The Garmin inReach Mini 3 and Mini 3 Plus are compact satellite communicators with color touchscreens. They send and receive text messages over the global Iridium satellite network, so they work without cell service. With an active satellite subscription, you can share your location with LiveTrack and send an interactive SOS message to Garmin Response, a 24/7-staffed international emergency coordination center.
Both models are built for rugged outdoor use. They are impact-resistant, water-rated to IP67 and designed to operate in extreme temperatures. The built-in antenna acquires satellites to keep your GPS position updated, including in wooded, dense and remote locations. The internal rechargeable lithium battery lasts up to 350 hours in 10-minute inReach tracking mode.
The Mini 3 Plus adds 30-second voice messages, photo sharing through a paired smartphone, voice control and a built-in siren.
- Models
- inReach Mini 3 and inReach Mini 3 Plus
- Display
- Color touchscreen
- Satellite network
- Iridium global network; active satellite subscription required for satellite features
- Messaging
- Two-way text messaging on the device keyboard or through the Garmin Messenger app on a compatible smartphone
- Emergency
- Interactive SOS message with GPS coordinates to Garmin Response
- Location sharing
- LiveTrack shows distance, time and elevation; Garmin Share sends saved locations and courses to compatible Garmin devices
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi or smartphone cellular connection, switching to satellite when out of range
- Battery
- Internal rechargeable lithium; up to 350 hours in 10-minute inReach tracking mode
- Durability
- Impact-resistant, IP67 water rating, built for extreme temperatures
- Navigation
- Digital compass, TracBack routing, Garmin Explore app for trip planning
- Weather
- Weather reports and forecast requests through Garmin Weather
- Check-ins
- Simple check-in messages that don't count toward your text message allotment
- Remote control
- Send texts or an SOS from select compatible Garmin products
- Mini 3 Plus only
- 30-second voice messages with transcription, photo sharing and viewing, voice control, built-in siren
- Voice control languages
- English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Swedish, Danish (Mini 3 Plus)
- Carabiner
- Loop carabiner included with Mini 3 Plus; sold separately for Mini 3