Pairing the Alpha 200i With an inReach Remote Widget

Some Garmin® watches have the ability to pair with the Alpha® 200i dog tracking handheld to facilitate some of the inReach® satellite communication and tracking features. This allows the watch to be used for reading messages, sending check-in/preset messages, starting inReach tracking, and triggering an SOS. For a list of compatible products, see - Garmin Products That Support the inReach Remote Feature.

There are several steps for pairing an Alpha 200i handheld with a Garmin watch. Ensure that both the Alpha 200i handheld and the watch have their latest software version installed. For how to update the software on these devices, see Related at the bottom of the page.

Enabling inReach Remote Mode on the Alpha 200i Handheld

1. Select Setup.

2. Select Sensors.

3. Select inReach Remote.

   • Enabled should be On.

   • Verification should be On.

Adding the inReach as a Sensor on a Compatible Watch

1. Hold UP/MENU.

2. Select or scroll to Settings.

3. Select Sensors & Accessories or Connectivity > Sensors & Accessories.

4. Select Add New.

5. Select inReach. The watch will begin searching for and connecting to the inReach device. This can take up to 60 seconds.

6. Select inReach - (device number) once it appears on the watch.

7. On the Alpha 200i handheld, you will be prompted to verify and allow the pairing. Select Verify.

Once connected, the inReach Remote widget should be enabled automatically. If it is not, refer to "Customizing the Widget/Glance Loop" in your watch's owner's manual for instructions to add it.

Using the inReach Widget on the Watch

From the watch face, scroll to the inReach Remote widget to see your messages. While viewing the inReach Remote widget, select START/STOP to access the menu for SOS, Messages, or Tracking.