Getting Started With the Garmin DriveSmart 66, 76, or 86 with Amazon Alexa

Below is a list of articles that will help you get started with, and get the most out of, your new Garmin DriveSmart™ 66 | Garmin DriveSmart™ 76 | Garmin DriveSmart™ 86 GPS navigator.

How Do I Get Started?

First, we recommend that you fully charge your device, see - Charging an Automotive Device.

1. Power on the DriveSmart device.

Learn More About the Buttons, Power Port and Memory Card Slot

 AMAZON ALEXA

• Voice Button. Press if you want to manually activate the Amazon Alexa voice feature.
• You can also say 'Alexa' to activate the Amazon Alexa voice feature.
• Hold for two seconds to mute the microphone for voice features. 
• This feature requires Amazon Alexa setup. See - ''Connected Features - Garmin Drive App' below for steps.

 MICROPHONES

• For voice command features and hands-free calling.
• See 'OK Garmin - Voice Command' below for activating and tips.

 POWER BUTTON

• Hold the power button down to manually turn on, or turn off the device. 
• Tap the power button to go into standby mode. 

• See - Difference Between Turning Off an Automotive Device and Activating Standby/Sleep/Suspend Mode

 USB POWER AND DATA TRANSFER PORT

• To power the device, charge the device internal battery, or to connect to a computer for data transfer. 
• See - 'Power and Battery Charging' below for requirements and tips.
• See - 'Transfer Favorites' below for steps to send saved places from one device to another. 

 MAP and DATA MEMORY CARD SLOT

• A microSD card with at least 16 GB and no larger than 256G of space must be used when the map updates no longer fit in the internal storage of the device.
• The update program will alert you when an SD card is needed.

2. Select your locale and language.

3. OPTIONAL: Pair your DriveSmart with the Garmin Drive™ app on a smartphone for additional Connections and Features.

• For pairing instructions, see - Pairing Your Smartphone . 

4. RECOMMENDED:  Wi-Fi connect your device to your home internet. This will allow you to register and update the software and maps on your device.

• For Wi-Fi requirements and steps, see - Wireless Map and Software Update Instructions

Checkout These Helpful Videos to Get Started.

Garmin DriveSmart 66/76

Garmin DriveSmart 86

Additional Videos and Helpful Information can be Found in the Garmin Support Center:

1. Go to Garmin Support Center
2. Enter your device name or serial number.
3. Choose a category (located on the left in Support Center)
   • Get Help - Choose a Topic or Search for a solution.
   • Manuals - View the device owner's manual.
   • Software  - Steps to update the device.
   • Videos - View videos to help get started and use your device.

Learn More About the Garmin DriveSmart 66, 76, and 86 with Amazon Alexa and its Features:

The following articles will help you explore and use the many features.

Powering and Battery Charging

• Powering the Device: 

  • Connect the device with the provided vehicle power plugging directly into 12 volt (cigarette lighter port). Avoid using any adapters, splitters or hubs.
  • Device Displays the Message "The attached cable cannot currently charge your device."
  • How Can I Tell Whether the Battery in My Automotive Device is Charging?

• Charging the Battery:

  • Charging an Automotive Device
  • Charging Factors for an Automotive Device

Transfer Favorites - Garmin Express

• You can connect your device directly to a computer using a USB data transfer cable to backup and transfer saved locations from one device to another.
• Garmin Express is also a way to register, update the maps and software, install a red light subscription on your device. 
• Updating Automotive Maps and Software with Garmin Express
• Backing up, Restoring, or Transferring Saved Data on Garmin Automotive Devices
• Purchasing and Installing a Red Light and Speed Camera Subscription

Addresses and Routes

• How to Search, Save, Edit, or Delete Locations on an Automotive Device
• Searching for a Location in Another Country on an Automotive Device
• Creating, Editing, or Deleting a Route or Trip on an Automotive Device Using Route Planner
• Reporting Map Errors on Automotive Devices

Connected Features - Garmin Drive App

• Amazon Alexa

  • Amazon account sign-in and audio setup in the Garmin Drive™ app is required to use this feature. For steps and tips see: Pairing the Garmin DriveSmart 66/76/86 with Amazon Alexa to the Garmin Drive App
  • Amazon Alexa Features and Skills for the Garmin DriveSmart™ 65, 66, 76 and 86 with Amazon Alexa
  • Leaving Amazon Alexa Disabled on a Garmin DriveSmart™ 65 with Amazon Alexa or a Garmin DriveSmart™ 66/76/86

• Live Traffic and Weather

  • Setting up/Pairing the Garmin Drive App Traffic on an Android Phone
  • Setting up/Pairing the Garmin Drive App Traffic on an Apple Phone

• Phone Calls and Smart Notifications

  • Setting Up Smart Notifications on an Automotive Device
  • Disabling Specific Types of Smart Notifications on an Automotive Device
  • How To Change Where Bluetooth Phone Calls Are Received on a Garmin DriveSmart™ 65, 66, 76, or 86 with Amazon Alexa

• Sharing and Backing Up Locations Wirelessly

  • Sharing Saved Places/Routes From an Automotive Device
  • Sending a Location, Coordinates or GPX File through the Garmin Drive App

OK Garmin - Voice Command

• Disabling OK Garmin Voice Command on an Automotive Device