How to Cancel an SOS

Important Reminders

Only cancel SOS if the emergency is resolved or was triggered accidentally.
Always communicate with Garmin Response (or your configured responder) to confirm the cancellation.

How to Cancel SOS on a Device (Recommended Best Practice)

👉 If you are using the EVERYWHERE App paired with an inReach® device, we recommend cancelling SOS directly on the device as the most reliable method.

Lift the protective cap (see image).
Press and hold the SOS button until the device indicates cancellation.
A cancellation message will be sent to Garmin Response.
- By default, Garmin Response receives the cancellation and will stop coordinating emergency services.
- If your organization has a configured alternate responder, they will be notified instead.
Respond to the follow-up confirmation from Garmin Response to confirm you are safe.

ℹ️ Note: All inReach® devices include quick reference instructions on the back showing how to SEND or CANCEL an SOS.

How to Cancel SOS in the Safeguard App (Standalone App Users)

From any screen in the Safeguard App, locate the red SOS slider.
Slide the SOS slider from right to left.
You’ll be asked to confirm:
- Tap Deactivate SOS to cancel the request.
- Tap Cancel if you want to keep SOS active.
Once cancelled, the red SOS slider disappears, and the your teammates on the EVERYWHERE Platform and Garmin Response are notified that you are safe.

📺 Watch the video at the bottom of this article for a walkthrough of activating and cancelling SOS in the EVERYWHERE App.

Additional Notes

Cancelling SOS does not erase the SOS event history — Hub users and responders will still see that an SOS occurred.
If you accidentally cancel, you can reinitiate SOS immediately by pressing the button again (device) or swiping again (Safeguard App).