Garmin Inreach Messenger Plus
This small, rugged satellite communicator keeps friends and family in reach with global two-way messaging when you're outside of cell coverage. Use it to check in with contacts, read and reply to their responses with QuickText messages and even share your GPS location data if you like. More detailed texting and group messaging is easy by using the Garmin Messenger™ app. Seamlessly switch between Wi-Fi® wireless networking, cellular and satellite networks - giving you the best connectivity and cost-efficiency for all your communications.
Features:
- NEW ability to exchange photos and voice messages.
- Compact, Rugged Design: Don't let the size and weight fool you. The inReach® Messenger is tough, durable, impact-resistance and water-rated to IPX7.
- Garmin Messenger™ App: Send two-way messages globally, even when you're out of cellular coverage. The app supports seamless switching between Wi-Fi® wireless networking links, broadband cellular and the Iridium® satellite network.
- Group Messaging: With the Garmin Messenger™ app, your inReach connection supports group message threading and distribution. So, you can share your adventures with multiple contacts simultaneously - and have group text chats with friends and family.
- Safety Charging: Need a backup option in case your compatible smartphone battery dies? Just connect the inReach Messenger to your phone for enough safety charge to send a custom text message from the inReach Messenger device via your phone's touchscreen.
- IMPROVED Two-Way Messaging: A simple user interface through the Garmin Messenger app on your smartphone makes it easy to exchange text messages with loved ones via satellite, cellular, or Wi-Fi® wireless networks.
- Check-In Messages: Check in with contacts directly from the inReach Messenger by using preset messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages with an active satellite subscription.
- Interactive SOS Alerts: In case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS to the Garmin IERCC, a 24/7 staffed emergency response coordination center.
- Battery Life:
2-minute Tracking Send Interval = up to 120 hours in low power messaging mode / up to 70 hours in performance messaging mode.
10-minute Tracking Send Interval = up to 600 hours in low power messaging mode / up to 110 hours in performance messaging mode.
Up to 250 Media Messages sent on a single battery charge.