Garmin Messenger App; Syncing Inreach Data; Contact Tracking; Turning On And Off The Transmitter - Garmin Alpha 300i Owner's Manual

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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.

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.

You can track other hunters so you know where they are at all times. You can also send messages to your

contacts. One Alpha handheld device can track up to 20 devices, including compatible dog collar devices and

handheld devices.

Before you can add a contact or initiate an emergency alert, you must ensure the transmitter is enabled.

NOTE: In cold temperatures, if you transmit when the battery is low, the device may shut down.

1 Press

to open the status page.

2 Select My ID > Transmitting.

Syncing inReach Data

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