INITIAL IMPRESSION OF GARMIN 66W WEB CAM:
The Garmin 66W web cam is smaller than the pictures on Amazon give it credit and fits perfect under my rear view mirror. Did not care for the design of the windshield mount that shipped with the 66W web cam, so I purchsed the Garmin Suction Cup Mount (SKU #: 753759211547) and it works great! I really did not want to glue anything to my windshield to install the mount that was shipped with the unit.
My 66W web cam shipped with Camera Software Version 3.00 which did not allow full functionality out of the box (camera options were missing within the configuration menu on the Camera) and version 3.00 would not allow my iPhone 6S to stay connected to the web cam, via bluetooth, using the Garmin Drive iPhone app when streaming live video of the web cam to my iPhone 6S. Immediately upgraded to Camera Software Version 3.40 but the update took a few minutes and appeared to have issues upgrading from version 3.00 to 3.40. Later tried again to upgrade using Garmin Connect (Garmin Connect resides on your computer) a second time and it appears that the upgrade did have an issue but it appears to have resolved itself on it's own this second attempt, from what I can currently tell.
PROS:
1) Day time picture quality is very clear and crisp. An advantage when you need details, such as a driver's license plate.
2) Your videos and still photos allow you to configure and turn on a GPS stamp, and/or a date stamp, and/or a time stamp for every video and still photo captured from your dash cam.
3) The Garmin Drive application, that resides on your phone, allows you to take still pictures OR video clips from your iPhone, something that I found to be a very good feature. Just knowing I can take a still shot OR video clip of a license plate of a driver that is a hazard on the road is EXTREMELY beneficial and comforting to have access to.
4) The camera software is very customizable. For example, audio alerts (audible beeps) can be programmed to be low, medium or high.
5) The 66W web cam utilizes Garmin Connect software, that resides on your computer, for registering your product and for obtaining firmware upgrades to your web cam. Garmin does a great job with upgrading their firmware for their sports devices thru Garmin Connect and I am anticipating that Garmin will do the same for this web cam.
CONS:
1) Night time video is okay but I would expect Garmin to make improvements to this in future models to stay up with the competition.
2) The 66W web cam manual that is online provides much more information about the 66W web cam than what is included within the box. I highly recommend downloading the 66W web cam manual from Garmin's site to configure the camera options properly from the start.
3) Like most firmware and software, early versions have glitches that cause the hardware not to function optimally . Garmin does a great job on keeping their sports device firmware upgraded on a monthly basis via Garmin Connect, so I am expecting Garmin to do the same with this 66W web cam I purchased.
Overall, it appears that my research paid off. My early impressions of the 66W web cam are very positive. I will update the review in a couple of months after more use of the web cam.
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This Item  Garmin Dash Cam 66W, Extra-Wide 180-Degree Field of View In 1440P HD, 2" LCD Screen and Voice Control, Very Compact with Automatic Incident Detection and Recording , Black |  |  |  |  |  | |
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| Sold By | Tech-Boutique | REDTIGER-Direct | Certified Brands | Certified Brands | VDC Refresh | GPS City |
| display size | 2 inches | — | — | 47 inches | 2 inches | — |
| video resolution | 1440p | 2160p | 1440p | 1080p | 1440p | 1080p |
| auto part position | rear | front | top | rear | top | rear |
| control method | voice | application | application | voice | voice | voice |
| real angle of view | 180 degrees | 170 degrees | 180 degrees | 140 degrees | 140 degrees | 140 degrees |
| batteries included | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
From the manufacturer
Garmin Dash Cam 66W
· Compact, discreet dash cam with extra-wide 180-degree field of view captures crisp 1440p footage and Garmin Clarity HDR™ provides increased detail in low-light situations
· Automatically records and saves footage of incidents
· Dash Cam Auto Sync enables you to control and play back footage from up to four cameras on your smartphone using the Garmin Drive™ app
· Voice control (available for English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Swedish) allows you to easily save a video or picture, start/stop audio recording or start/stop the Travelapse™ video capture feature
· Driver alerts include forward collision, lane departure warnings (certain conditions may impair the waring function) and “Go” alerts to enhance driver awareness
· NOTICE: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of this device. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use this device.
Features and Benefits
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Control with Your VoiceControl your dash cam with your voice. Just say “OK, Garmin” to save a video or still picture, start/stop audio recording or start/stop the Travelapse video capture feature. |
Capture the SceneWith an extra-wide 180-degree field of view, this dash cam captures more of the environment — including cross traffic — and includes detailed time and GPS location data, pinpointing exactly where and when events occurred. It records nonstop in a continuous loop. Play back the footage right on the dash cam display — or review on your phone using the Garmin Drive app. |
Dash Cam Auto SyncDash Cam Auto Sync wirelessly connects up to four Garmin Dash Cams at the front, back and sides of your vehicle to provide virtually complete 360° coverage. If you save a video on one dash cam, the others will also save it. Use the Garmin Drive app on your smartphone to create a “picture-in-picture” video from any two perspectives at the same time. This makes it easy to share videos with friends, insurance agencies or legal authorities. |
Share the Drive with TravelapseThe Travelapse feature provides an easy and fun way to record and share your adventures by condensing hours of driving into minutes of highlights. |
Drive with Increased Awareness
Driver alerts help you keep track of vehicles around you. Forward collision, lane departure and a “Go” alerts work to enhance your driver awareness. Receive alerts for red light camera and speed camera (not available in all areas) locations with subscription-free updates via Garmin Express.
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There is some understandable confusion as to the maximum SD card capacity that the Dash Cam supports. And it's not helped by the statement on the box of the 66W that it "Accepts up to 64GB microSDHC card (Class 10 required)." So I went to Garmin's web site and found a (hopefully) accurate chart regarding the SD capacity that each model supports.Turns out that models 45, 54, 55 and 65W support a maximum capacity of 64GB. However, models 46, 56, and 66W support a maximum capacity of 512GB. I am attaching a pic of Garmin's support page listing the capacity for each model.Hope this helps, as I was confused when I first received the 66W, happened to look at the package contents and noted that the max size of the supported SD card is incorrectly stated as 64GB.
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