Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - InReach GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Red/Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(717 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 717 reviews
5 Stars
411
4 Stars
133
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
45
1 Star
54
Customer Reviews for Garmin - InReach GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Red/Black
Customer Rating
5
It just works
on August 3, 2019
Posted by: dndx
The communicator just works. Sending message is quick and easy and menu is simple and intuitive to navigate. The free preset message are great features to let people know you are doing great. Overall, I highly recommend this product if you find yourself in places with limited cellular coverage.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 5, 2019
Thank you for your review
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
So Far So Good
on August 4, 2019
Posted by: Griz
I got a chance to break in my inReach Mini yesterday and it worked great, at least the messaging and other non-SOS functions. The only reason I didn’t give it a 5-star rating is because I thought the initial setup and activation process was cumbersome and not as clear in the instructions as it could have been. but I’m always happy with my Garmin products.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 5, 2019
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Handy Little Guy
on August 5, 2019
Posted by: maximillia
I used a friends before buying my own. That was seamless. When I purchased my own, I had troubles pairing it with the phone and left town shortly after. Anyone who purchases it allow some time to activate it, sign up for the right plan, update the firmware, and troubleshooting time. Definitely do all of this BEFORE you have no reception.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, August 5, 2019
Thank you for your review
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Customer Rating
5
great for when there’s no cell phone service
on August 10, 2019
Posted by: pnason1
I bought this inreach mini for keeping in touch when I’m out of cell phone range while boating or driving. It adds lots of peace of mind that I can still reach friends and relatives at all times.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Peace of Mind
on August 14, 2019
Posted by: Cycling56
Works fine only problem is it doesn’t stay connected to the Fenix 5S but I think this is more of a problem with the Fenix, it won’t stay connected to my phone either. But as far as the inReach Mini it stays connected to the phone just fine and works great.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great communicator, not a great tracker
on August 17, 2019
Posted by: Chem
I bought the inReach Mini two months ago and am still working to understand how to use it as a tracker. The manual available on-line provides little reference to the available utility programs and interaction with https://explore.garmin.com/Map and Mapshare.
Garmin support responded quickly with information on utility programs and an introduction to how they can be used with the Mini.
Garmin support responded quickly with information on utility programs and an introduction to how they can be used with the Mini.
Response from GarminBy Chris, Garmin, August 19, 2019
The device in conjunction with the Earthmate app will give you detailed tracking information and the ability to also pre trip, download detailed maps and photographic images of the area you will be. For more information : https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=592606&tab=topics&topicTag=region_earthmateapp
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great device for backpacking!
on August 19, 2019
Posted by: jamesdean
Took a while to set up and get used to the functionality. Still not 100% comfortable but realized how valuable it is to have when hiking in the back country with no reception. Gave piece of mind in case we had a serious incident
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Does what I got it for.
on August 19, 2019
Posted by: Vic Secret
Used it for the first time on my hike without a cell signal and sent the preset message to my contact. Messages were received successfully along with the link to the location (you can turn on/off this option). I dont think I will really need to send messages other than the presets unless I am truly in trouble. Based on that I chose the lowest subscription option. Love the smaller size/weight. Only wish the selections were a bit more intuitive on the device. I think it should just highlight whatever option you want, but instead it is the option that appears in the center of the screen. Hard to explain unless you have used the device.
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