Garmin Drive Smart 65 Review

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Garmin Drive Smart 65 Review. We take a trip down memory lane to a useful, but forgotten technology of the past. The Garmin Drive Smart 65 is a stand-alone GPS unit that can take you anywhere you want. This Garmin GPS is just an example of how much better it can be to have an actual unit and not a smartphone.
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Garmin DriveSmart 65: amzn.to/3kAlX72
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Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:19 Background
0:00:48 Price new vs refurbished
0:01:01 Navigation on the device
0:01:18 Advantages over the Light Phone 2
0:01:32 Testing on a trip and Battery life
0:02:01 What's in the box
0:02:39 Voice activated features
0:03:29 Who this device is for and why its important
0:04:22 Extra features if you have a smartphone
0:04:35 Other options and my personal thoughts on advantages
0:05:40 The screen is great and other super nice features
0:06:48 Final thoughts
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@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

⭐Garmin DriveSmart 65: amzn.to/3kAlX72 ⭐ ⭐Garmin Mount: amzn.to/3jI9yg8 ⭐ ✉️ Join the discord: discord.gg/tqfCspq ✉️

@naseerahmadnisar739 2 жыл бұрын

make sure people there is two version one is for truck the other one is regular i had to return now

@maximjamir9008 2 жыл бұрын

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@Daniel-oy4gu Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. since switching to a ghost phone we have been missing our google maps. So we decided to get a GPS for our upcoming vacation. Love your reviews

@donidino3349 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Jose. Got the Light Phone recently and needed a trustworthy voice on what GPS Navigation system to purchase.

@isaacehrbar4165 3 жыл бұрын

I need to get one of these, thanks for the info!

@colingordon0986 2 жыл бұрын

I wish they had a gps that would detect your vehicle and be able to have a backup camera built in! That would be a game changer

@tnutss Ай бұрын

This thing literally has backup camera feature with bc40 wireless camera using 2AAbatteries

@andrewcowie6436 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO! SERIOUSLY! Very well done sir!

@faceynator 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOUR CONTENT! Keep it up!!

@nargesalove228 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered mine today!

@imtmoore 2 жыл бұрын

When I power down my Garmin SmartDrive 65 with Amazon Alexa it says it will check for updates then turn off is there anyway I could get it just to turn off and not check for updates any help would be appreciated.

@bryanmilstid4087 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. I'm exploring getting either a Punkt MP02 or Lightphone II and this info helps with that decision.

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Make sure to think about the MP02 since it does not have MMS and that is a deal breaker for some. The MP02 is quite a beautiful device though and the materials are great :)

@bryanmilstid4087 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoseBriones the other device I was looking at was the Palm Phone. I'm a little worried about it though as it is a full feature Android device.

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

@@bryanmilstid4087 The Palm phone is ok. The main issue is that it is not very fast and the battery is atrocious. You'll be reminded of Android's lagging days and constant crashes. LP2 and MP02 are definitely better choices and about the same $$

@bryanmilstid4087 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoseBriones thanks for that insight! Keep up the great work!

@nomadwcd8877 2 жыл бұрын

Just got mine today and it doesn't have the same menu options as the unit in this video. My version of the DriveSmart 65 does not have Amazon Alexa.

@lin1166 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video. Thanks for so much information.

@arbeloababa2466 2 жыл бұрын

I updated with WiFi but without sd card. So will it be same

@BobbyRouse 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your content. I bought this very same Garmin right before my last road trip and never want to go back to using my phone, even if I do get a smart phone at some point(very doubtful). I'm still looking for something for podcasts and music, but your last suggestion may work. PS I wish Light Phone made a laptop. Any suggestions for computer work? I am going to grad school so I need the internet connection, but I get distracted wayyy to much on Facebook or KZfaq.

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment :). Glad to hear that you have found a standalone GPS to be worth it! For computer work, it depends. If you are trying to use the laptop only for writing and researching, I recommend you go Linux. There is way less distractions on the Linux environment and you can still get the basics for grad school (browser, writing apps, presentation, etc). Elementary OS: elementary.io/ is a great alternative and one I plan on using for most of my needs in the near future. I am just waiting to build a desktop environment and use it there. If you have any other questions or want to chat, make sure to join the discord since that is a way for me to communicate faster :)

@BobbyRouse 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoseBriones Haha I already use Linux and Elementary OS. I keep hoping for something better than this though. Maybe cancelling my home internet and just using my phone to tether as some of these minimalist companies seem to suggest would be helpful.

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

I think the way that it helps is that it keeps you more focused on only doing the bare necessities instead of doing intensive tasks that require tons of data (streaming, gaming, etc.).

@PYRESATVARANASI 3 жыл бұрын

New sub, excellent videos!

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@tjwash5118 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, great information without a lot of superfluous information. Though the music wasn’t loud I still found it distracting making it somewhat difficult to follow. I’m not complaining, just mentioning so you’ll have feedback from your viewers. Thanks for the info.

@JoseBriones 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, the music issue has been corrected (in future videos) :)

@tjwash5118 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoseBriones great. I’m sure it feels like a no win situation at times trying to please a KZfaq audience. For every ‘I found the music distracting’ there’s an ‘I got bored with no music’ if you leave it out. 😬😆

@subaquaticsleepwalker7240 2 жыл бұрын

Jose, thank you for your great videos I really enjoy them. IMHO there is a big need for thorough reviews of truck driver gps devices. Harming, Magellan, Rand McNally all seem very hit and miss in quality, lifespan of software and map updates and how much attention to truckers needs; truck routes, bridge clearance, traffic delays etc. Please provide truckers with a current good better best truck specific standalone gps review. Health and happiness to you amigo.

@EliseAngelofHealing 2 жыл бұрын

Is the sound loud enough. I have an older Garmin, and I am having a hard time hearng it. The sound really low. I have hearing aids, but still have a hard time hearing it.

@kadibell4866 Жыл бұрын

Can I search for all resturants in a city ?? Or just that far from me about 3 or 4 Km ??

@brendanbritton3676 2 жыл бұрын

Jose, excellent video. Thanks. If I used this on a train trip, would the Garmin show where I was without trying move to a street, a highway, etc.? Would the map simply just track where the train was traveling?

@JoseBriones 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it would still work :)

@jqsmjne 3 жыл бұрын

Does it have a better street view like on the right of the box when u actually see the road while your driving?

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@molaroismorais1955 3 жыл бұрын

Great review

@StaceyStaser 7 ай бұрын

Does it have good lane assist? I really struggle with navigating road signs while I’m driving and would like something that tells me early and shows me the appropriate lane, even in smaller towns and in one-way systems

@JoseBriones 7 ай бұрын

It does. It shows you the lanes before you are going to exit :)

@BryanzHAn03 3 жыл бұрын

Is it faster than the DriveSmart 61 LMT-S? In terms of plotting a route/panning through the map?

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

It takes about 15-30 seconds to get me any route. That’s per my testing in the last 8 months or so.

@BryanzHAn03 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoseBriones I bought it and indeed it is faster than the 61. Happy with it!

@nachhattardeeppuwar2127 Жыл бұрын

Is it a good option for truckers too??

@2streetsweeper 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Link to where u bought it refurbished?

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

It should be in the description. If not, I’ll put it there by the end of today

@preetdhillon9323 3 жыл бұрын

i bought it for my truck because i drive long haul but it’s always send me through the no truck route so it a truck or car gps

@cocofx85 2 жыл бұрын

I have an older Nuvi 2360. I have tons of favorites saved, can all those saved favorites be transferred to this Drive Smart 65 through the Garmin Express app?

@JoseBriones 2 жыл бұрын

Yes :)

@cocofx85 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoseBriones Thank you. I heard it's now called Garmin Base Camp? So I would just drag over the POIs to the new app.

@Casey35516 Жыл бұрын

Just got it. Very frustrated. The older version (Nuvi) was so simple. I hit Where To you would think the 1st thing to go in would be the City then the address. It wants to take me to the city without waiting for the street address. About to send it back.

@cfrancis2595 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a drive 50 to supplement my lightphone. Any chance to make a video about the difference ?

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

If I can get a unit, I’ll get around to it. I know the main difference between the DriveSmart 65 and the 50 is the new apps that it has, the screen, and the app compatibility (not relevant for the LP2, only for smartphones). Besides that, the maps are the same and the line assist and other nifty features will be there. Again, I’ll see if I can get my hands on a DriveSmart 50 and compare :). Stay tuned :D

@cfrancis2595 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoseBriones if the apps are the only difference then that's all I needed to know. Thank youj!

@joeframo3347 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jose is this unit voice activated and happy Labor Day to you my friend 👍

@JoseBriones Жыл бұрын

Yes. It works most of the time, but sometimes it doesn’t

@SuperHeidi4 3 жыл бұрын

Hi.. Can you tell me please, does the lane assist tell you which lane to be in at roundabouts? 🤔

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

It does :)

@SuperHeidi4 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoseBriones yay, excellent, thankyou!!

@titodeguzman9537 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use this garmin drive smart65 in the Philippines? I want to give this to my son as a gift.

@Jodysfunstuff 2 жыл бұрын

You said the Garmin 55 has a couple more features?

@na9eralhujailan586 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@kg8359 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jose, can you please tell me how much Garmin Drivesmart 65 Mt-s has internal storage for installing maps and software updates. Do I need to use micro sd card. Please help me. Cheers Mate

@JoseBriones 2 жыл бұрын

About 2-4GB if I recall correctly, I'd get an SD card for sure.

@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4 Жыл бұрын

So just grabbed one for my wife, now she wants the bc 50 WITH night vision lolb

@zakosgr1 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, does it show how long until you arrive to your destination? Not ETA.

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

It does :)

@jeremyb382 3 жыл бұрын

Does this device have live traffic updates and estimated arrival time?

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

ETA yes. Live traffic only when connected to the smartphone app.

@cocofx85 2 жыл бұрын

Like the older devices, can you add your own photos to this Drive Smart 65 and change the start up wallpaper/ background?

@JoseBriones 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to check that. I am not sure.

@MorbidReigns 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up the drivesmart 71ex for $230 yesterday. I got to fooling with it, and it has some good features, but it didn't have screen orientation. For $230 that's a deal breaker. With it not have this feature, it restricts where you can install the GPS. I'll be taking it back for a full refund.

@georgegibbs6632 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@du39104 2 жыл бұрын

Does it come with gtm60 hd traffic receiver?

@JoseBriones 2 жыл бұрын

It does not.

@illestmortal 2 жыл бұрын

Found one for 10bucks today.. a fucking steal

@Dave-hw5df 3 жыл бұрын

Does this one have the same stupid “CURVE AHEAD” warning that the 61 LMT has. I have the 61 LMT with that warning and there is no way to turn it off. Annoying because it constantly throws up a banner that blocks your view of the next turn ahead.

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t found that warning like that at all. It gives me direction nice and when a curve is coming it just shows on top

@BryanzHAn03 3 жыл бұрын

I talked to Garmin support and they confirmed you cannot disable those annoying orange alerts on the 61 LMT-S. So annoying they can't fix that by a software update but forces you to buy the 65...

@naseerahmadnisar739 2 жыл бұрын

put it in truck mode i cant find it

@harunyahyadotorg 3 жыл бұрын

Released Jan 2019.

@johnfernando5429 2 жыл бұрын

Does it support carplay?

@JoseBriones 2 жыл бұрын

It does not

@kerem7546 3 жыл бұрын

Does the light phone now have maps or turn by turn guidance? or is it setup so that it gives you a list of turns and if you make a wrong turn it doesn't regenerate a new route?

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

It does turn by turn and has maps for the tool that is in alpha version right now. Selected users and the main team are testing it and deploying it further :) It will come by the end of May for sure, stay tuned!

@kerem7546 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoseBriones nice! I saw in one of your other videos that you can instal one extra app through the android interface. know if it's possible to download pandora? it's my main music app

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

@@kerem7546 You can. Pandora is compatible :)

@BOSSLADYNELLIE. 2 жыл бұрын

is this still worth buying? I need a gps asap

@JoseBriones 2 жыл бұрын

I believe it is.

@palletservice8713 2 жыл бұрын

This gps work for truck driver?

@JoseBriones 2 жыл бұрын

It can work for a truck driver, but there is no specific truck driver mode. I’d recommend you take a look at Tom Tom and other GPS that are specific to truck drivers

@alfonsoparra7803 2 жыл бұрын

Can it work for truckers?

@JoseBriones 2 жыл бұрын

It can, but there are better versions out there.

@danskump52 3 жыл бұрын

can i and how to download europe maps on it ?

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

You can download European Maps for this device through Garmin Express: www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/ You connect the device to laptop/desktop and sync it that way :)

@danskump52 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoseBriones can i have both usa and europe on the device or i need a sd card? thank you for help.good video too 💪

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

@@danskump52 I believe you have to switch them back and forth via SD card. Thanks for the feedback :)

@eduardocoronado5563 Жыл бұрын

Can I update maps with iOS?

@JoseBriones Жыл бұрын

not that I know.

@Nanthuian 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered the Alexa version, seems very nice

@kamleshnakade2277 3 жыл бұрын

I got the one with alexa. How to navigate to saved places or recent places through voice activated commands. I see it has ok garmin command. Older version has voice command

@davidjarvis1693 3 жыл бұрын

YTF do we need background music. Is the content not good enough by itself. Switched to a different review of product after 10 seconds

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@12thDecember 2 жыл бұрын

I've had the Garmin Smart Drive65 + Traffic for a few years and until now only used it for navigation and it worked with no real issues. Today, in anticipation of a cross-country trip, I decided I wanted to pair it with Bluetooth devices. It recognizes but will not pair with Oontz Angle speaker. No surprise there. It recognizes but will not pair with my iPad 8th Generation. That's not good. It recognizes but will not pair with my Android Moto G6, as it keeps connecting and disconnecting, over and over. That's really bad. (Edit to add: They're right next to each other on the desk.) One more thing: The mileage for some reason is now off by half. I know for a fact I'm 80 miles from one of my saved addresses, and it shows 39 miles. Another address is 214 miles away, and it shows 101 miles. Something is very, very wrong with this GPS.

@rauldejesus4209 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Does this have lana assistance? Looking for a gps that will tell which lane i should be.

@omarr7825 3 жыл бұрын

Away from smart phone, that is very 😆

@heathersmiliekiwi8528 2 жыл бұрын

Our Tom Tom is rubbish. Check reviews before you get one. And battery lasts about 1 minute unplugged. ( not much use if walking!) Having a smartphone with gps is great as co driver can control gps with removing it from screen. I’m hoping the volume on this one ok for in a motorhome?

@markphillips1509 3 жыл бұрын

Why on planet earth would you have the music at almost same volume as your voice?

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

Apologies. Thanks for the feedback and nowadays the music is way lower in my most recent videos. But thanks again!

@petesandt 2 жыл бұрын

@waltert4477 3 жыл бұрын

Why not just use your phone???

@JoseBriones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Walter. I don’t have a smartphone when I am outside of home, so a GPS unit is necessary for me since my Light Phone 2 does not have directions yet (its coming in April 2021)

@reggieos6945 3 жыл бұрын

data usage

@Thetimecapsuletx 2 жыл бұрын

Some places I go, have no cell service. The gps works with a satellite so no problems.

@Jodysfunstuff 2 жыл бұрын

Some of us want We want a bigger screen . Especially to read texts.

@grapplefart 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I can't listen that fast. Went elsewhere. TALK SLOWER. What is your GOAL? To spew unintelligible information, or to have people actually understand what you're saying?

@JoseBriones 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry it was too fast. Thanks for the feedback