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Connecting an inReach Device to the Chartplotter

You can connect a compatible inReach® device to the chartplotter to manage messages.

  1. Bring the inReach device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the chartplotter.
  2. Select an option:

    • On an inReach Mini device, from the main menu, select Setup > ANT+ > Status > On.

    • On an inReach Mini 2 device or inReach Messenger , from the main menu, select Settings > inReach Remote > Status.

    • On a GPSMAP® 86i or GPSMAP 67i, from the main menu, select Setup > Sensors > inReach Remote > Enabled > On.

  3. On the chartplotter, select Vessel > inReach® > Start Pairing.

    The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the inReach device. This can take up to 60 seconds.

  4. If necessary, compare the code on the inReach device to the chartplotter, and select OK if they match.
  5. If necessary, select OK to agree to any informational messages and complete the connection.

The inReach and chartplotter connect automatically when they are within range.

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