Controlling the Chartplotter You can control the chartplotter using the touchscreen, using GRID remote controls, and using a Garmin ® voice control device. Voice Control After installing the Garmin ® Voice Control USB module (010-13194-00), you can use your voice to control the chartplotter using a compatible headset. You can also use your voice to control the chartplotter using a compatible Garmin watch. NOTE: Both headsets and Garmin watches connect to the chartplotter using Bluetooth ® technology for voice control. Due to Bluetooth standards, this is not a secure, private connection.
Changing the Voice Control Language on a Garmin ® Chartplotter 1 From the home screen, select > System > Sounds and Display > Voice Control . 2 Select Voice Control > Voice Language . 3 Select the voice control language. NOTE: The voice control language can be different than the text language. Supported Headsets The Garmin ® chartplotter supports headsets and speakers with the following specifications: Bluetooth ® hands-free profile version 1.6 or higher mSBC audio codec (16 kHZ) Headset manufacturers often list these as "HD Voice" or "Wideband Speech" headsets. A list of supported headsets is available at support.garmin.com/marine .
Pairing a Wireless Headset with a Garmin ® Chartplotter 1 On the chartplotter, select > Communications > Wireless Devices > Voice Control . 2 Select Search for Devices . 3 Enable pairing mode on your headset according to the manufacturer's instructions. The name of your headset appears on the chartplotter after it is detected. 4 Select the name of your headset. 5 Select Connect . Your headset appears on the chartplotter as Paired. Using a Wireless Headset with a Garmin ® Chartplotter Before using a wireless headset for voice control, make sure the volume on your headset is sufficient to hear voice responses. 1 Say OK Garmin . 2 Say a command ( Chartplotter Voice Commands , page 28 ).
The chartplotter completes the action or provides a voice response. Pairing a Garmin ® Watch with a Garmin Chartplotter for Voice Control Before you can pair a compatible Garmin watch with the chartplotter, you must enable Boat Mode on the watch. You can pair a compatible Garmin watch to the chartplotter to send voice commands and hear replies through the watch. For more information, see the owner's manual for your compatible Garmin watch. TIP: In addition to voice control, you can also use a compatible Garmin watch to control or view other features on the chartplotter:
You can use the screen and buttons as a remote control to navigate the user interface ( Pairing a Garmin ® Watch to Control a Garmin Chartplotter , page 38 ). You can control a compatible connected autopilot system ( Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch , page 125 ). You can view important data about your boat, such as depth and speed ( Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin ® Watch , page 38 ). ® 1 On the chartplotter, select > Communications > Wireless Devices > Wearables > Voice Control . 2 Select Search for Devices . 3 Bring the Garmin watch within range (3 m) of the chartplotter. Controlling the Chartplotter GPSMAP® 8400/8600/8700 Series Owner's Manual 27