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 cellular range. Plus, the durable design withstands extreme temperatures, and the battery lasts for weeks.
EXCHANGE TEXTS, PHOTOS AND VOICE MESSAGES WITHOUT CELL 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 CENTER
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 MESSENGER™ APP TO SHARE YOUR GPS LOCATION VIA LIVE TRACKING
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE
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.
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.
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.
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.
Loved ones can follow your location in real time3 and see data such as distance, time and elevation.
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.
EXPLORE CONNECTED
CHECK-IN MESSAGES
Send simple check-in messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages.
Easily find your contacts with the Garmin Messenger app and your compatible smartphone.
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.
Use your smartphone and the Garmin Messenger app to send group messages.
Send and receive text messages, or send an interactive SOS message remotely by connecting select compatible Garmin products.
Use the screen to confirm that messages have been sent, send messages and read responses, even when your phone battery dies.
The built-in antenna automatically acquires satellites to update your latitude and longitude positions; no need to point your device directly toward the sky to find satellites.
RUGGED DESIGN
Made to operate in extreme temperatures, the compact inReach Messenger Plus is tough, durable, impact-resistant and water-rated to IPX7.
Get weather reports. You can even request forecasts for your destinations.
Use this feature to navigate back to where you started the same way you came.
Dead phone battery? Connect your phone to the device, and use the device’s battery to charge it.
The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 25 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.
*The CES Innovation Awards are based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges. CTA did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any claims made and did not test the item to which the award was given.1Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.2Photo and voice messaging requires use of the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.3When used with your compatible smartphone and the Garmin Messenger app or when used with your compatible inReach technology-enabled Garmin deviceWi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.
