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Connecting a Spy Pole to a Garmin Chartplotter

A Spy™ pole can connect to one compatible Garmin® chartplotter at a time. After connecting a Spy™ pole to a chartplotter, you can control it using any other chartplotter connected to the same Garmin BlueNet™ or Garmin Marine Network.

Up to four Spy™ poles can connect to a Garmin BlueNet or Garmin Marine Network at the same time.

  1. Turn on the Spy™ pole.
  2. Press Power button on the Spy™ pole three times.

    The LED turns solid blue, indicating that the device is ready to connect.

  3. On the chartplotter, select Home > Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > Spy™ Pole Mount > Start.
  4. Wait for the chartplotter to connect to the Spy™ pole.

    The LED on the Spy™ pole turns green again after the devices are connected successfully.

After you connect a Spy™ pole to a chartplotter successfully, you are prompted to complete the setup wizard on the chartplotter screen. It is highly recommended to complete the wizard at this time for the best results.

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April 2026
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