SmartCraft Connect Guide

SmartCraft Connect Guide: Mobile vs MFD

SmartCraft Connect allows compatible Mercury and MerCruiser engines to share engine data with either a mobile device or a compatible multi-function display.

The correct SmartCraft Connect kit depends on where you want to view your engine information.

Phone or Tablet

Choose SmartCraft Connect Mobile if you only want to view engine data in the Mercury Marine app.

Mobile app only.

Chartplotter or MFD

Choose SmartCraft Connect Level 3 if you want engine data on a compatible Garmin®, Raymarine®, or Simrad® display.

Display compatibility must be verified.

Important: SmartCraft Connect Mobile is for the Mercury Marine mobile app only. It will not send engine data to Garmin®, Raymarine®, or Simrad® multi-function displays.

Quick Answer: Which SmartCraft Connect Do I Need?

I want engine data on my phone or tablet only.
Choose SmartCraft Connect Mobile.
I want engine data on my GPS chartplotter or MFD.
Choose a SmartCraft Connect Level 3 Kit for Garmin®, Raymarine®, or Simrad® compatibility.
I already have a compatible Simrad® or VesselView 704 setup.
A Level 2 Kit may apply, but the system depends on the required display remaining active on the network.

SmartCraft Connect Options

SmartCraft Connect Mobile

  • Connects to the Mercury Marine app on a phone or tablet
  • Uses Bluetooth for mobile engine data
  • Does not output engine data to a GPS chartplotter or MFD
  • Best for basic handheld monitoring

SmartCraft Connect Level 2

  • Designed around compatible Simrad® or VesselView 704 installations
  • Requires the proper display setup to unlock and maintain functionality
  • May allow Garmin® or Raymarine® displays to receive data only when the required Simrad® or VesselView display remains active
  • Best for boats already built around a compatible Simrad® or VesselView layout

SmartCraft Connect Level 3

  • Best choice for most customers wanting engine data on a multi-function display
  • Supports compatible Garmin®, Raymarine®, and Simrad® displays
  • Does not require a secondary unlock display
  • Also includes Bluetooth connectivity for the Mercury Marine app

Common Ordering Mistakes

  • Ordering SmartCraft Connect Mobile when you need engine data on a chartplotter
  • Ordering a Level 2 kit without the required compatible Simrad® or VesselView display
  • Assuming the different SmartCraft Connect modules can be upgraded or reprogrammed later

Before ordering: confirm your engine serial number, display brand, display model, and software compatibility.

View SmartCraft Connect Compatible Displays

Need Help Choosing the Correct Kit?

If you're not sure which SmartCraft Connect kit you need, email us with your engine serial number, your current display model numbers, and photos of your current helm or network setup.