What Affects the Accuracy of the Electronic Compass on my Outdoor Device

Many Garmin outdoor devices include an electronic compass. There are several factors that may affect the accuracy of the electronic compass:

• Proper compass calibration: for assistance calibrating your compass, refer to “Compass” in the Table of Contents of your owner's manual.  

• Surrounding environment: metal surfaces and devices emitting an electric signal may impair compass accuracy. 

  NOTE: Some vehicles have wireless charging pads incorporated into the dashboard which will affect the accuracy of the electronic compass if the unit is placed directly on them. 

• The stillness of the device: situations causing device vibration or movement (such as the handlebars of a motorcycle) may create issues with device accuracy.

Utilizing the information above can help reduce error and improve the responsiveness of the compass.