Cortex Onboard
Cortex on your mobile device
Free
1.15.1for iPhone, iPad and more
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About Cortex Onboard
Cortex Onboard is free with your Cortex. Use it to configure your Cortex Hub and download updates to your Cortex devices with new features and improvements. You can also use Cortex Onboard to receive and manage alerts, view AIS information and instrument data anywhere on board your boat. View out-of-the-box sensors or NMEA 2000 networked instruments.
- Setup is easy and free.
- Use Cortex Onboard to configure and update your Cortex devices easily.
- View AIS information and receive alerts on board direct to your device.
- Manage Anchor Watch from the palm of your hand anywhere on board.
- Use the Cortex Hub’s built-in sensors for battery level, barometric pressure and boat position.
- Connect your Cortex Hub to NMEA 2000, or an external sensor, to add monitoring for wind, depth, bilge high water, temperature, shore power or security.
- The Cortex Hub supports up to 10 WiFi devices (includes Handsets).
- Setup is easy and free.
- Use Cortex Onboard to configure and update your Cortex devices easily.
- View AIS information and receive alerts on board direct to your device.
- Manage Anchor Watch from the palm of your hand anywhere on board.
- Use the Cortex Hub’s built-in sensors for battery level, barometric pressure and boat position.
- Connect your Cortex Hub to NMEA 2000, or an external sensor, to add monitoring for wind, depth, bilge high water, temperature, shore power or security.
- The Cortex Hub supports up to 10 WiFi devices (includes Handsets).
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.15.1
Last updated on Dec 14, 2023
Old Versions
Garmin is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 2.1.32 (containing Hub version 2.1.2883 and Handset version 2.1.18).
Detailed release notes can be found on garmin.com.
Detailed release notes can be found on garmin.com.
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Version History
1.15.1
Dec 14, 2023
Garmin is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 2.1.32 (containing Hub version 2.1.2883 and Handset version 2.1.18).
Detailed release notes can be found on garmin.com.
Detailed release notes can be found on garmin.com.
1.15.0
Oct 26, 2023
Garmin is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 2.1.25 (containing Hub version 2.1.2879 and Handset version 2.1.18).
Detailed release notes can be found on garmin.com.
Detailed release notes can be found on garmin.com.
1.14.3
Jun 8, 2023
Garmin is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 2.0.20 (containing Hub version 2.0.2808 and Handset version 2.0.18). For more details visit https://support.garmin.com/?faq=mCioc58XNq6xoAkfPApR29.
VHF 2.0 fixes:
- Fixed rare occurrence where WiFi is lost and Cortex is not responding.
- Enhance VHF reception on weak incoming signals and avoid audio clipping.
VHF 2.0 fixes:
- Fixed rare occurrence where WiFi is lost and Cortex is not responding.
- Enhance VHF reception on weak incoming signals and avoid audio clipping.
1.14.2
May 24, 2023
Updated privacy policy.
Garmin is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 2.0.13 (containing Hub version 2.0.2799 and Handset version 2.0.13). For more details visit https://support.garmin.com/?faq=mCioc58XNq6xoAkfPApR29.
Garmin is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 2.0.13 (containing Hub version 2.0.2799 and Handset version 2.0.13). For more details visit https://support.garmin.com/?faq=mCioc58XNq6xoAkfPApR29.
1.14.1
Apr 5, 2023
Bug Fixes
- US/Canada Weather channel fixes.
Garmin is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 2.0.13 (containing Hub version 2.0.2799 and Handset version 2.0.13). For more details visit https://support.garmin.com/?faq=mCioc58XNq6xoAkfPApR29.
- US/Canada Weather channel fixes.
Garmin is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 2.0.13 (containing Hub version 2.0.2799 and Handset version 2.0.13). For more details visit https://support.garmin.com/?faq=mCioc58XNq6xoAkfPApR29.
1.14.0
Mar 30, 2023
Garmin is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 2.0.12 (containing Hub version 2.0.2797 and Handset version 2.0.11). For more details visit https://support.garmin.com/?faq=mCioc58XNq6xoAkfPApR29.
1.13.0
Nov 21, 2022
This is an app only update.
- Landscape orientation has been enabled for the iPad.
- Contains Cortex software update 1.8.30 (Hub version 1.8.2551 and Handset version 1.8.27).
For more details visit www.vespermarine.com/cortex-updates
- Landscape orientation has been enabled for the iPad.
- Contains Cortex software update 1.8.30 (Hub version 1.8.2551 and Handset version 1.8.27).
For more details visit www.vespermarine.com/cortex-updates
1.12.3
Sep 12, 2022
We are constantly working to improve Cortex and strive to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience.
This version has a UI fix for iOS 16 and includes Cortex Software update 1.8.30 (containing Hub version 1.8.2551 and Handset version 1.8.27).
For more details visit www.vespermarine.com/cortex-updates
This version has a UI fix for iOS 16 and includes Cortex Software update 1.8.30 (containing Hub version 1.8.2551 and Handset version 1.8.27).
For more details visit www.vespermarine.com/cortex-updates
1.12.2
Sep 7, 2022
We are constantly working to improve Cortex and strive to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 1.8.30 (containing Hub version 1.8.2551 and Handset version 1.8.27). For more details visit www.vespermarine.com/cortex-updates
1.12.1
Jul 29, 2022
We are constantly working to improve Cortex and strive to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 1.8.27 (containing Hub version 1.8.2547 and Handset version 1.8.26). For more details visit www.vespermarine.com/cortex-updates
1.12.0
Jul 22, 2022
We are constantly working to improve Cortex and strive to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 1.8.26 (containing Hub version 1.8.2546 and Handset version 1.8.26). For more details visit https://support.vespermarine.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001904816
1.11.2
Feb 11, 2022
Vesper Marine is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version includes the latest loud hailer and horn functionality along with some additional system stability improvements when using the NMEA 2000 network. Includes Cortex Software update 1.7.35 (containing Hub version 1.7.2445 and Handset version 1.7.25). For more details visit www.vespermarine.com/cortex-updates
1.11.1
Jan 21, 2022
Vesper Marine is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has some stability improvements for the Cortex system when left running over long periods of time and includes Cortex Software update 1.7.32 (containing Hub version 1.7.2444 and Handset version 1.7.25). For more details visit www.vespermarine.com/cortex-updates
1.11.0
Dec 19, 2021
Vesper Marine is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes the latest Cortex Software update 1.7.27 (containing Hub version 1.7.2439 and Handset version 1.7.23) that delivers new loud hailer and horn functionality. For more details visit www.vespermarine.com/cortex-updates
1.10.1
Sep 28, 2021
Hot fix for the bread crumbs not being plotted in the correct position on the Anchor Watch screen.
Includes Cortex software update 1.6.14 (containing Hub version 1.6.2229 and Handset version 1.6.5).
Includes Cortex software update 1.6.14 (containing Hub version 1.6.2229 and Handset version 1.6.5).
1.10.0
Jun 22, 2021
Vesper Marine is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer and more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 1.6.14 (containing Hub version 1.6.2229 and Handset version 1.6.5). For more details visit support.vespermarine.com.
1.9.0
May 2, 2021
Vesper Marine is constantly working to improve Cortex and strives to make your boating a safer more enjoyable experience. This version has a number of improvements to the Cortex Onboard app experience and includes Cortex Software update 1.5.36 (containing Hub version 1.5.2151 and Handset version 1.5.32). For more details visit support.vespermarine.com.
1.8.7
Mar 17, 2021
Important bug fix. On the plotter (main) view, the vessel's projected course and the closest point of approach (CPA) vectors were not being updated in a timely manner under some circumstances.
Includes firmware update 1.4.22 (contains Hub version 1.4.1822) which delivers some under the hood software defined radio performance improvements.
Includes firmware update 1.4.22 (contains Hub version 1.4.1822) which delivers some under the hood software defined radio performance improvements.
1.8.6
Mar 8, 2021
Includes firmware update 1.4.22 (contains Hub version 1.4.1822)
1.8.5
Feb 24, 2021
Fixed a rare connection bug.
Includes firmware update v1.4.21,
- improves data validity checks on AIS transmissions,
- fixes an issue with vessel dimension conversion between feet and meters
- improvements to DSC call log behavior
- fixes an issue with input functionality on GPIO channel 4 and 5.
Includes firmware update v1.4.21,
- improves data validity checks on AIS transmissions,
- fixes an issue with vessel dimension conversion between feet and meters
- improvements to DSC call log behavior
- fixes an issue with input functionality on GPIO channel 4 and 5.
1.8.4
Feb 12, 2021
Fixed an issue in the plotter view with your vessel’s projected path not being displayed.
Added your vessel’s projected path to the MOB situational view.
Improved connectivity to the Hub and Boat networks.
Includes firmware v1.4.18
Added your vessel’s projected path to the MOB situational view.
Improved connectivity to the Hub and Boat networks.
Includes firmware v1.4.18
1.8.3
Jan 21, 2021
Fixed an issue in the plotter view with your vessel’s projected path not being displayed.
Added your vessel’s projected path to the MOB situational view.
Improved connectivity to the Hub and Boat networks.
Includes firmware v1.4.18
Added your vessel’s projected path to the MOB situational view.
Improved connectivity to the Hub and Boat networks.
Includes firmware v1.4.18
1.8.2
Jan 11, 2021
Includes firmware update v1.4.18. The firmware update fixes a calculation issue when in heading-up mode
1.8.1
Dec 16, 2020
Boat Network
Cortex can now connect to an existing network onboard (Boat Network), while simultaneously keeping its own network running (Cortex Network). First configure your Hub to connect to the boat network in the WiFi configuration, then decide if you want Cortex Onboard and/or your handsets to use the boat network by default. We recommend you always keep one handset connected to the Cortex Network.
What else is new in Cortex Onboard?
Can now enter/view vessel dimensions in imperial units.
Bug fixes
v1.4 Cortex Hub and Handset software included:
Improved Cloud Diagnostics responsiveness
Fixed Anchor Watch synchronisation issues with Cortex Monitor
Handset will auto power on from sleep mode if it was powered off at the switch panel
When the ch16 button is pressed immediate visual confirmation of the change provided
NMEA 0183 echo setting improvements
NMEA 2000 bus connection improvements
Other things too hard to explain that needed to be improved
Cortex can now connect to an existing network onboard (Boat Network), while simultaneously keeping its own network running (Cortex Network). First configure your Hub to connect to the boat network in the WiFi configuration, then decide if you want Cortex Onboard and/or your handsets to use the boat network by default. We recommend you always keep one handset connected to the Cortex Network.
What else is new in Cortex Onboard?
Can now enter/view vessel dimensions in imperial units.
Bug fixes
v1.4 Cortex Hub and Handset software included:
Improved Cloud Diagnostics responsiveness
Fixed Anchor Watch synchronisation issues with Cortex Monitor
Handset will auto power on from sleep mode if it was powered off at the switch panel
When the ch16 button is pressed immediate visual confirmation of the change provided
NMEA 0183 echo setting improvements
NMEA 2000 bus connection improvements
Other things too hard to explain that needed to be improved
1.8.0
Dec 14, 2020
Boat Network
Cortex can now connect to an existing network onboard (Boat Network), while simultaneously keeping its own network running (Cortex Network). First configure your Hub to connect to the boat network in the WiFi configuration, then decide if you want Cortex Onboard and/or your handsets to use the boat network by default. We recommend you always keep one handset connected to the Cortex Network.
What else is new in Cortex Onboard?
Can now enter/view vessel dimensions in imperial units.
v1.4 Cortex Hub and Handset software included:
Improved Cloud Diagnostics responsiveness
Fixed Anchor Watch synchronisation issues with Cortex Monitor
Handset will auto power on from sleep mode if it was powered off at the switch panel
When the ch16 button is pressed immediate visual confirmation of the change provided
NMEA 0183 echo setting improvements
NMEA 2000 bus connection improvements
Other things too hard to explain that needed to be improved
Cortex can now connect to an existing network onboard (Boat Network), while simultaneously keeping its own network running (Cortex Network). First configure your Hub to connect to the boat network in the WiFi configuration, then decide if you want Cortex Onboard and/or your handsets to use the boat network by default. We recommend you always keep one handset connected to the Cortex Network.
What else is new in Cortex Onboard?
Can now enter/view vessel dimensions in imperial units.
v1.4 Cortex Hub and Handset software included:
Improved Cloud Diagnostics responsiveness
Fixed Anchor Watch synchronisation issues with Cortex Monitor
Handset will auto power on from sleep mode if it was powered off at the switch panel
When the ch16 button is pressed immediate visual confirmation of the change provided
NMEA 0183 echo setting improvements
NMEA 2000 bus connection improvements
Other things too hard to explain that needed to be improved
Cortex Onboard FAQ
Cortex Onboard is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
Belarus,Russia,China
Cortex Onboard supports English
Click here to learn how to download Cortex Onboard in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Cortex Onboard.
iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
