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Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS Navigation System

BH #GADS86 • MFR #010-02471-00
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Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS Navigation System
Key Features
  • Easily Updated North America Maps
  • Traffic Alerts & Suggestions
  • 8" Color Display
  • Voice-Activated Navigation
Enjoy turn-by-turn directions throughout North America, voice-activated navigation and an easy-to-read 8" touchscreen color display, with the DriveSmart 86 and Traffic GPS navigation system from Garmin. Along with pre-loaded, easily updated street maps with 3D images of buildings and terrain, the system comes with numerous features to make driving easier and safer. You can use Wi-Fi to download updates anywhere there's a signal, with no need for a computer, and Bluetooth connectivity to your phone permits hands-free calling and real-time traffic, weather, and parking info.
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Garmin DriveSmart 86 Overview

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Enjoy turn-by-turn directions throughout North America, voice-activated navigation and an easy-to-read 8" touchscreen color display, with the DriveSmart 86 and Traffic GPS navigation system from Garmin. Along with pre-loaded, easily updated street maps with 3D images of buildings and terrain, the system comes with numerous features to make driving easier and safer. You can use Wi-Fi to download updates anywhere there's a signal, with no need for a computer, and Bluetooth connectivity to your phone permits hands-free calling and real-time traffic, weather, and parking info.

Garmin Traffic helps you avoid jams and slowdowns with suggestions for alternate routes. Info from the HISTORY Network will guide you to notable parks, monuments, museums, and historic sites, while an integrated US National Parks directory navigates treasured natural resources and experiences, including visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds, trailheads, and more. TripAdvisor info points the way to hotels and restaurants, and data from Foursquare covers millions of local businesses and attractions. Driver alerts warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, railroad crossings, and more. The Real Directions feature adds local landmarks and businesses to map info for easy navigation (such as: Turn right after the McDonald's). You can pull up a list of upcoming necessities, like banks, gas stations, and markets, alongside your map. Subscribe to photoLive to see traffic cams where available, use Parkopedia to find parking spots in lots and garages, and connect with the Garmin Drive app to see real-time fuel prices along your route. The system is compatible with user-supplied Garmin backup cameras.

Navigation Features
  • Preloaded maps of North America
  • Update maps and software using Garmin Express
  • Suggests alternate routes to avoid traffic jams and slowdowns
  • Traffic feature suggests time-saving alternate routes
  • Voice-activated navigation
  • 3D images of buildings and terrain
TripAdvisor & Foursquare Info
  • TripAdvisor info on hotels, restaurants, and attractions at your destination and on your journey
  • Foursquare info on millions of restaurants, entertainment venues, shops, and other points of interest
Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
  • Get updates over Wi-Fi wherever there's a signal, with no need for a computer
  • Link to your smartphone with Bluetooth for hands-free calling
  • Pair with Garmin Drive app on your phone for live traffic, weather, real-time fuel prices, and parking info and cams
HISTORY Network & National Parks Directory
  • Notable parks, monuments, museums and historic sites from the HISTORY Network
  • Visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds, trailheads, and more at U.S. National Parks
Driver Alerts
  • Sharp curves, speed limits, railroad crossings, and more
Real Directions
  • Uses recognizable landmarks, buildings, and intersections to let you know when and where to turn
Check Up Ahead
  • Lists stops for food, fuel, and other milestones, such as upcoming cities, alongside your navigation map
Search Window
  • Makes it easy to find addresses and millions of points of interest
Camera Compatibility
  • Pair with user-supplied backup camera for dramatically improved safety
UPC: 753759276591

Garmin DriveSmart 86 Specs

Key Specs
Display Size
8"
Touchscreen
Yes
Estimated Battery Life
60 Minutes
Camera
No
Display Size
8"
Display Type
Color LCD
Touchscreen
Yes
Battery Type
Internal (Rechargeable)
Estimated Battery Life
60 Minutes
Internal Storage
16 GB
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: microSD (Unspecified Type)
Backup Camera Compatible
Yes
Camera
No
Environmental Resistance
No
Wireless
GPS
Dimensions
7.6 x 4.7 x 0.7" / 19.3 x 11.9 x 1.8 cm
Weight
10.4 oz / 295 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.545 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.7 x 6 x 3.5"

Garmin DriveSmart 86 Reviews

Had to go on our trip without.

By Richard
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-19

There’s a problem. It would not give the shortest route like our old GPS, by 4 hours. Haven’t had time to review its functionality. Will respond further after return home.

Garmin GPS

By Frederick
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-09-18

Dealing with B&H has always been a good experience, this time was the same quality service and delivery I am accustomed to.

See any errors on this page?

Does the update software run on LInux?

Does the update software run on LInux?
Asked by: Arunas
Garmin does not specify the internal OS used by the Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS Navigation System (BH # GADS86).
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2025-11-13

Free lifetime update?

Free lifetime update?
Asked by: Angelo
The Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS Navigation System, B&H # GADS86, offers lifetime updates.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2025-04-10

does this model 86 have a hi def screen ?

does this model 86 have a hi def screen ?
Asked by: Ken
The Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS Navigation System, B&H # GADS86, has a 1280 x 800 screen resolution.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2024-12-26

Can I connect this to my car audio via Bluetooth?

Can I connect this to my car audio via Bluetooth?
Asked by: John
The Garmin DriveSmart 66 GPS Navigation System (BH # GADS66) connects to mobile phones and many car audio systems via Bluetooth.
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2025-12-16

Can you have edge to edge map display?

Can you have edge to edge map display?
Asked by: Jim
On the Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS Navigation System BH #GADS86 • MFR #010-02471-00 you can have edge to edge map from left to right. Top and bottom will be informati9on data.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2024-06-10

Which backup cameras are compatible with the Drive

Which backup cameras are compatible with the DriveSmart 86?   I don't see any listed in the accessories section?
Asked by: Jon
The Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS Navigation System (B&H # GADS86) is compatible with the Garmin BC 50 Wireless Backup Camera with License Plate Mount (B&H # GABC50).
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2026-06-11

what exactly is "voice activated navigation"?

what exactly is "voice activated navigation"?
Asked by: Anthony
The Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS Navigation System offers Garmin voice assist for directions and hands-free calling.
Answered by: Geoff
Date published: 2023-05-19

How much internal memory does the Garmin DriveSmar

How much internal memory does the Garmin DriveSmart 86 actually have? “No” internal storage as listed on the B&H specs seems a bit implausible
Asked by: Jon
The Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS Navigation System (BH # GADS86) features 16GB of internal memory.
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2026-06-11
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