Calibrating Your Garmin Livescope and Why It’s Important

We go over why the calibration of your Livescope is important and how to do it.

[@toddfleischer4385]

Trandy THANKS for all the videos. I wasn't confident with livescope until I found your channel. I've found that your information is easy to use and put into play. Keep it up!!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thanks for watching bud. As I learn more my settings and adjustments may change but I always shoot straight

[@jeffreyriddle4645]

I've had my system since last April. You have taught me more, In 5 videos, than a pro that took me out and charged me!!! I found out he has lowrance on his boat????!!! Wth? Please keep it coming. I'm sharing with my livescope friends!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thank you bud. I try my best.

[@Michaelpruis]

I've been using livescope for almost 2 years... have won a few tournaments where without it I couldn't have fished the way I did... and I had no idea about the waypoints after calibration!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Sweet. Glad I could help

[@richardshavney5405]

@@The_Garmin_Guru do you have to calibrate every time you turn off your units and disconnect them from the cradle? Are you calibrating first thing every time you get on the water?

[@bradmcclendon4597]

I've watched quite a few videos on Livescope; yours is the first that even talked about calibration. Your content is really appreciated, and they help!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thank you for watching bro. I try to cover a wide array of topics

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thank you for watching bro. I try to cover a wide array of topics

[@johnkese8953]

That is one on livescope’s best /useful features….thanks for a really good video on the calibrate feature!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thanks for watching bud. I have lots of great videos and more out everyday.

[@mdrichards00]

I love your videos. Simple and straight to the point.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thank you sir

[@jimchurchilloutdooradventu9851]

Great video Trandy!! I’ve not don’t that to mine but I will now.. thanks for the awesome content brother!!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thanks for watching brother. Hope it helps.

[@mrwho2118]

Great stuff, I lost bottom on forward view yesterday, quick calibration and back on the walleyes we go!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Good stuff

[@kevinwill8542]

Becoming the best livescope channel on utube....keep it going brother...haters gonna hate nomatter what

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thank you for the compliment brothers big tall glasses of Haterade. Lol

[@bakervinci163]

4 years ago. I was told to do my calibration with my big motor. I guess they have changed that. It makes sense

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thanks for watching bud. I just released a video yesterday comparing the two methods

[@sebastian2fn]

Awesome video, thanks 🙏

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thank you for watching.

[@GizMark]

Howdy Guru - I tried to calibrate my compass with your instructions. When I hit begin I got another message about not having a transducer. I only use the garmin with live scope and maps. Do I have to have the regular transducer connected too? Thanks for your help and your awesome videos!

[@danayo8852]

Randy, I’ve read that some people claim the you have to point your transducer (pole mount) to the bow of the boat when calibrating. This isn’t making sense to me, because if the transducer was mounted to the troll motor the transducer would be positioned either 90 degrees to the right or left as the boat rotates. Does it matter which way the transducer (LSV34) is pointed when calibrating? Thanks, Your are a gift to those of us wanting to ACCURATELY learn about LS. And you are a Louisiana Boy! Dan Ayo Thibodaux, LA.

[@dreb3497]

Outstanding video!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thank you brother for watching.

[@davewilliams3514]

Thanks for the video. I thought the trolling motor was supposed to be off and the big motor was used to turn the circle.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Good question bud. With the force you don’t have interference like that cause it’s brushless as you can see by my spin rate and magnetic percentage. But because I have had this question a few times I’m gonna do a calibration test both ways and see if it matters. Be on the lookout for that.

[@randymanning7779]

Thanks for the video. I had a question I have a Hobie kayak with livescope transducer mounted on the trolling xi3 motor guide with spot lock gps capability. Can what are showing be done on this set up. I don’t have foot control but I have the key Bob which controls the motor. Hope to hear back with your comment soon Randy

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Sorry bud. I haven’t seen your question. Refresh my memory on what you’re asking and I’ll see if I can help

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Sorry bud. I haven’t seen your question. Refresh my memory on what you’re asking and I’ll see if I can help

[@mikefurnstahl8258]

Great video. When I calibrated the compass on my LiveScope two things happened that I haven't seen on other videos re this topic: First, I don't get the boat icon, I get a circle with an "N" at the top as we saw in your video; second, when the trolling motor is pointed straight ahead the beam shows its shooting 90 degrees to the port side. How can I get the boat icon and have the beam shoot out the direction the trolling motor is facing?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Garmin Livescope: Beam Indicator On Screen and Why Its Useless and The Best Way To See Your Beam kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYu2pqBjd8-WqMU

[@randymanning7779]

Thanks for the video. I had a question I have a Hobie pro angler 24 with xi3 motor guide trolling motor with gps capability spot lock with live scope mounted on trolling motor shaft. Can what you are showing be done on this type of set up. I have the key Bob that operates trolling motor not the foot pedal. Let’s see if this works. Looking forward to receive your comment Randy

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I think it will work great actually. Be conscious that you don’t overotate the shaft and put your cord in a bind. Other that I would love that setup on a kayak. You’ll need plenty of service loop at the spot where the shaft rotates

[@Markisuncfan]

I need to watch more of your videos. I had to update my 2 Garmin 93's and my LS 32 to get the LS to even work. Now I cannot get it to let me calibrate as it has the mssg to make sure transducer is in the proper orientation. I put the front 93 on forward (the 2 93's are not linked yet). The transducer is on forward. It won't let me calibrate. All I get on the screen is a blob and no bottom at all.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

You can do it!

[@gottemoffthebottom7001]

So if it on a pole mount do I have to calibrate every time

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Depends on if you switch orientation

[@papasmurf7273]

do you lose your calibration when you turn off he unit?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

You shouldn’t although I have seen it happen from time to time

[@ericgage8962]

I have my transducer on a pole. Should I keep my transducer facing forward position when calibrating or same direction of the trolling motor?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I have found that it doesn’t matter.

[@Fishingforbasstv]

if you have it mounted on the trolling motor it needs to be pointed forward lol i learned that today while i was trying to turn with my trolling motor hahaha i must have not slept much last night because it took me a minute to figure out what was wrong hhhaha

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I had mine mounted on my trolling motor shaft at first and always turned mine and it worked fine. Interesting

[@larryjohnson6260]

Can you calibrate both the sonar and the Terrova motor at the same time or do you have to do them separate?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I’m assuming you can do both at the same time.

[@chriskeeter1550]

I have my transducer on a pole where I’m do I need to put it? In the water if so what direction

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

In the water and direction doesn’t matter bud.

[@stevenhowell663]

Instructions say to have the transducer far enough away from trolling motor during calibration, but doesn't say exactly how far away, what would you recommend? Planning to mount to trolling motor

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

At least 6-7 above the foot

[@stevenhowell663]

@@The_Garmin_Guru thanks. New to livescope, just got and have not got it installed yet but trying to read and learn how to get it setup!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

@@stevenhowell663 I have tons of videos on just about every subject bud

[@dannyparker7193]

Ok, I caibrated my unit but the beam is pointing to the left and my trolling motor is facing straight ahead. What do you recommend I do? I’ve thrown my lure in every direction and can’t see it.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Garmin Livescope: Beam Indicator On Screen and Why Its Useless and The Best Way To See Your Beam kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYu2pqBjd8-WqMU

[@richardj6593]

Can you do private remote lessons on use?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Email me at [e-mail]

[@davidreardon8266]

Having trouble with calibration….I turn the transducer 90 degrees to the bow and rotate the boat in the same direction . It will not calibrated unless I point the transducer in the same direction as the bow is pointing and then rotate. Using the method it seems to calibrate but the wide part of the beam point the opposite direction of the transducer. Is this normal?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Sounds to me like you don’t have orientation correct for the side of the pole it’s mounted. It’s very hard to say just based on a comment without pics

[@jasonlavdas17]

When did they switch the compass mine showed a little boat with a beam coming off it I haven’t calibrated it in a while .maybe I missed a update. I fish off a kayak and have a pole mount.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

The update before last

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I like the compass rose more. It’s more accurate

[@derek25x16]

Are you actually turning the boat or just rotating the trolling motor?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Actually turning the boat in circles

[@derek25x16]

@@The_Garmin_Guru good deal thx. I am new to livescope only been on the water twice with it is there better settings or a better view forward or down to be able to see your bait more?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

@@derek25x16 hard to say bud. I’d need to see your screen

[@johnnyzellmer4393]

After calibration how do you get to the screen that shows the simulation of the boat and livescope beam

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

It’s the fishing chart screen

[@Z71Ranger]

Can you help me... When I click on Calibrate and start turning my boat my calibrate never starts working... It never shows a %

[@FreshwaterSouL]

I’ve tried calibrating my 1222 and the % process never starts up and I’ve tried restarting the unit numerous times. The water was calm all times I’ve tried this calibrating and it still won’t work.It’s pole mounted and I’ve gotten it calibrated in the past with no issues until recently and I did it the same way every time,I’m just baffled why It’s not calibrating this time. I’ll probably call Garmin next time on the water and do a live troubleshoot on it

[@glenncollins9994]

Most everyone says it dont work and will not stay set. Mine has never line up with the livescope transducer. Maybe Garmin will resolve it and furnish a update.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

It’s not gonna line up. It’s not based on direction of transducer direction. It’s based on the direction the transducer is pointing in relation to the compass rose Garmin Livescope: Beam Indicator On Screen and Why Its Useless and The Best Way To See Your Beam kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYu2pqBjd8-WqMU

[@mikefurnstahl8258]

Another question: Do you need to install the Steady Cast Heading Sensor in order for the beam to follow the direction the trolling motor is facing?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

It would prolly help with accuracy for sure

[@shawnburton6329]

I calibrate my compass and get 94% but the indicator still does not line up with the actual livescope?? It's usually close to 45 deg off. What can I do?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

It’s not based on direction of the transducer. It’s based on direction in relation to the compass rose

[@fisherbryan]

Get videos man ? Mine is mounted on trolling motor can I still use my trolling motor to calibrate

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I always have. I have a new video coming out this week comparing calibration with the big motor to calibration with the trolling motor to see which one is more accuarte

[@JamieCaudle-o3c]

Hi, I've been having issues with my Garmin when the ARHS on. The screen just looks like it's sending out pulses and yet nothing shows during this. I have tried calibrating and it won't calibrate. You have any ideas as to what I need to do or what the issue is? Meaning transducer bad, unit itself or the black box.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Pulses. Explain further bud

[@JamieCaudle-o3c]

@@The_Garmin_Guru Hi and thank you for replying back. Pulses, meaning it just sends out rings with no bottom or anything else. It would be better to somehow send you a short video of it. I contacted Scott Henderson from the Bass Tank(where purchased) and he was very helpful to a point then the conversation went dead on his end. Once he said I could use it without the AHRS being on that's when it stopped. I tried calibrating it and it won't do that either. All I know is once this happened the screen isn't near as crisp as it was. I'm not tech savvy so any help would be greatly appreciated. Just needing to know if something is bad and need to replace it.

[@SowbellyRods]

I wonder if you put it on Head Up instead of North Up would the beams on the split screen shots be the same. Do you have SteadyCast heading sensor?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

That’s an interesting question. I can’t answer that cause I’ll need to do some digging on it.

[@SowbellyRods]

@@The_Garmin_Guru I calibrated and my flashlight was not pointing the way the transducer was pointed. Garmin tech support told me I had to get SteadyCast with compass for flashlight to match the TM

[@ceaton80]

Any idea why my calibration goes away? I have to redo it multiple times a year sometimes daily. I know its probably good to re-calibrate but what a pain.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I agree bud. I would say it has to do with magnetic interference but that’s just a guess. I have no official answer to that

[@jasonguidry6449]

Everytime you switch transducer positions , you will lose calibration

[@ceaton80]

@@jasonguidry6449 I switch often when I'm ice fishing and I dont loose it. It's very random

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

@@jasonguidry6449 mine doesn’t do that but I could see where that cause it. Good info bud. Thanks for sharing.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

@@jasonguidry6449 hey bud I just thought about what you were saying. You are correct sir. If you calibrate in forward position it’s calibrated only for that position. It will save that calibration should you switch to down or perspective mode but it’s not calibrated for those other positions. Unfortunately the transducer can only be calibrated in one position at a time. So if you last calibrated in forward and you are fishing with it in perspective you’ll need to recalibrate for the perspective.

[@Big_Mike72]

Hey Guru, I’m new to livescope plus. I watched this video a few times. I even watched it on the water. But I can’t get to pass calibration. I tried 3 different times on 3 different parts of the lake. Spin quality is 99% Magnetic environment is 3%. Please help if possible. Head unit is UHD 93sv

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

What kind of trolling motor. If you’re having that much trouble with magnetic then you have a serious magnetic interference problem somewhere. Most likely your trolling motor

[@Big_Mike72]

@@The_Garmin_Guru 2022 Ultrex 24v. After watching other videos, I have the transducer on the shaft but it might be too close the motor. I plan on sliding it up a few inches.

[@floydmorris9664]

Old manual foot control?? How do you do it with Livescope?? If I understood you correctly, you had a new auto trolling motor

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I’m so confused on this comment bud.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I have no idea what an auto trolling motor

[@rdonner28]

Good video BUT why do they just seem to STOP in the middle of you talking? 1st video I didn't think to much about it but this is the 2nd one? Just a little curious! Nevertheless cool information!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Cause I run out of video and it’s freaking hard to sync the voiceovers. Lol. I ain’t professional by no means. It only cut off the extra thank you for watching and subscribing lol

[@rdonner28]

@@The_Garmin_Guru ok...... Just watching the spotlock testing video! Keep up the good work

[@timsimmons3066]

should you not calibrate with the big motor...... it says to leave trolling motor off?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I’ve done test doing 3 different ways. Trolling motor is the most accurate

[@timsimmons3066]

@@The_Garmin_Guru ok, thank you so much.

[@lljustice3877]

If my Livescope is mounted on a separate pole and not the TM, what direction should I have the Livescope pointed if I’m making a right/left turn 1.5 times to calibrate with the TM? That part has me confused. As I understand you have yours next to trolling motor but mine is on separate pole on Starboard side near bow

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

It doesn’t matter which way it’s turned bud. Just turn the boat

[@lljustice3877]

@@The_Garmin_Guru thanks for answering and getting back so soon bro!

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

@@lljustice3877 brother I might be the only channel that answers every comment 😂

[@paulcarter6892]

I did the calibrate as you said,got a 97%. the cone [or the triangle] does not point the way the transducer does. imput please

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

I need to see pics bud. Head over to my Facebook page and post it or Facebook message me and we will see if we can get it figured out.

[@williammarkward2088]

Hey, I've tried to calibrate 20 times shallow water deep it just won't work, maybe to close to trolling motor? It's about 8 inches up from the motor with a trolling motor summit mount, any suggestions?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

What does it say bud.

[@williammarkward2088]

@@The_Garmin_Guru I can go around in a circle for 5 minutes and it never hits the hundred percent and doesn't complete I've done it with the electric motor and the gas

[@mikefurnstahl8258]

Do you have it on yours? Garmin is telling me I need it to fix the problem I wrote about to you three weeks ago, but it's never mentioned in all of the KZbin videos on this subject.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

No I don’t even use the beam indicator bud. I have mine on a Livescanner pole and it has a direction indicator.

[@mikefurnstahl8258]

Thanks for your help.

[@daviddincler7494]

Can I do this on 742 plus

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

If you have Livescope it’s under the installation menu

[@tablerockkid8237]

My livescope will only calibrate on 'down' view and will not calibrate on 'forward' view. I don't change the transducer angle ... just switch to "down" on the livescope orientatation menu. I get a message when menu is set to "forward" that transducer must be in correct position to calibrate. My forward view works fine as far as seeing objects in the water. My transducer is set right on the 'forward' view mark upon the decal on my perspective mount. Any ideas why I can't calibrate in forward view?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

This is a lot without actually seeing pics of the transducer and transducer angle.

[@tablerockkid8237]

@@The_Garmin_Guru OK. Will get back with you when the snow melts enough for me to get a pic ... Thanks.

[@tablerockkid8237]

@@The_Garmin_Guru - got it solved. Re-installed my update directly from an SD card and it fixed most all the problems I was having. The update must have gotten corrupted while installing with Active Captain. After the AC update, couldn't see a lure beyond 27 feet or so. After the forced update using the SD card, on first cast I could see my jerkbait at 55 feet. Now have it set so an A rig is literally exploding at 90 feet. Amazing how much the reinstallation from the card fixed things. No more Active Captain updates for me.

[@cclawman]

What software version are you running? Mine is 25.30, is that most current?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

26.10 I believe is the current software. If you have a pic you are happy with I’d hold off on the update. It’s a frustrating update to say the least.

[@jacksonbeverly3250]

Calibrated my 1022 today and the beam on the screen doesn’t point where my transducer is pointed, my transducer is on a separate pole, thanks

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Facebook message me a pic

[@jacksonbeverly3250]

Sorry i don’t have FB, thanks for the quick response

[@jacksonbeverly3250]

What I can say is, when the boat is going north as the compass on the screen is the transducer points correct and going another direction the transducer is not related to the compass

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

@@jacksonbeverly3250 I need to see a video to see what’s happening. There are two settings for the cursor. North Up and beam up

[@jacksonbeverly3250]

I think i have it set to course up

[@jordanogles621]

How do you remove the compass from the live scope screen

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Under installation menu. Beam icon off

[@mooch2u]

My lvs32 will not calibrate unless i remove it from the trolling motor and turn it by hand, I tried trolling motor on, trolling motor unplugged and turned by foot pedal, big motor, and also turning boat out of water with truck nothing .Have this running with its own seperate lithium ion battery

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Let me think on that. That’s strange.

[@c.s.3746]

You can calibrate this on the trailer in a parking lot too if you're in a pinch.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Yes sir have a video of this but the accuracy is way down but definitely still results in a good test. Garmin Livescope Calibration: Option #3 Using Your Truck to Calibrate your Transducer kzbin.info/www/bejne/n37EqIN9fJmKmJY

[@davecovell4270]

Looks like a nice poison ivy vine growing up your tree in the background?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

It was.

[@daviddincler7494]

I don’t see that on my 742 plus

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

If you have Livescope it’s under the installation menu

[@jessicaeaton3733]

What unit are you running in this video?

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Gpsmap 1022

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

@@The_Garmin_Guru I have a 1022 I didn't know you could mark a waypoint on it I thought it just did livescope only

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

@@southerngurlfishing2561 oh no bud it has gps and maps in it. Just not high detail maps. But if it networked with a unit like I have mine to 943xsv then they share maps.

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

@@The_Garmin_Guru ok I don't wanna sound ignorant but just so I make sure I'm understanding if I only have a 1022 and no other garmin units I can set a waypoint on the 1022?

[@randymanning7779]

Sorry for type error pro angler 14

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

It’s ok bud