ActiveCaptain®

ActiveCaptain®

By Garmin

  • Category: Navigation
  • Release Date: 2017-11-07
  • Current Version: 37.1
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 176.83 MB
  • Developer: Garmin
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
Score: 3.92255
3.92255
From 3,357 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

  • It good

    5
    By Chet Manly 007
    It work good
  • Waste of money

    1
    By captchriswade@live
    Auto guidance is worthless- takes way too long to figure out. Help and support are non existent. Bad things to be saying after dropping 100k on electronics package. Where’s the fuel usage estimations?
  • My go to map

    5
    By theorydoc
    Use it every time
  • Best company I e ever dealt with

    5
    By captnbass2
    Any time I've needed help they are right on it.
  • Mahalo

    5
    By Lorenzo RIDGELINE
    So easy, so kewl
  • Needs Fixing!

    1
    By Marsh_Prowler
    Two new Echomap Ultra 2 126sv units with Livescope, installed and registered. THEY DON’T SHOW UP IN MY DEVICES LIST in the app and the chart plotter says NO ACTIVE CHARTS. Devices and Charts are active in my Garmin Account. NOT IMPRESSED!
  • Great app !!!

    5
    By hencjhedc h
    Being able to update from this app makes it so easy !
  • Active Captain

    5
    By Tenere’
    Works well.
  • Makes programming easier

    5
    By Rabidweezle
    Had trouble getting my iPhone to connect again saying it had no card. The customer service was through the roof!!! Finally got it fixed and downloaded waypoints, and open spring current hazards for ice fishing.
  • Good app for the water

    5
    By GeoNV
    I enjoy this app a lot. I was dissapointed to not be able to load the charts onto my Garmin striker 4, but found that having my iPad in a mount worked out great. I have had zero issues with the app. I wish it were a little more intuitive to mark a waypoint. I wish it were a little more intuitive to remove clutter from the charts. Also wish it were able to auto zoom depending on speed. Even switch to fishing mode if you slowed below 5 knots. Also would be great if it uploaded your tracks and you could view them on other devices. But all in all really happy with this app.

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