Appendix
ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express
The ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express apps help you manage your Garmin chartplotter and other devices.
ActiveCaptain: 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 (
). 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: The Garmin Express desktop app allows you to use your computer and a memory card to
download and update Garmin chartplotter software and charts (
). 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.
Function
ActiveCaptain
mobile app
Garmin Express
desktop app
Register your new Garmin Marine device
Yes
Yes
Update your Garmin chartplotter software
Yes
Yes
Update your Garmin charts
Yes
Yes
Download new Garmin charts
Yes
Yes
Access the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Community to download
and share contours with other users
Yes
No
Sync a mobile device with your Garmin chartplotter
Yes
No
Access the ActiveCaptain Community for feedback on marinas and
boating points of interest
Yes
No
Receive smart notification on the chartplotter
Yes
No
Garmin Express App
The Garmin Express desktop app allows you to use your computer and a memory card to download and update
Garmin device software and charts and register your devices. We recommend it for larger downloads and
updates for faster data transfer and to avoid possible data charges with some mobile devices.
Installing the Garmin Express App on a Computer
You can install the Garmin Express app on a Windows
®
or Mac
®
computer.
1 Go to
2 Select Download for Windows or Download for Mac.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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