Getting Started With the Garmin Earthmate App

The Earthmate® app can be paired with a compatible inReach® satellite communicator for sending and receiving messages, viewing mapping, navigation, and much more from your mobile device.

Installation

The Earthmate app is available to download and install from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).

Getting Started With the Earthmate App

This section provides links and information on specific topics for using the Earthmate app.

Pairing an inReach Device and Activating an inReach Subscription

• Pairing Instructions for Earthmate Compatible inReach Devices

Managing Your inReach Subscription

• Managing Your inReach Subscription in the Earthmate App or Garmin Messenger App

Syncing Account Information

• Syncing inReach Account Changes with the Earthmate App

• Items That Sync Through Earthmate

Sending Messages

• Sending an inReach Message with Earthmate App

Managing Maps

• Earthmate App Map Features and Legend

• Downloading and Managing Maps With the Earthmate App

Tracking

• Getting Started With Tracking in the Earthmate App

Waypoints and Navigation

• Creating Waypoints in the Earthmate App

• Navigating to a Waypoint in the Earthmate App

Weather Forecasts

• Requesting Weather Forecasts With the Earthmate App

Triggering an SOS

During an emergency, you can contact Garmin Response to request help.

1. From the menu, select SOS.

2. Slide the SOS button to the right.

3. Send a text message to initiate a rescue.

4. Communicate with Garmin Response by text.

If help is no longer needed, you can cancel an SOS from the app or by holding the SOS button on the inReach device.