Action Menu

From the home screen, hold BACK to open the action menu.

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Activate Device

Pairs your phone with the Garmin Messenger™ app and activates a service plan (Pairing Your Phone and Activating the Device).

Start Tracking

Records track points and transmit them over the Iridium® satellite network (Starting Tracking).

Send Message

Sends a text or post message (Messages).

Check-In

Sends a check-in message (Sending a Check-In Message).

Mark Waypoint

Marks a waypoint at your current location (Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint).

Navigate

Begins navigating to a destination (Navigation).

Test Device

Tests your device to ensure your satellite subscription is active (Testing the Device).

Voice Command

Listens for a voice command on your inReach® Mini 3 Plus satellite communicator (Using Voice Commands).

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December 2025