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NavImpulse Smart Autopilot Remote

· v1.0.5
★★★★★ (3) ↓ 100 downloads 2 Free

About

Step away from the helm and maintain perfect course control from anywhere on deck. NavImpulse transforms your Garmin smartwatch into a powerful remote for your NavImpulse Autopilot system. Designed by sailors for sailors, this app provides an intuitive interface to manage your heading with precision. Key Features: Precision Steering: Instantly adjust your course by 1°, 10°, or 90° increments with simple physical Up and Down button presses. Perfect for wet or gloved hands. Hybrid Interface: Use a double-tap gesture to toggle between step increments (or long-press the up button for non-touchscreen watches). Haptic Feedback: Feel every command with custom vibration profiles, ensuring your input is registered even in heavy seas and wind. High-Contrast Display: Optimized for maximum readability under direct sunlight. Installation & Requirements: This watch app requires the NavImpulse Android App : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navimpulse to be running on your connected smartphone or tablet to bridge with your NavImpulse Autopilot system. Setup Requirements 1- Install the NavImpulse Android App on your smartphone: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navimpulse&pcampaignid=web_share 2- Connect your phone to your NavImpulse Autopilot hardware. 3- Launch this Garmin app to take command from your wrist. Learn more at: https://navimpulse.com/

What's new

Discover our new Android App : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navimpulse&pcampaignid=web_share

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Compatible with 151 devices
Updated May 26, 2026
Open on apps.garmin.com ↗