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Pairing the quatix 5 or 6 to a Garmin Chartplotter
The quatix 5 and quatix 6 can display data fields streamed from a compatible marine chartplotter.
To stream boat data on a quatix watch, the Boat Data app must be installed to the watch using the Connect IQ mobile app. See How to Install Connect IQ Content Using the Connect IQ App for more information.
quatix 5 pairing steps
The quatix 5 can display up to 3 data fields per page and up to 4 pages of data.
To pair the quatix 5 with a compatible chartplotter:
- Bring the Garmin watch within range (3 meters) of the chartplotter
From the watch clock screen of quatix 5, press the START button.
Select Boat Data
Note: If the watch is connected to a chartplotter and you would like to connect to a different chartplotter, open the Boat Data screen, hold the Menu button, then select Pair new
On the chartplotter, select Communications
Select Wireless Devices
- Select Connect IQ Apps
- Select Boat Data
- Select Enable
- Select Connection. The chartplotter will search for and connect to the quatix 5
- If the code shown on the chartplotter matches the one shown on the watch, select Yes to complete the pairing process.
After the devices pair, they automatically will connect when they are turned on and within range.
quatix 6 pairing steps
The quatix 6 can display up to 3 data fields per page and up to 6 pages of data.
To pair the quatix 6 with a compatible chartplotter:
- Bring the Garmin watch within range (3 meters) of the chartplotter
From the watch clock screen of quatix 6, press the MOB button.
Select Boat Data
Press the MOB button
Note: If the watch is already connected to a chartplotter and you would like to connect to a different chartplotter, open the Boat Data screen, hold the Menu button, then select Pair new
On the chartplotter, select Communications
Select Wireless Devices
- Select Connect IQ Apps
- Select Boat Data
- Select Enable
- Select Connection. The chartplotter will search for and connect to the quatix 6
- If the code shown on the chartplotter matches the one shown on the watch, select Yes to complete the pairing process.
After the devices pair, they automatically will connect when they are turned on and within range.