SOS
An active satellite subscription is required for live tracking and messaging functions, including SOS
*See
Garmin.com/inreachfaq
for compatibility
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During an emergency, you can contact the GEOS International Emergency
Rescue Coordination Center (IERCC) to request help.
2. Wait for the SOS
countdown
Pairing to a Mobile Device or Tablet
Weather Forecasts
Use the Earthmate
®
app to utilize the keyboard
and screen on your compatible* mobile device
to control many of the functions on your
inReach device, even outside of cell range.
Use Earthmate to:
- Download maps to your mobile device
- Start and stop tracking
- Navigate a route and manage waypoints
- Compose, send and receive messages
- Uses the address book on your mobile device
- Get weather reports
- Trigger and cancel an SOS
Pairing the App
1. Download the Earthmate app:
2. Log in with your Garmin.com credentials
3. Connect with inReach using Bluetooth
Visit
support.garmin.com
for detailed instructions.
1. Lift the cap (1) and
press and hold the
SOS button (2)
3. A default SOS text
message will be sent
to GEOS
4. Message with GEOS and other contacts using
Quick Texts or custom messages
5. Cancel the SOS if help
is no longer needed
Note: During an SOS, your location information will be sent to GEOS. If you
do not respond via text, GEOS will still contact first responders to initiate a
rescue. GEOS will contact your emergency contacts during the SOS.
Garmin Explore™ Website
Testing
Receive weather forecasts, so you can make educated decisions based on
local conditions or the destination ahead.
There are three types of forecasts:
- Basic land forecast (counted as a text message)
- Premium land forecast (incurs an additional charge)
- Marine forecast (incurs an additional charge, locations 5 miles from shore)
2. Select
My Location
or
New Location
1. Scroll to
Weather
and
select OK
3. Select forecast type
Use Test Messages to check that your device is sending and receiving
messages. Five free test messages per month are included on each plan.
1. Select
Utilities
from
the Main Menu
2. Select
Test Service
3. Wait for a text
message confirmation
Syncing
After making changes to your Garmin Explore account, you will need to sync
your inReach device. Always verify that the data you want is in the Earthmate
app, and on your inReach device before you set out on your adventure.
1. From the
Plans & Devices tab
, select
Sync & Update
2. Follow the onscreen prompts for syncing
- Download and install the Sync desktop app
- Connect the device to the computer via USB
- Launch the Sync app to start the sync
Your inReach account is managed through
explore.garmin.com
.
Within your Garmin Explore account you can manage:
- Devices and subscription plans
- Routes, Waypoints and Collections
- Personal and emergency contacts
- Preset and Quick Text messages
- MapShare and social settings
- Account information (billing, etc.)
Pair with Garmin Products for Additional Functionality
inReach Mini pairs with compatible Garmin watches, GPS devices, chartplotters
and other devices for unparalleled functionality and convenience.
For a full list of compatible Garmin products, visit
Garmin.com
.
