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Garmin Helm™ on Windows Pc

Developed By: Garmin

License: Free

Rating: 3,8/5 - 516 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3.2
Size 8.2 MB
Release Date April 25, 17
Category Travel & Local Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode. [see more (8)]

What's New:
• Support for new chartplotters• General updates and bug fixes For more information on chartplotter firmware updates, visit http://www.garmin.com/support/... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Garmin Helm™ allows you to use an Android™ phone or tablet to view and control a Garmin GPSMAP® 5x7, 7x1, 8x0, 10x0, 7400/7600, and 8600 which have built-in Wi-Fi. When paired wi... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Garmin Helm™ and install on Windows PC. Garmin Helm™ is free Travel & Local app, developed by Garmin. Latest version of Garmin Helm™ is 1.3.2, was released on 2017-04-25 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of Garmin Helm™ is 3,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 516 users, 72 users had rated it 5*, 247 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Garmin Helm™ on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Garmin Helm™ on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Garmin Helm™ on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Garmin Helm™ using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Garmin Helm™" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Garmin Helm™ on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Garmin Helm™" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.3.2.

Download Garmin Helm™ 1.3.2 on Windows PC – 8.2 MB

Garmin Helm™ allows you to use an Android™ phone or tablet to view and control a Garmin GPSMAP® 5x7, 7x1, 8x0, 10x0, 7400/7600, and 8600 which have built-in Wi-Fi. When paired with a GPSMAP 8000 series chartplotter the Garmin Marine Wi-Fi Adapter is required (sold separately). ** Requires latest chartplotter firmware. **

Features:
• View and control the chartplotter
• Enhances situational awareness for the mariner
• Works seamlessly with SmartMode™ to group chartplotter thumbnails by station when used with a GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm system
• Easily switch between chart plotters using thumbnail screen preview
• Connect multiple Android devices simultaneously

Visit www.garmin.com for updated device compatibility information.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

For more information on chartplotter firmware updates, visit http://www8.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html
• Support for new chartplotters
• General updates and bug fixes

For more information on chartplotter firmware updates, visit http://www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.