Trailblazing satellite communicator brings
home prestigious honor ahead of CES 2025, the world's
most influential consumer technology event
OLATHE,
Kan., Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin
(NYSE: GRMN) today announced that its inReach® Messenger
Plus SOS satellite communicator was named a 2025 Consumer
Electronics Show (CES®) Best of Innovation winner in the
Mobile Devices, Accessories & Apps category. The annual awards
program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association,
honors outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology
products. Of the more than 3400 submissions into this year's
program, less than 1% received the coveted Best of Innovation
designation.
A technological evolution, the inReach Messenger Plus is
Garmin's first satellite communicator with photo and voice
messaging in addition to global two-way texting, location sharing
and SOS capabilities1. A valuable tool for anyone who
ventures beyond cell service – by land, sea or air – the inReach
Messenger Plus offers a more personal and emotional way to
communicate with friends and family, along with user-friendly
navigation and a way to seek help in case of emergency.
"We are honored to receive a Best of Innovation award from
CES, the highest distinction given in their awards program. The
inReach Messenger Plus is more than just a breakthrough in
technology – it's designed to keep you connected with friends and
family and can provide added peace of mind in a worst-case
scenario. This award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to
pushing boundaries, challenging conventions and relentlessly
pursuing innovation to deliver products that are essential part of
our customers' lives." –Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President, Global Consumer
Marketing
With a battery life that can last for weeks, the inReach
Messenger Plus provides seamless and reliable satellite
communication either as a standalone device or when paired to the
Garmin Messenger™ mobile
app on a compatible Android or iOS smartphone so users can exchange
group texts, photo and voice messages and share their location with
friends and family.
After testing the inReach Messenger Plus's capabilities in the
West Elk Mountains of Colorado,
Backpacker contributor, Scott
Yorko, dubbed it the "best satellite device on the
market":
"The ability to send voice memos and photos is huge, not only
for the social aspect, but for first responders, who need all the
detail they can get when rescuing lost or injured recreationists.
And, depending on the injury, typing out a message might not be
possible. For those who will put the Messenger Plus's speed, photo
and voice features to regular use – or who want an extra level of
emergency communication capability – you won't find a better
satellite messenger on the market."
In the event of an emergency, the inReach Messenger Plus and
Garmin Messenger app can send an
interactive SOS text message to Garmin Response℠, a
24/7-staffed international emergency assistance coordination
center. Photo and voice messages can also be shared during an SOS,
giving response coordinators the ability to see and hear details of
the emergency firsthand. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of users
globally for communication and peace of mind, Garmin inReach
satellite technology has contributed to more than 15,000 SOS
activations being responded to, resulting in lives being
saved.
"Having a way to call out during an emergency on an adventure
is super important. We hope to never have to use it for an
emergency, but we recently started carrying the inReach Messenger
Plus just in case. We love it because not only can it send out for
help in an emergency, but you can pair it with your phone to send
your contacts status updates like whether you'll be back later than
expected, and you can send them photo and voice messages,
too." –Garmin Ambassadors Gwyn and Ami Manser
For more information about inReach Messenger Plus and the Garmin
Response center, visit garmin.com/inReach, and for more about the
CES Innovation Awards®, visit the CES Awards Page.
CES 2025 will take place from Jan.
7-12, in Las Vegas, Nevada,
where Garmin will showcase its award-winning inReach series, along
with its full range of fitness and outdoor smartwatches, marine
electronics, automotive OEM solutions and much more in booth #3540
in the LVCC West Hall.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin
products have revolutionized life for adventurers,
athletes, off-road explorers, road warriors and outdoor
enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to
developing products that enhance experiences, enrich
lives and help provide peace of mind, Garmin believes every day is
an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit
the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with
@garminoutdoor on social, or follow our blog.
1Active satellite subscription required. Some
jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite
communication devices. It is your responsibility to know and follow
applicable laws in jurisdictions where the device is intended to be
used.
About Garmin Ltd. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in
Switzerland, and its principal
subsidiaries are located in the United
States, Taiwan and the
United Kingdom. Garmin and inReach
are registered trademarks, Garmin
Messenger is a trademark, and Garmin Response is a service
mark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands,
product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the
properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release
includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its
business. Such statements are based on management's current
expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances
discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could
differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and
uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the
risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 30, 2023, filed by
Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file
number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at
www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/earnings/. No
forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and
Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Carly
Hysell / 913-397-8200 /
media.relations@garmin.com
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