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.
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.
- NOTE: i-Pilot Link and Advanced GPS Control heads have ethernet adaptor cable networking with compatible Humminbird units.
- Humminbird Unit Ethernet Ports
- APEX
- SOLIX
- HELIX
- APEX
- 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.
- NOTE: Not compatible with Legacy Non-Bluetooth equipped trolling motors motors.
