Description
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.
Features:
- Exchanged 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™, the 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
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.
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 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 and reactions, 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 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.
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.
CHECK-IN MESSAGES
Send simple check-in messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages.
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 cell 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 send an interactive SOS message remotely by connecting select compatible Garmin products.
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 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.
INREACH WEATHER
Get weather reports. You can even request forecasts for your destinations.
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.
Specifications:
- Lens Material: Chemically Strengthened Glass
- Dimensions: 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, and up to 110 hours in performance messaging mode. Up to 250 Media Messages are sent on a single battery charge. Up to 1 year when powered off.
- Note – Battery life estimates are for a full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover.
- Interface: USB-C
What's In The Box?
- inReach Messenger Plus
- USB-C cable
- Documentation
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.
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.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including NICKEL (METALLIC) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
