Getting Started With the inReach Messenger

If you are setting up an inReach Messenger for the first time, the following steps will walk you through the process to help you get the most out of your new Garmin.

Setting up the inReach Messenger

When powering on the Garmin for the first time, you will be prompted to configure some settings and activate with an inReach subscription.

1. Power on by holding on the right side of the device.
   
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   SOS (Under Protective Cap)

   • Initiate or cancel an SOS request.

   POWER

   • Press and hold to turn the device on.
   • While powered on, quickly press to open the Power menu.
   • Press and hold to turn the device off.

   LEFT

   • Press to scroll through menus, pages, and settings.
   • Press and hold at any time to return to the home screen

   OK

   • Press to choose an option or to acknowledge a message.
   • From the home screen, press to access quick actions like Check-in Messages and Start Tracking.
   • Press to open the options menu for the page that is currently open (if available).

   RIGHT

   • Press to scroll through menus, pages, and settings.

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2. Choose your language by scrolling through the list using the or buttons, then press OK to select a language.

3. Pair your inReach Messenger with your phone and activate an inReach satellite subscription using the Garmin Messenger app.

   For more help with pairing, see - Pairing Your Phone and Activating an inReach Messenger.

Learn More About the inReach Messenger

The following articles will help you explore and use the many features of the inReach Messenger.

inReach Features

NOTE: Before leaving for a trip, it is recommended to test that you can send out a text message. For instructions, see - null.

• • Activating an inReach Subscription

    • Pairing Your Phone and Activating an inReach Messenger

    • inReach Subscription Plan Options and Feature Information

  • Messaging

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    • Contacts and Sending Messages With the Garmin Messenger App

    • Editing Check-In Contacts in the Garmin Messenger App

    • Frequently Asked Questions About the Garmin Messenger App

    • Send a Message to an inReach Device

    • Character Limits of Messages Sent and Received by an inReach

  • MapShare & Tracking

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    • Setting Up MapShare for an inReach Messenger

  • SOS

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    • SOS Coverage

Connected Features

NOTE: Before leaving for a trip, ensure that you are signed into the Garmin Messenger app and that the inReach shows as connected in the app when it is powered on and within Bluetooth range.

• • Garmin Messenger App Overview
    

Battery and Charging Features

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  • Improving the Battery Life of Garmin inReach Products

Other Helpful Tips

• • Frequently Asked Questions on Weather for inReach

  • Preparing Your inReach for a Trip