Access your Settings menu.
Watches with 5 buttons: Hold UP/MENU (middle left button) > Scroll to or select Settings.
Watches with 2 buttons: Press the top right button > Select Settings.
Select Sensors & Accessories or Connectivity > Sensors & Accessories.
Select Add New.
Select inReach. The watch will begin searching for and connecting to the inReach device. This can take up to 60 seconds.
Select inReach - (device number) once it appears on the watch.
Select your product to confirm this information applies to you
Pairing the GPSMAP 66i/67i/86i/86sci for the inReach Remote Widget
Some non-inReach Garmin products have the ability to pair with the GPSMAP® 66i, 67i, 86i, and 86sci outdoor handhelds to use some of the inReach® satellite communication features they offer.
Even though both devices need to be in close proximity (10 ft) to each other, it can be helpful to strap your inReach device on your pack or person, and then use your smaller non-inReach device for messaging, SOS, etc.
This article walks you through the process of getting these devices paired together.
Checking Compatibility
To determine if your non-inReach Garmin can use the inReach Remote widget, see - Garmin Products That Support the inReach Remote Feature.
Updating Software
Ensure that both devices have their latest software version installed. Most devices can be updated using Garmin Express™ software. For detailed instructions, see - Help with Product Updates.
Enabling inReach Remote Mode on the GPSMAP 66i/67i/86i/86sci Handhelds
Press MENU twice to access the main menu.
Select Setup.
Select Sensors.
Select inReach Remote.
Enabled should be On.
Verification should be Off.
Enabling and Connecting the inReach Remote Widget
Lastly, you need to pair your compatible non-inReach device. Steps will vary by the type of device you are using.
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.
For steps to enable the inReach Remote widget on a compatible Edge computer, refer to your owner's manual and search for "Using the inReach Remote"
These are general instructions that should work with most compatible chartplotters. For more detailed instructions, refer to your chartplotter's owner's manual or Pairing the GPSMAP 86i / 86sci to a Garmin Marine Chartplotter.
On the chartplotter, select A/V.
NOTE: If you do not see A/V, select OneHelm™ first.Select Gauges.
Select inReach.
Select Start Pairing.
The chartplotter will begin searching for and connecting to the inReach device. This can take up to 60 seconds.
If necessary, compare the code on the inReach device to the chartplotter, and select OK if they match.
For steps to enable the inReach Remote widget on a compatible automotive device, refer to the articles below:
For steps to connect an inReach device with a compatible handheld, refer to the device owner's manual below.
For steps to connect an inReach® device with a compatible Descent™ dive computer, refer to the device owner's manual.