The difference between the two devices is the possibility of traffic radio.
Garmin DriveSmart 76 (7 ") receives this only via a connection with the smartphone. Garmin DriveSmart 76 (7 ") receives it via DAB+.
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.
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.
According to the manufacturer, you are only informed about current traffic jams if the device is paired with the smartphone and the app is run. This applies to both models.
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.
The Garmin POI Loader was last updated in 2013. After that, further development of this tool for newer devices was discontinued.
A function with the new DriveSmart models is therefore unfortunately not guaranteed for the above reasons. We do not currently offer any other or newer software for the POI area.
Hello
Can I rely on your information?
The product says
https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/garmin-drivesmart-76-7-fahrzeug-navigation-17044646?supplier=3045767
+ Lane Keeping Assist
https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/garmin-drivesmart-76-7-fahrzeug-navigation-17044647?supplier=3998094
+ Suction cup mounting
But the product title is identical. How can it be that one comes with lane departure warning and the other does not? Why isn't the suction foot mounting included with both?
Are these the differences? Or are the specifications incorrect?
Many thanks for the clarification
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.
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.
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