MOB - Is my phone or watch supported?
Man Overboard is starting with specific device-and-operating-system combinations that we have tested and approved to date for Apple Watch, Apple iPhone and Android Phones:
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If your device and operating system are listed below, you're ready to continue.
Supported devices for the Man Overboard app
Man Overboard Apps are available for Apple Watch, Apple iPhone and Android Phones:
Device | Operating system | Status | Download Link |
Apple Watch Ultra 3 | Watch OS 26.6 | ✅ Tested and approved | |
Apple Watch 11 | Watch OS 26.6 | ✅ Tested and approved | |
Apple Watch 9 | Watch OS 27.0 | ✅ Tested and approved | |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | iOS 26.6.2 | ✅ Tested and approved | |
Apple iPhone 13 | iOS 27.0 | ✅ Tested and approved | |
Google Pixel 8 | Android 17 | ✅ Tested and approved | |
Samsung Flip 5 | Android 16 | ✅ Tested and approved |
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 yet.
It is likely that if your iOS or Android device is within the same device family as the approved phone or watch, and running the same operating system, it will work, ie. Apple Watch 10, iPhone 16.
What are we testing next?
We're continuing to expand the range of devices supported by Man Overboard:
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.
Garmin watches
Garmin testing is planned for:
Garmin Forerunner 245
Garmin vívoactive 5
Garmin fēnix 8
These watches are not yet approved for the Man Overboard app.
Download the Man Overboard app
If you have one of the approved devices above, you can now download the app.
Apple Watch - WatchOS
You'll also need a DataHub Pro onboard to use the Man Overboard app.
Apple Watch: Apple Watches have one radio antenna for both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Enable Bluetooth to download and install the app on your watch.
When using Man Overboard, disable Bluetooth to ensure reliable Wi-Fi reconnection.
iPhone - iOS
You'll also need a DataHub Pro onboard to use the Man Overboard app.
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