Questions about Garmin DriveSmart 76 MT-D

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According to the manual, the receiver is integrated in the power cable. Even without an internet connection, traffic information came through while travelling.

Hi, I don't use the apps, just the GPS. Logically, this device should be connected to your mobile phone (via Bluetooth) to be able to use all the functions, some of which use the mobile phone's resources. Greetings.

Solved, it was enough to make the first updates.

Good day I have deliberately decided against the Amazon Alexa variant! That's why I only received the simple 12volt>1USB ! Everything right with me. I have 76 MT-D According to the Garmin document, the 76 MT-S variant with Amazon Alexa has 2USB. In the Garmin- Alexa document original text: Flexibly mountable, thanks to USB connection cable and a separate 12V-USB mains adapter, or a 12V-Dual-USB mains adapter with AUX-In for Alexa Built-in models. But I use the ultimate Garmin Highspeed Multi-charger with 2 USB and with 1 * 12volt output! Cost on sale 41.--. I bought this one a year ago for 32.50.

Unfortunately, I don't know the law on this in France, so I couldn't say for sure that it works in France. I'm very sorry.

Can be. The unit can be installed as a drive on the PC

The MT-S connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth to access the internet and get the latest traffic information. The Mt - D (not available for "Drive") has a built-in DAB+ receiver, the supplied cable serves as an antenna for traffic radio.

The DriveSmart 76 is the successor model of the DriveSmart 65, so that newer components have been installed in it, e.g. USB-C connection compared to mini-USB, larger storage space, and general further developments have taken place, which is also evident in the revised menu display. The devices you mentioned both have the designation MT-"D" (Digital Traffic), which shows that the traffic radio receiver is built in. This means that a connection to the smartphone is not necessary. However, coupling to the smartphone is available as an option. The "GTM 70" cable is obsolete because the receiver is now built into the housing of the units. This cable is available for older devices for retrofitting. Alternatively, there is a model from the respective product series with the designation MT-"S" (smartphone), which is only able to receive traffic radio data by coupling with the smartphone. The same applies to the versions with Amazon Alexa, which are also available for both product series.

It is not exactly the same. TMC and Garmin Digital Traffic (via DAB+) are different transmission standards. Whereas the update rate for TMC is 7-8 minutes and for Garmin Digital Traffic 1 minute.