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Differences Between Garmin Automotive Accessories Used for Traffic
Most traffic compatible automotive devices have the compatibility to receive live traffic while connected to a smartphone using the Garmin Drive™ app, dēzl™ app, or Smartphone Link app.
To Verify Traffic Compatibility for your Device:
- Go to Garmin Support Center
- Enter your device name (Ex. Garmin DriveSmart™ 76) from the 'Help Starts Here' page
- Click on the Traffic topic box, or Search Other Topics box
- Select or enter 'What Type of Traffic Does My Automotive Device Use?'
There are different types and functions of Garmin automotive power cables, adapters and mounts used to receive traffic.
See the following information if a traffic receiver or traffic antenna is being used to receive traffic updates on your traffic compatible device.
Examples of Traffic Compatible Accessories:
USB-C Vehicle Power Cable
This cable contains a traffic antenna (block/bar in the cable as shown below) to acquire the traffic signal for those GPS navigators that include a traffic receiver embedded within the device.
Adapter styles may vary with different devices.
Vehicle Power Cable (TA - Traffic Antenna)
This traffic antenna/power cable works with compatible automotive devices that come with a traffic receiver embedded within the device.
The color of the LED light may vary with different cables.
GTM Cable with Built-in Traffic Receiver
This cable contains a traffic receiver and traffic antenna (block/bar in the cable as shown below) to acquire a traffic signal. It can be used with a traffic compatible device.
The color of the LED light may vary with different cables.
NOTE: A cable adapter may be needed for a GTM traffic cable to work with some USB-C compatible devices. See the steps above to 'Verify Traffic Compatibility for your Device.'
Vehicle Power Cable and (Powered Magnetic Mount with Video-in Port and HD Traffic)
The provided vehicle power cable used with a Powered Magnetic Mount with Video-in Port and HD Traffic (sold separately) will provide live traffic.
- Compatible with the dēzl™ OTR800, dēzl™ OTR810, dēzl™ OTR820, dēzl™ OTR1000, dēzl™ OTR1010, dēzl™ OTR1020, RV 890, RV 895, RV1090, and RV 1095 GPS navigators.