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Differences Between Preset, Check-in, and Quick Text Messages
The chart below best shows the differences between preset, check-in, and quick text messages when using an inReach® satellite communication device.
NOTE: Check-in messages have replaced preset messages as of September 27th, 2022. inReach® accounts set up prior to this date will still have preset messages available, but any new accounts created after this date will use check-in messages.
Preset Messages Prior to September 27th, 2022 | Check-in Messages Current | Quick Text Messages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How many can I have? | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Who is the message sent to? | Determined ahead of time by user on the account at explore.garmin.com | Determined ahead of time by user on the account at explore.garmin.com, or in the Garmin Messenger app with a compatible inReach device. | Determined when sending the message |
| What does the message say? | Determined ahead of time by user on the account at explore.garmin.com. A Preset is not to be used for an Emergency. |
| Determined ahead of time by user on the account at explore.garmin.com |
| Do sent messages count against my monthly satellite message allotment? | No, except for Enterprise plans | No, except for Enterprise plans | Yes |
| Do received messages count against my monthly satellite message allotment? | No. Except for Enterprise plans, preset messages received from another inReach user do not count against your monthly satellite message allotment. | No. Except for Enterprise plans, check-in messages received from another inReach user do not count against your monthly satellite message allotment. | Yes |
IMPORTANT: Any received messages, including replies to preset, check-in, and quick text messages, will count against your monthly satellite message allotment. Incoming check-in or preset messages received from another inReach user are the only exception to this.
For instructions on sending a preset or check-in message from an inReach handheld or Tread device, refer to the appropriate link for the device below: