We were recently helping our user while refitting a narrow-boat just South-east from Birmingham, UK to install SMB Navigator on a Roku TV. This was our first time on the Grand Union Canal, the principal navigable waterway between London and the Midlands. This soon to be completed narrowboat is refitted for a day hire has…
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SmartMyBoat Navigator lets you keep an eye on your vessel from anywhere. To enable remote monitoring, you’ll need to set up port forwarding for your NMEA network gateway, allowing external access to your network. If you’re using a standard mobile hotspot, this can be tricky—most ISPs assign private IP addresses behind Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT), which…
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We’re thrilled to introduce version 1.4 of SmartMyBoat Navigator for Roku— your ultimate companion for smarter, safer, and more connected boating! This update brings powerful new features designed to give you more control, clarity, and convenience on the water. In current version we parse each Parameter Group Number data – a unique numerical identifier used…
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For boater-specific apps on a Roku, a must-have is the SmartMyBoat Navigator app if you want to integrate your boat’s onboard instruments and sensor data with your Roku device for monitoring and navigation.
We’re excited to announce that Version 1.3 is live and ready for you to install! We’ve been listening to your feedback and working hard to bring you a host of new features, improvements, and fixes to make your experience even better. This update is all about giving you more control, better performance, and a smoother…
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Need help with your Smart My Boat Navigator? Our Help Center provides tips, tutorials, and answers to frequently asked questions. To get started with the Roku app: If you’re having trouble accessing Roku, it might be a temporary issue on their end. Opening and Initial Setup: Subscription Management: Use the Subscription button, then Upgrade or…
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Actisense W2K-2 and W2K-1 NMEA 2000 to Wi-Fi Gateways allows you to wirelessly transmit all NMEA2000 data to a compatible device (eg. Roku, tablet or smartphone). Simply connect the gateway to the existing NMEA2000 network and the gateway can either connect to local WiFi or it can create its own network using its integrated access…
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Release Date: 03/17/25 Install Navigator for Roku here. We are thrilled to announce the release of Version 1.0 of SmartMyBoat – Navigator for Roku ! SMB Navigator is an infotainment app able to connect to your NMEA network via Ethernet or WiFi gateway. Actisense , Yacht Devices and other similar gateways are compatible with SMB…
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SMB Navigator Version 1.0 is now published to Roku Channel Store. This is exciting news for the boating community! The launch of Navigator, a first-of-its-kind application on the Roku platform. Connect Navigator to a NMEA 2000 WiFi/Ethernet gateway to display vessel data on Roku devices. Navigator version 1.1 – Published Navigator version 1.2 – Published…
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SMB Navigator for Roku aims to revolutionize the sailing experience for boat enthusiasts by offering a comprehensive navigation and boat monitoring solution on the Roku platform, enhanced with unique features like live voyage casting. Designed and crafted for: Features & Current Capabilities: Your sailing companion on Roku Navigate with precision, watch live voyages, and explore…
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