Pairing the ActiveCaptain Application to a Compatible GPSMAP Series Device

ActiveCaptain will allow you to use features such as Smart Notifications, Updating software, Remotely view/control your GPSMAP device*. In order to get started with these features, you will first need to pair the app with your device. Follow the steps below to pair ActiveCaptian with your GPSMAP device:

1. Select ActiveCaptain on the home screen of your Garmin device
2. If you haven't already setup the Wifi settings, select Wifi Network
• Ensure Wifi is turned on
• If desired, use the directional pad to change the WiFi name and Password
3. From your Smart Device turn WiFi on and search for wireless networks
   
4. Select the name of your Garmin device's Wifi network
5. Enter the network password
6. Open the ActiveCaptain App on your smart device. If not already installed, it can be found in the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices)
7. The message "A new ActiveCaptain user was detected. Is this user the owner of the vessel?", select Yes
   
8. Confirm email under account setup, select done
9. 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.
10. 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.