Product Description
inReach® Mini 3 Plus
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Stay connected with inReach Mini 3, the rugged SOS satellite communicator1 with a color touchscreen display. When your adventure takes you beyond cellular range, inReach technology lets you send and receive text messages with an active subscription.
- Global coverage via the Iridium® satellite network
- In case of an emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin Response™ Center1
- Exchange text, photos, and voice messages when off the grid1
- Rugged design and high-resolution color touchscreen
- Get up to 350 hours of battery life with 10-minute inReach tracking
- Follow your course to your destination and back when paired with the Garmin Explore™ App on your smartphone
Voice Messages
Use the built-in speaker and microphone on the device or your compatible smartphone paired to the Garmin Messenger™ app to send a 30-second voice1 message, no cell coverage needed. You can also read transcribed voice messages on the color display.
Text Messages
Use the keyboard on the touchscreen display to exchange text messages1 directly on the device. Or, connect your compatible smartphone to the Garmin Messenger™ app, and exchange text messages, send emojis and reactions, or start a group chat.
Photo Sharing
Share photos1 of your adventures when you pair the device with your compatible smartphone using the Garmin Messenger app. You can also view received photos2 right on your device’s color display.
SOS Messaging
Explore with peace of mind knowing you can send an interactive SOS message1 with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, our 24/7-staffed international coordination center, for help in an emergency. And, instead of relying on tower-based cellphone coverage, your messages are sent via the global Iridium satellite network.
Livetrack™ Sharing
With an active inReach satellite subscription, you can easily let friends or family follow your location while you’re on the move; no need to point your device directly toward the sky to find satellites. They can see your progress, including distance, time, and elevation.
Stay On Track
Use the Garmin Explore smartphone app to enhance your experience; plan your trip and follow your course to your destination and back.
Garmin Weather
Get weather reports and request forecasts for your destinations.
Tracback® Routing
Use this feature to navigate back to where you started, the same way you came.
Communicate
- Voice Control: Use voice commands to conveniently handle many tasks, including check-ins, start tracking, and more3.
- Check-In Messages: Send simple check-in messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages.
- Sync Your Contacts: Easily find your contacts with the Garmin Messenger app and your compatible smartphone.
- Use Wi-Fi® wireless technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone to send messages. Once you’re beyond cell service or Wi-Fi connection, the device seamlessly switches to the satellite network4.
- Control Remotely: Send and receive text messages, or send an interactive SOS message remotely by connecting select compatible Garmin products.
- GPS Accuracy: The built-in antenna automatically acquires satellites to update your latitude and longitude positions. You’ll get global satellite reception in wooded, dense and remote locations.
- Garmin Share: Easily share saved locations and courses with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.
Built For The Backcountry
- Color Touchscreen: Tap and swipe through menus, and view photos on the 1.9-inch intuitive color touchscreen display.
- Rugged Design: Made to operate in extreme temperatures, this compact device is tough, durable, impact-resistant, and water-rated to IP67.
- Garmin Weather: Get weather reports and request forecasts for your destinations.
- Tracback® Routing: Use this feature to navigate back to where you started, the same way you came.
- Digital Compass: Get accurate bearings even while you are standing still.
- Battery That Lasts: The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 350 hours with 10-minute inReach tracking.
- Secure and Go: Easily secure the device to your vest or pack with the included loop carabiner.
In The Box:
- inReach Mini 3 satellite communicator
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Specifications:
General
- Lens Material: chemically strengthened glass
- Dimension: 2.16" x 3.85" x 1.05"
- Weight: 4.42 oz
- Water Rating: IP67
- MIL-STD-810: yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only
- Touchscreen: yes
- Display Type: sunlight-readable, transflective color memory-in-pixel (MIP)
- Display Size: 1.52" x 1.14", 1.9" diagonal
- Display Resolution: 306 x 230 pixels
- Battery Type: Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
- Battery Life: Up to 350 hours with 10-minute inReach tracking, Up to 90 hours in performance messaging mode
- Interface: USB-C
Sensors
- GPS: Yes
- Galileo: Yes
- QZSS: Yes
- BEIDOU: Yes
- Compass: Yes
- High-Sensitivity Receiver: Yes
- GPS Compass (while moving): Yes
- Multi-Band Frequency Support: Yes
Daily Smart Features
- Weather Forecasts: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
- Compatible with Garmin Messenger App: Yes
- Voice Command: Yes
- Voice Notes: Yes
- Garmin Share: Yes
- Passcode: Yes
- Next Word, Auto Complete, Auto Correct: Yes
Safety and Tracking Features
- Safety Siren: Yes
Outdoor Recreation
- Point-to-Point Navigation: Yes
- Tracback®: Yes
inReach® Features
- Interactive SOS: Yes
- Weather: Yes
- Send and Receive Text Messages to SMS and Email: Yes
- Send and Receive Text Messages to other inReach Devices: Yes
- Send and Receive Group Messages: Yes
- Send and Receive Photos: Yes
- Send and Receive Voice Messages: Yes
- Send and Receive 1,600 Character Messages: Yes
- Exchange Locations with other inReach Devices: Yes
- Virtual Keyboard for Custom Messaging: Yes
- inReach Remote Compatible: Yes
Outdoor Applications
- Compatible with Garmin Explore™ App: Yes
- Garmin Explore Website Compatible: Yes
- Smart Switching Between Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Satellite: Yes
Connections
- Wireless Connectivity: Yes (BLE)
1Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
2Taking and sending photos requires use of the Garmin Messenger app on your paired smartphone
3Available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Swedish and Danish.
4Requires an active Wi-Fi connection, or an active cellular connection and use of the Garmin Messenger app on your paired smartphone
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including NICKEL (METALLIC) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.