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Requesting Weather Forecasts with the Garmin Explore Android App
When the Garmin Explore Android App is paired to a compatible inReach with an active subscription, it is able to request Basic, Premium, or Marine weather forecasts to be delivered back to the inReach device and app.
This article covers how to request weather forecasts from the Garmin Explore Android App only. For instructions on how to request a weather forecast using the Garmin Explore iOS App, or from the device itself, see Related. For a comparison of the different available forecasts and their costs, see Related.
IMPORTANT
Requesting weather forecasts is only available when the Garmin Explore App is connected to a device loaded with the latest firmware version. If you do not have an option for Weather in the app, use the Garmin Express program to ensure your device is up to date.
Request Weather Using My Location
- Ensure your inReach device is powered on and paired with the Garmin Explore App
- Select Devices
- Select Weather
- Select the + symbol
- Choose Forecast Type, Marine, and Forecast Location and then select Get Forecast. Leave Marine disabled unless you are wanting a Marine forecast
Note: The inReach device will need to have a clear view of the sky to get the weather information
- Once weather has been received, the page will update with the weather
Request Weather Using Selected Location
- Ensure your inReach device is powered on and paired with the Garmin Explore App
- Select Devices
- Select Weather
- Select the + symbol
- Select Forecast Location
- Choose between My Location, Select Waypoint, or Select from Map
- Once weather has been received, the page will update with current information
Requesting Premium Weather
- Ensure your inReach device is powered on and paired with the Garmin Explore App
- Select Devices
- Select Weather
- Select the + symbol
- Select Forecast Type then select Premium
Request Marine Weather
- Ensure your inReach device is powered on and paired with the Garmin Explore App
- Select Devices
- Select Weather
- Select the + symbol
- Enable Marine by selecting it, and then choose Forecast Type and Forecast Location
Note: The inReach device will need to have a clear view of the sky to get the weather information - Once weather has been received, the page will update with the weather
Note: Marine weather is designed for deep waters and can only be requested if you or the selected location is at least 5 miles from shore. Depending on the large inlets or nearby land masses, you may not be able to retrieve Marine weather. If you are having problems requesting Marine weather, use steps in selected location and move the point further from shore.