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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.
Show Them Your Route
Share your GPS location and your route anytime with live tracking. You can also embed your GPS coordinates with your text, photo or voice messages.
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.
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.
General
Dimensions
3.1" x 2.5" x 0.9" ( 7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm)
Display Size
1" x 0.43", 1.08" diagonal (2.53 x 1.1 cm 2.74 cm diagonal)
Lens Material
Chemically strengthened glass
Display Resolution
160 x 68 pixels
Display Type
Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Weight
4.1 oz (117.2 g)
Waterproof
IPX7
Battery Type
Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
Interface
USB-C
Battery Life
Up to 120 hours with a text message or location sent every 2 minutes in low power messaging mode, up to 70 hours in performance messaging mode
Up to 600 hours with a text message or location sent every 10 minutes in low power messaging mode, up to 110 hours in performance messaging mode
Up to 250 Media Messages sent on a single battery charge. Up to 1 year when powered off.
Note – Battery life estimates are with full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover.
Maps & Memory
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities
Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Satellite Imagery
Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams)
Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites)
Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas
Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Waypoints/favorites/locations
Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Courses
Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Livetrack
Yes
Point-to-Point Navigation
Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
TracBack
Yes
Sensors
High-Sensitivity Receiver
Yes
GPS
Yes
Galileo
Yes
QZSS
Yes
Beidou
Yes
GPS Compass (while moving)
Yes
Compass
Yes
inReach Features
Interactive SOS
Yes
inReach Weather
Yes
Send/Receive Text Messages To SMS/Email
Yes
Send/Receive Text Messages To Other inReach
Yes
Send/Receive Group Messages
Yes
Send/Receive Photos
Yes
Send/Receive Voice Messages
Yes
Send/Receive 1,600 Character Messages
Yes
Exchange Locations With Other inReach Device
Yes
Mapshare Compatible With Tracking
Yes
Virtual Keyboard For Custom Messaging
Yes
inReach Remote Compatible
Yes
TracBack
Yes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger App
Yes
Compatible With Garmin Explore App
Yes
Garmin Explore Website Compatible
Yes
Smart Sweitching Between Wifi, Cellular And Satellite With Garmin Messenger App
Yes
Connections Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth
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inReach Messenger Plus
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USB-C cable
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Documentation