Spy Pole Options and Settings

You can configure the options and settings for a connected Spy™ pole, such as setting actions for the gesture remote or foot control and calibrating the heading sensor.

To open the Spy™ pole settings, you must first add the Spy™ Pole control bar to a screen. To view the settings, from the Spy™ Pole control bar, select Menu button .
NOTE: When the chartplotter first detects a new Spy™ pole connection, you are prompted to begin a setup wizard that allows you to set these configuration options and calibrate the heading sensor. You can use the settings in this menu at any time to update the Spy™ pole configuration or calibrate the heading sensor again.
SpyScan™

Starts and stops SpyScan™ search mode. Select Menu button to configure various SpyScan settings such as the angle, direction, and speed (SpyScan Search Mode).

SpyLink™

Starts and stops SpyLink™ synchronization with a connected Garmin® trolling motor (SpyLink Synchronization).

Auto SpyLock™

Starts and stops the automatic SpyLock™ point locking. Select Menu button to adjust the range of this feature ( SpyLock Feature).

Gesture Remote

Sets the actions associated with the buttons on a connected gesture remote.

Spy™ Foot Control

Sets the actions associated with the buttons on a connected Spy™ foot control.

Set Pole Name

Sets the name for this Spy™ pole. This is helpful when you have more than one Spy™ pole connected to the same Garmin BlueNet™ or Garmin Marine Network.

Installation > Transducer Auto Park

Sets the side to turn and park the Spy™ pole when it is stowed.

Installation > Setup Wizard

Re-runs the Spy™ pole setup wizard.

Installation > Calibrate

Sets individual calibration values independent of the setup wizard (Configuring a Spy Pole).

Installation > Connected Transducers

Sets the transducer or transducers installed on the Spy™ pole. If you have more than one transducer installed on the Spy™ pole, you can set the primary transducer used for functions such as the automatic SpyLock feature.

Installation > Auto Power On

Sets the power-on behavior for the Spy™ pole. By default, the Spy™ pole turns on automatically when it receives power. You can change this so that you must manually press Power button to turn it on.

Installation > Restore Defaults

Restores the Spy™ pole default settings, but does not remove calibration data or pairing data.

Installation > Factory Defaults

Restores the Spy™ pole factory-default settings, including calibration data. Also removes any pairing data with a chartplotter and other peripheral devices.

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April 2026