inReach® Messenger Plus SOS Satellite Communicator with Photo & Voice Messaging
Say it, show it, share it with the inReach® Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator. Keep in touch with friends and family beyond cell service, and exchange two-way text messages with an active subscription (some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices). Connect your compatible smartphone, and tell them you miss them — or show them the view with voice recordings, photos and group messaging on the Garmin Messenger™ app. Explore with peace of mind knowing you can trigger an interactive SOS message to Garmin Response℠ for 24/7 coordination of emergency assistance. Check in with friends and family by using preset phrases that do not count against your monthly allotted text messages, or send custom messages when you have more to say. You can also pair with your compatible Garmin watch or handheld device to control inReach® device functions remotely, including texting, location sharing and triggering an SOS. Enjoy superior connectivity and cost-efficiency for all your communications with technology, which automatically switches between Wi-Fi® connectivity, cellular or satellite communication. The rechargeable battery supports up to 25 days of use in 10-minute tracking mode — and provides safety charging to help restore a depleted phone
- Compact SOS satellite communicator enables two-way text, photo and voice messaging even in areas with no cell coverage; requires active subscription (some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
- Connect with your compatible smartphone using the Garmin Messenger™ app to share your adventures with multiple contacts simultaneously; send text messages with up to 1,600 characters, share photos and send 30-second voice messages with friends and family
- Explore with peace of mind knowing you can trigger an interactive SOS message to Garmin Response℠, a 24/7-staffed international coordination center, to seek help in an emergency (active subscription required; some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
- Check in with friends and family by using preset phrases that do not count against your monthly allotted text messages, or send custom messages when you have more to say
- Optimized inReach® device messaging uses either Wi-Fi® technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone then seamlessly switches to satellite technology when you go beyond cell service (active subscription required; some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
- Pair with your compatible Garmin watch or handheld device to control inReach® device functions from the paired device; includes text messaging, location sharing and triggering an SOS (active subscription required; some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
- Plan your trip, record 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
- Use the TracBack® navigation feature on the device to navigate back to where you started
- Share your GPS location with friends and family via live tracking, and review your tracking activity on the Garmin Explore™ smartphone app
- Internal, rechargeable lithium battery supports up to 25 days of use in 10-minute tracking mode — and provides safety charging to help restore a depleted phone
- Rugged and lightweight device is built for adventure with an IPX7 water rating
- inReach® satellite communication requires an active subscription plan; choose from a variety of flexible plans to best suit your needs (some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Material |
chemically strengthened glass |
| Dimension | 3.1" x 2.5" x 0.9" ( 7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm) |
| Weight |
4.1 oz (117.2 g) |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Display Type | sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Display Size | 1" x 0.43", 1.08" diagonal (2.53 x 1.1 cm 2.74 cm 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 (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities | yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Satellite Imagery | yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams) | yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites) | yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas | yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Waypoints/favorites/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 | |
|---|---|
| LiveTrack | Yes |
| 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 to SMS and email | Yes |
| Send and receive text messages to other inReach device | Yes |
| Send and receive group messages | Yes |
| Send and receive photos | Yes |
| Send and receive voice messages | Yes |
| Send and receive 1,600 character messages | Yes |
| Exchange locations with other inReach device | Yes |
| MapShare compatible with tracking | Yes |
| Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | Yes |
| inReach remote compatible | Yes |
| Outdoor Applications | |
|---|---|
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app | Yes |
| Garmin Explore website compatible | Yes |
| Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Cellular and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
| Connections | |
|---|---|
| Connections Wireless Connectivity |
BLUETOOTH® |
