Garmin inReach Messenger Plus

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 subscription¹.  Connect your compatible smartphone, and tell them you miss them — or show them the view with voice recordings, photos and group messaging² on the Garmin Messenger app. Explore with peace of mind  knowing you can trigger an interactive SOS message anytime 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. Plus, the durable design withstands extreme temperatures and the battery lasts for weeks.

NEW Features on the inReach Messenger Plus vs. inReach Messenger

NEW! EXCHANGE PHOTOS

Send a selfie or share the sunset over the satellite network, no cell service required. This requires pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.

NEW! 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.

NEW! BATTERY LASTS FOR WEEKS

The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 600 hours (25 days) of battery life with a text message or location sent every 10 minutes in low power messaging mode. Get up to 250 photo or voice messages sent on a single battery charge. Depending on usage and tracking modes, the fully charged battery can last for weeks to months – even up to a full year.

NEW! 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.

IMPROVED! 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, react to messages or start a group chat.

PLUS, More Great Features

INTERACTIVE SOS

Explore with peace of mind knowing you can send an interactive SOS message with your GPS coordinates to the Garmin Response center, our 24/7-staffed international coordination center for help in an emergency.

RUGGED DESIGN FOR EXTREME TEMPERATURES

inReach was made to operate in extreme hot and cold temperatures. This compact and lightweight device is tough, durable, and water-rated to IPX7.

GLOBAL IRIDIUM SATELLITE NETWORK

Instead of relying on tower-based cellphone coverage, your messages and SOS alerts are sent via the 100% global iridium satellite network.

GPS ACCURACY

The built-in antenna automatically acquires satellites to update your latitude and longitude position. No need to point your device directly towards the sky to find satellites.

LOCATION SHARING

Share your GPS location and your route anytime with live tracking¹. You can also embed your GPS coordinates with your text, photo or voice messages.

CHECK-IN MESSAGES

Send simple, preset check-in messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages¹.

SEAMLESS CONNECTION

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.

CONTROL REMOTELY

Send and receive text messages or send an interactive SOS message remotely using select compatible Garmin products¹.

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.

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.