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Getting Started with the Garmin Explore App and a GPSMAP 65 Series

The Garmin Explore™ app for Android and iOS works in conjunction with the Garmin Explore website to expand the capabilities of your GPSMAP® handheld. The Garmin Explore app has many helpful features, such as downloading topographic and satellite imagery maps, marking waypoints, and creating routes/courses.

Setting up and Connecting With the Garmin Explore App

The Garmin Explore app can be downloaded free of charge from the app store on a mobile device. For more details on mobile device compatibility, see - Garmin Explore App Bluetooth Minimum Device Requirements.

App StoreGoogle Play

Once the app has been installed, see Pairing a GPSMAP Series Handheld With a Phone or Tablet to pair the handheld with the app.


Garmin Explore App Features

Some of the most popular and commonly used features in the app are described below.

Syncing Your Data

User data like tracks, activities, and waypoints can be synced between the handheld and the Garmin Explore app. Syncing the Garmin Explore app with your account brings your data to the Garmin Explore website.

Downloading Maps

Before using maps in the Garmin Explore app, they must first be downloaded over a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection. Once downloaded, maps in the Garmin Explore app can be used with the smartphone offline.

Managing User Data With Library and Collections

Data recorded on the handheld can be synced, viewed, and organized in the Garmin Explore app. Routes/courses and waypoints can be created in the Garmin Explore app and synced to the handheld. GPX files can also be imported and exported with the Garmin Explore app.


Troubleshooting

If issues are encountered while pairing the handheld or using the Garmin Explore app, use the articles below for troubleshooting suggestions.