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Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D

Product Code: GDS61LMTD

The Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D 6-inch car satnav (with pinch to zoom technology) is available with Full Europe mapping. Mapping is FREE for the Lifetime of the product. The Full European model of the DriveLuxe 61 LMT is also voice activated.

WiFi connectivity enables you to download the latest software without connecting to a computer. Bluetooth phone calls are also possible as well as smart notifications such as text messages and calendar reminders.

A BC 30 Wireless Reversing Camera is also available separately.

Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D has been discontinued.

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Deliveries

We offer UK, Europe and Worldwide deliveries. We despatch orders at 4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We need to receive your order on those days by 3:00pm. When possible we may despatch orders received after that time. No orders are despatched on Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holidays in England and Wales.

We offer FREE UK delivery on all orders of £50.00 or more, plus next working day and guaranteed Saturday delivery options. Click here for further info. All options also appear at the basket pages.

The Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-D is a premium Garmin satnav with a 6-inch touchscreen (with pinch to zoom technology) and comes preloaded with Full Europe mapping. Maps are FREE to update for the lifetime of the product. Real Directions is a feature on the Garmin DriveSmart 61 that announces recognisable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights and spoken street names to help provide guidance along your route. Only the Full European model of the Garmin DriveSmart is voice activated.

Foursquare Points of Interest are also included offering millions of POI's. You will also see displayed on screen the road speed limit for most major roads across Europe and the United States.

Real-times services includes live parking and live weather. Spend less time looking for parking spaces (price and availability locally) as Garmin will find on street public parking close to your vehicle. Free Garmin Digital traffic is provided via DAB. Avoid traffic jams and enjoy knowing time-saving alternate routes.

TripAdvisor is built-in to the Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D so that you can view ratings for travel points of interest (hotels, restaurants, attractions). These interesting stops along the way can be navigated to along your route.

With the SmartPhone Link app you can use LiveTrack to share locations with friends and family. They will then always know where you are.

Bluetooth calling is available to receive customisable smart notifications, receive incoming calls, text messages and calendar reminders.

Sharp curves, speed changes, railway crossings and animal crossings are provided by the Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-D. The Garmin also alerts when driving wrong way on one way streets, nearby schools and school zones, red light cameras and speed camera locations across Europe (Garmin DriveSmart 61 includes lifetime safety camera updates). Fatigue warnings will also alert you to potential rest areas after several hours of driving.

WiFi is built-in to the Garmin DriveSmart 61 for updating your satnavs software without the need to connect to a PC.

Pair the Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-D with Garmin smartwatch (sold separately). This provides navigation on your wrist even when you have left your car. Plus navigate to and from your car and never forget where you have parked.

The Garmin DriveSmart is compatible with the BC 30 reversing camera (sold separately). Once installed you can view vehicles, pedestrians and obstacles when reversing your vehicle.

Garmin Express enables you to update maps and software. You can also transfer favourites and install custom voices.

Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D Features

‣6-inch dual orientation TFT touchscreen display with white backlight
‣Pinch to zoom technology
‣FREE lifetime street-level here mapping. There are preloaded Full Europe maps
‣Free digital traffic information subscription free
‣Turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names
‣Displays your route, speed limit, current speed, time of arrival, name of current street and it can also display points of interest such as food, fuel and cash machines.
‣Real directions uses landmarks and buildings to help with guidance
‣Lane Assist/Junction View - indicates the correct lane choice for upcoming turns and exits
‣Alerts to sharp curves, speed changes, railway crossings, animal crossings and school zones
‣PhotoReal junction for navigation at road junctions
‣WiFi connectivity for downloading software updates without the need to connect to a computer
‣Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling through your Garmin sat-nav
‣Smartphone connectivity for smart notifications including text messages and calendar reminders
‣Look up addresses and millions of FourSquare points of interest
‣Speed camera and Red Light Camera locations database available for free for the lifetime of the product
‣BC 30 Reversing camera compatible (sold separately). BabyCam compatible (sold separately)
‣1 hour battery life
‣2 year manufacturers guarantee

Installation

The Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D includes everything you need to mount and install it in your car. Included when you purchase from ActiveGPS.co.uk is a Suction Cup Mount to make installing and removing your DriveSmart simple, quick and easy.

The most popular place to locate the satnav is at the bottom, middle of the windscreen where you can see the satnav easiest. Plus the satnavs dash cam will have a good view of the road ahead.

Charging the internal battery

We do not recommend using a third party charger with this product. A mobile phone USB charger or a laptop may not be powerful enough to reliably charge the Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D and may provide an incorrect voltage or insufficient power. An official genuine Garmin AC charger is available for indoor use with this product you can view and buy here.

Please bear in mind that the product on this page is designed to be used in a vehicle with power provided by the included vehicle charger. The battery is for short term back up only - not for regular use. For optimum performance we recommend that you use this product connected to cigarette lighter adapter via the vehicle charger. Because of potential power surges which may damage the product you should not start your vehicle with the product connected.

Map Coverage

Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D is preloaded with City Navigator NT for the UK, Ireland, Western and Eastern Europe provided by here maps.

These maps can be updated FREE for the life of the product, when you register your DriveSmart with Garmin UK.

here maps provide high quality detailed street level maps, which in addition to street information include features such as route calculation, Points of Interest (POI), Estimated Time of Arrival, and more.

Further Garmin DriveSmart maps are available on SD card which insert directly into the Garmin DriveSmart. Available Garmin DriveSmart maps include North America, Australia and New Zealand, Middle East and Southeast Asia. Click here.

What's in the box? (when purchased from ActiveGPS.co.uk)

‣Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D
‣Lifetime maps and digital traffic (indicated by "LMT-D" after model number on the box)
‣Vehicle suction cup mount
‣Vehicle power cable/ Lifetime Traffic Antenna
‣USB cable
‣Quick start manual

Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D Accessories

Looking for accessories and spares for the Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D? Accessories available to purchase include a carrying case, mains power charger and a weighted dashboard mount. Along with these accessories, it's also possible to buy replacement parts such as suction cup mount and vehicle charger.

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Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D Maps

The Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D is preloaded with street-level road maps for all of Europe. If however, you want to take the DriveSmart 61LMT-D further afield, we may have the map that you need. Garmin DriveSmart 61 available maps include: USA, Canada and Mexico, Australia and New Zealand, Middle East and Northern Africa and Southern Africa.

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Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D Technical Specification

‣Technology: GPS / WiFi / Bluetooth
‣Display: 6-inch touchscreen (1024 x 600 pixels)
‣Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
‣Battery Life: up to 1 hour depending on usage and settings
‣Installation: Plug and Play
‣Power: 12 volt, Vehicle Power Cable.
‣Dimensions: Width - 173mm, Height - 99mm, Depth - 19mm
‣Weight: 243g
‣Guarantee: 2-year
‣Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D manual

Manual requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
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This is a sophisticated electronic device. It is important to read, understand, and follow the instructions provided in the user manual (usually available via the 'manual' link above). To ensure optimal performance, you will need internet access and should regularly download and install firmware and software updates as recommended by the manufacturer. Like all GPS devices, it requires a clear view of the sky to connect with satellites, so be aware that certain vehicle glass or enclosures may block or reduce GPS signal reception.

Updates for this device are delivered via the internet. This page provides information on compatibility with current devices such as PCs, laptops, Macs, and smartphones. Under the Consumer Contract Regulations, you have 14 days from receipt of purchase to verify compatibility with your internet-connected device. Please note that if you later replace or upgrade your PC, Mac, or smartphone, neither ActiveGPS nor the manufacturer can guarantee compatibility with the new operating system.

Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D Questions and Answers

Question: I have one of these, but have lost everything which attaches it to the car - there was a suction cup etc supplied but that has been lost also. What I really want is the parts to attach it to an air vent. Can you advise?

Answer: Garmin DriveSmart 61 accessories can be viewed and purchased from ActiveGPS.

While Garmin produce a air vent it is not recommended for use with the Garmin DriveSmart 61. On the webpage we say “This mounting option fits the majority of vehicle air vents for use with all but the 6-inch and 7-inch screen Garmin sat nav models.” The Garmin DriveSmart 61 is a 6-inch sat nav. Your sat nav model is too heavy for the air vent mount and will likely break the air vent and/or vents in your vehicle with the weight of the Garmin DriveSmart 61.

The accessories I would recommend from the Garmin DriveSmart 61 accessory webpage are:

1. Garmin DriveSmart 61 Vehicle Power Cable - power and charge your Garmin DriveSmart 61 from your vehicles cigarette lighter socket.

2. Garmin DriveSmart 61 Suction Cup Mount - mount your Garmin DriveSmart 61 on your vehicles windscreen or dashboard*. *For dashboard mounting you must additionally buy the Garmin DriveSmart 61 Portable Friction Mount.

Do you also require traffic information? If you do, please supply your Garmin DriveSmart 61 serial number to us. Garmin DriveSmart 61 ending LMT-S pair with your smartphone for traffic services, while models ending LMT-D, use DAB radio broadcast signal.

Do you have a question about the Garmin DriveSmart 61LMT-D? Submit your question via our contact page.

Why Buy from ActiveGPS?

We are official authorised Garmin Internet Retailers, offering genuine Garmin products, accessories, and maps. All our stock is purchased directly from assigned Garmin UK distributors - we do not source from the grey market and never sell counterfeit products.

When you buy from ActiveGPS.co.uk, you can be confident that you’ll receive full Garmin support and the peace of mind that comes with purchasing authentic, reliable products.

Page updated: 2nd January 2026