Garmin inReach® Messenger Plus

010-02887-00

When your journeys take you to remote locations, inReach Messenger is the satellite communicator that brings you closer to home — keeping you in touch with global two-way messaging.

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SPECS

TECHNICAL DETAILS

BRAND
GARMIN
BRAND
USA
Made in
TAIWAN
Year of manufacture
2024
Registration required (cloud based)
Weight
117,2 gramm
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:
78 x 64 x 23 mm
Display size:
25,3 x 11 mm
Display resolution
160 x 68 pixels
Display Type
Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Lens material
Chemically strengthened glass
Battery
Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
Guarantee or warranty ( for person )
2 years
Guarantee or Warranty (for company)
2 years

Training goal/ exercise motivation (Best = XXXXX)

Good feeling exercise
XXXX

Battery Life (Accu)

Battery Saver Watch Mode (no smartwatch)
1 year
GPS mode
14-28 nap
Expedition GPS activity
25 days
Other mode
Up to 6 days with a message or location sent every 2 minutes with full sky view

Technical specifications

Release date
SEPT 2024
Average service time (my own experience)
1-5 days
Waterproof

SMARTPHONE FUNCTION

APP name
Garmin Pilot™, Garmin Explore™
Android phones
Smartphone Compatible
LiveTrack shows the planned route

SAFETY FEATURES (Smartphone required)

LIVE TRACKING
Send route selection to MapShare during trip
Sending a position in sms when an event is detected
Incident detection

COMPUTER CONNECTIVITY

Data transmission device in the package?
Data transfer device name
typeC- USB

NAVIGATION FEATURES

Find the starting point

GPS FUNCTIONS

GPS (USA) satellite system compatible
GLONASS satellite system compatible (30cm Accuracy!)
GALILEO
Beidou
QZSS

inReach® features (requires subscription)

Interactive SOS
inReach időjárás
Send and receive text messages to SMS and email
Send and receive text messages to other inReach device
Send and receive group messages
Exchange locations with other inReach device
MapShare compatible with tracking
Virtual keyboard for custom messaging
inReach remote compatible

ALTIMETER FEATURES

barometer
3D digital compass

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Computer
Charging/data cable
Description

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.

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

 

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE

 

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 mobile phone 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.

 

EXPLORE CONNECTED

 

COMMUNICATE


 

CHECK-IN MESSAGES

Send simple check-in messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages.1

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 mobile 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 products1.

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.

BUILT FOR THE BACK COUNTRY


 

RUGGED DESIGN

Made to operate in extreme temperatures, the compact inReach® Messenger Plus satellite communicator is tough, durable, impact-resistant and water-rated to IPX7.

INREACH WEATHER

Get weather reports. You can even request forecasts for your destinations1.

TRACBACK ROUTING

Use this feature to navigate back to where you started the same way you came.

SAFETY CHARGING

Dead phone battery? Connect your phone to the device and use the device’s battery to charge it.

BATTERY THAT LASTS

The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 25 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.

Active an
inReach®
subcription plan

LEARN MORE

Garmin Explore app for off-grid navigation and more.

LEARN MORE

The Garmin Messenger™ app keeps you in touch off-grid.

LEARN MORE

 

 

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.

Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.

 

 
In the box / Warranty
  • inReach® Messenger Plus
  • Type A to Type C USB cable
  • Documentation
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SUPPORT
Software
icon Garmin Explore | Outdoor Off-Grid Navigation
icon Garmin Pilot™ app
icon Garmin Messenger™ App
icon Garmin Messenger™ app (inReach compatible satellite messaging)
User Manual
icon Garmin inReach Messenger .pdf 1.1 MB
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