Sending Diver Messages

CAUTION

Dive messaging and navigation requires line of sight between two compatible receivers with the latest compatible software versions. Obstructions and other environmental factors may affect receiver connectivity and may delay or prevent the sending and receiving of messages. With good connectivity, data can be successfully sent between divers in under 20 seconds. If connectivity is poor, devices will attempt to send data for up to two minutes. This is a supplemental feature that should not be relied upon as a method to receive emergency assistance and should not replace traditional dive safety tools and procedures.

When paired to your compatible Descent™ transceiver, you can send preset messages to other members of your dive network up to 30 m (98 ft.) away. When also paired to a Descent S1 buoy and within 100 m (328 ft.) of it, you can send preset messages to members of your dive network on the surface.

  1. Press START.
  2. Select Divers.
  3. Select an option:
    • Select All Messages to view all dive messages.
    • Select Dive Group to send the message to every member of your dive network.
    • Select an individual recipient.
  4. Press DOWN.
  5. Select a message.
  6. If necessary, select a recipient.
The dive computer sends the message to the recipients.
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August 2026