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With the inReach® Messenger satellite communicator, home is closer than you think (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices). Providing global two-way messaging and interactive SOS, it keeps you connected with friends and family even when you’re out of cell coverage. Use the device to check in with contacts, read and reply to their responses with preset messages and even share your GPS location data if you like. More detailed texting and group messaging are easy when using the Garmin Messenger smartphone app. Or send/receive messages by using compatible Garmin handhelds, wearables or other devices. Seamless switching between Wi-Fi® wireless networking and cellular/satellite networks gives you superior connectivity and cost-efficiency for all your communications. And the on-device display gives you the ability to confirm that your message has been sent. You’ll even see a response that help is on the way in case of emergency. The communicator’s internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives up to 28 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode — and provides safety charging to help recover a depleted phone.
Small, rugged, lightweight satellite communicator enables two-way text messaging even in areas with no cell coverage (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
Send two-way messages globally; easily text back and forth directly with friends via the Garmin Messenger app, even when you’re out of cellular coverage. (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices.)
Group messaging via the Garmin Messenger smartphone app lets you share your adventures with multiple contacts simultaneously — and have group text chats with friends and family
Check in with contacts directly by using preset messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
Share your GPS location (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
Trigger an interactive SOS to the Garmin IERCC 24/7-staffed monitoring and coordination center for help in an emergency (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
Optimize the way your message is sent through both cellular and satellite communication options (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
Pair with select smart devices and other Garmin handhelds, wearables and marine equipment
Internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives up to 28 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode — and provides safety charging to help recover a depleted phone
11 reviews for Garmin inReach® Messenger Handheld Satellite Communicator, Global Two-Way
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A Roberts –
This works: EVERYWHERE
I have had an Insight Messenger for almost two years. I used this in a remote part of Madagascar. It functioned perfectly for what itâs designed to do. Itâs not for unlimited texting, but it allows essential communication. A smart phone is necessary to send texts through the Garmin InTouch, and makes it lots easier to read texts that are received. If you exceed allotted number of texts for your plan, the cost is reasonable. I did not require emergency assistance, but knowing it was available was reassuring. I use it regularly for an emergency locator when hiking in the US. The ability to directly communicate with emergency response personnel is an extremely attractive feature. Battery life is great, light weight and small. It doesnât necessarily require a smart phone for emergencies, but the smart phone makes it much easier to use, more comforting, and generally better.
Kyle –
Worked great in Alaska
I bought this specifically for fishing trips I take to SE Alaska where we get dropped off at old forest service dry cabins dotted around the Tongass National Forest, 20-30 miles from the nearest town so there’s no cell service. This thing worked like a champ in all weather conditions – we didn’t have a clear view of the sky, maybe 50% clear coverage from the North and East, the rest being tree coverage, but it was enough where we never had issues sending or receiving messages, or getting weather updates. Longest I think it ever took for a message to get out was about 10 minutes, and that was when it was raining and cloudy. The paired phone app definitely makes it really easy to utilize the device as well, so don’t skip that step if you buy one of these.I very much appreciate that Garmin has two different subscription methods – yearly subscription and monthly when you need it. I use the monthly as I only need it a couple times a year, so I just suspend it between usage. Since I use the monthly subscription, it does have a yearly fee involved that the yearly subscription isn’t subjected too (something like $35), but compared to $400-500 for a SIM card pre-loaded with minutes on my sat phone that barely works, and where the minutes expire in 6 months, this is a steal!My main complaint is the battery life, in reality if you’re sending and receiving a couple dozen texts a day, and it’s not perfectly clear skies, expect 2-3 days – this is a very minor gripe as I always come prepared with many methods to recharge my gear. Fortunately, it doesn’t eat up much from my battery banks, and it charged just fine with my folding solar panels. Secondly, I haven’t figured out a way to charge the device while it’s turned off – as soon as I plug it in to charge, it turns on, which often defeats the purpose of what I’m trying to do.Overall, extremely pleased with this purchase, only thing that could make it better is if Garmin teamed up with one of the big satellite companies for better bandwidth so my wife can send me pictures of my dogs over the messenger!
Longtain. –
Nice extra protection
Just a nice little bit of extra piece of mine to cover up your Garmin messenger and keep it in decent shape. Great product.
M. J. Sears –
This is great, but fully test it before you need it.
Ok, this great – but before you get to the review, know this. Both the user and receiver of messages MUST try it all out and simulate the scenarios you want to test. For example. Put you your phone into airplane mode, turn bluetooth on, and try and send and receive messages. Anytime you test this device, make sure your phone is in airplane mode. The garmin messenger WILL use cell service your phone if it is available. This is great as it will save you charges from garmin. The testing is important as you will learn the noises it make when you send and receive messages. You will also learn how much coverage you need, and where the device needs to be to communicate with satellites. The last thing you need to work out is what message mean. For example, when I send a “check in” message, it means I have good cell service now. If I send a “starting” message after my first one of the day it means that I am taking a break. My second “Stop of the day means I am going to sleep.OK the review. You do not need a phone to use it, but it is HIGHLY recommend. I only turn the device on and off, and start and stop tracking on the device. Everything else is done on my phone.You need a pretty good view of the sky to use, but some tree cover is acceptable. It works within in less than 10 seconds with a clear view. The people you want to communicate with will have choice. Garmin messenger OR email and text. Once a person registers with the garmin messenger app, text message will go there, rather than their phone.The battery life is good. I recommend less than 10 min ute tracking, as the battery lasts longer. I keep the device charged every night.The device can be used as a power source for a small amount of power in an emergency. I do not recommend that except in a very critical emergency.Lastly, I have never pressed the SOS button, but I did use it in a serious situation to help me get out safely. It works.
Vanessa L. –
Canât activate – terrible app
I should have read the 1-star reviews. You have to download the Garmin Messenger app to activate the device and it simply doesnât work, even after uninstalling and reinstalling the app multiple times. So all I have an expensive paperweight. This is going back; how could I possibly trust it to keep me connected in the back country?? Probably getting a Zoleo instead.
BOYOBOYOBOY –
Exactly what I need for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
I needed a device to be able to signal for help whether at my cabin or exploring the wilderness via hiking, truck, snowmobile, or ATV in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Service for cell phones is spotty or non-existent. This device is perfect for my needs.
Patrick coughlin –
Top notch
LUIGI –
Tuve 2 mini inrech y ambos se les termina la baterÃa en 2 o 3 hrs., uno simplemente dejó de funcionar, ya no cubrÃa garantÃa desafortundadmente.Este le dura, sin problemas 78 hrs continuas, con trak de 10 mins.Esto quiere decir que si lo apagas cada noche, casi una semana sin tener que recargar…Y funciona con una app nueva que es muy facil de usar y mandar mensajes y reccibir.Otra cosa importante es que puedes enviar mensajes y en el caso que tenga Red Celular, se manda por ese medio sin gastar tus mensajes Satelitales. Automaticamente busca cualquier señal y se manda rapido.
fred –
Thanks – – the device arrived and it is just what I needed.
bookreader –
This item was great for my daughter’s trip to Canadian rockies for those areas with no cell phone coverage. It gave me peace of mind while she was away and also she had a means of getting help if required – thankfully it wasn’t! It was very useful for sending a pre written message saying Just checking in – all good! Or ‘having a great time’. It was lightweight and small and easy to carry in a backpack or even a pocket. I would recommend this even if only for the peace of mind!
Olivier Gardoni –
Le Garmin Inreach Messenger ne tient pas 3h sans recharge, en randonnée ça coince.Détection des satellites aléatoire et voire impossible: Comment activer les secours quand on est offline en cas de besoin?Appairage impossible avec les autres produits Garmin.Je déconseille fortement.