Pairing a Garmin Watch with a Garmin Chartplotter for Voice Control

Before you can pair a compatible Garmin® watch with the chartplotter, you must enable Boat Mode on the watch.

You can pair a compatible Garmin watch to the chartplotter to send voice commands and hear replies through the watch. For more information, see the owner's manual for your compatible Garmin watch.

TIP: In addition to voice control, you can also use a compatible Garmin watch to control or view other features on the chartplotter:
  1. On the chartplotter, select Settings menu > Communications > Wireless Devices > Wearables > Voice Control.
  2. Select Search for Devices.
  3. Bring the Garmin watch within range (3 m) of the chartplotter.
  4. From the watch face, hold Middle-left button, then select Watch Settings > Connectivity > Chartplotter > Pair New.
  5. On the chartplotter, select the name of your watch.
  6. Select Connect.

    Your watch appears on the chartplotter as Paired.

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September 2025