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About Garmin ActiveCaptain

The free all-in-one ActiveCaptain™ app provides a powerful connection to your Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps and the ActiveCaptain community for the ultimate connected boating experience. Wherever you are, you’ll have unlimited access to your cartography, be able to purchase new maps and charts, and have access to the Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours Community. Connect to the ActiveCaptain community for up-to-date feedback on marinas and other points of interest. Smart notifications¹ on your chartplotter screen keep you connected with everyone else. Plan a trip or pre-fish a lake, and ActiveCaptain will automatically sync with your chartplotter. Even view and control your chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet while you’re on the water.

This app is not recommended for non-Garmin chartplotter owners and is not intended to be a standalone navigational app. The included basemap is not useable without purchasing additional charts/maps.
- OneChart™ lets you access all your Garmin unit pre-load and accessory card charts and maps from your mobile device and purchase new ones
- Receive smart notifications¹, such as calls and texts, on your chartplotter display when paired with the app
- Connect to fellow boaters with the ActiveCaptain community for up-to-date feedback on marinas and other points of interest
- Make, save and transfer routes and waypoints between the app and chartplotter
- Easily upload and download the latest Garmin Quickdraw Contours content from the community
- Download software updates and notifications from the app to your Garmin devices
- View and control your chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet

¹See compatibility matrix - https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/573254#devices

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What is Garmin ActiveCaptain?

Garmin ActiveCaptain is a free app that connects your Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps, and the ActiveCaptain community to provide a comprehensive boating experience.

Can I access my cartography with Garmin ActiveCaptain?

Yes, you can have unlimited access to your cartography, as well as purchase new maps and charts through the app.

What can I do with the ActiveCaptain community?

You can connect with the ActiveCaptain community to get up-to-date feedback on marinas and other points of interest.

Can I receive notifications on my chartplotter screen?

Yes, smart notifications¹ such as calls and texts can be displayed on your chartplotter screen when paired with the app.

Can I plan a trip or pre-fish a lake with ActiveCaptain?

Absolutely, you can plan a trip or pre-fish a lake using ActiveCaptain, and it will automatically sync with your chartplotter.

Can I view and control my chartplotter from my smartphone or tablet?

Yes, you can view and control your chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet while you're on the water.

Is Garmin ActiveCaptain compatible with non-Garmin chartplotters?

No, Garmin ActiveCaptain is not recommended for non-Garmin chartplotter owners. It is designed to work specifically with Garmin devices.

Can I use the included basemap without purchasing additional charts/maps?

No, the included basemap is not usable without purchasing additional charts/maps.

What is OneChart™?

OneChart™ allows you to access all your Garmin unit pre-load and accessory card charts and maps from your mobile device, and also purchase new ones.

Can I transfer routes and waypoints between the app and chartplotter?

Yes, you can easily make, save, and transfer routes and waypoints between the app and chartplotter.

How can I download Garmin Quickdraw Contours content?

You can easily upload and download the latest Garmin Quickdraw Contours content from the community through the app.

Can I download software updates and notifications from the app to my Garmin devices?

Yes, you can download software updates and notifications from the app directly to your Garmin devices.
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Supar nice
Juneja Akarm Abdula
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Very precise and dependable. Use it all the time for trip planning. Love it.
David Thurston
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Excellent
Héctor Salvat
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Best unit I've owned so far!
Ron Lash
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Good
Ron Cooper
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Very good!
Szekeres Tibor