Feature | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect | ||
Software (Firmware) updates | ||
EPO downloads | ||
Geocaching Live data | ||
Weather | ||
Phone notifications (see note below) | ||
Connect IQ | ||
LiveTrack | ||
GroupTrack | ||
BirdsEye Direct Satellite Imagery | ||
Garmin Explore |
Phone notifications are received from a paired
iOS phone directly, and through the Garmin Connect Mobile App on Android
phones.
Phone Notifications | Displays phone notifications and messages on your GPSMAP 66 GPSr. |
LiveTrack | Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page. |
Garmin Connect | Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you finish recording the activity. |
Connect IQ | Allows you to extend your device features with widgets, data fields, and apps. |
Software Updates | Allows your GPSMAP 66 to wirelessly download device software updates. |
EPO Downloads | Extended Prediction Orbit data enables the GPSr to quickly locate satellites and reduce the time it takes to calculate your position. Check current EPO status in Setup > About. |
Geocaching Live Data | Provides free and subscription-based services to view live geocache data from www.geocaching.com. |
Weather | Allows you to view current weather conditions and forecasts as well as weather radar, cloud cover, temperatures and wind speeds on the map. |
BirdsEye Direct | GPSMAP 66 includes access to BirdsEye Satellite Imagery via direct-to-device downloads with no annual subscription. |
Garmin Explore | Enable, disable, and sync Explore data collections via the Collections Manager page on your GPSMAP 66. |