Humminbird XPLORE 12 Control Head Only

Overview

Built for anglers upgrading their boat network or switching from a portable setup to a permanent installation. This control head works with your existing sonar ecosystem—whether that's a Minn Kota trolling motor with built-in MEGA imaging, a MEGA 360 transducer you already own, or an Ethernet-networked fleet of Humminbird units. You get a 12-inch display without paying extra for a transducer you don't need.

The XPLORE 12 Control Head Only is your entry point to a serious, upgradable fishing platform. You're buying a Full-HD display with industry-leading sonar processing, GPS, and networking capability—the ability to scale your system as your needs change. All the sonar firepower you'd expect from Humminbird's top tier, none of the redundancy.

Key Features

• 12-inch Full-HD Display with Cross Touch — 1280x800 resolution delivers crisp sonar detail and sharp chart imagery, controlled by touchscreen or keypad depending on sea state and preference.
• MEGA Side Imaging+ — crystal-clear lateral coverage out to 250 feet on either side of your boat with 20% more detail and 60% more range than standard MEGA Side Imaging, letting you hunt structure and suspended fish you'd otherwise miss.
• MEGA Down Imaging+ — photographic-quality images of structure, bottom hardness, and fish below your boat down to 200 feet—you'll distinguish a brush pile from a school at a glance.
• Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar — dual-frequency sonar with Wide Mode for broad coverage and Narrow Mode for pinpoint detail, giving you exceptional target separation and fish clarity before you cast.
• Internal GPS and Humminbird Basemap — navigate with confidence using charts of over 10,000 lakes plus full U.S. coastal coverage; easily locate buoys, hazards, depth contours, and marinas.
• AutoChart Live — create real-time custom maps of your fishing spots as you run, recording depth contours, bottom hardness, and vegetation with eight hours of built-in capacity.
• One-Boat Network Compatible — seamlessly integrates with Minn Kota trolling motors, Talon/Raptor shallow water anchors, and Cannon downriggers for centralized boat control and synchronized sonar data.
• Ethernet Networking — connect multiple fish finders or add professional-grade accessories like Minn Kota i-Pilot Link and Humminbird CHIRP Radar for a fully networked system.
• Bluetooth Connectivity — wireless control of compatible Talon, Raptor, and Cannon products; receive smartphone notifications and push wireless software updates directly to your unit.
• NMEA 2000 Networking — integrate weather, water conditions, boat performance data, and external heading sensors for a complete picture of your fishing environment.
• Premium Chart Options — works with Humminbird LakeMaster and CoastMaster map cards (included with North American standard data) plus all Navionics premium chart editions.

Specs & What's Included

Compatibility: This control head works with Minn Kota US2 Sonar, Minn Kota built-in MEGA Down Imaging, Minn Kota built-in MEGA Side Imaging, MEGA 360 Imaging, MEGA Live, Minn Kota Talon/Raptor shallow water anchors, Minn Kota i-Pilot Link, Cannon Optimum downriggers, CHIRP Radar, and the full One-Boat Network ecosystem. Connect via Ethernet, NMEA 2000, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. Important: This unit does not include a transducer—you'll need to pair it with a compatible Humminbird or Airmar transducer, connect to a Minn Kota trolling motor with built-in imaging, or tap sonar from an existing networked Humminbird unit. Not sure if this works with your setup? Call or text us at (833) 831-4077—we'll tell you straight.

In the Box: Control head, power adapter, unit cover, gimbal mounting bracket. Transducer sold separately. Dual Micro SD card slots for chart cards and sonar recording.