What are Definitions Associated with Garmin Automotive Devices?

Programs and features related to Garmin Automotive devices can be viewed below.

Note: Not all programs and features mentioned below are compatible with all devices. Check the owner's manual to see if your device is compatible with a specific program or feature.

Garmin Express

The Garmin Express desktop application helps users set up, manage, and update Garmin devices.  This one-time download and installation is simple.

View the following links for additional information.

How do I Update my Maps and Are the Maps on My Automotive Device Up-to-Date?

Updating the Garmin Express Application

Garmin BaseCamp

With Garmin BaseCamp users can plan and manage trips, organize user data, and transfer information between the computer and compatible devices.

See  Garmin BaseCamp Overview for additional information.

Garmin Smartphone Link

Garmin Smartphone Link is a free application allowing you to connect a compatible automotive device and a compatible smartphone.  You can add additional live features to your Garmin device through your phone's existing mobile data plan, such as weather, traffic, and more.

View the following links for additional information.

Installing Garmin Smartphone Link

Smartphone Link Compatibility and Availability

Garmin Drive App

The Garmin Drive App is a free smartphone application allowing you to connect a compatible automotive device and a compatible smartphone.  You can add additional live features to your Garmin device through your phone's existing mobile data plan, such as weather, traffic, and more.

View the following links for additional information.

Installing the Garmin Drive App

Garmin Drive App Compatibility and Availability

Points of Interest (POIs)

A point of interest is a place you may find useful or interesting. Points of interest are organized by category and can include popular travel destinations such as gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.

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Trip Planner or Route Planner

The trip planner or Route Planner is used to create and save a trip. This can be useful for planning a future delivery route, vacation, or road trip.  You can edit a saved trip to customize it, including reordering locations, optimizing the order of stops, adding scheduling information, and adding shaping points.  You can also use the trip planner to edit and save your active route.  This feature is called "Routes" on some older models.

Device Settings

Route Preview

Shows a preview of the major roads in your route when you start navigation.

Calculation Mode or Route Preference

Sets the route calculation method (i.e. Faster Time, Shorter Distance, etc.)

A Detailed Video Tutorial Discussing Route Settings is Available Below:

Avoidances

Sets road features to avoid on a route (i.e. U-Turns, Highways, Unpaved Roads, etc.)

Custom Avoidances

Allows you to avoid specific roads or areas.

Toll Roads

Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads

Tolls and Fees

Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads and toll stickers. NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.

Environmental Zones

Sets the avoidance preferences for areas with environmental or emissions restrictions that may apply to your vehicle.

Restricted Mode or Safe Mode

Disables all functions requiring significant operator attention while driving.

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GPS Simulator

Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal. It can be used to plan routes from a simulated location.

Dispatch and Track

Allows you to receive dispatches and share your trip with a dispatcher and selected contacts in real-time.

Voice Language

Sets the language for navigation voice prompts

Travel History

Allows the device to record information for the myTrends, Where I've Been, and Trip Log features. The Trip Log is an electronic breadcrumb trail showing where you've been.

View the following links for additional information.

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Clear Travel History

Clears your travel history for the myTrends, Where I've Been, and Trip Log features.