inReach Messenger Plus
SOS Satellite Communicator with Photo & Voice Messaging
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 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 MESSAGING
A simple user interface through the Garmin Messenger app on your smartphone makes it easy to exchange text messages with loved ones via satellite or cellular networks.
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.
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 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 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
This compact and lightweight device is tough, durable, impact-resistant and water-rated to IPX7.
INREACH WEATHER
Get weather reports. You can even request forecasts for your destinations1.
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 28 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.
xThe 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.
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.
What's in the box
inReach Messenger Plus
USB cable
Documentation
