Connected Feature Requirements; Pairing A Smartphone With Your Device; Phone Notifications; Connecting To A Wireless Network - Garmin GPSMAP 86 Owner's Manual

Barometer Mode: Variable Elevation allows the barometer to
measure changes in elevation while you are moving. Fixed
Elevation assumes the device is stationary at a fixed
elevation, so the barometric pressure should only change
due to weather.
Pressure Trending: Sets how the device records pressure
data. Save Always records all pressure data, which can be
helpful when you are watching for pressure fronts.
Plot Type: Records elevation changes over a period of time or
distance, records barometric pressure over a period of time,
or records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.
Calibrate Altimeter: Allows you to manually calibrate the
barometric altimeter (Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter,
page 6).
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know
the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure.
1
Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure
is known.
2
From the altimeter, select MENU.
3
Select Altimeter Setup > Calibrate Altimeter.
4
Select Method to select the measurement to use in
calibration.
5 Enter the measurement.
6 Select Calibrate.
Connected Features
Connected features are available for your GPSMAP 86 device
when you connect the device to a wireless network or a
compatible smartphone using Bluetooth
features require you to install the Garmin Connect
Garmin Explore app on your smartphone. Go to
/apps for more information.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth
compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor using the
Garmin Connect app.
Connect IQ : Allows you to extend your device features with
™
widgets, data fields, and apps using the Garmin Connect
app.
EPO Downloads: Allows you to download an extended
prediction orbit file to quickly locate GPS satellites and
reduce the time it takes to get an initial GPS fix using the
Garmin Connect app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi
BirdsEye imagery: Allows you to download BirdsEye Satellite
Imagery directly to your device when connected to a Wi‑Fi
network.
Garmin Explore: The Garmin Explore app syncs and shares
waypoints, tracks, and routes with your device. You can also
download maps to your smartphone for offline access.
Live Geocache Data: Provides paid or subscription-free
services to view live geocache data from
www.geocaching.com using the Garmin Connect app or
when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your activities in
real time. You can invite contacts by sending an inReach
message from the field. This feature allows your contacts to
view your live data on a MapShare tracking page using your
Garmin Explore account.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and
messages on your GPSMAP 86 device using the Garmin
Connect app.
Software Updates: Allows you to receive updates for your
device software using the Garmin Connect app or when
connected to a Wi‑Fi network.
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Active Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions
and weather forecasts using the Garmin Connect app or
when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Connected Feature Requirements

Some features require a smartphone and a specific app on your
smartphone.
Feature Connected to a Paired
Smartphone with the
Garmin Connect App
Activity uploads to Yes
Garmin Connect
Software updates Yes
EPO downloads Yes
Live geocache data Yes
Weather Yes

Phone notifications

Yes
Connect IQ Yes
GroupTrack Yes
BirdsEye Direct imagery No

Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device

1
Bring your compatible smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your
device.
2
From the main menu on your device, select Setup >
Bluetooth.
3
On your compatible smartphone, enable Bluetooth
technology, and open Garmin Connect or Garmin Explore.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions in Garmin Connect or
Garmin Explore to pair your device.
Phone Notifications
This feature is not available for all device models.
Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be in
range and paired with the device. When your phone receives
messages, it sends notifications to your device.
Viewing Phone Notifications
Before you can view notifications, you must pair your device with
your compatible smartphone.
1
Select > Notifications.
2
Select a notification.
Hiding Notifications
By default, notifications appear on the device screen when they
are received. You can hide notifications to prevent them from
appearing.
Select Setup > Bluetooth > Notifications > Hide.
Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
notifications that appear on your GPSMAP 86 device.
Select an option:
• If you are using an iPhone
notifications settings to select the items to show on the
device.
• If you are using an Android smartphone, from the Garmin
Connect app, select Settings > Smart Notifications.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

1
Select Setup > Wi-Fi.
2
If necessary, select the toggle switch to enable Wi‑Fi
technology.
1
The device receives phone notifications from a paired iOS
through the Garmin Connect app on an Android
Connected to a
Wi‑Fi Network
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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No
No
No
Yes
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Connected Features