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Viewing traffic on the map
The traffic map shows colour-coded traffic flow and delays on
nearby roads.
1
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
2
If necessary, select
> Legend to view the legend for the
traffic map.
Searching for traffic incidents
1
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
2
Select
> Incidents.
3
Select an item in the list.
4
If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view
additional incidents.
Voice Command
NOTE: voice command is not available for all languages and
regions, and may not be available on all models.
NOTE: Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired
performance when in a noisy environment.
Voice command allows you to use your device by saying words
and commands. The voice command menu provides voice
prompts and a list of available commands.
Setting the wake-up phrase
The wake-up phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate
voice command. The default wake-up phrase is Voice
Command.
TIP: you can reduce the chance of accidental voice command
activation by using a strong wake-up phrase.
1
Select Apps > Voice Command >
> Wake-Up Phrase.
2
Enter a new wake-up phrase.
The device indicates the strength of the wake-up phrase as
you enter the phrase.
3
Select Done.
Activating voice command
Say your wake-up phrase.
The voice command menu appears.
Voice Command tips
• Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
• Reduce background noise, such as voices or the radio, to
increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.
• Say commands as they appear on the screen.
• Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed.
• Increase the length of your wake-up phrase to reduce the
chance of accidental voice command activation.
• Listen for two tones to confirm when the device enters and
exits voice command.
Starting a route using Voice command
You can say the names of popular, well known locations.
1
Say your wake-up phrase (
Setting the wake-up phrase,
page 15).
2
Say Find Place.
3
Listen for the voice prompt and say the name of the location.
4
Say the line number.
5
Say Navigate.
Muting Instructions
You can disable the voice prompts for voice command without
muting the device.
1
Select Apps > Voice Command >
.
2
Select Mute Instructions > Enabled.
Voice Control
For regions where the Voice Command feature is unavailable,
the Voice Control feature is activated. Voice Control allows you
to use your voice to control the device. Before you can use the
Voice Control feature, you must configure it for your voice.
Configuring Voice Control
The Voice Control feature must be configured for a single user's
voice and does not work for other users.
1
Select Apps > Voice Control.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions to record commands for
each voice control phrase.
NOTE: you do not have to read the exact phrase on the
screen. You may say an alternative command with the same
meaning based on your preference.
To use a voice control feature, you must say the command you
recorded for the feature.
Using Voice Control
1
Say the command you recorded for the Voice Control
phrase.
The voice control menu appears.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Voice control tips
• Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
• Reduce background noise, such as voices or the radio, to
increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.
• Say commands as they appear on the screen.
• Listen for a tone to confirm when the device successfully
receives a command.
Using the apps
Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device
You can view the complete owner's manual on the device
screen in many languages.
1
Select Apps > Owner's Manual.
The owner's manual appears in the same language as the
software text (
Language and Keyboard Settings, page 19).
2
Select
to search the owner's manual (optional).
Watch Link
The Watch Link app extends navigation features of your Garmin
DriveSmart device to a compatible Garmin watch with Connect
IQ.
NOTE: this feature requires a Garmin watch capable of running
Connect IQ apps, and a smartphone.
Find My Destination: guides you to your destination using the
watch screen. This feature is especially useful when you
must park away from your destination and finish navigating
on foot (Finding Your Destination Using Your Garmin Watch,
page 4).
Find My Car: guides you to the last recorded parking spot for
your vehicle (
Finding your last parking spot, page 4).
Driver Warnings: vibrates the watch when the device displays a
driver alert, and shows an alert icon on the watch screen
(Receiving Driver Alerts on Your Watch, page 16).
Voice Command 15
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