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Pairing a Replacement inReach Device With Your Phone

If you received a replacement inReach® satellite communicator from Garmin, or upgraded to a new device, you will need to take some steps to transfer your inReach service and get the replacement device connected to your phone. It is important to follow these steps in order to ensure that you remove the old device properly, and add the replacement device properly.

1. Transfer Your inReach Service

For instructions on transferring your inReach service, see - Transferring Existing inReach Service to Another inReach Device.

2. Confirm App Compatibility if You Have Upgraded to a Different Model of inReach Satellite Communicator

If you have upgraded to a different model of inReach satellite communicator, it may need to be used with a different app.


App Compatibility List

Earthmate® App

  • inReach Explorer®
  • inReach Explorer®+
  • inReach® Mini
  • inReach SE®
  • inReach SE®+

Garmin Explore™ App

  • Alpha® 200i
  • Alpha® 300i
  • GPSMAP® 66i | GPSMAP® 67i | GPSMAP® 86i | GPSMAP® 86sci
  • inReach® Mini 2
  • Montana® 700i | Montana® 750i

Garmin Messenger™ App

  • Alpha® 300i
  • GPSMAP® 66i | GPSMAP® 67i | GPSMAP® 86i | GPSMAP® 86sci
  • inReach® Messenger
  • inReach® Mini 2
  • Montana® 700i | Montana® 750i

3. Remove the Old Device From Your Smartphone

Refer to the instructions for the app(s) being used with your inReach satellite communicator:


4. Pair the New Device With Your Smartphone

Refer to the instructions for the app(s) being used with your inReach satellite communicator:

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