On the inReach^® Mini 3 satellite communicator, when you send a message, your device listens for replies for 10 minutes. On the inReach Mini 3 Plus satellite communicator, your device continuously listens for new messages in Performance messaging mode. In Low Power messaging mode, when you send a message, your device listens for replies for 10 minutes. Both the inReach Mini 3 and inReach Mini 3 Plus satellite communicators check for new messages every hour and, when using the inReach tracking feature, check for messages at your tracking interval.

You can force a check for messages by manually checking for messages, sending a message, or sending a track point. During a check, your device connects to satellites and receives messages waiting to be sent to your device.