Garmin inReach Mini 2 Owners Manual - Page 9

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 plan trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, courses, and collections. 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. Bluetooth Connected Features Your device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible phone using the Garmin Explore and Garmin Messenger apps. Downloadable Features: View downloaded maps, such as aerial imagery and USGS quadrangle maps on your phone in the Garmin Explore app. You should download maps and charts before going on your trip. Sync: Both the Garmin Explore and Garmin Messenger apps can sync data with your device, such as plan changes, contacts, and messages. Messages: Both the Garmin Explore and Garmin Messenger apps allow you to read and write messages and access the contacts list on your phone. Messages appear on both devices. NOTE: You can have only one phone paired with your inReach device at a time. Syncing inReach Data After you make changes to your data, such as plan changes, contacts, or check-in messages, you must sync your device using the app. 1 Open the paired Garmin Messenger or Garmin Explore app. 2 Wait while your data syncs. TIP: You can check the connection status on the Device tab in the app. Introduction 5