- Most GPSMAP 66i connected features are available when paired with a compatible iOS/Android device via Bluetooth.
- The Garmin Connect Mobile app may be required on the paired Bluetooth device for some connected features to function properly.
- Several connected features may also be available while your GPSMAP 66i is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
- Garmin inReach features require an active
inReach subscription.
Connected Feature
Network Requirements
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| Activity uploads to Garmin Connect |
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| Software (Firmware) updates |
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| EPO downloads |
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| Geocaching Live data |
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| Active Weather |
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| Phone notifications 1 |
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| Connect IQ |
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| Garmin LiveTrack |
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| GroupTrack |
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| BirdsEye Direct Satellite Imagery |
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| Garmin Explore |
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| inReach Messaging |
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| inReach Weather |
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| inReach Tracking |
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| inReach SOS |
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1 Phone
notifications are received from a paired iOS phone directly, and through the
Garmin Connect App on Android phones.
| Phone Notifications | Displays phone notifications and messages on your GPSMAP 66i GPSr. |
| Garmin LiveTrack | Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page. |
| Garmin Connect | Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you finish recording the activity. |
| Connect IQ | Allows you to extend your device features with widgets, data fields, and apps. |
| Software Updates | Allows your GPSMAP 66i to wirelessly download device software updates. |
| EPO Downloads | The GPSMAP 66i uses Extended Prediction Orbit files to quickly locate GPS satellites and reduce the time it takes to calculate your position. |
| Geocaching Live Data | Provides free and subscription-based services to view live geocache data from www.geocaching.com. |
| Active Weather | Allows you to view current weather conditions and forecasts as well as weather radar, cloud cover, temperatures and wind speeds on the map. |
| BirdsEye Direct | Access to BirdsEye Satellite Imagery via direct-to-device downloads with no annual subscription. |
| Garmin Explore | Enable, disable, and sync Explore data collections via the Collections Manager page on your GPSMAP 66i. |
| inReach Messaging | Send and receive text + email messages from any location on Earth via the Iridium satellite network. |
| inReach Weather | Request weather forecast information for any location on Earth from any location on Earth. |
| inReach Tracking | Record your adventures for future review in Garmin Explore and allow family and friends to follow your progress in real time on your MapShare page. |
| inReach SOS | Initiate a GEOS International Emergency Rescue request. |
