More details at Backpacking.comOn the heels of the iOS 18 satellite messaging capability announced yesterday, Garmin has officially released its all-new Garmin inReach Messenger Plus device, offering the ability to send photos and voice memos, which is a step above the Inreach Messenger we reviewed last year. Garmin claims the Plus version has a battery life that lasts for weeks, reliable satellite communication as a standalone device or when paired with the Garmin Messenger mobile app, and allows users to send group texts, photos, voice messages, and share their location.
Garmin inReach Messenger Plus - Send Photos
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Re: Garmin inReach Messenger Plus - Send Photos
Postby warthog1 » Fri Sep 20, 2024 7:31 am
A bit unrelated, but I have noticed my Garmin 1030+ will receive and send messages when connected to the phone. Comes up with message received, then you press play to read it. It will then come up with a selection of simple responses; yes, great, okay, no etc.
It says sent from my garmin device, so people know you are riding when they receive it.
It says sent from my garmin device, so people know you are riding when they receive it.
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Re: Garmin inReach Messenger Plus - Send Photos
Postby CmdrBiggles » Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:49 am
warthog1 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 20, 2024 7:31 amA bit unrelated, but I have noticed my Garmin 1030+ will receive and send messages when connected to the phone. Comes up with message received, then you press play to read it. It will then come up with a selection of simple responses; yes, great, okay, no etc.
It says sent from my garmin device, so people know you are riding when they receive it.
Pretty much all computers today have a linked-to-phone messaging/call facility.
I have turned this off on my iGS800 — there are quite enough distractions for a rider without having the eyes glued to a computer to read a message. Nothing that cannot wait until the next stop. If it is really urgent, the phone knows how to get my attention with a specific vibration pattern.
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Re: Garmin inReach Messenger Plus - Send Photos
Postby warthog1 » Mon Sep 23, 2024 12:17 pm
Haven't used anything but a garmin. My 1000 didn't afaik. The 1030 is 2 models from the newest but I am happy with its' functionality and battery life.CmdrBiggles wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:49 am
Pretty much all computers today have a linked-to-phone messaging/call facility.
I have turned this off on my iGS800 — there are quite enough distractions for a rider without having the eyes glued to a computer to read a message. Nothing that cannot wait until the next stop. If it is really urgent, the phone knows how to get my attention with a specific vibration pattern.
It is handy for me being able to answer. It is my wife texting.
I am on rural roads and pick my time. Use the radar to determine no cars approaching from behind and generally on a shoulder..
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Re: Garmin inReach Messenger Plus - Send Photos
Postby g-boaf » Mon Oct 07, 2024 9:09 am
Hmm, I never tried that.warthog1 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 20, 2024 7:31 amA bit unrelated, but I have noticed my Garmin 1030+ will receive and send messages when connected to the phone. Comes up with message received, then you press play to read it. It will then come up with a selection of simple responses; yes, great, okay, no etc.
It says sent from my garmin device, so people know you are riding when they receive it.
What would be good is a Garmin that lets you answer a phone call easily. Still see people riding along holding phone up to their ear.
Having a text message appear on the garmin screen doesn't really distract me, often I don't see them because I don't always look at the Garmin screen.
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Re: Garmin inReach Messenger Plus - Send Photos
Postby warthog1 » Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:35 pm
Phone needs to be connected obviously, but pretty sure the notification of the message stays there until you acknowledge it.g-boaf wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2024 9:09 am
Hmm, I never tried that.
What would be good is a Garmin that lets you answer a phone call easily. Still see people riding along holding phone up to their ear.
Having a text message appear on the garmin screen doesn't really distract me, often I don't see them because I don't always look at the Garmin screen.
Handy. My wife often texts whilst I am out riding. Nobody else does though.
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