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Incidence Detection on connected device

If I've connected my Forerunner 945 to an InReach device, will it automatically send the Incidence Detection alerts?

My 945 automatically will text selected individuals if I fall or have some other incident. The text includes my coordinates, etc. It happens automatically; it's not something I need to trigger.

I know that the inReach devices can call for help, but you have to trigger the call by pushing the SOS button. Does it also send messages if the watch detects an incident?

(Also, can it send the SOS if the emergency button on the watch is pressed, or do I have to dig the inReach device out of my bag to send an SOS?)

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Garmin-Andrew over 3 years ago +1 verified

There is no integration between the incident detection on the Forerunner 945 and a paired inReach device. inReach messages and SOS need to be sent and triggered separately. The note near the end of this…

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+1 Garmin-Andrew over 3 years ago

There is no integration between the incident detection on the Forerunner 945 and a paired inReach device. inReach messages and SOS need to be sent and triggered separately. The note near the end of this article touches on this point: Setting Up Incident Detection and Assistance Features on a Garmin Fitness Device

To answer your last question, you can trigger an SOS from the inReach widget on the watch, this article has more info: Benefits of Pairing a Handheld with Built-In inReach to a Garmin Watch. You will still need to dig the inReach out of your bag, however, as it needs a clear unobstructed view of the sky to transmit.