InReach Messenger

InReach Messenger Plus - $999

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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 mobile phone 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 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
  • Use the garmin explore™ app to share your gps location with live track
Exchange photos Send a selfie or share the sunset, no mobile signal 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, 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 international coordination centre for help in an emergency. And, instead of relying on tower-based mobile phone 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 mobile phone 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 trigger an interactive SOS message remotely by using 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 towards the sky to find satellites.

General
  • Lens material Chemically strengthened glass
  • Dimension 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
  • 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.
Sensors
  • High-sensitivity receiver
  • GPS
  • Galileo (Europe)
  • Qzss (Japanese)
  • Beidou (China)
  • GPS compass (while moving)
Maps and Memory
  • Automatic routing - via garmin explore app
  • Satellite imagery - via garmin explore app
  • Includes detailed hydrographic features - via garmin explore app
  • Includes searchable points of interests - via garmin explore app
  • Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas - via garmin explore app
  • Waypoints/favorites/locations - via garmin explore app
  • Courses - via garmin explore app
Daily Smart Features
  • Compatible with garmin messenger app
Safety and Tracking Features
  • Livetrack
Outdoor Recreation
  • Point-to-point navigation - via garmin explore app
  • Tracback®
InReach® Features
  • Interactive SOS
  • Inreach weather
  • Send and receive text messages to sms and email
  • Send and receive text messages to other inreach device
  • Send and receive group messages
  • Send and receive photos
  • Send and receive voice messages
  • Send and receive 1,600 character messages
  • Exchange locations with other inreach device
  • Mapshare compatible with tracking
  • Virtual keyboard for custom messaging
  • Inreach remote compatible
Outdoor Applications
  • Garmin explore website compatible
  • Compatible with garmin messenger app
  • Smart switching between wi-fi, mobile and satellite with garmin messenger app
Connections
  • Connections wireless connectivity - Bluetooth®