Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

My Google maps talks to me on my iPhone 6s, tells me how far ahead a turn is and what lane to be in. It also tells me if there is an accident or construction ahead. It mounts in a number of different ways. The GPS is no different than the ones sold as GPS units only. By being on your phone, you have other features available and there is no charge for map updates . My old Tom Tom unit wanted money for map updates. One other thing I have noticed about the backup camera is that it isn't effective in the rain or when the sun or another bright light source is behind the car. Just like most anything else, it has it's limitations.

joecashew Loc: N.C.

Smart woman.

dallis Loc: Lompoc, Ca.

It is a free service, no subscription required, just need to be in an area where an FM station broadcast the info, mostly found only in metropolitan areas. From the book:
If your device includes a traffic receiver, it can receive traffic data from an over-the-air broadcast signal, where available. This feature is not available in all areas or for all product models.
1 Verify your device includes a traffic receiver.
• An FM traffic receiver is included in product models
ending with LT or LMT.
2 Connect the device to vehicle power using the power cable included with your device (Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power, page 2).
The power cable included with your device includes an antenna for the traffic receiver.
When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device can display traffic information and help you avoid traffic delays.

As you can see the black rectangular piece on your power cord is a FM antenna.

Davethehiker Loc: South West Pennsylvania

I'm guessing the FM antenna picks up both traffic information and the signal from my video camera, because the installation instructions informs me that it is needed and it came with the camera. As I have a model ending with LM, I will not be able to make use traffic data via my GPS. Someone else posted above that he can get that data on his iPhone. Perhaps I can use my iPhone to pick up this information if I need to. Granted, it would be better if it were all integrated in one device. I live out in the country and try to avoid congested cities and roads. I suppose I could upgrade to a Garmin model that includes the "T" to take full advantage of the FM antenna.

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

That's an excellent idea. I've thought of doing the same with my Garmin as I find it difficult to judge distances behind my Sebring convertible. Will give it more thought.

Thanks for the information.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Have you been able to pick up surveillance cameras around stores as you drive by them . I have.

Davethehiker Loc: South West Pennsylvania

Now that's funny! I'm guessing that you mean that you are driving past some stores while you have your GPS on and showing maps, when suddenly you pass a severance camera that is transmitting at the same frequency you are tuned to and an image of the inside of the store appears on your screen. No, that has not happened yet but I suppose it is possible. I suppose it's also possible to park near a car equipped with the same device and when they put their car in reverse, you see the image from their camera. That could be confusing and dangerous. I live in a very isolated location on a hill top without neighbors, but I can imagine it happening while I'm driving. That's an advantage of the hard-wired factory backup cameras. I'll call Garmin and ask about that. Thanks for telling me about that.

dallis Loc: Lompoc, Ca.

I live out in the country and try to avoid congested cities and roads. I suppose I could upgrade to a Garmin model that includes the "T" to take full advantage of the FM antenna.[/quote]

You may be right about the antenna, but I have two Garmin units, one without the camera option but it still has the traffic receiver and uses an identical power cord. Living and driving in rural areas as you do, you would have little or no use for the FM traffic receiver. The radio stations that transmit this data are only found in very congested areas, ie: So. Calif. At least that's been my experience.