Getting Started

When using your inReach® satellite communicator the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features.

  1. Press Power to turn on the satellite communicator.
  2. Select your language.
  3. Download the Garmin Messenger™ app to your smartphone, and follow the on-screen instructions to pair and activate your satellite communicator (Pairing Your Phone and Activating the Device).
  4. Sync your satellite communicator with the Garmin Messenger app (Syncing inReach Data).
  5. Test your satellite communicator before you begin your trip (Testing the Device).
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September 2024