Garmin Messenger™

Garmin Messenger™

By Garmin

  • Category: Navigation
  • Release Date: 2022-09-26
  • Current Version: 2.3.3
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 80.35 MB
  • Developer: Garmin
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
Score: 4.59053
4.59053
From 5,490 Ratings

Description

Stay in touch with friends and family. Enjoy the security and connectivity of global messaging with the Garmin Messenger™ app. Pair with your compatible inReach® satellite communicator for fast, easy direct messaging and interactive SOS that’s not limited to cellphone coverage areas (active satellite subscription required). The app supports group messaging as well as photo and voice messaging when paired with a compatible Garmin device (1). Automatic switching between internet, cellular, and satellite networks gives you the best connectivity and efficiency for all your messaging. When you have connectivity, the app will work seamlessly even if your inReach device is turned off. Invite your friends and family to download the app to stay connected and keep the conversation going on and off the trail. With the use of the LiveTrack™ feature, loved ones can follow your location in real time (2) and see data such as distance, time and elevation. (1) See compatible devices at garmin.com/p/893837#devices (2) When used with your compatible smartphone and the Garmin Earthmate® app or when used with your compatible inReach® technology-enabled Garmin device. Note: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication 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.

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Reviews

  • Stufffff

    4
    By T-DAWG_C
    It’s great, but you can’t send videos but other than that it’s just like normal texting
  • Good when it works

    2
    By olgrunks
    This app is great, but only if it’s paired to an InReach. The process of pairing is very frustrating and time consuming, and after over an hour today I can’t seem to get it paired back up with my InReach. It’s a shame to pay for a great life-saving device and be unable to use it, but my phone simply can’t connect to the InReach and I don’t know why.
  • Really needs an iPad (at least mini) compatibility setting

    2
    By AAAWWTAAA
    Looks like 2010 app when running on an iPad mini.
  • Internet requirements

    3
    By Nick Name 4523
    Using with an inReach Mini 2. Overall, the app is better for sending messages than typing them on the inReach. But the app has a couple basic features that require internet, going against the whole point of having a satelite communicator. Internet is needed to: 1 Choose recipient of free, check in messages. Trying to change the recipient without internet leads to a failure message, citing lack of internet connection. If someone is not pre-set as a check in recipient, you need to send a text message, using your montly, paid allotment. 2 View how many text messages have been sent in a billing cycle. The app communicates with the inReach and should know how many have been sent, but "messages remaining" does not change until you have internet service. In addition, if you go over your message allotment, the app won't tell you how many over (even with internet). It only tells you zero remaining and there is an "additional per message overage"
  • Can’t cancel

    1
    By Yokgdvibfj
    Can’t cancel
  • Horrible

    1
    By Sydney3312
    Huge waste of time! No support! Device is paired — yet app will not recognize. Can’t add service. Ready to leave for trip & can only reactivate inReach mi I through app now — which doesn’t work. What ever change Garmin went through when it changed its subscription plans, its websites are terrible & app! Used to be much Better!
  • Horrible and complicated

    1
    By zxbailey
    Hate it! Back into its box and goodbye.
  • What a bad joke

    1
    By Tom888fish
    EarthMate was enough of a disappointment, but at least generally could function. This Messenger app is like a practical joke. The Garmin tutorial shows all these pages and functions, none of which actually exist in the app when installed.
  • Headache

    1
    By Aiyoku
    Needs a lesson from Apple regarding software and hardware functionality. I love the device but using it with messenger and explore is terrible
  • Can’t even pair it

    1
    By $400 down the drain
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