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Link: Connect Your Boat

Link: Connect Your Boat

Lowrance, Simrad and B&G

148 ratings
126 reviews
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Free

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Released
October 9, 2012
Updated
January 22, 2021

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Developer

Navico Norway AS
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Control your Simrad, Lowrance, or B&G marine electronics remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Duplicate your display's screen, manage charts, sonar, radar, and entertainment, and back up your data wirelessly. Stay connected to your boat's systems from anywhere on board.

✓Remote display mirroring
✓Control charts, sonar, and radar
✓Manage entertainment systems
✓View engine and instrument data
✓Wireless waypoint backup and restore
✓Wireless settings backup and restore
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What users say about Link

Reviews of Link are mostly negative: the Navigation app is rated 2.2/5 from 148 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to set up and use once connected, allows remote viewing of chart plotter on iPad/iPhone. Top complaints: frequent connection drops and disconnections, login failures with Genesis and single sign-on systems. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to set up and use once connected
  • 📱Allows remote viewing of chart plotter on iPad/iPhone
  • 🎮Remote control functionality for chart plotter
  • 📡WiFi connectivity to marine devices
  • 🖥️Screen mirroring capability
  • ⚡Fast performance when working properly

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent connection drops and disconnections
  • 🐛Login failures with Genesis and single sign-on systems
  • 📱Portrait mode only - no landscape/full screen support
  • 🔌Incompatible with cellular data when connected to WiFi
  • ⚠️Poor compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛App crashes and freezes regularly
  • 📊Low resolution and grainy display quality
  • 🐢Slow performance and lag during operation
  • ❌Non-functional with older device models (Zeus Touch, NSS, etc.)
  • 🔐Authentication issues with updated security systems
  • 📵Incompatible with newer chart plotter models (Zeus SR, B&G Zeus S)
  • 🌙Bright white screen destroys night vision
  • 🐛Shake-to-report feature triggers accidentally on boats
  • 🎯Pinch-to-zoom functionality doesn't work
  • 🔄Constant need to restart app to reconnect
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What's New in Link

4.3.6

January 22, 2021

Fixed the Mirroring and Remote Control experience. Chart-plotters are now mirrored in fullscreen once again. Added support for Local Network Access permissions. Link will now request access to your local network to communicate with your Marine devices, enabling devices to be automatically discovered and used by the apps features.

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User reviews

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Danger iOS 26.5

Ne fonctionne plus avec iOS 26.5 …
GGML62

Sonar log uploads no longer work

I thought I found a way to upload sonar logs to genesis, but genesis switch to a single sign on with Simrad last year and this app was not updated. It won’t allow us to log in to upload genesis maps!
SCSomeone else in Canada

Zeus sr support

Is it compatible with Zeus sr? Why is Zeus sr not listed?
Jjoprst

Non funziona

Do due stelle perché non riesco a capire perché non riesco a collegare il mio iPhone 15 se non disattivando i dati cellulare. avendo attiva solo il Wi-Fi si connette e va tutto bene, non appena riattivo la rete cellulare si disconnette. Non posso disconnettere la rete per far funzionare l’app con lo strumento HDs gen 3!!!
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AAntofiore

Lack of ability to pair a B&G Zeus S to IPad

Unfortunately, we have just installed a B&G Zeus S chart plotter and, whilst the iPad connects to the hotspot there is no functionality with mirroring functions.
SDSailing Dancer
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

20 issues

App won't connect to Genesis after Simrad SSO update

Bug

Connection drops when cellular data is enabled

Bug

Sonar log uploads fail with 'Can't Login' error

Bug

Screen mirroring shows lower resolution than expected

Bug

App crashes when taking screenshots

Bug

Full screen mode removed in recent updates

Bug

Portrait mode lock prevents landscape viewing

Bug

Black screen display issues

Bug

App freezes during interaction with chart plotter

Bug

WiFi connection prevents internet/cellular access

Bug

Incompatibility with iOS 14 and newer versions

Bug

Remote control functionality broken after device firmware updates

Bug

App doesn't detect MFD devices on network

Bug

Panning/scrolling causes disconnection

Bug

Distorted video display on non-text screens

Bug

Shake-to-report triggers during normal boat motion

Bug

Zoom controls unresponsive

Bug

App won't connect to specific device models

Bug

Screen rotation not working on iPhone

Bug

Truncated display on larger phones

Bug
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Requested Features

14 requests

Apple Watch compatibility and autopilot control

Feature

Dark mode for night boating

Feature

Full screen landscape mode support

Feature

Autopilot remote control capability

Feature

Sound/audio alerts for alarms

Feature

Easy screenshot download to photos app

Feature

Waypoint and route upload functionality

Feature

Support for newer chart plotter models

Feature

Ability to use cellular data while connected to WiFi

Feature

Zoom functionality via trackpad

Feature

French language support

Feature

File transfer capability (GRIB files, etc.)

Feature

Backup file location visibility

Feature

Independent display views on tablet vs plotter

Feature

FAQ

What does the Link app do?

The Link app allows you to remotely control and view the screen of compatible Simrad, Lowrance, or B&G multifunction displays from your smartphone or tablet. You can manage charts, sonar, radar, entertainment systems, and view data from connected engines and instruments.

What are the key features of the Link app?

Key features include real-time display mirroring, control of charts, sonar, and radar, management of onboard entertainment, viewing engine and instrument data, and the ability to wirelessly back up and restore waypoints, routes, tracks, and display settings.

Is the Link app free to use?

Yes, the Link app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

What devices are compatible with the Link app?

The app is compatible with specific Simrad NSS evo3/evo2/NSO evo2/NSS GO, Lowrance HDS Carbon/Gen3/Elite Ti, and B&G Zeus³/Zeus²/Vulcan sailing chartplotters. It requires an iPhone 5s or later running iOS 9 or above. Some older displays may require an additional WIFI-1 module or a software update.

How can I back up my boat data with the Link app?

The Link app enables wireless backup and restoration of your waypoints, routes, tracks, and display settings directly to your mobile device. This feature helps protect your valuable boating data from loss or theft and keeps your backups current.