Garmin Messenger App
The inReach® features of the Garmin Messenger™ app on your phone, including SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather, are not available without a connected inReach device and an active inReach service plan. Always test the app outdoors before using it on a trip.
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.
The app works over both the internet (using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone) and the satellite network. If you are using cellular data, your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available. If you are in an area without network coverage, you must have an active inReach service plan for your device to use the satellite network.
You can use the app to message other Garmin Messenger app users, including friends and family without Garmin® devices. Anyone can download the app and connect their phone, allowing them to communicate with other app users over the internet (no login is required). App users can also create group messaging threads with other SMS phone numbers. New members added to the group message can download the app to see what others are saying.
Messages sent using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone do not incur data charges or additional charges on your inReach service plan. Messages received may incur charges if message delivery is attempted over both the satellite network and the internet. Standard text messaging rates for your cellular data plan apply.
You can download the Garmin Messenger app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/messengerapp).