Cortex Monitor

Cortex Monitor

Remote Vessel Monitoring

14 ratings
25 reviews
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 1, 2020
  • December 3, 2025

Features

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This app allows remote monitoring of your boat's onboard sensors and connected devices. Track battery, pressure, position, and add external sensors for wind, depth, and more. Receive real-time alerts and control key systems remotely.

Remote sensor monitoring
Real-time alerts
Remote circuit control
Vessel tracking
Geo-fence alarms
Anchor watch functionality
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What's New in Cortex Monitor

1.7.14

December 3, 2025

Bugfixes and performance improvements

User reviews

Seriously needs some documentation. Great app otherwise

Needs documentation. I cannot figure out what the wind direction is try to tell me when I click on 2 hours and 24 hours. The colors have no meaning without documentation. And Garmin tech support has no idea either.

Super Glitchy - OK When it works

The average rating says it all - a solid concept - just works poorly. Do not depend on this app and the system for crucial info.

Does not work

Doesn’t work. When I open it, there is no option to “create an account”

No product support. Clearly a broken app forgotten by Garmin

Annoying!

After a recent update, the app now requires you to type in your email address and password EVERY TIME you open the app. There no reason for this. Please let use stay logged in when the app is closed. Also, how about enabling Face ID?

Garmin is a big company that can do much better than this.

Works great

I’ve been using this on my NorSea 27 over the past year, and it has worked great. Thank you!

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FAQ

What does Cortex Monitor do?

Cortex Monitor works with your Vesper Marine Cortex M1 device to provide remote monitoring of your boat's onboard sensors. It allows you to check battery levels, barometric pressure, boat position, and can integrate with additional sensors for wind, depth, water levels, and more.

What are the key features of Cortex Monitor?

Key features include real-time sensor information, alerts for critical conditions, remote control of circuits like air conditioning and lights, vessel tracking, geo-fence alarms, and an award-winning smartAIS AnchorWatch feature for safety at anchor.

Is Cortex Monitor free to use?

The setup for Cortex Monitor is free. The application itself is ad-supported, meaning you may see advertisements within the app. Some advanced features may require unlocking your Cortex Hub.

What devices is Cortex Monitor compatible with?

This app is designed to work with the Vesper Marine Cortex M1 device. It can also integrate with sensors connected to your Cortex Hub via NMEA 2000 or external connections.

How can Cortex Monitor help me keep my boat safe?

Cortex Monitor enhances boat safety by providing real-time alerts for critical sensor data, allowing remote control of essential systems, and offering features like vessel tracking, geo-fence alarms, and the smartAIS AnchorWatch to ensure your boat is secure when you're not present.