Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - inReach Mini 2 Compact Satellite Communicator 1.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(1,289 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,289 reviews
5 Stars
907
4 Stars
186
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
41
1 Star
63
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Mini 2 Compact Satellite Communicator 1.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
5
Worth it
on March 11, 2025
Posted by: lawgdawg123
I've used it twice for two camping trips. Very easy to use, especially with the app on my phone. It's nice to be able to text my partner and to know I have communication in case of emergency.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Very close to perfect. The sub is expensive.
on March 13, 2025
Posted by: Orion Kerensky
This is almost exactly what I needed. Easy to use and perfect for an emergency.
I just found the "activation fee" and subsequent monthly cost to be a surprise. I really hate this subscription based life we live now and even this is adding another sub to my life...
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on March 13, 2025
Posted by: Elizabeth S
Great product, easy to use and has been an added peace of mind
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
4
Control is difficult
on March 15, 2025
Posted by: Volcano
Overall, I like the device's functionality, but having to control it through three separate apps makes the experience unnecessarily complicated.
I find interacting with the device confusing due to the following issues:
- The web apps should include more tooltips for better guidance.
- Why are three different apps required—Messenger, Explore, and Earthmate?
- When I update canned messages in explore.garmin.com, I'm prompted to sync with the device. Clicking the suggested link takes me to a page that simply says to sync using the app but provides no further instructions. When I open the app, there's no visible sync button.
- When attempting to connect the device to Earthmate, I select the InReach Mini. The app then instructs me to place the unit in pairing mode but does not provide any instructions on how to do so.
- The explore.garmin.com website is frustratingly slow.
- Why are three different apps required—Messenger, Explore, and Earthmate?
- When I update canned messages in explore.garmin.com, I'm prompted to sync with the device. Clicking the suggested link takes me to a page that simply says to sync using the app but provides no further instructions. When I open the app, there's no visible sync button.
- When attempting to connect the device to Earthmate, I select the InReach Mini. The app then instructs me to place the unit in pairing mode but does not provide any instructions on how to do so.
- The explore.garmin.com website is frustratingly slow.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Have yet to try,
on March 16, 2025
Posted by: GCwildrness
I've had Garmin 66i previously and expect this device to be just fine, however under the new subscription plan I need to wait until near hunting season to activate and use / learn. I don't find it feasible to activate twice or pay for 6 months of service before I need to use the device.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on March 17, 2025
Posted by: Tom C
This was the PERFECT item needed when hiking into remote areas for long period of time. Gave ability to communicate easily with family that all was well and for them to communicate back easily. Gave a secure feeling that in emergency it was there for communication even when cell phone wouldn't have worked. A must have for any situation you need communication when phone won't work. Great product!
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use
on March 17, 2025
Posted by: Rodney B
Have not used in an emergency yet, but easy to set up, pair with your phone and use. Absolute must if you are going backcountry or out of cell range for any time.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for hiking
on March 17, 2025
Posted by: Amanda M
Love how you can use the app to make texting much easier
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com