Configuration

Before you can use lights connected to the Garmin Spectra™ LED control module, you must first configure each light using a Garmin® chartplotter or through the ActiveCaptain® app. Once configured, the LED lighting connected to the LED control module can be controlled through a compatible Garmin chartplotter or Fusion® stereo connected to the same NMEA 2000® network as the LED control module.

NOTICE

Using certain LED colors, such as red and green, may violate the laws, regulations, and standards related to the use and/or operation of marine navigation lights. It is the user's responsibility to comply with any such applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Garmin is not responsible for any fines, penalties, citations, or damages that may be incurred due to any such lack of compliance.

NOTE: If you have multiple chartplotters connected through a Garmin BlueNet™ network or Garmin Marine Network, each chartplotter must be connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Spectra LED control module to access lighting controls.
NOTE: If you have multiple stereos connected through a Fusion PartyBus™ network, each stereo must be connected to the same NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Spectra LED control module to access lighting controls.
NOTE: If you have both chartplotters and stereos installed on the vessel, you must connect them all to the same Garmin BlueNet network or Garmin Marine Network and to the same NMEA 2000 network as the Garmin Spectra LED control module to synchronize lighting settings and behavior among all connected devices.

You can also configure LED lighting names, effects, and brightness levels. See the owner's manual for your chartplotter or stereo for complete operational and configuration instructions.

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September 2025