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 (using an inReach device). 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).
Using the Messenger Feature
The non-satellite messaging features of the Garmin Messenger app alone should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance.
To use the Messenger feature, your Edge® bike computer must be connected to the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible phone using Bluetooth® technology.
The Messenger feature on your Edge 1060 bike computer allows you to view, compose, and reply to messages from the Garmin Messenger phone app.
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Select an option:
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Swipe down from the top of the screen to view the widgets, and then swipe left or right to view the Messenger widget (Viewing Widgets).
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From the home screen, swipe up, and select the Messenger glance (Viewing Glances).
NOTE: You may need to add the glance to your home screen (Customizing the Glances).
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- If this is your first time using the Messenger feature, scan the QR code with your phone, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.
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On your bike computer, select an option:
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To compose a new message, select Message, add a contact if necessary, select a recipient, and either select a pre-defined message or compose your own.
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To view a conversation, scroll down, and select a conversation.
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To reply to a message with a text message, select a conversation, select
, and either select 
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To reply to a message with a voice recording, select a conversation, select
> Voice Recording > 
, begin speaking, and select 
to end the recording.
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Deleting Messages in the Garmin Messenger App
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Select an option:
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To delete an individual message, select a conversation, select a message, and select Delete Message.
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To delete an entire message thread, select a conversation, and select
> Delete Messages
. - To delete all messages, select
> Settings > System > Device Reset > Delete All
Messages > .
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