MEGA 360 Compatibility: HELIX, SOLIX, APEX & XPLORE

Q: Does CHO mean a Humminbird unit cannot use MEGA 360?

No. CHO means the fishfinder package did not include a transducer. A CHO control head can use MEGA 360 if that exact control-head model is supported and the accessory is installed correctly.

Q: How do I verify my exact Humminbird model?

Find the complete model name on the rear product label or in the unit's System Status view. Then open Humminbird's MEGA 360 page, expand Compatible With, and look for an exact model match.

Quick answer: Yes. Humminbird MEGA 360 is compatible with select HELIX, SOLIX, APEX, and XPLORE fish finders. The important limit is MEGA Imaging+ support: the family name alone is not enough. Confirm the exact model is listed by Humminbird before buying or connecting MEGA 360.

Which Humminbird units are compatible with MEGA 360?

Humminbird's compatibility chart and current product pages list these exact MEGA 360-capable control heads. I checked the official sources on August 28, 2026. Keep the full screen size, imaging type, and generation suffix while matching your unit.

On a phone, swipe the chart left or right to see the full model list.

Humminbird family	MEGA 360-compatible models
HELIX	HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N or G4N HELIX 9, 10, or 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N or G4N HELIX 9, 10, or 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N or G4N HELIX 15 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N HELIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX	SOLIX 10, 12, or 15 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G2 SOLIX 10, 12, or 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G2 or G3
APEX	APEX 13, 16, or 19 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER
XPLORE	XPLORE 9 CHO or CMSI+ XPLORE 10 CHO or CMSI+ XPLORE 12 CHO or CMSI+

Do not confuse older 360 Imaging with MEGA 360. Humminbird's chart shows older 360 Imaging support on some HELIX and first-generation SOLIX models that do not have a check in the separate MEGA 360 column. HELIX 7 and smaller models are not listed for MEGA 360.

Does CHO mean a Humminbird unit cannot use MEGA 360?

No. CHO means “control head only,” so a transducer was not included in that product package. It does not automatically make the control head incompatible with MEGA 360. A CHO unit still has to be one of the supported models, and MEGA 360 must be purchased and installed separately.

How do I verify my exact Humminbird model?

Find the complete model name on the label behind the display or in the unit's System Status view. Then open Humminbird's MEGA 360 page, expand its “Compatible With” section, and match the complete name. Do not shorten it to HELIX, SOLIX, APEX, or XPLORE.

Photograph the rear product label, or open the System Status view and photograph the model name.
Keep the screen size, generation, and sonar suffix in the model name.
Open the official MEGA 360 page linked below and expand Compatible With.
Look for an exact model match. A connector that fits is not proof of compatibility.
If the model is not listed, confirm it with Humminbird before buying a mount or routing cables.

Compatibility only tells you the control head can operate MEGA 360. It does not set the range, sensitivity, contrast, sharpness, sweep speed, or display options for your water. The Humminbird 360/MEGA 360 PDF Settings Guide gives you the settings and menu paths in one place after you confirm the hardware match.

- Hugh, Fish Finder Coach

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