Garmin Drive™

Garmin Drive™

by Garmin

9.3K ratings
1483 reviews
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Released
October 17, 2017
Updated
September 17, 2026

Background Location Access

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Enhance your Garmin navigator or dash cam experience with real-time traffic, weather, and parking information. Access camera controls, settings, and recorded footage, with the ability to sync multiple dash cams for comprehensive video coverage.

✓Real-time traffic and parking data
✓Advanced weather forecasts
✓PhotoLive traffic camera access
✓Smart notifications
✓Dash cam control and footage access
✓Multi-dash cam syncing
✓Picture-in-picture video creation
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What's New in Garmin Drive™

4.29.29

September 17, 2026

The Garmin Drive™ app is continually working to improve your experience and help simplify your drive. This version includes bug fixes to improve device functionality, as well as features to support new Garmin devices.

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📈 95+3

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This app rose +3 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

User reviews

Terrible connection

Terrible connection, almost impossible to connect to your phone and review or download a video. Got in Colission and it was impossible to do. Disconnection again and again..

Not good

I have a SD device. It doesn’t write over the old and it’s just not working so it hasn’t been working for quite some time. It’s a very expensive device for not to be working so it forces you to buy the vault so then I go to buy the vault and my only option is a yearly plan. I wanted the monthly plan. There’s no way to change it. I log into the online website and it says that my device isn’t registered and then it directs me back to the subscription portal the subscription portal says I have no active subscription so it’s like a cycle of things that don’t make any sense and clearly nobody has thought about. It’s really not well-thought-out and it’s not easy because I should be able to just select This inside the app itself. I should be able to toggle between an annual and monthly and it looks like that’s a serious issue that you have to go to a different portal and then it has to be registered into your device in that portal instead of just buying it straight from the app and being able to toggle between the two in the app and I’m not able to do that so this app is actually
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A+

Great app try it out !

Dashcam

Front and back separate cams selected because they are a small size very unobtrusive however produce really sharp images. I feel much more confident about having to refer to the recordings of this model than those great big muckle things you see in some cars. There are people who think you don’t have a dash cam until you show them, then they back out of any argument. Excellent piece of kit , would recommend it to everyone.
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Good

Very good dash camera

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Pairing issues with certain devices

Bug

Frequent crashes

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Inconsistent performance

Bug

Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to edit/trim videos

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Bulk delete for saved videos

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Integration with other apps/platforms

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More customization options

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Improved video management

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FAQ

What does the Garmin Drive app do?

The Garmin Drive app enhances compatible Garmin automotive navigators and dash cams. For navigators, it provides real-time traffic, parking, weather, and traffic camera information, along with smart notifications. For dash cams, it allows control, access to settings, and management of recorded footage.

What are the key features of the Garmin Drive app?

Key features include real-time traffic, parking, and advanced weather data for navigators. Dash cam users benefit from camera controls, settings access, and the ability to sync up to four dash cams. The app also allows for creating picture-in-picture videos from multiple camera perspectives.

Is the Garmin Drive app free to use?

Yes, the Garmin Drive app is free to download and use. The provided description does not indicate any in-app purchases, subscriptions, or advertisements.

What devices are compatible with the Garmin Drive app?

The app is designed for the latest Garmin automotive navigators and dash cams. A comprehensive list of compatible devices can be found at garmin.com/driveapp. Older Bluetooth navigators may use the Garmin Smartphone Link app, and older Wi-Fi dash cams may use the Garmin VIRB app.

How can I use the Garmin Drive app with my dash cam footage?

The Garmin Drive app provides quick access to your compatible dash cam's controls, settings, and recorded footage. If you have multiple dash cams connected via the Dash Cam Auto Sync feature, you can review video from various viewpoints and create picture-in-picture videos for easier analysis or sharing.