How Do I Text On My Garmin InReach Explorer Plus?

1. Select Messages.
2. Select New Message.
3. Select a Contact or type a phone number, email or inReach address.
4. Type a Custom Message or select a Quick Text.
5. Select Send.

Can you use Garmin inReach Explorer without subscription?

The inReach Explorer+/SE+ can be used without a subscription

. When you power on your inReach, you will encounter a message that states: “Welcome Communication features require activation”. From this screen, simply select Skip and the inReach will be ready to use.

How do I program my Garmin inReach?

How do I use my Garmin satellite phone?

How do you use Earthmate app?

1. Power on the paired inReach device.
2. Open Earthmate.
3. Confirm the device is Connected by touching. then My inReach (It may take a moment to connect).
4. Once Connected, select .
5. Select Tracking.
6. Select .
7. Select Clear Log.

Can a Garmin inReach text to a cell phone?

inReach devices do not have phone numbers assigned to them, so

they can only send SMS (text), email, or inReach messages

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Can you receive text messages on Garmin inReach?

Your inReach

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device sends and receives text messages using the Iridium

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satellite network

. You can send messages to an SMS phone number, an email address, or another inReach device. Each message you send includes your location details.

How do you send messages from inReach to inReach?

1. Visit the MapShare page for the inReach device to be messaged.
2. Select the inReach device to be messaged.
3. Click Message.
4. In the Send Message window enter your e-mail address or phone number and message.
5. Click Send.

What can Garmin inReach do without subscription?

• Pair with inReach Mini.
• Download maps.
• Create waypoints.
• Record tracks.
• Compass.
• Sync (transfer) waypoints and tracks to and from the Mini.

Can Garmin work without subscription?

Garmin Explore Website Features That Do Not Require an Active Subscription

. NOTE: Garmin BaseCamp may also be used to save waypoints and activities to a computer. Keep in mind, the Mini 2 records activities and those are converted to tracks in BaseCamp.

What is the difference between inReach SE and explorer?

Garmin sells two flavors of the InReach, and here's the difference. The SE has all the core functions including SOS and two-way texting. The Explorer, which costs about $50 more, adds topo maps, a built-in digital compass, barometric altimeter, and accelerometer.

What is Earthmate app?

Earthmate

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Extends the Power of inReach to Your Mobile Phone

For even more messaging convenience and navigation capability, download the free Earthmate app and use Bluetooth® to pair inReach with your compatible Apple®, or Android® device

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How does Garmin inReach work?

The Garmin inReach is a two-way satellite communicator that works where cell phones don't. It

uses the Iridium satellite network, which has pole-to-pole coverage (keep reading for reader confirmation from Antartica!), to send and receive data

. If you don't ever hike out of cellphone range, you don't a device like this.

Is Garmin inReach Explorer discontinued?

The first-generation InReach SE and Explorer were manufactured by DeLorme, which Garmin purchased in 2016.

The devices have been discontinued

but can currently be purchased new for $260 and $305, respectively.

How do I use Garmin inReach with Earthmate?

How do I navigate with Garmin Earthmate app?

1. Open the Earthmate app.
2. Select More.
3. Select Waypoints.
4. Select the desired waypoint.
5. Touch .
6. Select Navigate.

How do I use Earthmate app with inReach mini?

1. Open the Earthmate app.
2. From the Map page, touch. You can also access this under. …
3. Select or type the desired recipient using one of the available methods: Touch. …
4. Repeat step 3 for any additional recipient(s) you want to add to the message. …
5. Touch the Type Message field (shown below), and enter a message. …
6. Touch Send.

How do I reply to Garmin inReach?

1. From the InReach® page, select Messages. A list of sent and received messages appears.
2. Select a received message.
3. Select Reply.
4. Select a message.
5. Select Send.

Does inReach charge for incoming messages?

Incoming messages count against the limit of text messages. Yes, any message sent back to your inReach device, including replies to preset messages, count against your monthly message allotment. But

it will not cost the person sending you a message

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How do you respond to inReach text?

1. View the received SMS Message.
2. Type in the text for your reply and send the message.
3. The next time the inReach device connects to the Iridium satellite network the device will receive the reply (by default, the inReach will check for new messages every 10 minutes).