Feeling At Home Is Easier Than You Think
When your adventures take you to remote places, this small and rugged satellite communication device¹ goes beyond the limits of mobile networks, allowing you to stay connected with family and friends through two-way text messaging.
- Send text messages without mobile service
- Connect it to the garmin messenger™ smartphone app for group messaging and much more
- Send an interactive sos message to garmin response℠, our 24/7 international coordination center with staff available around the clock
- Use the device screen to confirm the message has been sent
- Easily return to the starting point with the tracback® route function
- Enjoy up to 28 DAYS of battery life
TWO-WAY Messaging
The simple user interface of the Garmin Messenger app on your smartphone allows you to easily send and receive text messages with your loved ones using mobile or satellite networks.
Seamless Connection
inReach’s optimized messaging uses your smartphone’s mobile connection when available and seamlessly switches to an Iridium® satellite network with full global coverage as you venture beyond mobile network range.
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Group Messaging
Use your smartphone and the Garmin Messenger app to send group messages.
Interactive Sos
Explore with complete peace of mind knowing that you can send an interactive SOS message to the Garmin Response Center, an international coordination center with 24/7 staff available to assist you in case of emergency.
Location Sharing Capability
Share your location at any time with loved ones waiting at home through the MapShare™ page or add your GPS coordinates to messages.
BUILT-IN Device Screen
Use the screen to confirm that messages have been sent, send messages, and read replies, even when your phone’s battery is drained.
Communicate
Preset Messages
Send simple prewritten messages that don’t count against your text message quota¹.
Sync Your Contacts
Easily find your contacts with the Garmin Messenger app and your compatible smartphone.
Remote Control
Send and receive text messages or trigger an interactive SOS message remotely with select compatible Garmin products¹.
Navigate
Inreach Weather Forecast
Receive weather reports. You can even request forecasts for your destinations¹.
Tracback Routes
Use this feature to return to your starting point via the same path.
Built for the Outdoors
Rugged Design
This compact, lightweight device is tough, durable, impact-resistant, and has an IPX7 water resistance rating.
Power Backup
Is your phone’s battery dead? Connect it to the device and use the device’s battery to charge it.
Long Battery Life
The rechargeable internal lithium battery provides up to 28 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.
Content:
- inReach® Messenger
- USB-A to USB-C Cable
- Documentation
Specifications:
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| Lens Material | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Unit Dimensions (WIDTH/HEIGHT/DEPTH) | 7.8 X 6.4 X 2.3 cm (3.1″ X 2.5″ X 0.9″) |
| Weight | 113.9 g |
| Water Resistance Rating | IPX7 |
| Screen Type | Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective, pixel-level memory (MIP) |
| Screen Size (WIDTH/HEIGHT) | 2.53 X 1.1 X 2.74 cm Diagonal (1″ X 0.43″, 1.08″) |
| Screen Resolution (WIDTH/HEIGHT) | 160 X 68 pixels |
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion internal battery |
| Battery Life | – Up to 28 days with message or location sent every 10 minutes and clear sky view; up to 14 days with moderate tree cover – Up to 6 days with message or location sent every 2 minutes and clear sky view; up to 3 days with moderate tree cover – Up to 46 days with message or location sent every 30 minutes and clear sky view; up to 23 days with moderate tree cover – Up to 1 year when turned off |
| Interface | USB-C |
| GPS | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| QZSS | Yes |
| Beidou | Yes |
| HIGH-SENSITIVITY Receiver | Yes |
| GPS Compass (Moving) | Yes |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger App | Yes |
| Tracback® | Yes |
| Interactive Sos | Yes |
| inReach WEATHER FORECAST | Yes |
| Send and Receive Text Messages Via Sms and Email | Yes |
| SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES TO ANOTHER inREACH DEVICE | Yes |
| Send and Receive Group Messages | Yes |
| EXCHANGE LOCATIONS WITH ANOTHER inREACH DEVICE | Yes |
| Compatible with Mapshare Tracking | Yes |
| Virtual Keyboard to Create Custom Messages | Yes |
| COMPATIBLE WITH inREACH® | Yes |
| Compatible with Garmin Explore Website | Yes |
| Smart Switching Between WI-FI, Mobile Network, and Satellite with Garmin Messenger App | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
FAQs
Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above specified temperatures, or incinerate the device or batteries.
Not all wireless connections are secure; you should pair devices in a secure location.
First consult the online help at support.garmin.com before seeking warranty service or repairs.
Unauthorized repairs or modifications can cause permanent damage and void the warranty and authority to operate the device.
Reliable messaging, tracking, and SOS require a clear view of the sky for satellite access.
The battery is not user-replaceable, and you should not attempt to remove it yourself.
Use only Garmin supplied or properly certified power/data cables and adapters when charging or powering the device.
Contact the SailRACE team — as certified marine experts we’re happy to help with product selection, installation and after-sales servicing, before and after your purchase.