FĒNIX 9 SERIES Owner’s Manual

Using the Messenger App

CAUTION

The non-satellite messaging features of the Garmin Messenger app on your phone should not be solely relied upon as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance.

NOTICE

To use the Messenger app, your fēnix 9/9 Pro or fēnix 9 Pro - inReach watch without an active inReach service plan must be connected to the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible phone using Bluetooth® technology (Garmin Messenger App).

The Messenger app on your watch allows you to view, compose, and reply to messages from the Garmin Messenger app on your phone. On a fēnix 9 Pro - inReach watch with an active inReach service plan, you can use the watch’s LTE or satellite connection to send custom messages, send check-in messages, or check for new messages.

  1. Select an option:
    • From the watch face, press .
    • From the watch face, press .
    • Hold .
  2. Select Messenger.
  3. If this is your first time using the Messenger feature, scan the QR code with your phone, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.
  4. On your watch, select an option:
    • To compose a new message, select , select a recipient, and either select a message from the list or compose your own.

    TIP: On a fēnix 9 Pro - inReach watch, you can select to record a voice message.

    • To send a check-in message on a fēnix 9 Pro - inReach watch, select .
    • To check for new messages on a fēnix 9 Pro - inReach watch, select .
    • To view a conversation, scroll down, and select a conversation.
    • To reply to a message, select a conversation, select Reply, and either select a message from the list or compose your own.
    • On a fēnix 9 Pro - inReach watch, select Send My Location to send a message with your location.

    TIP: You can select More > Include Location for more options to include your location with your messages.

    • To view the contact’s last known location, select View Location.

    NOTE: Your contact must enable the Garmin Locate feature and add you as a trusted contact in the Garmin Messenger phone app before you can view their last known location (Enabling Garmin Locate Tracking).