Earthmate

Text and Navigate with inReach

Earthmate: Text & Navigate with inReach

"Earthmate" is an Android app that allows users to pair their inReach satellite communication device for seamless messaging, GPS navigation, and enhanced safety during outdoor activities. With features like offline topographic maps, route sharing, and real-time SOS capabilities via the global Iridium satellite network, Earthmate ensures you stay connected wherever your adventures take you, alongside unlimited cloud storage for your trip data.
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By: Garmin
Version: 3.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-11-28)
Version code: 1464788629
Creation date: 2011-11-14
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
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Size: 40.04M

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App summary

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 access*:
• 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.


Learn more about inReach devices and technology at www.garmin.com/inreach.


*Access varies by model.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Offline maps are useful
  • Messaging feature works when it functions properly
  • Ability to create waypoints and routes online
Cons
  • App is incredibly buggy and requires frequent restarts
  • Messages often do not sync between the device and the app
  • Maps do not download properly or show accurate details
  • Poor GPS location accuracy and slow refresh rate
  • High battery consumption and no option to shut down the app
Most mentioned
  • Constant connectivity issues with the inReach device
  • Problems sending and receiving messages
  • Inability to sync with Garmin account or track trips effectively
User reviews
Android gives a lot of messages it is slowing down wifi. Messaging works and offline maps are useful. Also reports can't send message when none are qued. Also sqllite database errors over and over. The app needs some fixing. Update Oct 2024, app got a few updates but none of the issues described here are fixed.
by Clifford Novey, 2024-10-12

I don't know if it's because of the most recent update, but the app is buggier than ever. It keeps trying to switch me between an old device and my new one. I've restarted my phone and reinstalled the app, but it's still so buggy. I used this in 2019 consistently and didn't have quite so many issues.
by Katie Kelly, 2024-09-26

This app is incredibly buggy. It has to be restarted multiple times to view received messages, it does not send messages properly. It constantly tries to find the location of the Garmin even when the device is offline. The Garmin itself works just fine but this app is horrible. I've unfortunately been using it for about two years now and it's only getting worse.
by Michael Christian, 2024-09-06
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