Onboarding Overview: Transferred Devices
This is a guide for users who are setting up their newly transfered Garmin inReach devices over to the EVERYWHERE system. This guide walks you through each step to get it set up with your team. Just follow the steps in order, and your device will be ready to go in a few minutes.
Step by Step Guide:
Below is a step-by-step guide showing how to set up an inReach Mini 2. The steps are similar for all devices, so you can follow along even if you have a different model. To change the language, click the A in the bottom right that shows up when you cursor over it. You will find more detailed instructions below the video on the rest of the article.
The Steps at a Glance
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Factory Reset - Wipe the device clean so no settings from the old Garmin account carry over.
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Activate Device - Enable auto tracking for your Garmin Device and bring it within clear line of sight of the sky
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Enable Bluetooth & Pair - Turn on Bluetooth and pair the device with the EVERYWHERE App to unlock Intelligent Routing.
Setting up a brand new device instead of a transferred one? Start with the Onboarding Guide for New Devices.
Before you start:
| Release inReach from Garmin | If the device is still active on a Garmin Explore account, it cannot be activated on EVERYWHERE. Deactivate it with Garmin before Step 1. Read: How to Deactivate Your Device from Garmin → |
| Admins: have the config key ready | Each field user needs a valid configuration key to sign into the App. Hub admins can release and retrieve keys at any time. Read: How to Gain Access to Your Configuration Key in the EVERYWHERE Hub → |
Part 1: Set up the inReach device
| Step 1: Factory Reset | Wipe the device clean so no settings from the old account carry over. This is the first step for every transferred device, with no exceptions. Read: How to Factory Reset Your inReach Device → |
| Step 2: Activate on EVERYWHERE | Bring the device onto the EVERYWHERE platform so it reports to your Hub. Do this outside with a clear view of the sky. Read: How to Activate Your Transferred inReach Device → |
| Step 3: USB Sync (OPTIONAL) | Auto Track keeps the device sending location points on its own, so the Hub can see where the user is without anyone pressing a button. Covered in the walkthrough above. Read: How to USB Sync Your Device to the Hub. |
Part 2: Set up the EVERYWHERE App
| Step 4: Activate the App | Download the app, then sign in with your configuration key. Most first-time login problems come from an expired or mistyped key. Read: How to Download the EVERYWHERE Companion Mobile App → Read: How to Gain Access to Your Configuration Key in the EVERYWHERE Hub → |
| Step 5: Enable Bluetooth on the inReach | Bluetooth is off by default on many transferred devices. Turn it on from the device menu before you try to pair. This step is included in the pairing guide below. Read: How to Bluetooth Pair Your inReach with the EVERYWHERE App → |
| Step 6: Pair the inReach with the App | Pairing is what unlocks Intelligent Routing, so messages travel over cellular or Wi-Fi when they are available and fall back to satellite when they are not. Read: Companion App Bluetooth Pairing Guide → |
Having problems getting setup? Please reach out to our support team at support@everywherecomms.com or Submit a Ticket Here