Garmin inReach® Messenger Handheld Satellite Communicator, Global Two-Way Messaging
$21.99
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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
13 reviews for Garmin inReach® Messenger Handheld Satellite Communicator, Global Two-Way Messaging
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Amazon Customer –
Great product! Well designed, works well.
Fantastic battery life, I used it for 8 days in and out of cell coverage at only used 40% of the battery. Can be used without a phone, but using a phone via Bluetooth makes things easier. Garmin has several plans to suit your needs, although you must have some plan active to use the system. Easy to set up contacts. 3 predefined messages (starting, stopping and allos well) and many customizable messages. I did not use the SOS, nor did I attempt to test it, but instructions are provided. I purchased a silicone case and that made it not slide around on my dash. The device signals when too hot or too cold, and I was pleasantly surprised that even a full day in the sun on my dash didn’t cause it to complain about the heat. The devices uses your phones BT to access the Internet via it’s WiFi or cellular (no Garmin fees) and only uses satellite (Garmin fees) when there is no other option for coverage. Great customer support website. Nice way to share your progress via a amp with anyone. Overall great product.
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 it’s designed to do. It’s 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 doesn’t 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!
NoleMet –
A must-have if you’re going into the wilderness…
Great to be able to text even when in the wilderness. Obviously works best in the open, but if you can get enough of a clearing in the forest, you can usually get a signal. Only complaint is the tiny screen, and the fact that to reasonably use the device for texting, you need a phone with a charge it (though you do have minimal functionality without a phone too).Garmin changed up their rate plans to make more money, which stinks – but still, I wouldn’t go into the backcountry without mine. Gives my family peace of mind..,
gp7123 –
Perfect
Fantastic. Worked perfectly, long battery life. Perfect back country communications.
crisart –
worth the money!
I love this! My nephew is an avid hiker, often hiking alone. It gives me great comfort being able to track his progress. The only thing we discovered when I was meeting him at certain points along his long long hike , if we didn’t include the time we wrote each message we were sometimes thrown off. There are occaisinnal time delays in messages sent due to satellite coverage here and there.
Adrienne G. –
The app does not work!!
The app does not work!!!!!! (Android) Garmin, you cannot charge this kind of money for a device and advertise the app, and then have it not work. Bad quality control. Did someone at the company even test it? Putting out such a bad app like this is usually a sign of a company starting a downward spiral.
JD –
Messenger device
Works as expected. The screen is small but usable, you primarily use garmin messenger app from your cell phone which is super simple and easy to use. Those tracking from home can always request your location even if you’re just using it as a messenger device. Great to have communication when your in the back country.
LUIGI –
Tuve 2 mini inrech y ambos se les termina la batería en 2 o 3 hrs., uno simplemente dejó de funcionar, ya no cubría garantía 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.
Amazon Customer –
Does exactly the job it’s meant to do. Excellent battery life and links very well with app for ease of use.Probably the best value for money of all the satellite communicators (for using in the Uk (unless you want additional features like navigation)
fred –
Thanks – – the device arrived and it is just what I needed.
Michelle F. –
This is amazing. My father has the beginning stage of dementia and he keeps this in the truck. It gives him access to help if he needs it as well as gives us piece of mind. We can find his location on the Garmin map and we never have to worry about not being able to locate him. This will also turn his phone into a satelite phone for messaging us when he has no cell service. Such an amazing tool for the whole famile.
Fabio –
Funziona molto bene, è una sicurezza impagabile. I piani tariffari sono equi e la batteria infinita