Tell them you miss them. Show them the view. Share the experience. With an active inReach subscription, the trailblazing inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator lets you exchange text, photo and voice messages when your adventure takes you beyond cellular range. Plus the durable design withstands extreme temperatures and the battery lasts for weeks.
Stay connected even in remote locations by exchanging photos, voice messages, and text messages without mobile signal. Pair your device with the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone to send selfies or share breathtaking sunsets. With the app, you can also send 30-second voice messages to let loved ones know you’re thinking of them, all without the need for cell coverage. For more detailed communication, the device supports two-way text messaging with up to 1,600 characters, allowing you to exchange messages, send emojis, or start a group chat seamlessly.
Safety is prioritised with the interactive SOS feature, providing peace of mind during your adventures. In an emergency, you can send an SOS message with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, a 24/7 international coordination centre, ensuring help is on the way. Unlike mobile phones relying on tower-based coverage, this device uses the 100% global Iridium satellite network, guaranteeing connectivity from virtually anywhere. Alongside emergency support, the device enables you to share your route and GPS location in real-time with live tracking, keeping friends and family informed of your journey.
Enhance your outdoor adventures with the Garmin Explore app, which offers a range of features for planning and tracking your trips. Pair your device with the app to view your route on a map, save activities, and monitor your progress with course highlights that show the distance remaining to your destination. Whether you’re exploring new trails or navigating familiar ones, the Garmin Explore app ensures you’re prepared, informed, and connected every step of the way.
- Exchange texts, photos and voice messages without mobile phone service.
- Pair with the Garmin Messenger™ smartphone app for group messaging and more.
- Trigger an interactive SOS message to Garmin Response℠, the 24/7-staffed international coordination centre.
- 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.
- Share your GPS location with Live Track using the Garmin Explore™ app.
Specifications:
General
- Lens Material: Chemically strengthened glass
- Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm (3.1″ x 2.5″ x 0.9″)
- Weight: 117.2 g (4.1 oz)
- Water Rating: IPX7
- Display Type: Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
- Display Size: 2.53 x 1.1 cm, 2.74 cm diagonal (1″ x 0.43″, 1.08″ diagonal)
- Display Resolution: 160 x 68 pixels
- Battery Type: Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
- 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.
- Interface: USB-C
Maps & Memory
- Automatic Routing: Yes (turn-by-turn routing on roads via Garmin Explore App)
- Satellite Imagery: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
- Hydrographic Features: Includes detailed coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands, and perennial and seasonal streams (via Garmin Explore App)
- Searchable Points of Interest: Includes parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts, and picnic sites (via Garmin Explore App)
- Park and Wilderness Area Display: Includes national, state, and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas (via Garmin Explore App)
- Waypoints/Favourites/Locations: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
- Courses: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Sensors
- GPS: Yes
- Galileo: Yes
- QZSS: Yes
- BeiDou: Yes
- Compass: Yes
- High-Sensitivity Receiver: Yes
- GPS Compass (while moving): Yes
Daily Smart Features
- Compatible with Garmin Messenger App: Yes
Safety and Tracking Features
Outdoor Recreation
- Point-to-Point Navigation: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
- TracBack®: Yes
inReach® Features
- Interactive SOS: Yes
- inReach Weather: Yes
- Send and Receive Text Messages: Yes (to SMS and email, other inReach devices, or groups)
- Send and Receive Media: Yes (photos, voice messages, 1,600-character messages)
- Exchange Locations with Other inReach Devices: Yes
- MapShare Compatibility with Tracking: Yes
- Virtual Keyboard for Custom Messaging: Yes
- inReach Remote Compatibility: Yes
Outdoor Applications
- Compatible with Garmin Explore™ App: Yes
- Compatible with Garmin Explore Website: Yes
- Smart Switching Between Wi-Fi, Mobile, and Satellite: Yes (via Garmin Messenger App)
Connections
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth®
What's in the box:
- inReach Messenger Plus
- USB cable
- Documentation
