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Pairing an inReach Messenger Plus With the Garmin Explore App

The inReach® Messenger Plus satellite communicator can be used with the Garmin Explore™ app to sync data (waypoints, routes, tracks and activities) to and from your Garmin Explore™ web account. The Garmin Explore app also allows you to compose, send, and receive messages using the interface of your mobile device while the inReach Messenger Plus is connected and outside with a clear view of the sky.

NOTE: The inReach Messenger Plus can only be paired to one phone at a time. The inReach Messenger Plus can also be used with the Garmin Messenger™ app to compose, send, and receive messages.


 


First Time Users

  1. Install and open the Garmin Explore app.

  2. Allow any app permissions when prompted.

  3. Select Create Account.

    • NOTE: If you already have a Garmin account or have previously used other Garmin apps, you can select Sign In (or Continue as ['username'], if prompted).

  4. Tap Next after reading and agreeing to the EULA.

  5. Tap Enable Cloud Storage (or Not Now).

  6. Continue selecting Done to proceed through the information about new app features.

  7. Select Add Device when prompted.

    The app will then begin searching for devices.

  8. Place the inReach Messenger Plus into pairing mode:

    1. If necessary, press and hold OK to reach the home page.

    2. Press Left Arrow Button or Right Arrow Button to scroll through the main menu and select SETTINGS Gear Wheel.

    3. Select Phone Bluetooth Symbol.

    4. Select Pair Phone.

  9. In the Garmin Explore app, select Connect It and follow the prompts to complete the setup.

The inReach Messenger Plus will now be paired with the Garmin Explore app.


Existing Garmin Explore App Users

  1. Open the Garmin Explore app.

    • If prompted, read and agree to EULA, and sign in.

  2. Select Watch and Handheld Icon Devices.

  3. Select either + Pair a New Device or Plus Symbol.

    The app will then begin searching for devices.

  4. Place the inReach Messenger Plus into pairing mode:

    1. If necessary, press and hold OK to reach the home page.

    2. Press Left Arrow Button or Right Arrow Button to scroll through the main menu and select SETTINGS Gear Wheel.

    3. Select Phone Bluetooth Symbol.

    4. Select Pair Phone.

  5. In the Garmin Explore app, select Connect It and follow the prompts to complete the setup.

The inReach Messenger Plus will now be paired with the Garmin Explore app.


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