Garmin inReach® Messenger Plus
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- Compact SOS satellite communicator enables two-way text, photo and voice messaging even in areas with no cell coverage; requires active subscription (some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
- Connect with your compatible smartphone using the Garmin Messenger app to share your adventures with multiple contacts simultaneously; send text messages with up to 1,600 characters, share photos and send 30-second voice messages with friends and family
- Explore with peace of mind knowing you can trigger an interactive SOS message to Garmin Response℠, a 24/7-staffed international coordination center, to seek help in an emergency (active subscription required; some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
- Check in with friends and family by using preset phrases that do not count against your monthly allotted text messages, or send custom messages when you have more to say
- Optimized inReach device messaging uses either Wi-Fi technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone then seamlessly switches to satellite technology when you go beyond cell service (active subscription required; some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
- Pair with your compatible Garmin watch or handheld device to control inReach device functions from the paired device; includes text messaging, location sharing and triggering an SOS (active subscription required; some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
- Plan your trip, record an activity, and view a course highlight showing how much farther to your destination when paired with the Garmin Explore app on your compatible smartphone
- Use the TracBack navigation feature on the device to navigate back to where you started
- Share your GPS location with friends and family via live tracking, and review your tracking activity on the Garmin Explore smartphone app
- Internal, rechargeable lithium battery supports up to 25 days of use in 10-minute tracking mode — and provides safety charging to help restore a depleted phone
SAY IT. SHOW IT. SHARE IT.
Tell them you miss them. Show them the view. Share the experience. With an active inReach subscription, the trailblazing inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator1 lets you exchange text, photo and voice messages2 when your adventure takes you beyond cellular range. Plus, the durable design withstands extreme temperatures, and the battery lasts for weeks.
EXCHANGE TEXTS, PHOTOS AND VOICE MESSAGES WITHOUT CELL SERVICE
PAIR WITH THE GARMIN MESSENGER™ SMARTPHONE APP FOR GROUP MESSAGING AND MORE
TRIGGER AN INTERACTIVE SOS MESSAGE TO GARMIN RESPONSE℠, OUR 24/7-STAFFED INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION CENTER
USE THE GARMIN EXPLORE™ SMARTPHONE APP TO PLAN YOUR TRIP, TRACK YOUR ACTIVITY AND MORE
EASILY NAVIGATE BACK TO WHERE YOU STARTED WITH THE TRACBACK® ROUTING FEATURE
USE THE GARMIN MESSENGER™ APP TO SHARE YOUR GPS LOCATION VIA LIVE TRACKING
EXCHANGE PHOTOS
Send a selfie or share the sunset, no cell service required. This requires pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.
EXCHANGE VOICE MESSAGES
Tell them you miss them with a 30-second voice message, no cell coverage needed. This requires pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.
TWO-WAY TEXT MESSAGING
Exchange text messages with up to 1,600 characters directly on the device. Connect your compatible smartphone to the Garmin Messenger app, and exchange text messages, send emojis and reactions, or start a group chat.
INTERACTIVE SOS
Explore with peace of mind knowing you can send an interactive SOS message with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, a 24/7-staffed coordination center for help in an emergency. And, instead of relying on tower-based cellphone coverage, your messages are sent via the 100% global Iridium® satellite network.
LIVETRACK™ FEATURE
Loved ones can follow your location in real time3 and see data such as distance, time and elevation.
GARMIN EXPLORE APP
Plan your trip, see your track on a map, save an activity, and view a course highlight showing how much farther to your destination when paired with the Garmin Explore app on your compatible smartphone.
COMMUNICATE
CHECK-IN MESSAGES
Send simple check-in messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages.
SYNC YOUR CONTACTS
Easily find your contacts with the Garmin Messenger app and your compatible smartphone.
SEAMLESS CONNECTION
Use Wi-Fi® wireless technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone to send messages. Once you’re beyond cell service or Wi-Fi connection, the device seamlessly switches to the satellite network.
GROUP MESSAGING
Use your smartphone and the Garmin Messenger app to send group messages.
CONTROL REMOTELY
Send and receive text messages, or send an interactive SOS message remotely by connecting select compatible Garmin products.
ON-DEVICE DISPLAY
Use the screen to confirm that messages have been sent, send messages and read responses, even when your phone battery dies.
GPS ACCURACY
The built-in antenna automatically acquires satellites to update your latitude and longitude positions; no need to point your device directly toward the sky to find satellites.
BUILT FOR THE BACKCOUNTRY
RUGGED DESIGN
Made to operate in extreme temperatures, the compact inReach Messenger Plus is tough, durable, impact-resistant and water-rated to IPX7.
INREACH WEATHER
Get weather reports. You can even request forecasts for your destinations.
TRACBACK ROUTING
Use this feature to navigate back to where you started the same way you came.
SAFETY CHARGING
Dead phone battery? Connect your phone to the device, and use the device’s battery to charge it.
BATTERY THAT LASTS
The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 25 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.