inReach® Messenger Plus
SOS Satellite Communicator with Photo & Voice Messaging
Stay connected beyond cellular range with inReach® Messenger Plus — the satellite communicator that lets you send texts, photos, and voice messages from anywhere.
Description
Key Features
Specifications
The inReach® Messenger Plus keeps you in touch, even when you’re miles from the nearest cell tower. Whether you're hiking remote trails, sailing across oceans, or exploring off-the-grid terrain, this powerful device ensures you can always reach loved ones — and they can reach you.
With a satellite connection and active inReach subscription, you can send and receive texts, voice clips, and even photos, making every message more personal. It’s not just about staying safe — it’s about sharing the adventure in real time.
Built to handle the elements, Messenger Plus operates in extreme temperatures and harsh environments. And with a battery life that stretches over multiple weeks, it’s a reliable companion for long expeditions.
When the unexpected happens, the SOS feature gives you peace of mind with 24/7 emergency response — wherever you are on the planet.
| Features |
|---|
| Exchange Texts, Photos And Voice Messages Without Cell Service |
| Pair With The Garmin Messenger™ Smartphone App For Group Messaging And More |
| Trigger An Interactive Sos Message To Garmin Response℠, Our 24/7-Staffed International Coordination Center |
| Use The Garmin Explore™ Smartphone App To Plan Your Trip, Track Your Activity And More |
| Easily Navigate Back To Where You Started With The Tracback® Routing Feature |
| Use The Garmin Messenger™ App To Share Your Gps Location Via Live Tracking |
General
- Lens Material: Chemically strengthened glass
- Dimension: 3.1" x 2.5" x 0.9" (7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm)
- Weight: 4.1 oz (117.2 g)
- Water rating: IPX7
- Display Type: Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
- Display Size: 1" x 0.43", 1.08" diagonal (2.53 x 1.1 cm, 2.74 cm diagonal)
- Display Resolution: 160 x 68 pixels
- Battery Type: Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
- Battery Life:
- Up to 120 hours with a text message or location sent every 2 minutes in low power messaging mode
- Up to 70 hours in performance messaging mode
- Up to 600 hours with a text message or location sent every 10 minutes in low power messaging mode
- Up to 110 hours in performance messaging mode
- Up to 250 media messages sent on a single battery charge
- Up to 1 year when powered off
- Note: Battery life estimates are with full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover
- Interface: USB-C
Maps & Memory
- Automatic routing (turn by turn on roads) for outdoor activities: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
- Satellite Imagery: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
- Hydrographic features: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
- Searchable points of interest: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
- Parks, forests and wilderness areas: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
- Waypoints/favorites/locations: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
- Courses: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Sensors
- GPS
- Galileo
- QZSS
- BeiDou
- Compass
- High-sensitivity receiver
- GPS compass (while moving)
Daily Smart Features
- Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
Safety and Tracking Features
- LiveTrack
Outdoor Recreation
- Point-to-point navigation: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
- TracBack®
inReach® Features
- Interactive SOS
- inReach weather
- Send and receive text messages to SMS and email
- Send and receive text messages to other inReach device
- Send and receive group messages
- Send and receive photos
- Send and receive voice messages
- Send and receive 1,600 character messages
- Exchange locations with other inReach device
- MapShare compatible with tracking
- Virtual keyboard for custom messaging
- inReach remote compatible
Outdoor Applications
- Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app
- Garmin Explore website compatible
- Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Cellular and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app
Connections
- Wireless Connectivity: BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®
