User manual

Pairing Your Smartphone
To get the most out of your inReach device, you should pair it with the Garmin Explore app. The app allows you
to create, manage, and view recorded user data, such as waypoints, courses, and activities.
1 Bring your compatible phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.
2 From the home page on your device, press OK to open the main menu.
3 Select Settings > Phone.
4 Select the Status toggle switch to turn on Bluetooth
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technology.
5 Select Pair Phone.
6 From the app store on your phone, install and open the Garmin Explore app.
7 From the Devices menu in the Garmin Explore app, select Pair Device, and follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the pairing and setup process.
After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned on and within range.
Bluetooth Connected Features
Your device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible smartphone or mobile device using
the Garmin Explore app. The Garmin Explore app allows you to use inReach features such as maps, tracking,
messaging, and SOS on your mobile device.
Downloadable Features: View downloaded maps, such as aerial imagery and USGS quadrangle maps on your
mobile device. You should download maps and charts before going on your trip.
Sync: The Garmin Explore app syncs your device with data in your explore.garmin.com account, such as plan
changes, contacts, preset messages, waypoints, courses, and activities.
Messages: Allows you to read and write messages, and access the contacts list on your mobile device.
Messages appear on both devices.
NOTE: You can have only one mobile device paired with your inReach device at a time.
Syncing inReach Data
You can sync data from your explore.garmin.com account to your device using the Garmin Explore app. After
you make edits to your data, such as plan changes, contacts, preset messages, or quick text messages, you
must sync them to your device using the mobile app.
Open the Garmin Explore app.
Changes made to data such as collections, waypoints, and courses update automatically.
You can now sync your data to your inReach Mini 2 device.
Testing the Device
You should test the device outdoors before using it on a trip to ensure your satellite subscription is active.
1 From the home page, press OK to open the main menu.
2 Select Service Plan > Test Service.
3 Press OK.
4 Select Begin Test.
Wait while the device sends a test message. When you receive a confirmation message, your device is ready
to use.
6 Introduction