Product Description
Works with Your Compatible Garmin Navigator to See Behind Your Vehicle
Installs quickly and easily by snapping into the included license plate mount
Wirelessly pairs with a compatible Wi-Fi enabled Garmin navigator to see the backup camera view on the navigation display
Transmits data up to 26’ to provide a wide, clear video image of what’s behind your vehicle
Rugged and weatherproof (water-rated to IPX7) to withstand various road conditions
Voice commands can initiate the camera view
Uses 2 AA batteries; battery life lasts up to 3 months with average use (lithium recommended, sold separately)
Installs Quickly and Easily Installs quickly and easily—no drilling or wiring. Attach the license plate mount to your vehicle and snap the camera into place.
No Drilling or Wiring: We eliminated the hassle of wiring this camera into your car’s power supply. Just install 2 AA batteries (lithium recommended), and BC 40 is ready to go.
Control With Your Voice: You can use simple voice commands, such as “Show video,” to initiate the BC 40 camera view.
Find the Right Device: Whatever the road has in store, Garmin has a solution. From personal navigation to dash cameras, backup cameras to Alexa-enabled technology, you’re covered from all angles. Find the right device for your drive.
Physical & Performance
Battery type
2 AA (lithium recommended, not included)
Dimension
WxHxD: 6.3" x 0.9" x 1.0" (15.9 x 2.2 x 2.5 cm)
Waterproof
IPX7
Weight
2.1 oz (58.9 g)
Battery life
Up to 3 months (average use)
Maps & Navigation
Preloaded street maps
No
Features
Wi-Fi® map and software updates
No
Sunlight readable and weather resistant
No
Round trip routing
No
Includes automotive mount
No
Speed limit changes
No
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe)
No
IFTA fuel logging capability
No
Camera Resolution
Up to 720p with DriveSmart 55/65; lower resolution with other compatible Garmin navigators
Magnetic Mount
No
Access to live services via app (traffic, weather, etc.)
No
Rider alert warnings for sharp curves, state helmet laws, speed cameras and more
No
Service History Log
No
Simple truck profile
No
VIRB® control
No
LiveTrack via app
No
RV Parks & Services directory
No
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands)
No
TripAdvisor® Traveler Ratings
No
Headphone jack/audio line-out
No
Control music and media from smartphone or MP3 player
No
Route shaping through preferred cities/streets
No
Trucking points of interest
No
Built-in Spotify® & Pandora® music players
No
Removable battery
No
Field of View
160 degrees
Garmin Adventurous Routing™
No
Wireless ANT+® technology
No
Glove-friendly touchscreen
No
Smart notifications via app
No
Elevation profile
No
Custom map support
No
Sunrise/sunset times - Trucking
No
3D Terrain
No
Truck & Trailer Services directory
No
TOPO map support
No
Mile marker info - Trucking
No
Millions of Foursquare® points of interest
No
Includes map updates
No
Dual-orientation display
No
Planned & dynamic fuel stops
No
Includes traffic
No
Built-in dash camera with automatic incident detection
No
Wireless Transmission Distance
Up to 26 feet
Sunrise/sunset times - RV
No
Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more
No
Mile marker info - RV
No
Camera-assisted features for forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings and "Go" alert.
No
State & country border notices - Trucking
No
Motorcycle or powersports specific points of interest for cycle repair services, dealers and more
No
Frame Rate
up to 15 FPS
State border notices - RV
No
Helmet law notifications
No
Track support
No
Truck-specific speed limits
No
Incident Detection (G-Sensor)
No
HOS violation warnings
No
3-D buildings and terrain
No
Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance
No
Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs)
No
Works with Your Compatible Garmin Navigator to See Behind Your Vehicle
- Installs quickly and easily by snapping into the included license plate mount
- Wirelessly pairs with a compatible Wi-Fi enabled Garmin navigator to see the backup camera view on the navigation display
- Transmits data up to 26’ to provide a wide, clear video image of what’s behind your vehicle
- Rugged and weatherproof (water-rated to IPX7) to withstand various road conditions
- Voice commands can initiate the camera view
- Uses 2 AA batteries; battery life lasts up to 3 months with average use (lithium recommended, sold separately)
Installs Quickly and Easily Installs quickly and easily—no drilling or wiring. Attach the license plate mount to your vehicle and snap the camera into place.
No Drilling or Wiring: We eliminated the hassle of wiring this camera into your car’s power supply. Just install 2 AA batteries (lithium recommended), and BC 40 is ready to go.
Control With Your Voice: You can use simple voice commands, such as “Show video,” to initiate the BC 40 camera view.
Find the Right Device: Whatever the road has in store, Garmin has a solution. From personal navigation to dash cameras, backup cameras to Alexa-enabled technology, you’re covered from all angles. Find the right device for your drive.
Physical & Performance
| Battery type | 2 AA (lithium recommended, not included) |
| Dimension | WxHxD: 6.3" x 0.9" x 1.0" (15.9 x 2.2 x 2.5 cm) |
| Waterproof | IPX7 |
| Weight |
2.1 oz (58.9 g) |
| Battery life | Up to 3 months (average use) |
Maps & Navigation
| Preloaded street maps | No |
Features
| Wi-Fi® map and software updates | No |
| Sunlight readable and weather resistant | No |
| Round trip routing | No |
| Includes automotive mount | No |
| Speed limit changes | No |
| Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe) | No |
| IFTA fuel logging capability | No |
| Camera Resolution | Up to 720p with DriveSmart 55/65; lower resolution with other compatible Garmin navigators |
| Magnetic Mount | No |
| Access to live services via app (traffic, weather, etc.) | No |
| Rider alert warnings for sharp curves, state helmet laws, speed cameras and more | No |
| Service History Log | No |
| Simple truck profile | No |
| VIRB® control | No |
| LiveTrack via app | No |
| RV Parks & Services directory | No |
| Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands) | No |
| TripAdvisor® Traveler Ratings | No |
| Headphone jack/audio line-out | No |
| Control music and media from smartphone or MP3 player | No |
| Route shaping through preferred cities/streets | No |
| Trucking points of interest | No |
| Built-in Spotify® & Pandora® music players | No |
| Removable battery | No |
| Field of View | 160 degrees |
| Garmin Adventurous Routing™ | No |
| Wireless ANT+® technology | No |
| Glove-friendly touchscreen | No |
| Smart notifications via app | No |
| Elevation profile | No |
| Custom map support | No |
| Sunrise/sunset times - Trucking | No |
| 3D Terrain | No |
| Truck & Trailer Services directory | No |
| TOPO map support | No |
| Mile marker info - Trucking | No |
| Millions of Foursquare® points of interest | No |
| Includes map updates | No |
| Dual-orientation display | No |
| Planned & dynamic fuel stops | No |
| Includes traffic | No |
| Built-in dash camera with automatic incident detection | No |
| Wireless Transmission Distance | Up to 26 feet |
| Sunrise/sunset times - RV | No |
| Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more | No |
| Mile marker info - RV | No |
| Camera-assisted features for forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings and "Go" alert. | No |
| State & country border notices - Trucking | No |
| Motorcycle or powersports specific points of interest for cycle repair services, dealers and more | No |
| Frame Rate | up to 15 FPS |
| State border notices - RV | No |
| Helmet law notifications | No |
| Track support | No |
| Truck-specific speed limits | No |
| Incident Detection (G-Sensor) | No |
| HOS violation warnings | No |
| 3-D buildings and terrain | No |
| Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance | No |
| Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs) | No |
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