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Using an inReach Mini 2 Without a Subscription

The inReach® Mini 2 satellite communicator has a few functions that work without an inReach subscription plan, but there are a number of communication features that require an active plan. See below for more information on both.

When you power on your inReach Mini 2 communicator, select your language and you will reach a message prompting you to activate the device. From this screen, select Skip with the OK button and the inReach Mini 2 device is ready to use.

Functions That Can be Used Without a Subscription

Saving waypoints
Track recording
Navigation

Communication Features Requiring an Active Subscription

SOS Messaging
Text Messaging
Check-In Messages (formerly known as Preset Messages)
Location Requests
Weather
Send Tracking
MapShare™ trip sharing page

Using Garmin Explore™ App With an inReach Mini 2 Communicator That Does Not Have a Subscription

The Garmin Explore app works together with the inReach Mini 2 communicator and the Garmin Explore website. Before you can use the Garmin Explore website, the inReach Mini 2 communicator must be registered by pairing it with a phone or tablet. For steps on pairing the inReach Mini 2 communicator, see - Pairing an inReach Mini 2 With a Phone or Tablet.

Garmin Explore App Features That Do Not Require an Active Subscription

Pair with the inReach Mini 2 communicator
Sync data between the Garmin Explore website and inReach Mini 2 communicator
Create and edit waypoints and courses
Review recorded tracks and activities
Download maps to your mobile device
Organize user data into Collections
Access online device support

Garmin Explore Website Features That Do Not Require an Active Subscription

Sync data to and from the Garmin Explore app
Create and edit waypoints and routes
Review recorded tracks and activities
Measure distance on the map
Organize data into Collections
Import data from outside sources
Export data to be saved elsewhere as a backup, and/or used with third-party applications

NOTE: Garmin BaseCamp™ software may also be used to save waypoints and activities to a computer. Keep in mind, the inReach Mini 2 communicator records activities and those are converted to tracks in the BaseCamp software. If you decide to use BaseCamp software, see How to Install or Update Garmin BaseCamp Software and Backing up, Viewing, and Transferring Data Using Garmin BaseCamp Software.

If an inReach subscription is activated for the device, it will then also allow for managing the account and subscription, viewing conversation history, creating and syncing Contacts/ Check-In Messages (formerly known as Preset Messages)/Quick Text messages through the Garmin Explore app, setting up MapShare, and linking social media accounts. If you decide you want to activate, see below for more information.

Activating an inReach Subscription Later

If you decide you want to activate an inReach subscription, you can log in to the Garmin Explore website with your current account and do so from there. For steps, see - How to Activate an inReach Mini 2 .

If you experience any issues activating, see - Issues Activating an inReach Product.