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Garmin Drivesmart 65 with Amazon Alexa User Manual

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GARMIN DRIVESMART
65
WITH AMAZON ALEXA
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Garmin Drivesmart 65 with Amazon Alexa Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGarmin
ModelDrivesmart 65 with Amazon Alexa
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started: Initial Setup

Mounting and Powering the Garmin DriveSmart Device in Your Vehicle

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the device and connecting it to vehicle power.

Smartphone and Audio Connectivity

Pairing with Your Smartphone

Guides users on connecting the device to a smartphone via the Garmin Drive app.

Connecting to the Vehicle Stereo

Explains how to connect the device audio to the car's stereo system for enhanced audio.

System Operation and Configuration

Connecting to the Stereo Using an Auxiliary Audio Cable

Instructions for connecting device audio to the vehicle stereo using a 3.5mm cable.

Voice-Activated Navigation and Features

Tips for Speaking to the Device

Advice on how to effectively communicate with the device's voice assistant.

Launching Garmin Voice-Activated Navigation

How to initiate navigation commands using your voice (OK, Garmin).

Starting a Route

Instructions for initiating navigation to a destination using voice commands.

Amazon Alexa Integration and Media Control

Going to a Saved Location Using Your Voice

Voice commands to start routes to previously saved locations.

Going to an Address Using Your Voice

Using voice commands to navigate to a specific street address.

Going to a Business or Named Location Using Your Voice

Voice commands to find and navigate to points of interest by name.

Placing a Phone Call Using Your Voice

Initiating phone calls using voice commands.

Playing Music and Media

Using voice commands to stream music and other media via Alexa.

Media Playback and Voice Commands

Controlling Media Playback Using Your Voice

Voice commands to manage music and media playback.

Driver Safety Features

Driver Awareness Features and Alerts

Information about safety features like speed alerts and lane warnings.

Enabling or Disabling Driver Alerts

How to turn specific driver awareness alerts on or off.

Red Light and Speed Cameras

Information on receiving alerts for traffic cameras.

Finding and Saving Locations

Finding a Location Using the Search Bar

How to search for places using keywords in a search bar.

Finding an Address

Step-by-step guide to searching for specific street addresses.

Finding a Location by Category

How to search for places by browsing predefined categories.

Venue and Parking Assistance

Parking

Information on finding nearby parking based on various criteria.

Finding Parking Near Your Current Location

How to find parking spots based on the device's current position.

Finding Parking Near a Specified Location

How to find parking spots near a chosen destination.

Finding Emergency Services and Fuel

How to locate nearby emergency services and fuel stations.

Route Saving and Following

Saving a Location

Steps to save a searched destination to the device.

Saving Your Current Location

How to save the device's present geographical position.

Following a Route

General information about navigating routes and destinations.

Routes

Explains what a route is and how it's calculated.

Starting a Route

Step-by-step guide to initiating navigation to a destination.

Starting a Route by Using the Map

Initiating navigation by selecting a destination directly on the map.

Going Home

How to set up and navigate to a home destination.

Route Navigation and Guidance Features

Arriving at Your Destination

Information provided by the device as you approach your destination.

Parking Near Your Destination

How the device helps find parking spots at the destination.

Changing Your Active Route

How to modify an ongoing route by adding stops.

Adding a Location to Your Route

How to add intermediate or final destinations to an active route.

Shaping Your Route

Manually adjusting the course of a route without adding destinations.

Active Lane Guidance

Visual aids for selecting the correct lane for turns and exits.

Route Customization and Avoidance Settings

Taking a Detour

How to reroute around specific roads or distances.

Changing the Route Calculation Mode

Setting preferences for how routes are calculated (e.g., speed, distance).

Map Interaction and Information Tools

Using the Map

How to interact with and view the map interface.

Trip Information and Traffic Data

Viewing Upcoming Traffic

How to see traffic incidents and delays along the route.

Connected Services and Notifications

Amazon Alexa skills and features

Accessing various Amazon Alexa capabilities on the device.

Live traffic data

Receiving real-time traffic information.

Weather information

Obtaining real-time weather forecasts and conditions.

Smart Notifications

Displaying smartphone notifications on the device.

Receiving Notifications

How the device displays incoming notifications from a smartphone.

Communication and Traffic Features

Hands-Free Calling

Using the device to make and receive phone calls.

Traffic

Information about traffic data and its use for routing.

Viewing Traffic on the Map

Displaying traffic conditions visually on the map.

Application Usage and Trip Planning

Using the Apps

Overview of various applications available on the device.

Viewing the Weather Forecast

Getting current and future weather information.

Trip Planner

Creating, saving, and navigating custom trips.

Planning a Trip

Steps to create a new multi-destination trip.

Device Settings and Configuration

Settings

Overview of device settings and configurations.

Navigation Settings

Configuration options for route calculation and avoidances.

System and Network Configuration

Driver Assistance Settings

Configuring driver alerts and safety features.

Device Management and Maintenance

Resetting Data and Settings

Options for clearing user data and resetting device settings.

Charging the Device

Methods for charging the device's battery.

Device Maintenance

General care and upkeep for the device.

Map and Software Updates

Instructions for updating the device's maps and software.

Updating Maps and Software Using a Wi-Fi Network

How to perform updates wirelessly.

Software Updates and Device Care Procedures

Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express

How to update maps and software using a computer.

Device Care

General advice on maintaining the device.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

I cannot hear sound from my device

Steps to diagnose and fix audio output issues.

My device is not acquiring satellite signals

Steps to resolve problems with GPS signal acquisition.

My battery does not stay charged for very long

Tips for improving battery life and troubleshooting charging issues.

My device does not connect to my phone

Troubleshooting Bluetooth connectivity problems with a phone.

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