If the Spy Pole™ mount is connected to a compatible chartplotter, it is updated automatically
whenever you update the software on the chartplotter. You can also manually update the Spy Pole™ mount using the ActiveCaptain® app.
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Turn off the Spy Pole™ mount.
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Hold
until the status LED turns yellow.
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Connect your mobile device to the
dedicated Wi‑Fi® network on the Spy Pole™ mount.
The dedicated network name starts with "SPY" and contains a series of numbers unique
to the device.
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Open the ActiveCaptain app on your mobile device.
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Disconnect the mobile device from the
Spy Pole™ mount network and connect it to the internet.
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From the ActiveCaptain app, select .
NOTE:
The option to download an update is shown only if a software update is available for
your device.
The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to your mobile
device.
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Turn on all Spy Pole™ mount peripherals to ensure they are also updated.
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Reconnect your mobile device to the Spy Pole™ mount network.
The update is transferred to the
Spy Pole™ mount. This could take up to 30 minutes to complete.
NOTE:
The status LED on the Spy Pole™ mount flashes purple to indicate that the software is updating.
NOTE:
If the transfer finishes but the status LED on the Spy Pole™ mount does not start flashing, you should turn off the Spy Pole™ mount and turn it back on to complete the update.