Minn Kota i-Pilot Link Bluetooth Remote Access (1866650)

Take full command of your trolling motor with the Minn Kota i-Pilot Link Bluetooth Remote. This high-tech, touchscreen controller is designed for anglers who want more than just basic steering. By integrating your trolling motor with your Humminbird® fish finder, the i-Pilot Link system allows for unmatched boat control and automation.¹

Advanced Navigation at Your Fingertips

The 1866650 remote is a significant upgrade over the standard i-Pilot, featuring a large, full-color touchscreen that is fully customizable. Whether you are holding a position in heavy current or following a complex depth contour, this remote provides the visual feedback and precision control needed to stay on the fish.

Key Features:

• Customizable Touchscreen: A larger, full-color LCD displays your current function, prop status, battery life, and GPS signal strength.

• Bluetooth Connectivity: Allows for fast, secure pairing and easy software updates via the Minn Kota app on your smartphone.

• Spot-Lock with Jog: Experience the most accurate digital anchor in the industry. The "Jog" feature allows you to move your boat in 5-foot increments in any direction while staying in Spot-Lock.

• Follow the Contour: When paired with a Humminbird fish finder and LakeMaster® maps, you can direct your motor to follow a specific depth contour automatically.

• Circle Mode: Choose a waypoint and have your boat orbit that spot at a set speed and distance—perfect for casting into structure from all angles.

• iTrack Record & Playback: Record, store, and retrace entire trolling paths (up to 2 miles each) with the ability to store 66 unique iTracks.

• Waterproof & Rechargeable: Rugged, waterproof design powered by a built-in rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack.

• Ulterra Compatibility: Provides full control of Auto Stow/Deploy and Power Trim for Ulterra and Riptide Ulterra models.

Technical Specifications:

• Model Number: 1866650 (Part #2994076)

• Connectivity: Bluetooth Enabled

• Screen Type: Full-Color Touchscreen

• Power Source: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

• Compatibility: Works ONLY with Bluetooth-enabled i-Pilot Link systems (2017–2023)

In the Box

Unlike many smaller electronics, this remote is often sold as a "bare tool" replacement or add-on. Here is what is typically included:

• 1 x i-Pilot Link Bluetooth Remote: The handheld unit with a full-color LCD touchscreen.

• Internal Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery: This is pre-installed inside the remote.

[!IMPORTANT] What’s NOT Included: > Most retail versions of the 1866650 do not include the USB charging cable or the neck lanyard. You will likely need to purchase the Minn Kota 1866460 Charging Cable and a lanyard separately if you don't already have them from a previous unit.

 

Compatibility Note:

This remote is designed specifically for i-Pilot Link systems that feature the Bluetooth icon on the trolling motor head. It is not compatible with older non-Bluetooth legacy systems or the newer 2023+ "Advanced GPS Navigation" (QUEST/Brushless) systems.

Quick Compatibility Check

Before you sync it up, make sure your motor is compatible:

• Must have the Bluetooth Logo: Your trolling motor head must have the Bluetooth icon.

• i-Pilot Link ONLY: This will not work with standard "i-Pilot" (non-Link) systems.

• Not for QUEST/Brushless: This remote is for the 2017–2023 Bluetooth generation. It is not compatible with the newer 2024+ Advanced GPS Navigation (QUEST) motors.