InReach Remote for handsets

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ConiKost
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InReach Remote for handsets

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I am not planing to buy a Mini2, but out of curiosity, since Mini2 (and Mini) does support inReach Remote. Can be the inReach Remote also be used with InReach enabled handsets like 66i/86i or 7x0i and vice versa? I am aware, that the main idea is to use a non inReach device with inReach Remote, so I am really asking only out of curiosity.
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Re: InReach Remote for handsets

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Unfortunately, the inReach included devices do not have the inReach Remote app available on them.

Only a non-inReach equipped device with the inReach Remote app can be used with external inReach devices, and only in a very limited way.

You are likely much better off just using your mobile device with the Explore app to control your inReach devices remotely.

BTW, the new MINI 2 is so much better than the original. I have both, and the MINI 2 has redeemed the product line.
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Re: InReach Remote for handsets

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gpsrchive wrote: Fri Feb 04, 2022 7:59 pmYou are likely much better off just using your mobile device with the Explore app to control your inReach devices remotely.
Good catch! Thank you. Wasn't aware, that Explore also offers that.
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