Keep in touch with friends and family when mobile network coverage is unavailable, and exchange two-way messages when a subscription plan is activated1. When paired with a compatible smartphone, you can tell loved ones you miss them - or share views with voice, picture and group messages2 in the Garmin Messenger™ app. An SOS message with GPS coordinates can be sent at any time to the Garmin Response Centre, with staff on call around the clock to help in emergencies. With a 100% global Iridium satellite network, the delivery of messages is not dependent on the location and operation of cell towers. The satellite communication device can withstand extreme temperatures and the battery lasts up to several weeks.
PHOTO SHARING
Send a selfie or share a photo of a sunset via satellite. No mobile phone connection required. To use this feature, you need to connect your device to the Garmin Messenger app loaded on a compatible smartphone.
VOICE MESSAGING EXCHANGE
Tell your loved ones how much you miss them by sending a 30-second voice message. No mobile phone connection required. To use this feature, you need to connect your device to the Garmin Messenger app downloaded on a compatible smartphone.
TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION
The device can send text messages up to 1,600 characters long. You can switch messages, send mails, reply to messages and initiate group messages by pairing the device with the Garmin Messenger app on a compatible smartphone.
INTERACTIVE SOS
When you're on the road, you can rest easy knowing that at any time you can send an interactive SOS message to the Garmin ResponseSM centre, where staff on call around the clock coordinate emergency assistance.
BATTERY LIFE OF UP TO SEVERAL WEEKS
The device's rechargeable lithium battery lasts up to 600 hours with a power-saving messaging mode that sends a text message or location information every 10 minutes. Depending on usage and location frequency, a fully charged battery can last from several weeks to months - up to a whole year. For more information on battery life in other modes, visit garmin.com.
GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP
When paired with the Garmin Explore app downloaded to a compatible smartphone, you can plan trips, view your route on a map, record your activity, and check the highlighted route to see how far you have to go to your destination.
DURABLY DESIGNED FOR EXTREME TEMPERATURES
inReach is designed for use in very hot and cold conditions (-10°C to +60°C). It is compact, lightweight, durable and IPX7 waterproof.
GLOBAL IRIDIUM SATELLITE NETWORK
Instead of a mobile phone network, messages and SOS messages are transmitted via the 100% global Iridium satellite network.
GPS STRENGTH
The device's integrated antenna automatically locates the satellite link and updates the latitude and longitude of the position. There is no need to point the device towards the sky to search for satellites.
DISTRIBUTION OF POSITION
GPS position and route can be shared at any time via the live tracking function1. GPS coordinates can also be embedded in text, picture or voice messages.
CONTACT MESSAGES
Send simple, pre-set messages that do not consume the contracted SMS volume1.
SEAMLESS CONNECTION
Use Wi-Fi® wireless connection or your mobile phone's cellular connection to send messages. The device seamlessly connects to the satellite network when Wi-Fi or mobile phone connection is not available.
REMOTE MANAGEMENT
Send and receive text messages or send an interactive SOS message remotely from selected compatible Garmin devices1.
INREACH® WEATHER DATA
Weather forecasts available. Option to request weather forecasts for your destination1.
TRACBACK® ROUTING
This function redirects you back to your starting point along the route you have already taken.
