Connected Features
Connected features are available for your GPSMAP 67i device when you connect the device to a wireless
network or a compatible phone using Bluetooth technology. Some features require you to install the Garmin
Messenger app on your phone. Some features require you to install the Garmin Explore app on your phone. Go
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Garmin Messenger: The Garmin Messenger app allows you to compose and send messages using your phone,
and to sync contacts and check-in messages with your device.
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.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
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 free 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
using the Garmin Explore app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.
Tracking: Allows you to record track points and transmit them over the Iridium satellite network. You can invite
contacts to follow along by sending them an inReach message from the field. This feature allows your
contacts to view your live data on a MapShare tracking page using your Garmin Explore account.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your GPSMAP 67i device using the Garmin
Explore app.
Software Updates: Allows you to receive updates for your device software using the Garmin Explore app or
when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.
inReach Weather: Allows you to receive weather information through your inReach subscription. You can
request a basic, extended, or marine weather forecast.
Connected Feature Requirements
Some features require a smartphone and a specific app on your smartphone.
Feature
Connected to a Paired Smartphone with
the Garmin Connect App
Connected to a Wi‑Fi Network
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect Yes
Yes
Software updates
Yes
Yes
EPO downloads
Yes
Yes
Live geocache data
Yes
Yes
Weather
Yes
Yes
Phone notifications
Yes
1
No
Connect IQ
Yes
No
Outdoor Maps+
Yes
2
Yes
3
1
The device receives phone notifications from a paired iOS
®
phone directly, and through the Garmin Connect app on an Android
™
phone.
2
Required to activate your subscription.
3
Required to download maps.
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