Will Garmin 260 play MP3 alert files?

 

I'm almost embarrassed to ask this question...but the only foolish question is one that isn't asked!

We have a Garmin 260 and know it doesn't have an MP3 player. We assume it will play MP3 audio files for alerts, like red lights and cameras. Can someone verify this?

We've loaded the CSV, BMP and MP3 files using the correct format (same) file names; different file extension (of course). Is there a way to use the GPS simulator, place us in a city with one of the red light intersections identified in the POI, and run by the intersection to verify operation of the MP3 and BMP? Asking about the simulator because we don't have any red light cameras near us. We are traveling to an area that does though! Just wondering? Thanks in advance.

No

No, without an mp3 player, it will not play mp3 audio alerts.

However, there are a couple of options for you, like converting the mp3 files you download from here to wav files and load them onto your nuvi.

See this topic for details:

arrow http://www.poi-factory.com/node/13429

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Will Garmin 260 play MP3 alert files?

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