Stay alert with Garmin’s first connected dash cam series

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Garmin announced its new 2021 voice-controlled Dash Cam series, featuring models Mini 2, 47, 57, and 67W. These compact dash cams capture incidents and store videos in Garmin's online Vault. Key features include HD recording, Live View monitoring, and advanced alerts for parked vehicles. The series offers pricing from $129.99 to $259.99. The Dash Cams are equipped with Garmin Clarity HDR optics and voice control in multiple languages, enhancing user experience. Available now, these devices aim to bolster driver safety and peace of mind.

Positive

• Introduction of voice-controlled Dash Cam series enhances product offerings.
• Advanced features like Live View and automatic video storage improve user utility.
• Price range of $129.99 to $259.99 makes it accessible to various customer segments.
• Use of Garmin Clarity HDR optics ensures high-quality video recording.

Negative

• Dash Cam Mini 2 lacks GPS capability, limiting its functionality compared to other models.
• Dependence on a constant power supply may restrict usability in certain vehicles.

Garmin^® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced an all-new 2021 voice controlled dash cam series with automatic video storage and Live View monitoring options¹ to help drivers capture the moment when incidents occur. Meet the Garmin Dash Cam™ Mini 2, 47, 57, and 67W – pocket-sized dash cams that remain virtually unnoticed on the windshield while recording and automatically saving video of any detected incidents to Garmin’s new online Vault, a secure and simple way users can review and share video clips. With new Parking Guard and Live View features, this connected dash cam lineup keeps a vigilant eye on parked vehicles and remotely alerts drivers of activity with a smart notification on a user’s compatible smartphone through the Garmin Drive™ app.

Meet Garmin’s first connected dash cam series (Graphic: Business Wire)

“If you need to prove what happened on the road – look no further than our dash cams. Our new online Vault storage makes it quick and easy to share any saved video clips,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “The cameras also grant peace of mind to drivers by introducing new connected features that are essential for monitoring your parked vehicle when you are away and out of sight.”

Small cameras, big technology

• Dash Cam Mini 2: Ultra-compact with HD 1080p recording
• Dash Cam 47: HD 1080p and GPS
• Dash Cam 57: HD 1440p and GPS
• Dash Cam 67W: HD 1440p, GPS and extra-wide 180-degree lens captures cross-traffic details

Whether drivers opt for the car key-sized Dash Cam Mini 2, or step up to the Dash Cam 47, 57, or 67W – adding GPS² to show where and when events happen, driver alerts³ and a clear 2-inch LCD display on the backside of the camera – they’ll appreciate each model’s crisp HD video with proprietary Garmin Clarity™ HDR (High Dynamic Range) optics which capture sharp details day and night. Users can also speak commands to save videos, start and stop audio recordings, snap still pictures and more.

Don’t miss a moment

• Saved videos are automatically stored in the secure online Vault for 24 hours^, with options to store clips for up to 30 days.⁴
• Live View monitoring and Parking Guard alerts inform drivers if an incident is detected around a driver’s parked vehicle.¹
• Voice control with optional audio recording is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Swedish.
• Driver Alerts³, such as forward collision and lane departure warnings, help encourage a safer driving experience.
• Dual USB charger provides an extra port to quickly charge additional electronic devices.
• Dash Cam 47, 57, and 67W models include a pre-installed memory card.

Available now, the new Garmin Dash Cam series has suggested retail prices ranging from $129.99 to $259.99. To learn more visit www.garmin.com.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the automotive industry and become essential to the lives of drivers, commuters and motorists of all types. Committed to designing user-friendly portable navigation solutions that provide time- and fuel-saving benefits for daily drivers, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday.

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¹Requires constant power and active connection with Wi-Fi technology; some vehicles will need the Constant Power Cable (sold separately). Live View and Parking Guard features are accessible using the Garmin Drive app on your compatible smartphone.
²Dash Cam Mini 2 is not GPS-enabled and will only show date and time.
³Certain conditions may impair the warning function; visit Garmin.com/warnings for details. Red light and speed camera warnings are not available in all regions. Driver alerts are not available with Dash Cam Mini 2.
⁴Customers must create or use a Garmin account to store videos in the online Vault. Extended storage plans are available via paid subscription. Requires active Wi-Fi connection.

NOTICE: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of Dash Cam devices. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use this device.

About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark and Garmin Dash Cam, and Garmin Clarity, and Garmin Drive app are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Wi-Fi® and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2020, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/earnings/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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FAQ

What are the features of Garmin Dash Cam series 2021?

The 2021 Garmin Dash Cam series offers voice control, HD recording, Live View monitoring, and advanced driver alerts.

When was the Garmin Dash Cam series released?

The Garmin Dash Cam series was announced in June 2021 and is available for purchase.

What is the price range for the Garmin Dash Cam models?

The suggested retail prices for the Garmin Dash Cam series range from $129.99 to $259.99.

Does the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 have GPS functionality?

No, the Dash Cam Mini 2 does not include GPS capabilities.

Where can I find more information about Garmin Dash Cams?

More information can be found on Garmin's official website.