This article gives an overview of Remote Controls, Control Heads and other considerations involved in Trolling Motor GPS Navigation or Remote Control Operation.
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Remote Control
- Handheld Remote Control used to operate Trolling Motors and Shallow Water Anchors.
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Remotes are designed to pair with specific generations of motors and compatibility is dependent on what GPS or Upgrade kits the trolling motor is equipped with.
Control Head
- A Control Box cover containing a control board to enable GPS motor functions when paired with a compatible remote or mobile app.
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NOTE: i-Pilot Link and Advanced GPS Control heads have ethernet adaptor cable networking with compatible Humminbird units.
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Humminbird Unit Ethernet Ports
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APEX
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SOLIX
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HELIX
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APEX
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Networking Compatibility
Heading Sensor - Bluetooth
- This Bluetooth-enabled heading sensor contains a compass that detects your boat's heading and communicates it to your trolling motor to enable the Spot-Lock Jog feature, which lets you move your Spot-Lock location in 5 ft. increments in any direction. The heading sensor is paired with compatible i-Pilot Bluetooth, i-Pilot Link Bluetooth, and Non-QUEST Advanced GPS Control Heads.
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NOTE: Not compatible with Legacy Non-Bluetooth equipped trolling motors motors.
