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
3
Challenging
on March 7, 2021
Posted by: zygmind
I'm 73 years old and not very educated in GPS navigating etc. I'm comparing the Inreach Mini and the in reach Explore . I want a GPS unit with satellite capacity. Mini has smaller screen, not so clear menu, so for this person, the Explorer is much more user friendly, and if I ever need an SOS, much easier to operate. Both have easy access button, but messaging much better with Explorer.
Jim
Jim
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 9, 2021
Thank you for your review and your experience with the inReach Mini. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Difficult
on March 10, 2021
Posted by: Crazy Squirrel
I have owned a GPS's since the early 80's and the off road software and setup for the InReach Mini is the most difficult I have ever came across. The Garmin support videos were not that much help either.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 22, 2021
Thank you for your review and your experience with the inReach Mini. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Peace of mind
on March 12, 2021
Posted by: Jk75
Amazing product. Takes a little familiarization but once you use it, you’ll be thankful you purchased it. Now loved ones can track and communicate with you no matter where you are especially in non cell coverage areas.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 22, 2021
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Works fine out of the box!
on March 17, 2021
Posted by: rhsno2
Simple and easy to use. More secure in remote areas.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 22, 2021
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Why is this so Complicated?
on March 19, 2021
Posted by: Losvecinos505
I have been researching a tracking device for some time now and settled on the inReach mini mostly because of the subscription rates and the fact that I already have other Garmin products (Fenix 5, etc.). But OMG why do all Garmin products need to be so complicated? You need 3 interfaces to make this thing work!!! You need 2 programs: GarminExpress and inReach sync and you need to access Garmin explore.garmin.com!!! Any changes you make to contacts etc. online can only be synced through the desktop program. Why???
Otherwise the size is great and there are multiple ways to work around text fees and get free tracking sent to followers.
Please Garmin, reduce the user effort for your products...
Otherwise the size is great and there are multiple ways to work around text fees and get free tracking sent to followers.
Please Garmin, reduce the user effort for your products...
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 22, 2021
Thank you for your review and your experience with the inReach Mini. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
so far good
on March 23, 2021
Posted by: Mango
Just got and have only had it out once I'm Grayson-Highlands VA.
All is good and felt so much better that I had communication as I was hiking alone.
Just need to have some time to sit at my computer and get everything set-up.
Well worth the cost in my mind
All is good and felt so much better that I had communication as I was hiking alone.
Just need to have some time to sit at my computer and get everything set-up.
Well worth the cost in my mind
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 13, 2021
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Bluetooth sucks
on April 7, 2021
Posted by: BadBrian
This thing is a bear to get Bluetooth to connect to my phone....finicky beyond belief.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 13, 2021
Thank you for your review and your experience with the inReach Mini. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Beware won't activate
on April 19, 2021
Posted by: asaduser
Purchased the inreach Mini to use on hikes and while off-road but so far is been a expensive paper weight. If you buy this devices, you should buy it two (2) weeks before any trip as you might experience problems activating the unit.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 20, 2021
Thank you for your review and your experience with the inReach Mini. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin