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Using an inReach Mini Without a Subscription

The inReach® Mini 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 communicator, select your language and you will reach a message stating, "Device Setup". From this screen, select Skip with the OK button and the inReach Mini communicator is ready to use.

NOTE: It is not recommended to use the inReach Mini communicator without a subscription due to its less substantial navigation and smaller screen.

Functions That Can be Used Without a Subscription

  • Saving waypoints

  • Track recording1

  • Navigation to waypoints2

Communication Features Requiring an Active Subscription


Using the Earthmate® App With an inReach Mini Communicator That Does Not Have a Subscription

The Earthmate app is a mobile application that is used together with the inReach Mini communicator to make certain tasks easier, such as messaging and tracking.

You can log in to the Earthmate app if you already have a Garmin account. If you do not already have an account, you can create one in the app.

Without an active subscription, functions in the Earthmate app are limited.


Features That Do Not Require an Active Subscription

  • Pair with inReach Mini

  • Download maps

  • Create waypoints

  • Record tracks

  • Compass

  • Sync (transfer) waypoints and tracks to the Mini


Features That Require an Active Subscription

  • SOS Messaging

  • Text Messaging

  • Location Requests

  • Weather

  • Send Tracking

  • MapShare

  • Create routes

  • Sync (transfer) your data to an online account


NOTE: Even without an active subscription, the Earthmate app does not remove options that are not functional. So you may still see Messages and SOS as options, even though they will not work.


Activating an inReach Subscription Later

If you decide you want to activate an inReach subscription, you can do so through the Earthmate app. For steps, see - How to Activate an inReach SE(+)/Explorer(+) or Mini.

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


1 To be able to track, you need to manually turn on the log interval. For steps, see Related.

2 There is no map on the inReach Mini so navigating provides a compass pointer with a straight as-the-crow-flies line to the waypoint.

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