The compact, discreet GPS-enabled Garmin Dash Cam™ 56 provides a wide 140-degree field of view. It clearly captures important details in high-quality 1440 HD video — in all light conditions — if an incident occurs. It also provides advanced driver alerts¹, including forward collision, lane departure and a “Go” alert to enhance driver awareness. Get alerts for red light camera and speed camera² location alerts that can be updated as often as you like via Garmin Express. Say “OK, Garmin” to start/stop audio recording, take a still picture or start/stop the Travelapse™ video capture feature. Dash Cam Auto Sync allows you to play back “picture-in-picture” video captured from up to 4 dash cams in use at the same time, so you can see multiple points of view with the Garmin Drive app if an incident happens. Parking mode monitors your car’s surroundings while your car is parked and the engine is not running. It automatically begins recording if and when motion is detected. (Requires Garmin parking mode cable, sold separately; professional installation recommended.)

Garmin Dash Cam™ 56

FEATURES

Compact and discreet size (56 x 41 x 22 mm)

Wide 140-degree field of view clearly captures and saves important details in high-quality 1440p HD video in all light conditions

GPS-enabled with incident detection automatically captures and saves video on impact to note exact time and location

Crisp 2” display for easy alignment and control of the device

Driver alerts include forward collision, lane departure and “Go” alert to enhance driver awareness

Red light camera and speed camera² location alerts that can be updated as often as you like via Garmin Express

Use voice commands with “OK, Garmin” to start/stop audio recording or take a still picture

Travelapse™ feature records and condenses hours of driving footage into fun highlights to share with family and friends

Dash Cam Auto Sync allows “picture-in-picture” video captured from up to 4 dash cams in use at the same time for multiple points of view with Garmin Drive™ app

Built-in BLUETOOTH® technology and Wi-Fi® connectivity for easy software and safety cam updates
Wirelessly sends saved video to smartphone running the Garmin Drive™ app
Dual USB power cable with upward or downward routing

Compatible with parking mode cable (sold separately; professional installation recommended)

Optional audio recording

Overview

Record your drive.

COMPACT AND DISCREET

This pocket-size dash camera is remarkably compact, making it perfect for capturing video without getting in your way. Two power cable options are included for upward or downward routing.

CRISP HD VIDEO

With 1440p HD video and Garmin Clarity™ HDR, you'll record clear video of vehicle details in any light. The wide 140-degree field of view captures the road ahead, including cross traffic.

AUTOMATIC RECORDING

Once plugged into your vehicle’s power source, the camera continually records, so you don’t have to worry about turning it on and off or missing an incident.

INCIDENT DETECTION WITH GPS

The camera automatically saves footage when it detects an incident. With built-in GPS, you’ll have proof of exactly when and where events occurred.

MEMORY CARD REQUIRED

Garmin Dash Cam 56 requires at least an 8 GB microSD™ card, Class 10 or faster (sold separately). Learn more about memory card specifications.

Advanced driver awareness.

FORWARD COLLISION WARNINGS

To encourage safer driving, get alerts if you’re driving too closely to the vehicle ahead³.

LANE DEPARTURE WARNINGS

Receive alerts if you drift off the road or into oncoming traffic³.

“GO” ALERTS

This feature notifies you when stopped traffic in front of you has started to move³.

RED LIGHT AND SPEED CAMERAS

This camera’s got you covered with alerts for nearby red light and speed cameras⁴.

VOICE CONTROL

Keep your hands on the wheel, and use voice commands¹ to tell the camera to save video, start and stop the audio recording and more.

TRAVELAPSE™ FEATURE

Share your drive with friends by using the Travelapse feature. It condenses hours of driving into minutes of highlights, creating a fun video you can easily share.

Benefit from these bonuses.

EXTRA USB PORT

You won’t have to choose between powering the dash camera and keeping your phone charged. The included charger has an extra USB port, so you can do both.

PARKING SURVEILLANCE MODE

Automatically record motion in front of and inside your vehicle when it’s parked and turned off (may require cable; sold separately).

Simplify your drive using the Garmin Drive™ app

LEARN MORE

VIEW AND SHARE VIDEO

Built-in Wi-Fi^® connectivity and BLUETOOTH^® technology let you upload saved footage to your compatible smartphone running the Garmin Drive app, so you can easily view, edit and share videos.

DASH CAM AUTO SYNC

The Garmin Drive app can control and play back synchronized video from up to 4 dash cameras (sold separately) mounted to the sides of your vehicle to capture footage from multiple viewpoints.

¹Voice control is only available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Swedish

²Requires download of the Garmin Drive app to your compatible smartphone enabled with GPS and BLUETOOTH Low Energy technology.

³Certain conditions may impair the warning function; visit Garmin.com/warnings for details

⁴Red light and speed camera warnings are not available in all regions. Learn more about purchasing an update subscription

⁵Additional dash cams sold separately

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Product Specifications

Physical & Performance

Physical dimensions	WxHxD: 2.2" x 1.6" x 0.8" (5.6 x 4.0 x 2.1 cm)
GPS	Yes
Display size	2.0" diag (5.1 cm)
Water rating	No
Display resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Weight	2.1 oz (59.7 g)
Display type	QVGA color TFT LCD
Battery type	rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life	up to 30 minutes

Maps & Navigation

Preloaded street maps

No

Features

Round trip routing	No
Sunrise/sunset times - RV	No
TripAdvisor® Traveler Ratings	No
Camera-assisted features for forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings, "Go" alert and Garmin Real Vision™	Yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands)	No
3-D buildings and terrain	No
Track support	No
TOPO map support	No
Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs)	No
VIRB® control	No
Wireless ANT+® technology	No
Simple truck profile	No
Clarity ™ HDR	Yes
Control music and media from smartphone or MP3 player	No
State & country border notices - Trucking	No
3D Terrain	No
Dual-orientation display	No
Magnetic Mount	Yes
Voice Control	yes
Rider alert warnings for sharp curves, state helmet laws, speed cameras and more	No
Wi-Fi® map and software updates	No
Bluetooth® calling	No
HOS violation warnings	No
Planned & dynamic fuel stops	No
Glove-friendly touchscreen	No
Camera Resolution	1440P
Includes automotive mount	No
Mobile app to review footage	yes (Garmin Drive™ app)
Trucking points of interest	No
Motorcycle-specific points of interest for cycle repair services, dealers and more	No
Sunlight readable and weather resistant	No
Incident Detection (G-Sensor)	Yes
Includes traffic	No
Frame Rate	up to 60 FPS
Galileo	Yes
Elevation profile	No
Field of View	140 degrees
Speed limit changes	No
Helmet law notifications	No
Removable battery	No
Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance	No
Mile marker info - Trucking	No
Access to live services via app	No
State border notices - RV	No
Data cards	Requires at least 8 GB microSD™ card (supports up to 512 GB), Class-10 or faster (not included)
Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more	No
Service History Log	No
Includes map updates	No
LiveTrack via app	No
Truck & Trailer Services directory	No
Truck-specific speed limits	No
Millions of Foursquare® points of interest	No
Mile marker info - RV	No
Built-in dash camera with automatic incident detection	No
GPS speed and location info in video	Yes
Smart notifications via app	No
RV Parks & Services directory	No
Custom map support	No
Route shaping through preferred cities/streets	No
Headphone jack/audio line-out	No
Sunrise/sunset times - Trucking	No
IFTA fuel logging capability	No
Dash Cam Auto Sync	yes (up to 4 cameras)
Built-in Spotify® & Pandora® music players	No
Garmin Adventurous Routing™	No
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe)	No