Open the Earthmate app.
Select More.
Select
Contacts.Select
.Select any of the fields to enter information.
Select Save when done.
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Contacts and Sending Messages With the Earthmate App
The Earthmate® app can be used with an inReach® satellite communicator to send messages to mobile phone numbers, email addresses and inReach addresses. You can use contacts that are either saved in the phone, synced from the Garmin Explore™ website, or manually entered. Use the instructions below to create and send a message.
IMPORTANT: The Earthmate app must be paired and connected to a compatible inReach device to send and receive messages, and is the only Garmin app that offers messaging features for these devices. Be sure to leave the Earthmate app open until the message is sent. If the app is closed early it can cause duplicate messages to be sent. For pairing instructions, see - Pairing Instructions for Earthmate Compatible inReach Devices.
Steps will differ depending on the type of mobile device you are using. Refer to your operating system below for instructions.
iOS Instructions
Open the Earthmate app.
Select Messages.
Touch
.Select or type the desired recipient using one of the available methods:
Touch
to add a saved contact. Contacts saved to your account will be displayed first. Select
, 
, or 
below the contact's name to add one of their saved contact methods.You can also select Phone Contacts to select from your saved phone contacts. If prompted, allow Earthmate to access your contacts.
If contacts are not appearing correctly, check for duplicate contacts in your phone.
Tap the To: field, begin typing a contact name, then select the desired contact method from the list that appears.
Tap the To: field and manually type an email address, phone number, or inReach address.
If contacts are not appearing correctly, check for duplicate contacts in your phone.
Repeat step 4 for any additional recipient(s) you want to add to the message.
Touch the Type Message field (shown below), and enter a message.
NOTE: Voice dictation on iOS uses a web-based background service requiring a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to operate in the Earthmate app.
Messages are limited to 160 characters.
Touch
to select a Quick Text.Touch
to enable/disable whether your location is included with the message.The Include Location setting in the Earthmate app can also be enabled, but this will only affect brand new message threads. When replying to a previous message, make sure to check if location is enabled
or disabled 
for that specific message thread.NOTE: The position format for latitude and longitude coordinates sent in SMS messages enabled to include location is set to Decimal Degrees (WGS84) by default and cannot be changed.
Touch Send.
The message will then be sent through the paired inReach device. Ensure your inReach has a clear view of the sky so the message is not delayed.
Open the Earthmate app.
Select Messages.
Touch
.Select or type the desired recipient using one of the available methods:
Touch
to add a saved contact. Contacts saved to your account will be displayed first. Select
, , or below the contact's name to add one of their saved contact methods.You can also select Phone Contacts to select from your saved phone contacts. If prompted, allow Earthmate to access your contacts.
If contacts are not appearing correctly, check for duplicate contacts in your phone.
Tap the To: field, begin typing a contact name, then select the desired contact method from the list that appears.
Tap the To: field and manually type an email address, phone number, or inReach address.
If contacts are not appearing correctly, check for duplicate contacts in your phone.
Repeat step 4 for any additional recipient(s) you want to add to the message.
Touch
next to the Type Message field (shown below).Touch
to enable/disable whether your location is included with the message.The Include Location setting in the Earthmate app can also be enabled, but this will only affect brand new message threads. When replying to a previous message, make sure to check if location is enabled
or disabled for that specific message thread.NOTE: The position format for latitude and longitude coordinates sent in SMS messages enabled to include location is set to Decimal Degrees (WGS84) by default and cannot be changed.
Select a Quick Text from the list.
NOTE: Tap
if you wish to edit any of your Quick Text messages. Editing Quick Text messages requires a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection.Touch SEND.
The message will then be sent through the paired inReach device. Ensure your inReach has a clear view of the sky so the message is not delayed.
NOTE: If your inReach account was created on or after September 27th, 2022, you will see Check-In Messages in the Earthmate app. If your inReach account was created prior to September 27th, 2022, you will see Preset Messages in the Earthmate app. For details on editing the recipients of these messages, or for Preset Messages what the messages say, see - Editing Check-In Contacts in the Earthmate App or Editing inReach Preset Messages on the Garmin Explore Website.
Open the Earthmate app.
Ensure your compatible inReach device is powered on and paired with the Earthmate app.
Select More.
Select
Check-in Messages or Preset Messages.Select one of the three available Check-In or Preset messages to send it.
The message will then be sent through the paired inReach device. Ensure your inReach has a clear view of the sky so the message is not delayed.
Android Instructions
Open the Earthmate app.
Select
.Select
Contacts.Select
.Select any of the fields to enter information.
Select Save when done.
NOTE: Contacts synced from the Garmin Explore website are saved to the phone's contact list. If you are unable to access contacts that you have saved on the Garmin Explore website, ensure that permission to use Contacts has been enabled for the Earthmate app, then sync with your account. For help with changing app permissions, see - Android Help - Change app permissions on your Android phone. For help with syncing, see - Syncing inReach Account Changes with the Earthmate App.
Open the Earthmate app.
From the Map page, touch
.You can also access this under
> Messages.
Select or type the desired recipient using one of the available methods:
Touch
to select a saved contact.Contacts saved to your account will be displayed first. Select
, 
, or 
below the contact's name to add one of their saved contact methods.You can also select Phone Contacts to select from your saved phone contacts. If prompted, allow Earthmate to access your contacts.
If contacts are not appearing correctly, check for duplicate contacts in your phone.
Tap the To: field, begin typing a contact name, then select the desired contact method from the list that appears.
Tap the To: field and manually type an email address, phone number, or inReach address.
If contacts are not appearing correctly, check for duplicate contacts in your phone.
Repeat step 3 for any additional recipient(s) you want to add to the message.
Separate each additional contact with a comma.
Touch the Type Message field (shown below), and enter a message.
Messages are limited to 160 characters.
Touch
to enable/disable whether your location is included with the message.The Include Location setting in the Earthmate app can also be enabled, but this will only affect brand new message threads. When replying to a previous message, make sure to check if location is enabled (
) or disabled () for that specific message thread.NOTE: The position format for latitude and longitude coordinates sent in SMS messages enabled to include location is set to Decimal Degrees (WGS84) by default and cannot be changed.
Touch SEND.
The message will then be sent through the paired inReach device. Ensure your inReach has a clear view of the sky so the message is not delayed.
NOTE: Contacts synced from the Garmin Explore website are saved to the phone's contact list. If you are unable to access contacts that you have saved on the Garmin Explore website, ensure that permission to use Contacts has been enabled for the Earthmate app, then sync with your account. For help with changing app permissions, see - Android Help - Change app permissions on your Android phone. For help with syncing, see - Syncing inReach Account Changes with the Earthmate App.
Open the Earthmate app.
From the Map page, touch
.You can also access this under
> Messages.
Select or type the desired recipient using one of the available methods:
Touch
to select a saved contact.Contacts saved to your account will be displayed first. Select
, , or below the contact's name to add one of their saved contact methods.You can also select Phone Contacts to select from your saved phone contacts. If prompted, allow Earthmate to access your contacts.
If contacts are not appearing correctly, check for duplicate contacts in your phone.
Tap the To: field, begin typing a contact name, then select the desired contact method from the list that appears.
Tap the To: field and manually type an email address, phone number, or inReach address.
If contacts are not appearing correctly, check for duplicate contacts in your phone.
Repeat step 3 for any additional recipient(s) you want to add to the message.
Separate each additional contact with a comma.
Touch
next to the Type Message field (shown below).Touch
to enable/disable whether your location is included with the message.The Include Location setting in the Earthmate app can also be enabled, but this will only affect brand new message threads. When replying to a previous message, make sure to check if location is enabled
or disabled for that specific message thread.NOTE: The position format for latitude and longitude coordinates sent in SMS messages enabled to include location is set to Decimal Degrees (WGS84) by default and cannot be changed.
Select a Quick Text from the list.
NOTE: Tap
if you wish to edit any of your Quick Text messages. Editing Quick Text messages requires a mobile data or Wi-Fi connection.Touch SEND.
The message will then be sent through the paired inReach device. Ensure your inReach has a clear view of the sky so the message is not delayed.
NOTE: If your inReach account was created on or after September 27th, 2022, you will see Check-In Messages in the Earthmate app. If your inReach account was created prior to September 27th, 2022, you will see Preset Messages in the Earthmate app. For details on editing the recipients of these messages, or for Preset Messages what the messages say, see - Editing Check-In Contacts in the Earthmate App or Editing inReach Preset Messages on the Garmin Explore Website.
Open the Earthmate app.
Ensure your compatible inReach device is powered on and paired with the Earthmate app.
Select
.Select
Check-in Messages or Preset Messages.Select one of the three available Check-In or Preset messages to send it.
The message will then be sent through the paired inReach device. Ensure your inReach has a clear view of the sky so the message is not delayed.