Garmin April 2026 Software Release

Garmin April 2026 Software Release

Changes made from version 42.04 to 43.02:

  • Added a new home category for video and camera sources.
  • Added support for displaying a QR code to simplify connecting a mobile device to vessel Wi-Fi.
  • Added support for the SpyPole device.
  • Added functionality to engage the SpyPole in SpyLock mode from the LiveSonar pages.
  • Added ability to synchronize video and audio playback across all GPSMAP MFDs on the BlueNet network.
  • Improved experience for acknowledging Dangerous and Lost MARPA Alarms.
  • Fixed an issue with positive depth lines shifting their position.
  • Fixed an issue where some settings weren't syncing across devices.
  • Updated the Mercury toolbars to support Precision toggle, and added a new Mercury Joystick settings toolbar.
  • Improved the interface for rudder angle indication.
  • Improved legibility of AIS and MARPA targets by grouping them together.
  • Improved user experience when configuring autopilot steering direction.
  • Fixed an issue that caused Yamaha engine voltage to not display in gauge pages or data fields.
  • Fixed a rare issue where an unstable OneHelm device can cause the MFD to lose connection with other OneHelm devices.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

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