Services
for nüvi® 1690
With Garmin nüLink! services¹ you know the local area, even if you’re from out
of town. Accurate real-time information about the area you’re traveling is
delivered directly to nüvi 1690 with a built-in wireless capability. The 1690
currently comes with a free 1-year Garmin nüLink! services subscription making
it easier than ever to navigate.
Google™ Local Search
Search for businesses in your area then navigate to them using Garmin
navigation with voice-prompted directions that announce street names.
Real-time Traffic
Garmin nüLink! services provide current traffic data for your route so your
nüvi 1690 can automatically optimize a route for the shortest time. Just
drive and let nüvi 1690 do all the work.
Fuel Prices
Is your fuel tank getting a little low? Garmin nüLink! services show you
where you can find the best prices for any grade of fuel in your area. Just
tap the screen and go to your chosen station.
Ciao!™
What are your friends up to? Ciao! integrates multiple third party
location-centric social network applications, such as GyPSii, with more
networks expected to be added in the future.
Weather
What’s the weather forecast? Tap the Weather icon to get current and 5-day
forecasts tailored for major cities around the world.
myGarmin™
Your nüvi 1690 will receive alerts for available updates automatically.
Flight Status
Quick access to flight departure/arrival times and gate information from
airports around the world with the closest major airports displayed first.
Converter
Quickly and conveniently convert up-to-date currency evaluations,
measurements, distances, speed and temperature.
