Garmin Drivesmart 65 Review - Gorgeous 6 95’’ Sat Nav, Setup, Maps, Speedometer, and more!

[@jackchan185]

Really nice video👍

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks!

[@zebasd]

Same boring graphics when driving as 15 years ago. Sad. Great video thank you very much

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much!

[@dylanchadderton1]

Why did you connect your Garmin to your Windows 10 PC? I didn't have to do that..I just downloaded and installed all the updates over WiFi. Just wondering

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. It can be updated through wifi or directly by connecting to PC. I done that as that way is most reliable for the first time for every tech. I fist learnt that with GoPro where first updates with wifi created a lot if problems, and when I asked for help, they say that I should connect to the PC. Since then, I use that way with any new tech.

[@dylanchadderton1]

@@ProfessorXplain oh ok. yeah i ended up having to do that because it kept failing over wifi, no idea why. Another question, do you have to have the app open on your phone everytime you use the GPS in your vehicle to get live traffic updates?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Unfortunatelly you have, because Garmin sat nav do not recognize live traffic. So, for up to date information that changes at least in one hour, you need to use your phone.

[@dylanchadderton1]

@@ProfessorXplain thats interesting, im wondering how do stand alone navigations do traffic then? Like, my old Magellan Smart GPS, that i am currently using up to today since the year 2013 has traffic information without connecting to my phone or anything else. I mean, it was pretty shitty overall but im just wondering how that works and why Garmin is requiring a phone for traffic. Why can't they do it without it?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Because that is information from internet. What you havd is approcimation based on previous historic data. I had that goo on my previous Garmin. This is more advanced as you have updated info every hour or so. That is usually not important but in places like cities, or mitorway that is closed to cities, or because if possible colision,...Such information in Europe at least hou gate from radio.

[@LazarIvanda]

Dobar rivju bre!

[@ProfessorXplain]

Hvala!

[@rodfeu]

Hi, can tou use It on a motorcycle?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment! I suppose you can as long as motorcycle uses the roads that usually use cars.

[@rodfeu]

@@ProfessorXplain Hello, I'm from Brazil, I used a garmin nuvi 50 in the car, I went to use it on the motorcycle's handlebars on a trip of 800 km, and the garmin stopped charging, searching the internet I saw that the sun warmed the gps and it stopped charging, with he turned it off, the garmin zumo is for a motorcycle, but very expensive, a hug.

[@rodfeu]

@@ProfessorXplain My garmin nivi 50 broke down, so I wanted to buy a motorcycle gps, and I'm in doubt if the garmin drivesmart can be used on the motorcycle, I know that it is not water resistant

[@ProfessorXplain]

@@rodfeu As I know, it is not water resistant. Also, I found strange warning that it should be kept out of direct sunlight. I was shocked as even in car everybody use it close to front window and as I am from South Europe, there i a plenty of direct sunlight. But, I still did't have problems with it. But I understand, holding it in the open sun can be a problem. But I don't have any experiences with that.

[@SamarSingh-pg2ui]

Can this be used for 53 feet truck navigation ?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. This is car navigation, so I suppose it cannot be used for trucks.

[@argentus5483]

Hello, I purchased the Model Drive Smart 66 MT-D and I do not know if it has a voice command, I do not manage to give it commands by voice. Can someone help me ??

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks for your comment. In tech specifications of that model cllearly says that it has voice countrol : "Talk to me. Enjoy convenient Garmin voice assist for directions and hands-free calling." Generally, you would need to have bloothooth enabled for hands-free calling. For comands try "ok garmin".

[@Gspotje]

Nice video, but does this type support multiple address and does it calculate the optimal route? I was thinking to use it for a delivery service

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much. I am not quite sure. I have used multiple addresses but when on one address I enter another. It calculates the quickest route on best roads, similarly to Via Michelin.

[@Gspotje]

@@ProfessorXplain I've bought it the 55 now. It has the same options but a smaller screen. If you go to apps you'll find trip planner. There you can load multiple address and calculate the optimal route. It works perfectly 👌

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks for your comment and clarification for multiple addresses. By the way, I like bigger screen, a real improvement compared to older satelite navs.

[@nrdchb5810]

Can use it offline? when im driving in Europe i dont have internet in the car . Does it Work without internet ?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. Of course, it works without internet. Only additional information, such as traffic jam are available only when connected to internet.

[@carluk1]

hi ive got this satnav when i start driving the screen starts up all bright and perfect then after about 5 mins the screen goes dark and can hardly see the screen, how do i keep it bright the whole time? , also was to dark to see my reverse camera that i have connected to it

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. I do not have it with me right now, but I suppose you have to unselect adaptive brightness in settings. If you cannot find in settings something similar to "adoptive brightness" then I suggest you to visit the store where you bought it. But I suppose it is something you can fix in settings.

[@KZ-wg3jv]

thank you professor, looks like it is exactly the GPS I would like to have, just a question, so this one does not require a SD card?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much. No, this one does not require sd card.

[@123Chevyman]

I believe it is comparable to my older Garmin. It has about 10 years and now I'm more or less on the limit of the internal memory and I will probably not be able to update any longer without using a micro sd card.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. I think 10 years is enough for such devices. I also use nuvi 1390 for 10 years before I bought this one. And what else we use for ten years nowadays? Nothing.

[@reallyreally5193]

I need help setting mines up for trucks

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank your comment. I hope someone will help you here, although this one is for cars.

[@reallyreally5193]

@@ProfessorXplain ok thankx ima take it back

[@azeezjee2286]

Sir, what will u do if you travel America or Thailand and still want to use the same system???? Please reply

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks for your comment. This particular satelite navigation comes with maps of Europe. You will have to install (and most probably pay) maps for other continents, in your case North America or Asia.

[@Cigar65]

Mine will get the test this week. I have put in several address but it does not put them in alphabetical order. The touch screen works great.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Great! Regarding addresses, it place them by distance from your place, not in alphabetical order. Thank you very much for your comment.

[@Cigar65]

@@ProfessorXplain Good I never knew that. I will have a check. Now you just memorize which is further then scroll down.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Exactly! 😀

[@Cigar65]

@@ProfessorXplain Maybe you can he of help here with your knowledge. I have not had much luck on the phone with Garmin and have not recieved a reply through Facebook. This is my first GPS in 12 years. They have come a fair bit better in that time. The one I had before the voice activation only understood the word home. I watched a video last night and the driver was using voice activation for everything and it appeared to work. Even finding a parking space. So here's my question. After getting everything uploaded and downloaded I was under the impression that the WIFI would automatically do updates. I used Garmin Express not being sure exactly what it was. I have the app in my computer here and was told I will get notified when map updates are due, or I can check myself. So by using it this way, is it activated as well through WIFI or not? I did see in the settings on the unit where you could connect it to WIFI but did not see my user name in there just other people in the building. I am fine with having to do an update with this one that same way I did one with the other unit that was long past its expiry date. Shutting off not turning on, etc. I have the idea that you either use one of the other? If you use the WIFI then you will not get notifications for map updates as they are done automatically through the WIFI? My is not for the smart phone as I don't have one. The sales rep made it sound like I could get the signal and satellite as well from my home modem and not have to take it out to the SUV and plug it in to enter address's etc. Right now I have to do this to enter or delete anything. It will only work like this and not in the house where it appears to have limitations. This one is just like my older one and I assume the WIFI is something new? I hope you can be of help? Thanks.

[@ProfessorXplain]

As you can see from the video, I use the "old fashioned" way of updating it. I do not use wifi on the garmin, so I cannot tell you about wifi issues. Generaly, the update does not come too often, approximatelly one in a year. There may be some other updatates, but you are perfectly sure for some time. Only what you need really is connection between your phone and navi if you want to get live updates on traffic jams, but updates you don't need to bother. Hopefully this helps a bit

[@seanmcdonald2117]

After using mine for a week .. Im impressed .. way better than my drive 60 .. but after 200k / 323k miles/km looking at it .. Its nice to have a bigger screen, and faster ,, wifi updates are sweet

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much for your comment!

[@djurojovanovac9111]

working without conection with smartphone?mean if i have not mobile data turn on,on smartphone?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks for your comment. Yes, navigation works without connection. Everything is ok except live traffic data.

[@djurojovanovac9111]

@@ProfessorXplain ok, thanks

[@ProfessorXplain]

You are welcome!

[@thorstenforden2559]

It seems Garmin navigation is really great these days. The screen size of 6.95 inches is realky fanrastic, so much improved. Well done for a review.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much for your comment and support.

[@BryanzHAn03]

Yup, I also have this navigator. Screen large enough so I don't have to squint, GPS locks on faster than my previous model (Nuvi 2597LMT) and more features.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. Yep, great sat navigation.

[@josefsalih8268]

Hi, Thanks for the video, dose it have life time speed camera updates, thanks

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much for your comment. Yes, it has life time updates.

[@ProfessorXplain]

You are wrong. This sat mav has lifetime updates.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Lifetime means for the life of the product.

[@utubesue8]

I just bought this and watched your video. Thank you so much. One question what holder are you using to hold the GPS? The suction holder given in the box doesnt hold long as it gets un-suc lol.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much for your comment and support. I still use the original suction, but maybe I do not use GPS in these times as often as I would use in regular circumstances.

[@utubesue8]

@@ProfessorXplain With the pandemic i wont be using it much either 🤔😬😁. Thanks Prof 🙋‍♀️😍.

[@vasiliskout8601]

Can i charge it with powerbank while driving? My car's lighter doesn't work. And what is the difference between this and drivesmart 61 lmt-s? Thanks in advance!

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. This Sat navigation can be charged by USB, so I don't see any problem for it to be charged by powerbank (it can be charged by PC by USB that is enclosed, one side is classic USB 3.1). The main diference between Garmin Drivesmart 61 lmt-s and 65 is that Garmin drivesmart 65 has 3d buildings and is costier 20 US dollars on Garmin website. Currently, price of Garmin Drivesmart 61 lmt-s is reduced by 100 US dollars. That is really good price. If you have any other question or comment please post it. Please subscribe to follow the channel for more. Have a great day (or night if you are in Europe as I am currently).

[@vasiliskout8601]

@@ProfessorXplain Tnank you very much for your response. Of course i will subscribe. I am from Europe too, but not currently. Permanently :)

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much. I am also permanently in Europe :)

[@vilassalgaonkar1708]

Hi, If device comes with euroup maps, Still Can I add world maps with lifetime updates?

[@ProfessorXplain]

I suppose you can, but there is possibility to loose European maps lifetime update.

[@pepilene]

Si può collegare con interfono da moto?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Grazie per il tuo commento. Suppongo che possa, ma non ho provato.

[@bobbyea9109]

I had buyed with the intention for using it for truck, but depsite the fact it was recomended to be a truck gps, it is not. My mistake to take for granted the words of saleman. It is a way to instal on it a truck map? I don t trust to go here in Sweden with him in cities.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. I am not aware for the possibility for this gps to be used in a track. I think there are separate nav for trucks as tracks use different paths than cars.

[@Thwarptide]

Technically the unit has wifi compatibility in that you don’t need the computer. Updates automatically 4x a year (if you choose to)

[@ProfessorXplain]

Yes, it has wifi but more stable update is through the computer, as with GoPro for example. But you can use wifi of course.

[@arasol8011]

Does it have live traffic updates via connected to smartphone data or is it already built in SIM like TomTom go premium

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. It needs smartphone for live updates.

[@bobbybm8151]

Good video. Thank you for your valuable information.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much for your comment and support!

[@hildathorensen4473]

Great video with easy to use explanations about features and software and maps update! Thanks for sharing useful info.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much for your comment and support!

[@stefanoleto7439]

Salve, sapreste dirmi come cambiare l'unità di misura da miglia orari a km orari?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. In order to change miles to kilometres go to settings and then choose units and time settings (in Italian impostazioni and then Impostazioni di unità e ora)

[@Cos3D]

You dont need to use 5g/4g cellular data to make this work correct, it has included gps antenna right?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks for your comment. Exactly, you do not need anything for it work correctly.

[@Cos3D]

@@ProfessorXplain thank you

[@Anthony123427]

Thank you!

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. Please subscribe to follow the channel for more videos.

[@miileniita1000]

como hago para instalarle los mapas de Colombia, america del sur

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. You can install in the same way. This sat nav is bought with European maps, so I suppose you should have bought maps for South America (I know where Columbia is, I am from Europe 😀). Usually geographic regions are covered, but you can buy separate maps for each country, for example for Columbia Garmin maps are 9.90 Euro (about 10.97 USD). Gracias por tu comentario. Puedes instalarlo de la misma manera. Este navegador por satélite se compra con mapas europeos, así que supongo que deberías haber comprado mapas para América del Sur (sé dónde está Columbia, soy de Europa 😀). Por lo general, las regiones geográficas están cubiertas, pero puede comprar mapas separados para cada país, por ejemplo, para Columbia, los mapas de Garmin cuestan 9,90 euros (alrededor de 10,97 USD).

[@TaskSwitcherify]

Nice review. The screen has so much glare *indoors*, I can only imagine how reflective and invisible it will be under the bright sun

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much! Yes, that might be problem.

[@eatmeskivys]

@@ProfessorXplain I own this unit that came with Alexa here in Canada and I can say that I drive school bus using this unit and it was the best investment i can think of for quite sometime as the voice command features between "Hey Garmin" for directions to "hey Alexa" for Amazon Music to the weather or news or a radio station is only to ask for it and you can enjoy hands free listening including phone calls and I use my Sony X33 for the music and the Bluetooth features. 10/10 amazing unit.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. I think also it is a perfect product, but for some tha glare screen might be a problem, For me it is not a problem.

[@eatmeskivys]

@@ProfessorXplain Well the Bus window is flat mounted so not exactly like a car but i have no issues that way and besides it can be put to dark screen manually but at night goes there auto anyway but that may help as well either way

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks for your comment. It is great sat nav, I was fascinated by the size of the screen and I have not any problem with it.

[@Elite_549]

Can I use it as Truck GPS ?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks for your comment! Unfortunatelly, it is for cars. As cars and trucks route often differ in cities, I wouldn't suggest you to buy it.

[@dbluttman3346]

Hi Does it have a fee after purchase? Thank you

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. No, there is no fee after purchase. Lifetime update is free.

[@felixbosun542]

Bought it for my boxtruck but didn't have the option on the setup. Had to return, guess I Bought the wrong one

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for the comment. This one is only for cars.

[@heathercullen]

How do I transfer data from the sat nav to my SD Card

[@ProfessorXplain]

Why would you do that? I suppose you cant'. You update Sat Nav by wifi or by cable from PC, like in the video. Updates are free, no need for SD card in my case for Europe full map internal memory is enough.

[@ramonelias6510]

this one can be used for truck driver??

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. I am not sure as this one is for cars (trucks may use some different routes that differ to suggested by garmin navigation for cars).

[@ramonelias6510]

@@ProfessorXplain thanks so much!!

[@stefanosiggia3755]

@@ProfessorXplain buonasera mi scusi del disturbo io ne ho comprato uno identico ma volevo sapere per scegliere un suono diverso quando mi segna gli autovelox ci sono o c'è n'è solo uno solo,

[@ProfessorXplain]

Buona serata. Grazie per il tuo commento. Nessun problema. Per quanto ne so c'è solo un suono per avvisarti delle telecamere sulla strada. Se il suono è così brutto, forse puoi abbassare il volume del suono. D'altro canto, il suono è molto utile in luoghi pieni di telecamere, come la Svizzera o le città austriache.

[@stefanosiggia3755]

@@ProfessorXplain grazie mille della risposta per caso si possono scaricare altri suoni sul navigatore ?

[@bobstern1415]

I have purchased one of these navigators in Australia. I think it is brilliant excepting even when volume is on full it is not very loud. I have owned three garmins prior to this one and found this navigators sound is at least 30-40 softer. The other three I owned were to loud on full volume. This one is to soft, if there is traffic noise you really have to concentrate to heat the directions. I have discussed this with Garmin in Australia and they say nothing wrong. I am not deaf. They finally exchanged mine but the problems still exists. I have tried to use all types of bluetooth speakers but the Garmin wont recognize them. So sound cant be amplified. Any ideas. Cheers Bob

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much for your detailed comment. My experience is that sound is correct, but could be louder. I haven't noticed any difference in comparisson with my older Garmin Nuvi 1390. Currently, I do not have any ideas how you can amplify the sound. Be well. Guys, is there someone who knows the solution how to amplify sound on this or any other Garmin navigation?

[@bobstern1415]

@@ProfessorXplain Thank you. It really required the sound to be louder. As I mentioned the other three are quite loud.

[@ProfessorXplain]

You are welcome. For me its ok, maybe it can be louder in cities. I hope someone will help you with the information how to increase the sound.

[@heathersmiliekiwi8528]

Thank you for this. Wanting gps for motorhome. Volume is important. I will have to continue looking

[@munnjean]

After reading numerous reviews " Garmin Express " is quite poorly rated if connected to your Mac. I just purchased Garmin Drivesmart 65 for my 2021 Camaro as the vehicle didn't have sat. nav. I'm not the best by any stretch when it comes to technology ,, all I want is navigational direction from point A to point B. ,,,, that's it .

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment. Unfortunatelly I do not use Mac so I cannot help you. But, you can updatè maps by wifi directly, so you actually do not need Mac or Windows PC.

[@bpatel8387]

Very well review, can you plz tell if it comes with life time map updates ?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much. It comes with lifetime updates.

[@seancolahan9211]

Not your lifetime, but the life time of the product. Life time means the time that Garmin will support the product.

[@rachaelb982]

Battery life?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks for your comment. I do not test battery life for GPS navigations as they are great battery drainer in use so I use them connecting to the charger. On the basis of experience, maybe a few hours in use in the car.

[@CharlesSimpson2k]

Is this trucker gps

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks for your comment! No, this is gps for cars.

[@TheKingjoe18]

Super video!!

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much!

[@darkftforce]

they are still using that ancient usb connector? world has moved on to usb c since 2015!

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks for comment. World has not moved anywhere. 😀 USB connectors are still in use, they are standard. USB Type C is gaining popularity, but USB is still on use everywhere (computers, cameras, drones,...).

[@lllCANDYMAANlll]

its nice, i like 👍

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you very much!

[@spiritofexcelence7359]

If anything goes wrong don't expect help from garmin support.

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment about your experience. I also tried to contact them to have more their products to test, zero answer on their side, not even that they do not want. So, I understand you.

[@jesusmartinez-dy1ue]

Tiene voz de una persona vieja

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thanks for comment. You ctually cn choose the voice, male or female. Gracias por comentar. De hecho, puedes elegir la voz, masculina o femenina.

[@evgeniyzunov4971]

Привет от София....

[@ProfessorXplain]

Hello!

[@allans.duarte34]

Can it be used for trucking?

[@ProfessorXplain]

Thank you for your comment! As far as I know it cannot be used for tracking as tracks use different routes.