models does?

QuestionCan you enter GPS coordinates and then navigate to them?