Turning the Spy Pole On or Off

The Spy™ pole turns on automatically after power is supplied, but you can also turn the device on and off manually. You can enable or disable the automatic power on features from a connected Garmin® chartplotter.
  1. Ensure the power cable is connected to the Spy™ pole and to the power supply, and the locking ring is fully tightened.
    The red LED turns on and then, after several seconds, turns green to indicate that the Spy™ pole is on and ready.
  2. Press on the Spy™ pole until the LED turns off.
    The Spy™ pole is off.
  3. To turn the Spy™ pole on again, press and hold until the LED turns back on.
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March 2026