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Live Geocaching on the Oregon 700 Series

The Oregon® 700 series outdoor handhelds offer the Live Geocaching feature so geocaches can be downloaded wirelessly to the handheld from Geocaching.com.

Use the information below to walk you through each step of the process.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

First, you need to establish a wireless connection to either a Wi-Fi network, or by pairing the handheld to a compatible mobile device through the Garmin Connect™ app.

Adding a Wi-Fi Network

You can set up Wi-Fi to your Oregon handheld through the Garmin Express™ program on the computer, or through the handheld itself. Going through the handheld itself makes it easier to connect to alternative Wi-Fi networks when you are not at home, such as through coffee shops or restaurants.

Setting Up Wi-Fi With Garmin Express Software

Steps for setting up Wi-Fi with the Garmin Express program will vary slightly depending on whether or not you have used the Garmin Express program previously.

Adding a Wi-Fi Network With Garmin Express Software During Initial Setup

Connect the Oregon handheld to the computer.
Select Get Started or Add a Device in Garmin Express.
Select Add a Device.
Sign In or Create an Account.
Select Next (can select check box for sending anonymous data to Garmin).
Select Find Networks.
Select the desired network.
Input password (if required).
Select Save.
Select Finish.

Adding a Wi-Fi Network With Garmin Express Software After Initial Setup

Connect the Oregon handheld to the computer.
Launch Garmin Express.
Select the Oregon handheld.
Select Tools & Content.
Select Utilities.
Select Sign In, then sign in to your Garmin Connect account.
- Garmin Express protects the saved Wi-Fi network credentials on your Garmin Device by requiring a sign in to your Garmin Connect account before Wi-Fi networks can be configured
Select Add a Network.
Select the desired network.
Input password (if required).
Select Save.

Setting Up Wi-Fi Through the Handheld

On the handheld, tap the Power key to reach the main menu.
Select Setup.
Select Wi-Fi.
Select Add Network.
- If you do not see Add Network, toggle Wi-Fi on (toggle up).
Select your desired Wi-Fi network.
- Enter the password if the network is secure, then select Done.
The next screen will say Connecting, then Network Added. Select OK.

The Wi-Fi network has been saved in the handheld and it will reconnect to that network when within range.

Pairing With Garmin Connect

Steps for pairing will vary slightly depending on whether or not you have used the Garmin Connect app previously.

First Time Users

Install and open the Garmin Connect app.
Select Sign In.
- Below the sign in option, select Create One and follow the prompts to create an account if you do not already have a Garmin account.
Read and agree to the EULA and terms, then tap Next.
On the Oregon handheld, tap the Power key to reach the main menu.
Select Setup.
Select Bluetooth.
- If you do not see Ready to Pair at this point, select Forget Phone > Yes, then select Bluetooth again to restart the pairing process.
In the Garmin Connect app, select Connect It after Garmin Connect finds your Oregon handheld, then follow the prompts.
- If it does not display, select Browse all compatible devices and search for your model.

The Oregon handheld will now be paired with the Garmin Connect app.

Existing Garmin Connect App Users

Open the Garmin Connect app.
Access the menu by selecting More (bottom right).
Select Garmin Devices.
Select Add Device.
On the Oregon handheld, tap the Power key to reach the main menu.
Select Setup.
Select Bluetooth.
- If you do not see Ready to Pair at this point, select Forget Phone > Yes, then select Bluetooth again to restart the pairing process.
In the Garmin Connect app, select Connect It after Garmin Connect finds your Oregon handheld, then follow the prompts.
- If it does not display, select Browse all compatible devices and search for your model.

The Oregon handheld will now be paired with the Garmin Connect app.

Registering With Geocaching.com

The Oregon handheld needs to be registered with Geocaching.com before you can download geocaches with the Live Geocaching feature.

Tap the Power key to reach the main menu.
Select Geocaching.
Select .
Select Setup Geocaching.
Select Register Device. A unique code will display on the screen.
Access www.geo.co/garmin on a computer, or mobile web browser.
Sign in to an existing geocaching.com account, or create a new one.
- For new accounts, return to www.geo.co/garmin and sign in after creating the account.
Enter the activation code displayed on the Oregon.
Select Pair Device on the computer or mobile device.
- Oregon will show Retrieving Account Information, then Registration Complete.
Select Start Geocaching on the Oregon after the pairing is successful.

Finding a Geocache

Now that you have set up Live Geocaching, you are ready to use the Geocache tab or Map tab to find geocaches!

Live Geocaching Tabs

Current Cache will display any geocache that you are currently navigating to.
Geocache List will show a list of nearby geocaches that can be selected and downloaded.
Map will show geocaches displayed on the map. Touching will search the visible area of the map again.
- If the map has not been panned, it will fetch the nearest 25 to your current location with a maximum 5 mile radius.
- If the map has been panned, it will fetch the nearest 25 to the center of the screen.

Downloading Geocaches

You can also download geocaches through Live Geocaching.

Geocaching.com basic memberships allow you to download 3 geocaches, and premium memberships allow you to download unlimited geocaches (within the GPX and memory limits of the device).

Tap the Power key to reach the main menu.
Select Geocaching.
Select .
Select .
Select GC Live Download.
Select either GC Code or Download Near.

NOTE: Additional locations, such as parking waypoints or further stages of a multicache, are not downloaded when using the Live Geocaching feature and would require downloading the .gpx file directly from the Geocaching.com website instead.