Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(259 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 259 reviews
5 Stars
162
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
15
1 Star
10
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
4
Fine so far
on January 7, 2024
Posted by: Wicked Wanda
Seems to be working fine. However had to give everyone that follows a password to access location. Not as simple as I expected.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 8, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Ticked all my boxes
on January 4, 2024
Posted by: Ryan K
from Enumclaw, WA, US
I shopped zoleo first, but the monthly cost and per message rate for a year subscription on Garmin was the lowest base cost I could find, and I don't need this...until I do. Its the right price model for me.
As far as the device, I love the battery life and form factor. Its small and rugged. It lives in the top of my pack or on my dashboard. It has a small screen to give me the device info I need at a glance, and the IR app is excellent.
You can either use your phone to compose/receive any sort of 2way messages, or if your phone isn't available you can also send pre-programmed checkins via the device or an SOS by the device. Exactly what wanted. Oh and the device can even charge your phone!
The battery life is huge. Protip, battery goes down much faster if you leave the device on and without a sky view.
I'm really happy with the ability to send a message out when nothing else works.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on December 31, 2023
Posted by: Alex W
Pretty Decent Item. Used it a few times to keep in contact in family when hiking in areas with no service. Not much troubles although it would be nice to have a better way to strap to backpack/etc than the small rope hook it has. Maybe something like the inreach mini 2. Product does what its advertised to. didn't rate 5 stars because wasn't super impressed with it. 5 stars are only for super great items.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Not sure
on December 30, 2023
Posted by: Psmart2
I just purchased and activated. I haven't had opportunities to actually use it yet. I am however having trouble with Messenger app not synching with my contacts on Samsung phone. Messenger app says I need to do upgrade to recieve all features but won't let me do an upgrade. The device indicates that all updates are up to date
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 2, 2024
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach Messenger. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on December 14, 2023
Posted by: Chris C
from Littleton, CO, US
This is a great product and exactly what I was looking for. It's simple and easy to use and doesn't have the extra navigation features that I don't need. If you are just looking to have some extra piece of mind while out in the wilderness this is a great option.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Battery life !
on December 13, 2023
Posted by: Hinbe
Short battery life , last only about a day.
Poor satellite signal.
Poor satellite signal.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 15, 2023
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach Messenger. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Perfect size
on December 11, 2023
Posted by: LC5280
The size is great. Perfect for just throwing in a bag or pocket for the possible need. The app is user friendly.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 15, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
It will not connect to my phone
on December 10, 2023
Posted by: KK1111
I have tried but this will not connect to my phone. I am going to call Garmin and see if they can help me fix the problem. So far, I am not impressed with it.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 12, 2023
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach Messenger. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin