Garmin inReach Messenger plus


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Overview

-- NEW -- The ability to also send voice recordings, photos and group messaging on the Garmin Messenger™ app

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 mobile service range. Plus the durable design withstands extreme temperatures and the battery lasts for weeks.

Explore with peace of mind knowing you can trigger an interactive SOS message.

 


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


1Satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is your responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
2Photo and voice messaging is available only with select devices enabled with inReach technology and requires use of the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.



Please call - 01669 621044 - and speak with one of our friendly GPS experts.

----- ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR GPS FROM GPS TRAINING -----

PLUS - We don't just sell you a box with a GPS unit in. In with the price we teach you how to use it via our online training course (online resource) and we are only ever an email or telephone call away if you ever need any help.

PLUS - All GPS units are kept in stock and are sent out Royal Mail Special Delivery, so it will be with you the next working day.

PLUS -
We also will take your old GPS as a trade-in, to get a value for your GPS unit please click here.


Buy and Learn from the experts - GPS Training.

With this GPS purchase, you get our 'Silver' support package for 1 year at no extra cost (see below) - worth £125.00, N.B Basecamp and quick start guide not included with inReach device , videos on Online Training Resource cover setting up and using your unit.

GPS Support with GPS Training
Features

YOU'LL LOVE THESE FEATURES

SEND AND RECEIVE PHOTOS

Send a selfie or upload a sunset photo — even without cellular coverage. Requires pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on a compatible smartphone.


SEND AND RECEIVE VOICE MESSAGES

Tell your loved ones you miss them with a 30-second voice message — even without a cellular signal. Requires pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on a compatible smartphone.


SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES

Send and receive text messages of up to 1,600 characters right on your device. Pair your compatible smartphone with the Garmin Messenger app to send and receive text messages, send emojis or start a group chat.


INTERACTIVE SOS FUNCTION

Explore with peace of mind knowing you can send an interactive SOS message with GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, the international 24/7 emergency response coordination center, for assistance in the event of an accident. Messages are sent via the fully global Iridium satellite network, not the cellular network.


SHARE YOUR ROUTE

Share your GPS location and route at any time with live tracking. You can also attach GPS coordinates to text messages, photos or voice messages.


GARMIN EXPLORE APP

Plan a trip, see your tracks on the map, save an activity and view key course details, including how far you have left to go, when paired with the Garmin Explore app on a
compatible smartphone.

 

COMMUNICATION

CHECK-IN MESSAGES

Send simple follow-up messages that don't count towards your text message limit 1 .

CONTACT SYNCHRONIZATION

Easily search for contacts using the Garmin Messenger app and your compatible smartphone.

STABLE CONNECTION

You can use Wi-Fi ® or your smartphone's cellular connection to send messages. When you're out of range of a cellular network or Wi-Fi connection, your device seamlessly switches to the satellite network.

GROUP MESSAGES

Use your smartphone and the Garmin Messenger app to send group messages.

REMOTE CONTROL

Send and receive text messages or remotely send an interactive SOS message using select compatible Garmin products 1 .


DISPLAY ON DEVICE

The device's screen will allow you to receive confirmation that a message has been sent, send messages, and read responses even when the smartphone's battery is drained.

GPS ACCURACY

The built-in antenna automatically acquires satellite signals to update your latitude and longitude position - without the need to point the device directly at the sky to locate satellites.




BUILT FOR EXISTING IN UNKNOWN TERRITORY


DURABLE CONSTRUCTION

Built to perform in extreme temperatures, the compact inReach® Messenger Plus is rugged, durable, impact-resistant and waterproof (IPX7 rated).

INREACH WEATHER FORECAST

Get weather reports. You can also check the weather forecast for your destination 1 .

TRACBACK ROUTING

Use this feature to navigate back to where you started your journey, following your own footsteps.

EMERGENCY CHARGING

Smartphone battery flat? Connect your smartphone to the device to use the device's battery to charge it.

LONG BATTERY LIFE

The built-in lithium battery guarantees operation for up to 25 days in 10-minute tracking mode.


1Satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is your responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
2Photo and voice messaging is available only with select devices enabled with inReach technology and requires use of the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

 

Specs
LENS MATERIAL Chemically strengthened glass
Physical dimensions 7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm (3.1″ x 2.5″ x 0.9″)
Mass 117.2g (4.1oz)
Water resistance class IPX7
Display type Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective Memory-In-Pixel (MIP)
Display dimensions, W x H 2.53 x 1.1 cm, 2.74 cm diagonal (1″ x 0.43″, 1.08″ diagonal)
Display Resolution, W x H 160x68 pixels
Battery Internal lithium-ion battery
Battery life Up to 120 hours of text message or location information sent every 2 minutes in power-saving messaging mode; up to 70 hours in performance messaging mode.
Up to 600 hours of text message or location information sent every 10 minutes in power-saving messaging mode; up to 110 hours in performance messaging mode.
Send up to 250 multimedia messages on a single battery charge.
Up to 1 year from power off
Note: Battery life estimates assume use with a full view of the sky. Battery life may be significantly reduced by obstructions or dense trees.
Connector USB-C

Maps and memory

Automatic routing (precise road navigation) Yes (with Garmin Explore  App)
BirdsEye Yes (via Garmin Explore app)
Includes detailed hydrographic information (coastlines of seas, lakes and rivers, wetlands, as well as permanent and seasonal streams) Yes (with Garmin Explore  App)
Includes searchable points of interest (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts, and picnic areas) Yes (with Garmin Explore  App)
Displays national, state and local parks, forests and wilderness areas Yes (with Garmin Explore  App)
Waypoints/favorites/positions Yes (via Garmin Explore app)
Courses Yes (via Garmin Explore app)

Sensors

GPS green tick
Galileo green tick
QZSS green tick
BeiDou green tick
Compass green tick
Very sensitive receiver green tick
GPS compass (while moving) green tick

Telephone functions useful for everyday use

Garmin Messenger App Compatibility green tick

Security and monitoring features

LiveTrack App green tick

Features for outdoor activities

Point to point navigation Yes (with Garmin Explore  App)
TracBack®

inReach® Features

Interactive SOS function green tick
inReach weather forecast green tick
Receiving and sending text messages to SMS numbers and email addresses green tick
Receiving and sending text messages to other inReach devices green tick
Send and receive group messages. green tick
Sending and receiving photos green tick
Sending and receiving voice messages green tick
Sending and receiving 1600 character messages green tick
Sharing locations with other inReach devices green tick
MapShare support with tracking function green tick
Virtual keyboard for typing your own messages green tick
InReach® compatible green tick

External applications

Compatible with Garmin Explore ™ app green tick
Garmin Explore Service Support green tick
Smartly switch between Wi-Fi, cellular and satellite networks with the Garmin Messenger app green tick

Connections

Wireless connectivity Bluetooth®
In the box

In the Box

- inReach® Messenger Plus
- Type A to Type C USB cable
- Garmin documentation


Video

 

 

FAQ's

 1. When do I choose and activate my inReach Messenger plus service plan?

You do this online with Garmin as you register and set up your inReach Satellite Communicator.

2. How much is the contract for the Garmin inReach Messenger plus?

Garmin has various options available, you can view those online here.

The video below explains the different consumer subscriptions that are available:

 

3. Does the Garmin inReach Messenger work plus using mobile phone signal?

Optimised inReach messaging uses a mobile connection of your smartphone when it’s available, then it seamlessly switches to a 100% global Iridium® satellite network when you go beyond available mobile coverage range.

4. How to your carry the inReach Messenger plus?

The inReach Messenger has a Lanyard attachment slot, we stock the following 2 x Garmin Lanyards that are compatible with the device:
Garmin Quick Release Lanyard – GPS Training
Garmin Retractable Lanyard – GPS Training

When sending a message it is recommend that the device his held flat with the Garmin Logo and LCD screen pointing upwards as this is where the patch antenna is.

5. Does the inReach work in every country?

inReach devices operate on the Iridium satellite network, which provides 100% global coverage. However, some countries require prior permission for the authorized use of a satellite communication device and some countries have banned the use of satellite communications devices. In addition, United States embargoes prohibit providing satellite communications products and services in some countries.

The list below provides our best understanding of countries that may regulate or prohibit the use of a satellite communicator or are on a list of U.S. embargoed countries:

  • Taliban controlled Afghanistan
  • Crimea region of the Ukraine
  • Cuba
  • Georgia (SMS)
  • India
  • Iran
  • North Korea
  • Myanmar
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
  • China
  • Russia

Regulations and the list above may change without notice.

6. Can the inReach Messenger plus be paired and controlled by any other Garmin products?

Yes you can pair the following Garmin products with your inReach Messenger:

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