ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express
The ActiveCaptain® and Garmin Express™ apps help you manage your Garmin® chartplotter and other devices.
- ActiveCaptain
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The ActiveCaptain mobile app provides an easy-to-use connection between your compatible mobile device and your compatible Garmin chartplotter, charts, and the Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours Community (ActiveCaptain App). The app provides unlimited access to your cartography and a quick, mobile way to download new charts using the OneChart™ feature, provides a link to receive notifications on your chartplotter, and provides access to the ActiveCaptain Community for feedback on marinas and other boating points of interest. You can also use the app to plan your trip and sync user data. The app checks your devices for available updates, and notifies you when an update is available.
- Garmin Express
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The Garmin Express desktop app allows you to use your computer and a memory card to download and update Garmin chartplotter software and charts (Garmin Express App). You should use the Garmin Express app for faster data transfer of larger downloads and updates, and to avoid possible data charges with some mobile devices.
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Function |
ActiveCaptain mobile app |
Garmin Express desktop app |
|---|---|---|
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Register your new Garmin Marine device |
Yes |
Yes |
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Update your Garmin chartplotter software |
Yes |
Yes |
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Update your Garmin charts |
Yes |
Yes |
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Download new Garmin charts |
Yes |
Yes |
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Access the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Community to download and share contours with other users |
Yes |
No |
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Sync a mobile device with your Garmin chartplotter |
Yes |
No |
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Access the ActiveCaptain Community for feedback on marinas and boating points of interest |
Yes |
No |
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Receive smart notification on the chartplotter |
Yes |
No |