ActiveCaptain®

ActiveCaptain®

By Garmin

  • Category: Navigation
  • Release Date: 2017-11-07
  • Current Version: 34.0
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 171.84 MB
  • Developer: Garmin
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Score: 3.92767
3.92767
From 2,848 Ratings

Description

The free ActiveCaptain app creates a powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and Garmin chartplotter, charts, maps and the boating community. Whether you use your Garmin products for cruising, fishing, sailing or diving, this all-in-one app will help you enjoy your time on the water. Just pair the app with your compatible chartplotter to wirelessly transfer and access charts and maps, software updates, routes, waypoints and helpful feedback from the ActiveCaptain Community. And, with the purchase of the OnDeck™ hub(1), you can track and monitor your boat from virtually anywhere. Please note that this app is intended for Garmin chartplotter owners and is not recommended for use as a stand-alone navigational app. FEATURES AVAILABLE: - ONECHART™: > New Garmin Navionics+™ and premium Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography, featuring a Navionics® style appearance, advanced Auto Guidance+™ technology(2) and a one-year subscription to daily updates, is available now for North America and Europe, and coming soon to the rest of the world. Purchase our newest-generation charts or legacy BlueChart® g3 charts from your mobile device, and upload them to registered Garmin chartplotters on your vessel. You will get exceptional coverage, clarity and detail with charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics data and much more. Plus, the NOAA raster cartography(3) and premium features can be downloaded for free through the ActiveCaptain app. Visit Garmin.com/marinemaps. - PLAN A TRIP: Plan your trip, or e-scout a new fishing spot before you’re on the water. Then, transfer your data to your chartplotter where you can view your routes and waypoints. - USER DATA SYNC: Automatically back up and sync your data between your chartplotter and the ActiveCaptain app. - ACTIVECAPTAIN COMMUNITY: Join a community of boaters to get up-to-date feedback on marinas, boat ramps and other points of interest (POI). Check ratings, read reviews, and view pictures of POIs to make informed decisions on the water. Contribute your own POI, reviews and pictures from your compatible mobile device. - CONTROL YOUR CHARTPLOTTER: Using the built-in Helm™ feature, the ActiveCaptain app lets you view and control your compatible(4) chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet, even when someone else is at the helm(5). - EASY SOFTWARE UPDATES: Receive notifications about software updates from the app, and update your chartplotter wirelessly. - ONDECK HUB: Use the ActiveCaptain app to track, monitor and control any number of switches with the OnDeck system(1) from nearly anywhere. Door open? Bilge running? Peace of mind comes in the form of text alerts and updates. - GARMIN QUICKDRAWTM COMMUNITY: Download the latest 1’ HD contour maps shared by your fellow boaters, and sync with your chartplotter. You can also upload your own Quickdraw Contours map data. - SMART NOTIFICATIONS: Connect the app to your chartplotter, and turn on smart notifications(4) to see calls, text messages and more on the chartplotter display while your phone is somewhere safe and dry. FOOTNOTES 1)OnDeck hub sold separately and requires an active subscription plan 2)Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations 3)NOAA raster cartography cannot be viewed on echoMAP™ CHIRP and ECHOMAP™ Plus combos but can be viewed on mobile devices via the ActiveCaptain mobile app 4)Helm feature is not compatible with ECHOMAP series chartplotters 5)Check device compatibility on the ActiveCaptain app web page; visit https://www.garmin.com/c/marine/marine-apps/ End User License Agreement: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/marine-mobile-eula/

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Reviews

  • Garmin ACTIVE CAPTAIN

    5
    By DDSquibb
    Works Great
  • Terrible

    1
    By androidKing
    Garmin uhd94sv will recognize everything except user data sync. It says I need to connect my phone to Wi-Fi of the chart plotter. Because of this, I cannot sync my routes I have saved in my phone.
  • Satellite needed

    3
    By proj-mgr
    On the charts view- I need landmarks on ground features to get bearings on location as it relates to land features, streets, overpasses, dams, etc. should be able to download google satellite image to overlay so I can tell what has been explored and areas which are left unexplored but are a part of the waterway. Inland lakes are not mapped, so this feature would be helpful for mapping.
  • Works great

    5
    By Nascars007
    Enjoy the ease of WiFi
  • Software update

    4
    By LeDoux69
    I did the update myself in February and it’s when I 1st purchased my unit nice and clear no ghost tree.
  • Can work better but

    5
    By Ts-480hx
    Better than messing with SDCards etc
  • Very easy to use

    5
    By Beeenjamin Wagner
    It’s a great app for Garmin users that’s very smooth
  • Info

    5
    By Skeeter 20
    Very informational and is to read and operate.
  • Average

    3
    By bowhuntin ohio
    Could be so much better. Garmin truthfully needs to step up their game to compete with hummingbird a lot more. everything is subpar
  • Increased rating

    4
    By TomPatriot
    Simple, pay $10 for a 32GB micro SD card. Put it into the fishfinder 93SV and the unit activates Activate Captain - automatically searches, downloads and installs. My map zooming is much faster and smoother. I’m very impressed by this feature and learning the card in the unit for future auto sync updates. I wish they would stress this much more as a important cheap simple MUST DO with Active Captain app. I also have enjoyed the import export feature under the app allows me to transfer either way with Hummingbird/Minn Kota - One Boat app, all my units have the same waypoints, routes and tracks. It would be a 5 star but I want more time and practice. A retired soldier never commits fully unit they know.

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