Connected Features

Connected features are available for your eTrex® Touch navigator when you connect the device to a wireless network or a compatible phone using Bluetooth® technology. Some features require you to install the Garmin Explore™ app on your phone. Go to garmin.com/apps for more information.

Garmin Explore

The Garmin Explore app syncs and shares waypoints, courses, and collections with your device. You can also download maps to your phone for offline access.

Connect IQ™

Allows you to extend your device features with widgets, data fields, and apps using the Connect IQ app.

EPO Downloads

Allows you to download an extended prediction orbit file to quickly locate GPS satellites and reduce the time it takes to get an initial GPS fix using the Garmin Explore app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi® network.

Outdoor Maps+

Allows you to download satellite imagery or premium map data using an Outdoor Maps+ subscription when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Live Geocache Data

Provides paid or subscription-free services to view live geocache data from www.geocaching.com using the Garmin Explore app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Phone notifications

Displays phone notifications and messages from your paired phone on your eTrex Touch navigator.

Software Updates

Allows you to receive updates for your device software using the Garmin Explore app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Weather

Allows you to view current weather conditions and weather forecasts using the Garmin Explore app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Follow Garmin Trails

With a Garmin Connect+™ subscription, access outdoor trails and courses recommended by Garmin® databases and other Garmin users, with pictures, ratings, trip reports, and more. To sign up, you can download the Garmin Connect app from the app store on your phone, or go to connect.garmin.com.

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November 2025