MOB - Is my phone or watch supported?
Man Overboard is starting with specific device-and-operating-system combinations that we have tested and approved.
If your device and operating system are listed below, you're ready to continue.
Supported devices for the Man Overboard beta
Device | Operating system | Beta status |
Apple Watch Ultra 3 | 26.6 | ✅ Tested and approved |
Apple Watch 11 | 26.6 | ✅ Tested and approved |
Apple Watch 9 | 27.0 beta | ✅ Tested and approved |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | 26.6.1 | ✅ Tested and approved |
Apple iPhone 13 | 27.0 beta | ✅ Tested and approved |
Google Pixel 8 | 17 | ✅ Tested and approved |
For the beta, approval applies to the specific device and operating system combinations we have tested.
If your device isn't listed, it doesn't necessarily mean Man Overboard won't work. It simply means we haven't approved that combination for beta use yet
What are we testing next?
We're continuing to expand the range of devices supported by Man Overboard:
Garmin watches
Garmin is our next priority, with testing planned for:
Garmin Forerunner 245
Garmin vívoactive 5
Garmin fēnix 8
These watches are not yet approved for the Man Overboard beta.
Samsung and Google Wear OS watches
Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel Wear OS watches are under active testing, but are not yet approved. We are continuing to validate how Wear OS manages Wi-Fi connectivity and network switching while Man Overboard is running.
Reliable Wi-Fi communication with DataHub Pro is an important part of Man Overboard detection, so we want to complete this testing before approving these watches for the beta.
Download the Man Overboard app
If you have one of the approved devices above, you can now download the app.
Apple Watch
You'll also need a DataHub Pro onboard to use Man Overboard.
Apple Watch: Apple Watches have one radio antenna for both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Bluetooth must be enabled to download and install the app on your watch. When using Man Overboard, disable Bluetooth to ensure reliable Wi-Fi reconnection.
Don't see your device?
We're actively expanding device support during the beta.
If you would like us to test another phone or smartwatch, contact support@predictwind.com and let us know which device and operating system you're using.
Next: Set up and test Man Overboard
If you have an approved device, the Man Overboard app and a DataHub Pro, you're ready to set it up on your boat.
Next article: MOB - Set up and test Man Overboard with DataHub Pro