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Garmin Messenger App, Garmin Explore™‎, Iridium Satellite Network, inReach Features, Messages

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Garmin Messenger App WARNING Before you can use certain inReach features of the Garmin Messenger app, including SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather, you must have an active satellite subscription and a connected inReach device. Always test the app before you use it outdoors. With an inReach subscription and a connected inReach device, you can use the Garmin Messenger app for tracking, SOS, inReach Weather, and managing your service plan. You can also use the app to message other inReach device users, as well as friends and family. The app works over both the Iridium satellite network and the internet (using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone). Messages sent using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone do not incur data charges or additional charges on your inReach subscription. Messages received may incur charges if message delivery is attempted over both the Iridium satellite network and the internet. Standard text messaging rates for your cellular data plan apply. Without an inReach subscription, the app also provides a messaging experience for friends and family. 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. Garmin Explore™ The Garmin Explore website and app allow you to create courses, waypoints, and collections, plan trips, and use cloud storage. They offer advanced planning both online and offline, allowing you to share and sync data with your compatible Garmin® device. You can use the app to download maps for offline access, and then navigate anywhere without using your cellular service. You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store on your phone, or you can go to explore.garmin .com. Iridium Satellite Network Your device requires a clear view of the sky to transmit messages and track points over the Iridium satellite network. Without a clear view of the sky, your device attempts to send the information until it acquires satellite signals. TIP: For the best connection with satellites, place the device with the antenna pointed toward the sky. inReach Features WARNING Before you can use the inReach features of your GPSMAP 67i device, including messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather, you must have an active satellite subscription. Always test your device before you use it outdoors. Ensure you have a clear view of the sky when using the messaging, tracking, and SOS functions, because these features require satellite access to operate properly. NOTICE Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used. Messages Your GPSMAP 67i device sends and receives text messages using the Iridium satellite network. You can send messages to an SMS phone number, an email address, or another device that uses inReach technology. Each message you send includes your location details where allowed. 6 inReach Features

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Garmin Messenger App
WARNING
Before you can use certain inReach features of the Garmin Messenger app, including SOS, tracking, and inReach
Weather, you must have an active satellite subscription and a connected inReach device. Always test the app
before you use it outdoors.
With an inReach subscription and a connected inReach device, you can use the Garmin Messenger app for
tracking, SOS, inReach Weather, and managing your service plan. You can also use the app to message other
inReach device users, as well as friends and family. The app works over both the Iridium satellite network
and the internet (using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone). Messages sent using a wireless
connection or cellular data on your phone do not incur data charges or additional charges on your inReach
subscription. Messages received may incur charges if message delivery is attempted over both the Iridium
satellite network and the internet. Standard text messaging rates for your cellular data plan apply.
Without an inReach subscription, the app also provides a messaging experience for friends and family. 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.
Garmin Explore
™
The Garmin Explore website and app allow you to create courses, waypoints, and collections, plan trips, and use
cloud storage. They offer advanced planning both online and offline, allowing you to share and sync data with
your compatible Garmin
®
device. You can use the app to download maps for offline access, and then navigate
anywhere without using your cellular service.
You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store on your phone, or you can go to
explore.garmin
.com
.
Iridium Satellite Network
Your device requires a clear view of the sky to transmit messages and track points over the Iridium satellite
network. Without a clear view of the sky, your device attempts to send the information until it acquires satellite
signals.
TIP:
For the best connection with satellites, place the device with the antenna pointed toward the sky.
inReach
Features
WARNING
Before you can use the inReach features of your GPSMAP 67i device, including messaging, SOS, tracking, and
inReach Weather, you must have an active satellite subscription. Always test your device before you use it
outdoors.
Ensure you have a clear view of the sky when using the messaging, tracking, and SOS functions, because these
features require satellite access to operate properly.
NOTICE
Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is the responsibility of the
user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
Messages
Your GPSMAP 67i device sends and receives text messages using the Iridium satellite network. You can send
messages to an SMS phone number, an email address, or another device that uses inReach technology. Each
message you send includes your location details where allowed.
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inReach Features