Garmin Drive™

Garmin Drive™

3.9 Popularity

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Updated
August 29, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 9++
Package Name
com.garmin.android.apps.gecko

So here's my take on the Garmin Drive™ app. I've tested a bunch of driving/navigation apps and this one is pretty solid. The connectivity with Garmin devices is the big draw - it just makes your whole setup that much more seamless and useful. The real-time traffic and camera features are awesome, and the dash cam syncing is a really cool bonus. On the downside, the app can be a little clunky at times and the learning curve is a bit steep. But if you're already in the Garmin ecosystem, this is a great companion app that I'd recommend checking out.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Seamless connectivity with Garmin devices
  • Tons of useful features like real-time traffic and weather
  • Dash cam syncing is a game-changer
  • Works well and doesn't drain your battery too much

Cons

  • Can be a little confusing to set up and navigate at first
  • Some features feel a bit half-baked
  • Occasional bugs and crashes
  • Might be overkill if you just have a basic Garmin
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3.9 /5
based on 22,400 reviews
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Been using the Garmin Drive™ app for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that connects to your Garmin navigation device or dash cam to give you extra features and controls. Pretty solid if you’re into that kinda thing.

There’s a bunch of cool stuff you can do – you can get real-time traffic updates, check the weather, and even see live feeds from traffic cameras. And if you’ve got a Garmin dash cam, you can use the app to manage the camera, view footage, and even sync up footage from multiple cameras around your car. Took me a while to figure some of that stuff out, but it’s super useful once you get the hang of it.

Look, if you’re rocking a Garmin device, this app is worth checking out. It’s not perfect – there’s a few things that can be kind of annoying – but overall it does the job and makes your Garmin even more powerful. Worth a download if you ask me.

User Reviews

A Google user October 14, 2025

Firstly the device cost way more than it is worth, secondly, the apps format and interface is so basic and limited in what it can actually do. For the money...

Shawn Tallard October 14, 2025

Exact same problems as other recent reviews describe. I can see thumbnails, but can't view the videos. Doesn't reliably connect to WiFi even when I have the unit in my...

Suzanne October 14, 2025

First years would have gotten 5 stars from me. Now, a little over a year later. - 1 star. I have 3 cameras and none of them connect to the...

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