Pairing the ActiveCaptain Application to STRIKER Plus and Compatible echoMAP Devices

ActiveCaptain will allow you to use features such as smart notifications, wireless software updates, and downloading Quickdraw with your STRIKER Plus (7"/9" models only) /echoMAP Plus device (6"/7"/9" models only)*. In order to get started with these features, you will first need to pair the application with your device. Follow the steps below to pair ActiveCaptian with your STRIKER Plus/echoMAP device:

1. Select ActiveCaptain on the home screen of your Garmin device
2. If you haven't already setup the Wi-Fi settings, select Wi-Fi Network
• Ensure Wi-Fi is turned on
• If desired, use the directional pad/touchscreen to change the Wi-Fi name and Password
3. From your smart device turn Wi-Fi on and search for wireless networks
   
4. Select the name of your Garmin device's Wi-Fi network
5. Enter the network password
6. Open the ActiveCaptain application on your smart device. If not already installed, it can be found in the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices)
7. When the message "A new ActiveCaptain user was detected. Is this user the owner of the vessel?" appears, select Yes if you are the owner or No if you are a guest user
   
8. Confirm email under account setup, select done
• Note for echoMAP Plus devices only: You will receive a message to 'Create an ActiveCaptain Memory Card'. Insert at maximum a 32GB SD/Micro SD card at this time and select this option to allow for features that require an SD card (downloading charts, software updates, etc.). The Skip option can be chosen if you do not have an SD card at this time
9. If successful, you should see in ActiveCaptain on your smart device the name of your Garmin device

For a video tutorial click here. 

*ActiveCaptain features may vary based on device. See related content for compatibility.