inReach to inReach Messaging

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Here's how to send a message or location from a Garmin inReach to another inReach, or to a group of inReach devices.
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Garmin inReach devices offer robust communication and location-sharing features for outdoor enthusiasts. With an inReach consumer plan, users can see other inReach users on a map and send group messages, similar to using walkie-talkies. To utilize these features, users need their inReach device address, which can be found on the Explore website under "My Info" and "Contacts." This address looks like an email and allows for direct communication between devices.
For direct messaging, users can send a message from their inReach device to another by selecting the inReach address icon. This enables seamless communication wherever the recipients are. Additionally, inReach addresses can be used for preset or check-in messages, allowing users to send updates to multiple recipients, although replies will be individual.
For true group messaging, users must use the Garmin Messenger app on their phones, selecting phone numbers rather than inReach addresses. This setup allows up to five people to engage in a group chat, with all replies visible to everyone, mimicking typical text messaging apps. Location sharing is another powerful tool; users can share their locations, enabling others to navigate to them using devices with routable maps or the Garmin Explore app for route plotting. This feature is particularly useful for group coordination in remote areas.

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@Hikingguy 4 ай бұрын

Anyone have any group inReach tips or experiences?

@EarthSurfer 4 ай бұрын

Just got the Garmin support email saying Garmin is dropping support for Facebook and X/Twitter posts. I used X/Twitter posts as a public location update for when I lead hiking trips. (I’m a Delorme Explorer user.) Would appreciate a video about other options with the change in Garmin inReach options.

@Hikingguy 4 ай бұрын

@@EarthSurfer I think you can share the MapShare page on social beforehand, and then just use tracking as normal and it will do the same thing. I haven't been on X in a while but I think you can schedule your post to coincide with your start time.

@KrizAkoni 4 ай бұрын

Will be using this heavily on a supported hike in the Maine wilderness areas, thank you!

@LuaiADV 4 ай бұрын

I was researching this last night. Thank you for the video. This is extremely useful. Does this work outside the US? I think in one of your videos you mentioned it only works in the US!

@Hikingguy 4 ай бұрын

Will work anywhere an inReach works.

@Norcalhighker 4 ай бұрын

Great tips, thanks!

@ralfoutdoor 4 ай бұрын

Thanks - very helpful !

@twloughlin 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@billbeyatte 4 ай бұрын

Good tip

@Hikingguy 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jeg569 4 ай бұрын

I saw a message from Garmin UK earlier saying you cannot share to social media soon, not something that I did, but maybe others did.

@Hikingguy 4 ай бұрын

If you post a link to your MapShare page on social before you go out (and then share to it), it's a bit of a workaround.

@eatthepi 4 ай бұрын

All the Messenger app compatible devices *should* be able to start new group messages threads (or "post" threads) through the firmware's UI as well. But it's probably easier for people for follow your instructions around 2:00 and start the thread in the Messenger app on their big phone screen.

@Hikingguy 4 ай бұрын

I show that at 1:45