Here’s what you need to know about Garmin LiveScope. Pretty soon, you might be angling like the pros.

Fish smarter with Garmin LiveScope

The Garmin integrated LiveScope system enables you to see real-time, clear sonar imagery of fish and underwater structures. With multiple viewing options, LiveScope helps make it easier to find fish in any inland or offshore waters.

This system comprises 3 essential marine electronics: a transducer, a sonar black box and a compatible chartplotter.

Transducer: Mounted to the trolling motor or a stand-alone pole, the transducer sends out sound waves and listens for the returning echo to create live sonar images. Forward-facing sonar helps you see what’s going on in front of and around your boat up to 250′ away with LiveScope 2, up to 200′ away with the LiveScope Plus System and up to 500′ away with LiveScope XR. Down mode provides you real-time views of what’s happening directly beneath your boat. Ideally used in shallow areas, perspective mode provides a horizontal view of the water so you can see a wider slice of your surroundings. Plus, when you tack on Spy Pole and a GT360UHD transducer, you’ll get a 360-degree view of life beyond your boat with OneVü.

Sonar black box: A sonar black box is the connector between the transducer and a compatible chartplotter for both LiveScope Plus and LiveScope XR setups. It processes the information it receives from the transducer and creates detailed, real-time sonar images that your chartplotter can display. For best performance, mount your black box in a dry and accessible location.

With LiveScope 2, cut out the middleman and leave your black box at home. Expanded sonar visuals from the transducer will appear on your chartplotter with 20% greater resolution, providing wider coverage and sharper detail.

Garmin chartplotter: Not only are chartplotters great for navigating to your favorite fishing spots and marked waypoints, but the clear, bright and readable display helps you see the fish below. ECHOMAP series or GPSMAP^® series chartplotters are ideal companions for LiveScope users. Both make it easy to distinguish between fish and structure thanks to vivid sonar color palettes.

When you pair your Garmin chartplotter, Force^® trolling motor and Spy Pole mount, you can control your LiveScope pole directly from your plotter. Oscillate the pole and lock in on points of interest using SpyLock and SpyScan.

Benefits of fishing with LiveScope

Fishing becomes faster — and a lot more fun — with detailed underwater visuals that can help improve your efficiency and targeting.

When you have Garmin LiveScope technology on board, you’ll be able to better see and understand fish behavior. Instead of blindly casting and hoping for a bite, the images displayed on your compatible chartplotter can help you compensate for underwater structures and avoid getting your lure caught on brush piles or logs. To better understand how fish interact with your line, watch your screen as the lure hits the water. You’ll be able to adapt your technique for more targeted fishing. 

Identifying your target species and large schools of fish becomes easier with LiveScope. Once you find a fishing spot you want to revisit, mark a waypoint and route yourself back the next time you’re on the water. Fishing your favorites is endless with LiveScope.

For an even better time on the water, check out Garmin LiveScope sonar.

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Each July, hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Wittman Regional Airport, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years yet. With record-setting attendance trends continuing and Garmin bringing major innovations to the show, there’s no better place to see the future of flight come to life. 

Whether you’re planning your first visit or continuing a long-standing tradition, here’s what you won’t want to miss at the Garmin exhibit during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.

1. Experience the all-new AXIS flight displays 

The biggest headline for 2026: AXIS flight displays.

This is your chance to see — and more importantly, experience — our newest flight displays firsthand. From dedicated kiosks to full aircraft installs, AXIS will be front and center across the entire Garmin exhibit. 

• Get hands-on demos with Garmin experts 
• Explore all AXIS versions to see which is right for your panel upgrade 
• Attend daily seminars covering AXIS capabilities, install considerations and more 

AXIS is an entire avionics experience, and Oshkosh is where it comes to life for your panel. 

2. See your dream panel builds in exhibit aircraft 

Experimental to Certified. Singles to Twins. Hard IFR to basic VFR. We have the panel inspo for you. In 2026, you’ll find a curated mix of certified and experimental aircraft showcasing AXIS-equipped panels, including:

• Cessna 182 
• Beechcraft B58 Baron  
• Erin and Paul’s Bearhawk 5 
• Trent Palmer’s Legend NOMAD Cub 
• Midwest Panel Builders’ Sling TSi 

Walk the exhibit, step up to the panels and see what your own aircraft could become.

3. Meet Garmin ambassadors (and their aircraft) 

Oshkosh is about people as much as airplanes, and the Garmin ambassador lineup brings both together. Join daily meet-and-greet sessions from 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the Garmin exhibit with fan-favorite aviation personalities.

• Monday: 50-States Travelers Erin Daly & Paul Hooker 

• Tuesday: Airshow performer RJ Gritter 

• Wednesday: Garmin product manager and social media star Stevie Triesenberg 

• Thursday: Backcountry extraordinaire Trent Palmer 

• Friday: Aviation101’s Josh Flowers & Chelsea Smith 

Check out their aircraft, hear their stories and see how Garmin avionics enable their flying.

4. Learn something new (every day) 

Oshkosh has always been about learning, and Garmin’s seminar lineup delivers more opportunities than ever. 

With daily sessions running Monday through Saturday, you can dive into topics including AXIS flight displays, Garmin Pilot, autopilot upgrades, SmartCharts training and more. 

Check out our full seminar schedules here.

5. Explore the latest Garmin Pilot updates 

The Garmin Pilot team has been hard at work rolling out major updates throughout 2026. 

See the latest features, including how to make planning your next flight easier with the new Flights page, daily weather forecasts, airport and FBO comments, SmartCharts for Canada and Mexico and more.  Garmin Pilot also makes flying into Oshkosh easier than ever with the FISK Arrival being part of Garmin SmartCharts arrival procedures and navigation database. 

Also, see the painted dots and squares on the Oshkosh runways with their depiction on our SmartCharts airport diagram for the Oshkosh Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). 

Don’t miss out — you’re cleared for the option. See how switching to Garmin Pilot can change how you plan, file, fly and log your next flying adventure. Save at the show, too — check out our Garmin Pilot promo deals below. 

6. Take advantage of Oshkosh-only savings

Looking to save? Oshkosh is the place to do it. Our product support team will be on hand to help you save on Garmin aviation services:

• Navigation Databases Savings 
  • Save up to $100 on navigation databases for your Garmin navigators and flight decks, with an additional 5% discount for customers switching to Garmin databases
  • Pro Tip: Bring your system IDs to streamline database purchases

• Garmin Pilot Promos 
  • New Garmin Pilot customers can get 15 months for the price of 12 
  • Active CFIs can get 50% off Garmin Pilot as part of our Right Seat Rewards program 
  • Current customers can get up to 10% off on their next renewal by purchasing at Oshkosh  

Check in at the show to learn about even more great promotions. All promos are subject to terms and conditions. Learn more here.

See you at Oshkosh

From the all-new AXIS flight displays to hands-on training, exclusive savings and unforgettable aircraft, the Garmin exhibit is a must-stop destination at AirVenture 2026.

We’ll see you on Celebration Way.

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Garmin Spy Pole

As Garmin pro and 2022 Bassmaster Classic champion Jason Christie put it, “The only picture that could be better is if you dive into the water with goggles, and I’m not sure that’s really even better.”

For coastal or inland anglers, one thing remains clear: A successful day on the water starts with Garmin LiveScope. With different options available, the question becomes which version of LiveScope is best suited for your needs. Below, we’ll walk you through your choices.

LiveScope 2 series

If you’re a serious angler looking for a LiveScope model that pushes the limits when it comes to lifelike, real-time views of the underwater world, LiveScope 2 is for you. Compared to previous generations, LiveScope 2 offers 20% higher resolution and 25% wider sonar angles in all 3 modes (forward-facing, down and perspective) thanks to the LVS44 transducer. Plus, LiveScope 2 connects directly to compatible MFDs, taking the need for a black box out of the equation. Who wouldn’t upgrade to an easy-to-install system with expanded sonar?

If you’re more interested in detailed visuals than extended range, consider LiveScope 2 HD with the LVS42HD transducer. Anglers can expect 50% more detail at closer ranges — the highest quality sonar from Garmin to date — and castable distances out to 125′.

Reel in fish at new depths with ease and efficiency when you’ve added LiveScope 2 technology to your boat.

LiveScope Plus

Known for high-quality sonar images, LiveScope Plus gives anglers even more edge. With improved resolution, reduced noise, clearer images and better target separation, see more and miss nothing. With 7 color palette options — including Aqua, Caribbean, Lava and more — anglers can fine-tune setups to their personal preferences for maximum clarity using all 3 modes.

The LiveScope Plus System includes a LVS34 transducer and a GLS 10 sonar module, so new users and upgraders have complete LiveScope functionally. If you’re upgrading an existing LiveScope system, you can opt for just the LVS34 transducer. 

LiveScope XR

For anglers wanting range, LiveScope XR exceeds expectations. Explore the deep with a range up to 500′ in freshwater and 350′ in saltwater, all with powerful clarity — perfect for coastal and open-water fishing.

LiveScope XR System includes a LVS62 transducer and a GLS 10 sonar module. If you already have a sonar box and want to upgrade your current system, pair your LiveScope model with the LVS62 transducer for LiveScope XR benefits.

Whether you’re bottom fishing for grouper or picking crappie off a brush pile, Garmin has you covered. Browse Garmin live sonar offerings to add our must-have marine electronics to your boat.

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What’s included in an Outdoor Maps+ plan?

Outdoor Maps+ layers premium content on top of high-detail topographic maps already preloaded on compatible fēnix® smartwatches and rugged handhelds such as the GPSMAP® 67i or Montana® handhelds. When you activate a plan on the Garmin Explore app, you unlock:

• Enhanced topographic maps with high-quality elevation mapping with premium contours and maximum detail
• High-definition relief shading that helps display elevations changes and terrain features
• High-resolution satellite imagery
• Garmin Trails, a curated and filterable collection of detailed trails with ratings, reviews and photos
• TrailMaps and detailed raster maps
• Content for winter and snow-related activities, including SkiView maps and SnowView maps
• Night Lights helps identify the best stargazing locations
• Points of interest, including campgrounds, shelters, scenic spots and more
• Hunting and fish features for multiuse adventurers, including land boundaries and public access data

Content updates regularly and delivers directly to your compatible Garmin device via Wi-Fi® connectivity. You can access these premium maps through the Garmin Explore app too, useful for planning before you ever leave your kitchen table. It can also be accessed through the Alpha® or Tread® apps.

What hikers actually use Outdoor Maps+ for

Planning a route is one thing. Using your maps in the field is another.

Alessandro Morolla¹, a full-time outdoor filmmaker and content creator, uses Outdoor Maps+ with his fēnix® 8 Pro and GPSMAP® 67i handheld across remote mountain terrain worldwide. For him, the value shows up before the hike even starts.

“The maps are detailed, reliable, and made route planning in the mountains much more precise,” Morolla said. “Knowing in advance what kind of terrain and challenges you’ll face makes any outdoor adventure, especially in the mountains, feel a little bit safer and more under control.”

That preparation paid off during a hiking trip in the Dolomites in northeastern Italy. When an unexpected thunderstorm rolled in, Morolla used Outdoor Maps+ to locate nearby shelter quickly.

“Having access to that kind of detailed map information in real time made a real difference in terms of safety and peace of mind,” said Morollo, who also enjoys the satellite imagery and trail overlays to scout filming locations, topographic lines to assess elevation gain and the best stargazing spots thanks to the Night Lights layer.

For Caziah Rashad Franklin, an adventurer and storyteller, Outdoor Maps+ came through during an expedition up Mt. Kilimanjaro.

“Although we had required guides along the route, Outdoor Maps+ provided additional information that helped us determine how to regulate our pace, diet, hydration and rest in correlation with elevation gain,” Franklin said.

His go-to layer? Enhanced topo maps, which provides high-detail elevation with premium contours and land boundaries.

“It provides a lot of key details that I really appreciate, especially elevation data,” said Franklin, who has plans to use Outdoor Maps+ on expeditions where detailed information adds a meaningful layer of confidence. “It’s extremely helpful for finding campsites and ensuring the land is public and available for resting.”

How to get started

Outdoor Maps+ works with compatible Garmin smartwatches, handhelds and navigators, and integrates with the Garmin Explore, Alpha and Tread apps. Once you activate a plan, map content automatically carries over to your compatible Garmin device, content syncs automatically so your maps are ready when you are.

If you’re serious about hiking, try it free today.

_{¹The individuals featured in this post are Garmin ambassadors and may receive compensation from Garmin through product and/or fees.}

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Whether you’re training for a sprint, standard, half or full triathlon, you need quality gear — and coaching — to help you swim, bike and run to the finish line. 

Garmin offers everything a triathlete could need, from premium multisport smartwatches and heart rate monitors to bike computers, power meter pedals and indoor trainers. Plus, Garmin Triathlon Coach can help you maximize your performance for a variety of triathlon formats.

If you’ve ever wondered which is the best Garmin smartwatch for a triathlete or how a Garmin smartwatch could help your training, you’ve come to the right place. Our multisport smartwatches, such as Forerunner^® 970, Enduro 3 and fēnix^® 8, include ways to track your triathlon workouts and events, plus they offer advanced performance insights and compatibility with Edge^® cycling computers and Tacx^® smart trainers.

And with a long battery life, you can train more between charges. Forerunner 970 has up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, while the fēnix 8 series gets up to 30 days. For the ultra-distance athletes, Enduro 3 takes battery life to another level with up to 36 days in smartwatch mode and up to 90 days with solar charging¹. 

Activity tracking 

When you’re training for three sports, you need a smartwatch that can keep up. 

With the multisport activity feature, your compatible Garmin watch will automatically detect transitions during a training session or race. Plus, you can build a custom multisport profile. 

You also can track your pool swims to see metrics, including lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency and calories. 

Performance tracking 

When you’re training to perform your best (against the best), you need data. Detailed performance data. See every detail with Garmin’s training status and training load, real-time stamina, and recovery and sleep tracking² on multisport smartwatches, including Forerunner 970, Enduro 3 and fēnix 8.

Training status connects the dots between your training and your results. Your training status can be peaking, productive, maintaining, strained, unproductive, overreaching, recovery or detraining. This feature interprets your fitness while looking at how much you’re training and at what level.

Training load is based on your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) and helps you understand the impact and recovery demands of your activities. Your exercise load describes the difficulty of one activity, while your acute load tracks the combined impact of your recent activities. 

With real-time stamina tracking your runs, rides or multisport activities, you can tell just how much you have left in the tank. That can help prevent overexertion during exercise. 

Sleep tracking helps you understand your sleep duration, quality and more, while recovery tracking helps you know how long you should be recovering based on the demands of your training and lifestyle. 

The Garmin Connect app tracks your performance and training data at every stage of your triathlon progression and beyond. Get a holistic view of your overall fitness and health by tracking your sleep, HRV, recovery status and more.

With all that information at hand, you’re better prepared to make decisions about your training plan and how to better take care of your body as a triathlete. 

Garmin Triathlon Coach

You won’t have to question how much time you need to spend in the pool, cycling or running when you train with Garmin Triathlon Coach on a compatible smartwatch. This adaptive program emphasizes balance and smart training progressions, while considering your sleep quality, recovery needs and overall fitness. Garmin Triathlon Coach adds in two-a-days so you can build up your training volume as well as brick workouts to tune your body for race-day transitions.

You’ll get guidance for a variety of triathlon formats, including spring, standard, and half or middle triathlon distances. If you don’t have a specific race on your calendar yet, Garmin Triathlon Coach can still help you stay in shape with general triathlon-oriented workouts. You can even add gym and bodyweight strength workouts to your plan that sync with your swim-bike-run schedule.

Cycling features 

We know how important it is for your watch and bike computer to work together seamlessly while training and racing. That’s why we included convenient features to make your transitions easier. 

Through the extended display feature, you can show certain data fields from Garmin multisport smartwatches on your compatible Edge cycling computer. This means that once you transition to the bike, you can see the data that’s most important to you while getting the benefit of cycling-specific features that Edge has to offer — right from your handlebars. 

Training gear 

OK, you’ve got the watch down. What else do you need to take on that tri? 

We’ve already touched on Edge cycling computers, and the Edge^® 1050 is worth mentioning. This is our most advanced premium GPS computer, providing up to 20 hours of battery life in the most demanding use cases or up to 60 hours in battery saver mode. While we’re talking about cycling, don’t forget to prepare for your indoor training sessions by adding our most accurate and realistic smart trainer, the Tacx^® NEO 3M Smart Trainer, for the ultimate indoor setup. 

You can bring power data to your pedals with a dual-sensing cycling power meter such as Rally RK210, which is easy to swap from your tri bike to your road bike and more so you have a power meter for every ride. This allows you to take a closer look at your performance by measuring total power and cadence and viewing advanced cycle dynamics like L/R leg balance, seated versus standing time, power phases and more.

And with a premium heart rate monitor such as HRM 600, you can take your training up a notch. HRM 600 can be used in the water and provides the accurate data you need to reach your goals². If you don’t want to wear a watch while swimming, HRM 600 can record your workout and sync data — including heart rate and calories — directly to the Garmin Connect app.

As a triathlete, you compete against the best. You need the best gear. Browse our collection of multisport smartwatches. 

¹_{Assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions}  

²_{See Garmin.com/ataccuracy}

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Garmin smartwatch features can help play an instrumental role in tracking a woman’s body metrics throughout the day to help give her a real-time health assessment in the time it takes her to glance at her wrist. From how well she slept the night before to where she is in her menstrual cycle, a variety of factors play a role in how well she’s feeling — and may continue to feel for the rest of the day.

Menstrual cycle tracking

Compatible Garmin smartwatches can help track where a woman is in her menstrual cycle, which affects more than you might think, including nutrition, training and general health — all of which can also be monitored on a Garmin smartwatch. Your smartwatch also tracks your skin temperature¹ while you sleep for more accurate period predictions and past ovulation estimates². A woman’s cycle typically involves varying levels of hormones throughout a typical 21- to 35-day timeframe. But it’s a lot more complicated than whether you’re on your period or not. Low estrogen and progesterone levels during menstruation, for example, might leave you feeling drained, while an increase in estrogen during the follicular phase may have you feeling ready to take on a killer workout. In fact, it’s for this reason that many women will train hard during their menstrual cycle.

Pregnancy tracking

If you’re pregnant, knowing how far along you are is important. Once your doctor has given you an approximate due date, you can use the pregnancy tracking feature on your compatible Garmin smartwatch to monitor daily symptoms and mood, approximately how big your baby should be measuring, your baby’s movement, weight gain and more. You’ll even receive tips for exercise and nutrition as you progress in your pregnancy.

Compatibility with the Natural Cycles° app

Garmin users with select smartwatches can also integrate their temperature data with the Natural Cycles (NC°) app³, an FDA Class II medical device designed to prevent and plan pregnancy naturally. It analyzes body temperature and other key fertility indicators to determine each user’s unique daily fertility status and provide personalized cycle insights. This hormone-free birth control app helps women know their fertile days and when they need protection.

Sleep score

How well you do — or don’t — sleep affects nearly every other aspect of your body’s performance for the day. Select Garmin smartwatches with advanced sleep tracking will assign a sleep score¹, from 0-100, to rate your sleep, drawing on a combination of sleep architecture, stress data, interruptions during the night, how long you slept and more. It’s important to wear your Garmin watch to bed to get a better idea of how your sleep is impacting your body. We can’t guarantee that you’ll have a successful day if you wake up with a better sleep score — but we are willing to say it’s more likely.

Body Battery

Like the gas gauge on your car, the Body Battery energy monitoring feature on your Garmin watch is designed to help you manage exactly how much energy you’ve got left in your personal tank. Your Body Battery score considers physical activity, stress, rest and sleep — and all the ways those factors impact your energy stores. The more you monitor it, the more you’ll understand how activities and lifestyle choices impact your overall energy levels, allowing you to adjust accordingly moving forward.

Stress score

When you’re stressed, your body is in an elevated physiological state. Using primarily heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) data, compatible Garmin smartwatches can measure your stress level on a scale from 0-100, giving you a stress score¹ that indicates just how well your body is reacting to the challenges of life and the environment you’re in. If you’re undergoing an unfamiliar — but stressful — situation you’ll know exactly how well your body is reacting to it, which may help you to know how to better prepare next time.

Peace of mind

The reality is that if you’re a woman who runs, it’s important to keep safety in mind. Compatible Garmin smartwatches come equipped with features such as LiveTrack⁴ and incident detection and assistance in case an accident happens when you’re away from home.

LiveTrack tracks your location in real time when you’re out logging an activity, so chosen family and friends can follow along wherever you are. The incident detection feature can sense when there’s a drastic change in movement while recording a timed GPS activity and alert your emergency contacts that you need assistance. If for any reason you feel unsafe, you can also trigger assistance manually to alert your emergency contacts.

Would you like to better understand everything that happens in your body? Browse our collection of Garmin smartwatches to find one that fits you and your needs.

¹_{See Garmin.com/ataccuracy}

²_{The menstrual cycle tracking feature should not be used in support of conception, contraception or birth control. This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition.}

³_{Compatible Garmin smartwatches are consumer wellness devices and are not medical devices intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or monitor medical conditions. The Natural Cycles app independently determines fertility status based on skin temperature and other data when worn on your wrist.}

⁴_{When paired with a compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.}

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If you’re curious about what Garmin marine electronics will best suit your needs, keep reading as we share a few of our favorites.  

1. Chartplotters and mapping solutions

Starting strong, let’s dive into Garmin chartplotters. Chartplotters have evolved to become a standard tool for anglers and boaters. Modern chartplotters are a multifunctional hub for your nautical charts, sonar and compatible marine equipment. When you take advantage of Garmin mapping solutions, you can expect smoother navigation. With Garmin Navionics+, plan out your routes and take note of what areas to navigate to or away from. Features like built-in Auto Guidance+ technology¹ help boaters plan trips by suggesting dock-to-dock routes, while the shallow water shading feature makes it easier to see where shallow waters are.

When you upgrade to Navionics Vision+, you get high-resolution relief shading for a realistic view of your underwater landscape and satellite imagery for a top-down view of surrounding land features and shallow areas with lots of vegetation and shoals. Plus, utilize surface photos for more above-water visuals. For even more depth data, dynamic lake level will detect your boat’s position and lets you adjust your map’s depth values to show updated shorelines and current water levels.

Curious where other boaters are docking their vessels? Join the ActiveCaptain® Community to see points of interest, reviews and ratings from other boaters right from your chartplotter. Who knows? You might just find your new favorite marina or small town.

2. Marine cameras

When you dock your boat, Garmin camera systems can help ensure a smooth approach and tie off. Consider the GC 255 flush mount camera or the GC 245 surface mount camera when having your desired camera system installed². To dock with ease, set up guidance lines and distance markers to avoid or see how far away you are from nearby objects. View up to four cameras at the same time on your chartplotter with FishEye, BirdsEye and standard perspectives².  

Looking for a tailored set up that’s factory-installed? Monitor 360-video feed on your compatible multifunction display (MFD) using the Surround View System with six cameras so nothing is left out of sight. The feed includes visual bumpers for captains maneuvering into tight spaces along docks, piers or other objects. Plus, listen for audible beeps from your MFD when you get too close to nearby objects.

3. AIS/VHF radios

Keeping in touch with nearby boaters requires the proper communication electronics. To help with collision avoidance, Garmin Signal VHF 400 and VHF 220 marine radios with built-in AIS offer detailed information from surrounding vessels. Transmit (VHF 400 only) and receive nearby vessel data, including vessel name, position, course and speed from other AIS-equipped vessels.

Clear audio is key when communicating with other boaters. To combat unnecessary noise, adaptive noise cancellation automatically tunes out background sound for a clean audio experience. Want to play back audio from other vessels? Record up to three minutes of audio from active channels. In case of an emergency, transmit a distress signal using digital selective calling so first responders can receive crucial information.

4. Radars

With a Garmin marine radar, see targets and objects ahead of time. When it’s getting dark and weather conditions cause low visibility, Garmin GMR Fantom radars can track targets with MotionScope technology to avoid potential collisions.

Adjust target size for better separation on your screen and check out dynamic auto gain features like auto bird gain, dynamic sea filter and rain clutter to locate birds, vessels and rainstorms.

If you’re familiar with advanced radar imagery, use target tracking as well as alerts and markers, including variable range markers and electronic bearing lines, to maintain a safe distance between other vessels and objects. And when you set a desired distance, you’ll receive an alert when you get close to other vessels.

5. Autopilots

Navigating with precision and control are key aspects for a successful day of boating and, we’re here to offer a helping hand. No matter where you’re headed, Garmin autopilot systems are purpose-built for improved control at the helm.

Thanks to the built-in, solid-state 9-axis attitude and heading reference system, your boat will react and adjust depending on the water conditions. Plus, you’re sure to stay the course with precise orientation and course guidance.

When paired with your Garmin chartplotter or GHC 50 autopilot instrument, wirelessly control your autopilot system from any spot on your boat.

Feel more confident navigating to any marina, any dock and any destination. Browse our lineup of marine electronics and learn more about your favorite products before you hop aboard your vessel.

¹_{Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.}

²_{Feature requires professional installation and calibration. Contact your boatbuilder to confirm availability.}

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One spring we had to make the difficult decision to abandon our sailboat, Lucky Dog, on day 16 of crossing the Pacific from Mexico to Marquesas — 650 miles from land. Our Catalina 470’s rudder simply fell off with no warning, leaving nothing but about a foot of rudder post — and no steering — in the midst of heavy swells.

When we first called pan-pan, we were in the zone of Coast Guard Hawaii and then drifted to the area of Coast Guard French Polynesia. We were told that there was a sailboat coming in our direction — or that there may not be anyone else coming for weeks. We decided that we must leave our beloved boat.

We left the Automatic Identification System (AIS) on, and one of the last things I did was set up the Garmin inReach to transmit our location every 10 minutes. I left it on Lucky Dog, plugged in to USB powered by our solar panels. During our sail back, we formulated a plan to make a rudder as fast as possible in Hiva Oa and try to find someone to take us out to Lucky Dog.

Though the AIS was transmitting, it would only update every four hours or so. The inReach, however, was faithfully posting updates regularly. Each day we checked our inReach location, knowing our ability to get Lucky Dog depended on the accuracy (and ongoing power) of the inReach.

We feared others boarding her and salvaging her. We feared losing power. But each day the Garmin inReach continued to show her path and let us know that she was still afloat.

We eventually left Hiva Oa with two separate teams of friends giving us the Garmin coordinates over our satellite phone connection. As we got closer, they gave us updates every hour. Thanks to Garmin inReach, at 1 a.m., we were led directly to Lucky Dog — which had drifted about 300 miles away.

The Garmin inReach literally helped us find a small speck in a very large ocean, and thanks to the device, we are now once again aboard our beloved Lucky Dog.

Thank you and your product team for making an outstanding and dependable product. You truly made the seemingly impossible possible.

¹Active subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit satellite communication devices; it is the user’s responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws.

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Staying connected

Compatible with either your Apple® or Android smartphone, you get a lot when you sync up with a Garmin smartwatch. In addition to next-level battery life, activity profiles for just about any sport under the sun and advanced physiological data tracking, your Garmin smartwatch makes it easy to stay connected to what matters with a flick of the wrist.

Receive notifications

Any notification you get, such as texts, calls, calendar reminders and emails, will go from your phone straight to your watch, unless you choose to opt out of some of them. If you have an Android, you can even respond directly to messages from your watch using our predetermined response options. And select smartwatches, like Venu® 4, come with a built-in speaker and mic so you can take and make calls from your watch or use your paired smartphone’s voice assistant to send text messages, ask questions and more.

Find your phone

Skip the panicked feeling you get when you realize your phone isn’t on you. Instead, use your Garmin smartwatch to sound an alarm from your phone with the Find My Phone feature. Follow the sound and quickly track your device down.

Added peace of mind

To ensure your friends and family can find you in the event of an emergency, Garmin smartwatch users can use LiveTrack and incident detection features¹. LiveTrack keeps a real-time view of your location during a GPS activity so your loved ones can see where you are when you venture out for your next jog. If you choose to share the information with them, they’ll be able to see your current location, the duration of the activity, the distance you’ve traveled, your heart rate and more. With incident detection, automated messages with your name and GPS location will be sent to up to 3 of your emergency contacts. To utilize this feature, pair the Garmin Connect app with your smartphone.

Garmin smartwatches that include inReach® connectivity for LTE and satellite coverage allow users to communicate with loved ones back home². Once connected to the LTE network, send 30-second voice messages as well as make or answer phone calls from your smartwatch to users with compatible smartwatches or those who are Garmin Messenger app users². For support from Garmin Response℠, a 24/7 international emergency coordination center², trigger an SOS message on your smartwatch.

Tracking your health and fitness

The Garmin Connect app also includes all your health and fitness data in one place so you can easily view the metrics your watch is tracking and access additional features such as Garmin Coach plans and workouts. Plus, meet your nutrition goals through tracking and logging with a Garmin Connect+ plan.

Ready to stay connected without staring at your phone screen all day? Explore Garmin smartwatch offerings to find the wearable that’s meant for you.

¹_{When paired with your smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.}

²_{Active subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit satellite communication devices; it is the user’s responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws.}

_{Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC.}

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Award-winning marine electronics from Garmin make it easy to take inland or coastal cruising to the next level. And with a wide range of products to choose from, we’re here to help you find the right marine electronics for your boat and budget.

For charting your course

Chartplotters:

If you’re a coastal angler looking for a chartplotter with LiveScope live scanning, high-definition sonar,  built-in Garmin Navionics+ charts, and the ability to connect with your autopilot systems, you’ll want the GPSMAP^® 9000 series or GPSMAP x3 series. Made for easy fit for any dash configuration, both the GPSMAP 9000 and GPSMAP x3 series come in multiple display sizes as small as 7” and as big as 27”. For inland fishing and exploring, consider adding the Garmin ECHOMAP series with high-def sonar, preloaded charts and vivid imagery to your electronics collection.

Marine mapping:

Charting your path is easy with marine maps available for coastal waters, rivers and lakes around the world. Garmin Navionics+ marine maps offer great detail and include shallow water shading, 1’ contours and depth range shading. Built-in Auto Guidance+ technology also gives suggested dock-to-dock routes. When you upgrade to Garmin Navionics Vision+, get advanced map layers, such as relief-shading and satellite imagery, aerial and surface photos for awareness of your surroundings and depth data with dynamic lake level.

For easy access to your maps and charts, including content from other boaters, wherever you are, download the free ActiveCaptain^® app. Update, download and save your charts on your mobile device and display them on your compatible chartplotter.

For finding fish

Fishfinders:

If you’re new to angling but still want a quality product to track down the best fishing spots, try out a fishfinder from the Garmin STRIKER Vivid series. With the help of STRIKER fishfinders, you’ll be able to see the fish below in high contrast, mark your favorite spots and store up to 2 million acres of maps.

Sonar technology:

Sonar technology will help you see what’s beneath your vessel in vivid, crystal-clear imagery. When you are using chartplotters and transducers that support scanning sonar, see directly below your boat with ClearVü sonar or on either side with SideVü. For hands-free fishing, situational awareness and a 360-view of underwater surroundings with OneVü, tack on Garmin Spy Pole and a GT360UHD transducer.

To target fish and scan their movement in real-time, live sonar imagery depicts marine life with better target separation and higher resolution in three different modes. With forward-facing, down and perspective mode, the Garmin LiveScope Plus System is fit for every fishing trip.

Trolling motors:

If you need something that will help propel you through the water quietly and efficiently, you’ll want to consider a Garmin trolling motor.  Go hands free and focus on catching fish thanks to wireless foot pedals in both forward and reverse for ultimate stealth maneuverability. Enjoy remote control capability when you draw your route on a compatible chartplotter. With choice in shaft length, you’ll find a trolling motor that aligns with the size of your boat. If you’re a kayaker, you’ll want the Force® Current to help you weave through tight spaces and navigate weed beds. Anglers with bass boats, you’ll be able to fish your favorite spots easily and all day with a Force Pro. For boats with deep v hulls, check out the Force Kraken.

For sailing the open waters

Wireless start packs:

Enhancing your sailing experience means knowing how to navigate both the wind and the water. With a Garmin GMI/GNX Wired Sail Pack 52, you’ll have more than one electronic to add to your collection. This phenomenal sail pack comes with a GMI 20 designed to show depth, speed and wind, and a GNX 20 that displays depth, speed and water temperature. Both have antiglare lenses for both day and night visibility. You’ll also receive a gWind transducer for superior sailing performance at low wind speeds and linearity as well as an AIRMAR^® DST 810 for heel/trim and pitch/roll inputs.

For controlling your vessel

OnDeck Hub:

When you’re out on the water, track, monitor and control a number of boat functions with the Garmin OnDeck system To receive notifications about your boat’s battery, shore power, bilge or saltwater pumps, simply pair the ActiveCaptain app with your smartphone, so you can be in the know 24/7. For even more connectivity, control your boat’s electrical function from your chartplotter or MFD with exclusive Garmin Boat Switch digital switching technology. 

Garmin Marine Network:

Having a full system setup that allows you to control all aspects of your boat from the helm provides seamless connectivity and data sharing. When using the Garmin Marine Network and NMEA 2000^®, you’ll be able to access Garmin marine audio systems, AIS, sonar, radars, chartplotters and more — all from one or more displays.

For entertaining

JL Audio®:

For fantastic sound quality on the water, JL Audio speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers are easy to set up, equipped with digital signal processing technology and can be adjusted from your computer and compatible handheld device. JL Audio M6 marine speakers offer superior frequency response and ultralow distortion with a sleek design and LED lighting. For more state-of-the-art marine audio, you’ll want a JL Audio MVi amplifier for higher level sound performance and a JL Audio M7 subwoofer for stunning bass.

Fusion:

Choosing a head unit that fits all your entertainment needs is a must. For a head unit with seamless streaming, powerful audio performance, an internal amplifier and quick response times, you’ll want to check out the Fusion Apollo RA800. With twice the power of its predecessor, this marine head unit delivers fantastic clarity and high-quality audio performance. The Fusion marine head unit is built to withstand harsh marine conditions that keep your head unit working for the long haul. 

Head unit networking:

You’ve got your Fusion Apollo RA800, and now you want to connect it to other Apollo series head unit. Take advantage of the head unit networking feature by downloading the Garmin audio app on your compatible Android or Apple^® device. This feature allows you to seamlessly connect multiple head units and enjoy synchronized audio sources, volume control and power options for any head unit on your boat.

For communicating

Satellite communicators:

If you are looking for a Garmin device that specializes in off-the-grid communication², the inReach^® Messenger Plus or inReach Mini 3 Plus will suit all your needs. If you opt for the inReach Messenger Plus, you’ll need to pair your smartphone, have an active inReach plan and the Garmin Messenger app to send and receive text messages, photos and 30-second voice messages. If you prefer a standalone device, consider the inReach Mini 3 Plus for voice messaging, texting and receiving photos. All Garmin devices enabled with inReach technology or inReach Plus technology and an active inReach plan will allow you to trigger an SOS message in case of emergency.

Another long-lasting, durable product option enabled with inReach satellite technology is the GPSMAP 86i marine handheld. It is preloaded with coastal maps and charts, it floats and is perfect for any water adventure.

quatix^® marine watch:

Navigating the water with your smartwatch is easy with a quatix 8 Pro. Built for durability, the quatix comes with inReach techonology³, a built-in speaker, a microphone and dedicated marine features. With peace of mind from the wrist, send text messages, make voice calls and trigger SOS messages with satellite and cellular connectivity. Plus, mark your favorite fishing spots and stay up to date on water conditions such as depth, speed, heading and wind. You can also control your chartplotter functions via voice commands¹ as well as your trolling motor and Garmin marine entertainment system.

Radios:

Putting safety first means equipping your boat with electronics that ensure you’re aware of the vessels around you. Check out the Garmin Signal VHF 400 and VHF 220 marine radios to communicate with nearby boaters. Fit for any vessel, the premium VHF 400 and VHF 220 features a 3.5-inch color touchscreen. With the VHF 400, relay your vessel name, position, course and speed to other AIS-equipped vessels through built-in Class B AIS technology⁴. Plus, communicate clearly with noise cancellation capabilities, record and playback up to three minutes of audio from active channels, and much more with these superior marine radios.

Remote station:

The Garmin Signal RM 100 remote station is simplicity at its finest. When you add the remote station, control your VHF 400 and VHF 220 radios from a flybridge or secondary helm. Connected to the Garmin BlueNet Network, pair your remote and VHF radio for clear communication and increased situational awareness. 

For staying aware

Man overboard tags (MOB):

Being worry-free at the helm starts with passenger and captain peace of mind. When you have Garmin OnBoard System, pair up to 8 passenger-worn tags to your Garmin chartplotter. When triggered by overboard passenger tags, a MOB waypoint will be marked and an alarm on your MFD and Garmin OnBoard hub will sound. Captain tags will trigger engine cutoff so your boat stays in place while help is on the way.

Radars:

Having a radar on your boat can help you minimize the risk of an incident out on the water. To help you avoid potential hazards, find birds and track weather, consider the GMR Fantom radars. Highlight moving targets using MotionScope technology, see clearly with high-resolution imagery using pulse compression, find flocks of birds on the water using auto bird gain and more.

Cameras:

When you’re maneuvering into tough spots, you’ll need a camera system that lets you see your boat from every angle. The Garmin Surround View Camera System increases situational awareness by sending a high-definition video feed right to your chartplotter. See a 360-degree wraparound view of your boat with live bird’s-eye view video. For retrofitters wanting a similar camera setup when pulling into the dock or avoiding obstacles in the marina, consider a GC 255 or GC 245. Aside from high-definition video feeds, you’ll be able to create guidance lines for easier maneuvering and operate between three different camera views: FishEye, BirdsEye and standard with low-light capabilities.

Lighting:

Lighting on your boat is not only a great way to enhance your entertainment system onboard, but also great for increased awareness when navigating low-light conditions. For entertainment purposes, consider above water lights, such as Lumishore^® strip lights and downlights, to craft any lighting and ambiance from bright colors to soft gold and whites. Looking to install lights with wide-coverage that illuminate below the waterline? Consider Lumishore underwater lights. Once you’ve got your lights installed, control them from a compatible MFD with a Lumishore command center.

Collision avoidance:

In addition to their communication capabilities, Cortex^® V1 and Cortex M1 with smartAIS^® monitor the traffic and routes of other vessels on the water. When there’s potential for a collision, your Cortex device will alert you with collision alarms. You’ll be able to send and receive vessel ID, position, course and speed information if other boats are equipped with an AIS device.

¹_{Bluetooth^® connection required}

²_{Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.}

³_{Active subscription required; LTE network coverage and satellite connectivity are not available in all countries, e.g., satellite coverage up to 50 miles offshore. Check Garmin.com/quatix8procoverage for requirements and to see which services are accessible in your area — or in countries to where you may be traveling. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit satellite communication devices; it is the user’s responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws.}

⁴_{The Garmin Signal VHF 220 is AIS receive only}

_{Android is a trademark of Google LLC.}

_{Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.}

_{The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.}     

_{NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association.}

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As of 2025, over a billion people are living with mental health issues. That’s roughly 1 in 8 people worldwide. Anxiety and depression are among the most common issues, costing the global economy an estimated $1 trillion U.S. dollars each year. These conditions contribute to chronic stress and burnout, both of which are growing areas of concern in the workplace¹.

While government spending on mental health comprises, on average, only 2% of health budgets globally¹, companies within the private sector and researchers are developing innovative solutions to address the critical need for mental health interventions through digital applications, enabling new options for preventive care.

Analysis of device data, including heart rate variability (HRV), sleep analysis and stress tracking, can improve these emerging therapies, enabling pattern detection and early warning for common mental health issues like burnout and maladaptive stress².

In this Garmin Health glimpse, notable examples demonstrate how the Garmin Health connected ecosystem can provide the wearable devices³ and data integration needed for third-party applications addressing mental health.

Preventing employee burnout

Resilient

The project: Resilient is a Swiss artificial intelligence-driven employee wellbeing platform that aims to prevent burnout and builds resilience at scale. Through a conversational app, Resilient AI fuses biometric, behavioral and contextual data to compute proprietary well-being and resilience scores, deliver personalized micro-interventions, and surface anonymized, department-level early warnings and KPIs for human resources. Built with Swiss clinicians and behavioral scientists, the coach provides support while organizations get privacy-preserving, action-oriented insights.

How Garmin factors in: Garmin wearablesprovide a variety of data for Resilient’s analysis, including heart rate and enhanced beat-to-beat intervals for HRV analysis, sleep sessions and stage timing, Body Battery energy monitoring, stress tracking, intensity minutes and activity metrics such as steps, respiration rate and Pulse Ox³. Resilient utilizes both Garmin Health API and Garmin Companion SDK to enable its advanced analyses and integration with contextual and chatbot data.

The goal: Resilient is designed to help people adapt to technological shifts that have changed far faster than biology, addressing a stress system tuned for short-term fight or flight, not the continuous low-level stressors of modern life. It aims to be a practical tool that helps the nervous system recover, form healthier habits, and build resilience to meet the demands of contemporary work and life.

Understanding the impact of stress on learning

National Central University of Taiwan

The project: Through its Uedu learning analytics platform, National Central University of Taiwan serves over 3,000 students across four universities. Research from the project shows students who maintain better autonomic balance, lowering sympathetic activation, during cognitively demanding tasks such as programming exercises achieve significantly greater learning gains. This suggests that stress awareness and regulation are teachable skills that support students’ mental well-being in the classroom.

How Garmin factors in: The Uedu mind module integrates vívoactive® 5 smartwatches with the Garmin Health Companion SDK to stream real-time HRV data during university classes, enabling researchers to monitor the physiological stress responses of students as they learn.

The goal: National Central University of Taiwan hopes that by identifying students experiencing elevated stress in real time, educators can intervene with adaptive support before stress becomes a barrier to learning, shifting reactive care to preventive well-being.

Building emotional independence

A Kind Place

The project: A Kind Place is a Singapore-based company providing professional counseling and psychological services both online and in person. It recently launched A Kind Buddy, a personalized AI wellness companion that helps individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities build emotional independence. The system uses Garmin wearables to learn each person’s unique physiological patterns to detect early signs of stress. It can then respond with tailored calming exercises, guided meditations and coping strategies delivered through the app. Simultaneously, caregivers and trainers receive real-time insights and intervention guidance through a dedicated dashboard.

How Garmin factors in: Participants in the project use Forerunner® 165 smartwatches to monitor heart rate and HRV. Data is integrated into the A Kind Buddy app through Garmin Health API and, over time, the platform analyzes the wearable data to provide increasingly personalized recommendations, adapting to the individual’s unique physiological patterns as the AI learns what works.

The goal: By leveraging biometric data indicative of physiological stress, A Kind Buddy aims to enable those with autism and intellectual disabilities to better address emotional changes through proactive interventions. While the project is still in its initial phase, it could become a template for empowering individuals with unique mental health needs to self-regulate in an innovative, prevention-focused way.

Modifying habits to reduce stress

Coya

The project: Coya helps first responders and law enforcement officers uncover life-changing habits, incorporating data from Garmin smartwatches to help personalize the platform’s guidance. The daily cumulative mental stress experienced by sworn personnel and emergency workers substantially elevates their risks for cardiovascular disease, which is a leading cause of death even during retirement. In addition, research indicates that officers have a higher mortality rate from cancer, circulatory disease and suicide compared with the general population across all age ranges.

How Garmin factors in: Garmin Health API enables Coya to receive daily sleep, HRV and resting heart rate data for each person. Utilizing these biometrics, Coya pairs them with insights and practical takeaways from their expert coaches, educating each officer on how daily habits impact biometrics and mental health.

The goal: Coya methodology that uses Garmin data has helped demonstrate that always “pushing through” has a measurable cost. It also illustrates that small recovery behaviors can help quickly restore nervous system balance, improve sleep quality, HRV and emotional regulation in a notoriously high-stress profession. Through this program, officers and first responders may develop better, lifelong, sustainable coping skills for the mental stress they endure, leading not only to high on-call performance but, potentially, improved personal relationships.

To learn more about how Garmin Health is empowering third-party applications in mental health care and other areas, visit the Garmin Health solutions page for more information or contact us if Garmin wearable technology and the Garmin Health connected ecosystem could play a vital role in your next project. Sign up for the Garmin Health newsletter to stay up to date on the latest trends, research and innovations.

¹_{Over a billion people living with mental health conditions – services require urgent scale-up}

² _{Wearable devices for anxiety & depression: A scoping review}

³_{Garmin devices are not medical devices and are not intended for diagnosing or monitoring any medical condition. See Garmin.com/ataccuracy.}

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According to American Trucking Associations, 3.55 million truck drivers across the country work to keep supply chains in motion to support our economy. Garmin trucking products help offer drivers peace of mind with state-of-the-art communication tools for every delivery across every mile. From wireless headsets, navigators and cams to smartwatches and eLog devices, let’s breakdown our favorites.

1. Wireless headsets

With the Garmin dēzl Headset 210 or 110, you won’t have to compromise sound quality. Both deliver crystal-clear audio and are engineered to include noise cancellation in loud environments. Each headset is purpose-built for superior bass and includes adjustable ear cups and a boom mic to block outside noise from interfering with your voice. When paired with a dēzl OTR navigation device, you’ll be able to hear navigation suggestions and prompts straight from your headset. For full-stereo entertainment during breaks, clip on the second ear cup if you have the Garmin dēzl 210.

Perfect for long hauls, dēzl headsets provide up to 60 hours of continuous talking time. On days when wearing your headset for hours on end is a necessity, so is comfort. Both pairs come with memory foam ear pads and a flexible contour that allows you to adjust them in a way that’s comfortable on your head.

Keeping your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road while making and receiving calls is possible when your headset is connected via Bluetooth^® technology to your compatible smartphone. Pair up to two devices so you can listen to music while accepting and receiving calls.

For peace of mind in low-light areas, the built-in LED flashlight on the boom mic alternates between red, white and extra-bright white.  

2. Truck navigators

Simplifying arrival at your destination is key to an efficient day’s work. Luckily, dēzl OTR GPS truck navigators offer valuable dēzl community features with the dēzl app on your compatible smartphone. Get “know on the go” insights on parking, loading docks and preferred trucking locations based on ratings from fellow drivers.

With an easy-to-read, high-resolution touchscreen display, you’ll be able to quickly glance over while driving and know where you’re supposed to be going. Display sizes come in 6”, 7”, 8” and 10” — perfect for securing in your cab. And with custom truck routing (not available in all areas; always defer to posted road signs), simply enter your truck’s height, weight, length, width and hazardous materials to find routes best suited for your rig and load. For better situational awareness, you can also see popular truck paths followed by other drivers so you can feel confident navigating unfamiliar areas.

Plan for your arrival with the navigator’s high-res satellite imagery. You’ll be better prepared for drop off at your destination thanks to clear overhead views of truck entrances, security gates and loading docks.

Be aware of upcoming conditions such as high wind speeds, sharp curves, steep grades and more with the built-in alerts displayed on your screen.  

3. Cams

Protect your driving reputation and maneuver your rig with ease when you have Garmin dash, side and backup cams¹.

dēzl DualView is a rugged side camera system built to monitor blind spots and alert drivers of merging vehicles. Drivers can mount the cameras to their side mirrors or any flat service on the exterior of the truck. Then, the two camera lenses live record down each side of the truck. Pair these side-view cams with your compatible tablet or your dēzlCam OTR truck navigator to see high-definition camera views displayed in your cab. Plus, video of incidents can be automatically recorded¹ to capture proof of events on the road if a microSD card (not included) is installed. Whether you’re changing lanes, blindside backing or merging onto busy roads, DualView can help you maneuver your rig with confidence.

For even more situational awareness, reverse confidently when you have a Garmin BC 50. This backup cam gives you a clear view of what’s behind your truck on your compatible dēzl OTR truck navigator. With up to 50’ of working range, 720p HD resolution and a 160-degree field of view, you’ll be able to reverse in and out of loading docks and parking spots with ease.

With a Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3, X110, X210 or X310, you’ll be able to record video of detected incidents with utmost clarity and reduced glares thanks to standard built-in Garmin Clarity polarizer lens enhancement.

For even more peace of mind, each dash cam also comes with automatic incident detection when plugged into your truck’s power source. A GPS-enabled dash cam will save and capture video with GPS location, date and time.

4. Smartwatches

For drivers who want the convenience of data from their wrist, the rugged Instinct^® 3 smartwatch includes trucking features purpose-built for life on the road. The feature set is designed to help promote a healthy lifestyle and simplify daily tasks. To easily plan your breaks, track your day with automatically tracked time spent driving, on breaks and at stops with break planning timers. Sync your break planning timers and view your health and wellness data on both your wrist and dēzl truck navigator when paired. Speaking of health and wellness, don’t sacrifice your fitness when you spend hours on the road. Short break workouts can help you maintain your fitness goals during break times and at rest stops.

With the addition of a PrePass^® account and use of the dēzl smartphone app, get on- screen notifications of U.S. weigh stations and bypass decisions.

When you hit a pit stop, take advantage of truck plaza loyalty programs. Check reward point balances and other loyalty program information for Love’s Travel Stops and redeem points at Pilot Flying J Travel Centers.

5. Electronic logging devices

Buy it, plug it in and drive. This subscription-free solution will have you driving confidently knowing that you are compliant with hours of service (HOS) regulations when you have a Garmin eLog. Once you’ve installed it in your truck, your device will automatically and accurately record your driving time, provide access to driver duty status and let you see your remaining hours by day or week.

With a compatible dēzl navigator, you can see duty status and HOS information on the display screen. To complete your compliance solution, download the free Garmin eLog app to your compatible smartphone or tablet.

¹_{Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of the camera function of this device. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use the camera function of this device.}

_{The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.}    

_{The PrePass logo is a trademark of the PrePass Safety Alliance.}

_{©2026 Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.}

_{©Pilot Travel Centers LLC 2026.}

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