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Using the inReach Remote

The inReach® remote function allows you to control a compatible inReach satellite communicator using your GPSMAP® H1 navigator.

NOTE: You may need to enable the inReach remote feature on your satellite communicator. See the owner's manual for your satellite communicator for more information.
  1. Bring your inReach satellite communicator within 3 m (10 ft.) of your GPSMAP H1 device.
    TIP: Your GPSMAP H1 device receives data from one compatible device at a time. Stay more than 3 m (10 ft.) away from other devices or disable broadcasting on devices from which you do not want to receive data.
  2. Turn on the satellite communicator.
  3. On your GPSMAP H1 navigator, select Apps list to open the apps list, and select inReach Remote.
  4. Select Pair inReach Device > inReach Remote > On.

    A list of nearby devices appears.

  5. Select your satellite communicator from the list.
  6. Wait while the GPSMAP H1 navigator connects to your satellite communicator.
  7. Confirm the six-digit PIN matches on both devices, and select OK.
  8. Select an option:

    • To send a check-in message, select Messages, and select Check-in message.

    • To send a text message, select Messages > New Message, select the message contacts, and enter the message text or select a quick text option.

    • To start inReach tracking, select Tracking > Start Tracking.

    • To share a link to a tracking webpage, select Tracking > Share Tracking Link.

    • To view a weather forecast, select Weather.

    • To initiate an SOS rescue, select Initiate SOS.

      NOTE: You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation.
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