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Earthmate

Pair with your inReach® device to access unlimited topographic maps, send global messages, and stay connected where cell towers can’t reach.

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Key Figures

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

2.7/5

Total Ratings

400

Publisher

Garmin International

Adventure With Total Confidence

Transform your smartphone into a professional-grade satellite communicator and off-grid navigator for when cell towers disappear.

Global Two-Way Messaging

Use your phone's familiar keyboard to send and receive text messages via the Iridium® satellite network from anywhere on Earth.

Unlimited Offline Topo Maps

Download and cache detailed topographic maps and USGS quad sheets to navigate deep wilderness without a cellular signal.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Earthmate

What is the Earthmate app and what does it do?

The Earthmate app pairs with Garmin inReach satellite communication devices to provide messaging, navigation, tracking, and safety features for outdoor adventures, including offline maps.

Can I send and receive text messages with the Earthmate app?

Yes, the Earthmate app allows you to send and receive 2-way custom or preset text and email messages. This feature requires pairing with an inReach device and an active satellite subscription.

Does the Earthmate app offer offline map capabilities?

Yes, the Earthmate app provides unlimited topographic maps, aerial imagery, and hybrid maps. You can cache these maps on your device for offline use, ensuring navigation without cellular service.

Is an inReach device necessary to use the Earthmate app's satellite communication features?

Yes, an inReach device with an active satellite subscription is required to access the 100% global Iridium® satellite network for live tracking, messaging, and SOS capabilities within the Earthmate app.

How does the Earthmate app connect to an inReach device?

The Earthmate app connects to an inReach satellite communication device via Bluetooth® technology. This pairing turns your mobile device into a robust satellite communication and GPS navigation tool.

Can the Earthmate app share my location with others in real-time?

Yes, the Earthmate app features LiveTrack™, which allows loved ones to follow your location in real time. They can view data such as distance, time, and elevation during your journey.

Does Earthmate offer cloud storage for trip planning and data?

Yes, the Earthmate app provides unlimited cloud storage for your routes, waypoints, and tracks. You can plan adventures on the Garmin Explore™ website and sync them to your device.

Can I activate an SOS signal through the Earthmate app?

Yes, you can trigger an SOS directly from the Earthmate app. This feature works globally when the app is paired with your inReach device and has an active satellite subscription.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Earthmate - Pairing Garmin inReach satellite devices with Earthmate app for off-grid connection — Pairing Garmin inReach satellite devices with Earthmate app for off-grid connection

Earthmate - Garmin Earthmate app interface showing a topographic map with a hiking route and real-time GPS navigation data — Garmin Earthmate app interface showing a topographic map with a hiking route and real-time GPS navigation data

Earthmate - Earthmate app interface showing two-way text messages between an adventurer and family members via satellite communication. — Earthmate app interface showing two-way text messages between an adventurer and family members via satellite communication.

Earthmate - Earthmate app interface displaying a tracked hiking route on a topographic map with trip statistics — Earthmate app interface displaying a tracked hiking route on a topographic map with trip statistics

Description

Pair your inReach® satellite communication device with the Earthmate® app to get all the features you need to send and receive text messages, navigate and stay connected during your outdoor adventures. It’s perfect for planning, tracking and sharing your trip anywhere around the globe. This Garmin application lets you access¹: • Unlimited topographic maps that you can cache on your device and store for offline use, including topographic maps and quad sheets • Aerial imagery • Hybrid maps • Waypoints and route navigation • Tracking and location sharing • High-detail GPS trip logging • Unlimited cloud storage of routes, waypoints and tracks • Online trip planning • Control and access all the features of your inReach device from the app: send 2-way custom or preset text and email messages, trigger an SOS from anywhere in the world, track your location and more By pairing your mobile device (via Bluetooth® technology) with inReach, the Earthmate app turns your mobile device into a true satellite communication, GPS navigation and safety tool. To access the 100% global Iridium® satellite network for live tracking and messaging – including SOS capabilities – from the Earthmate app, an inReach device with active satellite subscription is required. You can plan your adventures from your account on the Garmin Explore™ website, wirelessly sync them to your smartphone or tablet, and then save all your trip data and maps with unlimited cloud storage. With the use of the LiveTrack™ feature, loved ones can follow your location in real time² and see data such as distance, time and elevation. Learn more about inReach devices and technology at www.garmin.com/inreach. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Don't forget to stop tracking. ¹Access varies by model. ²When used with your compatible smartphone and the Earthmate® app or when used with your compatible inReach-enabled Garmin device.