Garmin Announces The fēnix 8 Pro With inReach Technology
Garmin today announced the latest generation of their fēnix watch, this time including inReach technology for satellite and cellular connectivity. The fēnix 8 Pro also includes a first-of-its-kind, high-resolution MicroLED display for superior readability.
Designed for those pursuits that make it impractical to carry a phone, fēnix 8 Pro has built-in inReach technology for satellite and cellular connectivity1.
Satellite connectivity
fēnix 8 Pro uses inReach technology to let explorers exchange messages and send location check-ins.
Text messages: Send and receive text messages with those using the Garmin Messenger™ app on their smartphone or compatible Garmin smartwatch.
Location check-ins: Send location updates to family and friends so they can keep track of trip progress.
Cellular connectivity
In addition to sending text messages or providing location check-ins, fēnix 8 Pro can be used to make phone calls, send voice messages, share LiveTrack links and view weather forecasts when connected to the LTE network.
Voice calls: Make and take voice calls from the watch with other fēnix 8 Pro users or those using the Garmin Messenger app on their smartphone.
Voice messages: Check in with family and friends by exchanging 30-second voice messages. Recipients can listen to the messages or read the transcriptions on their watch or in the Garmin Messenger app.
LiveTrack: Friends and family can follow the adventures with LiveTrack location sharing and location check-ins on their smartphone. Users can also alert their friends and family when a LiveTrack session has started, in case they want to follow along or reach out during an activity.
Weather forecasts: Access current weather conditions and multiday forecasts to stay prepared for what’s ahead.
“fēnix 8 Pro is changing the game for smartwatches. This new lineup is full of breakthrough innovations, bringing life-changing inReach technology to the wrist to help keep athletes and adventurers in touch with their family and friends and introducing the first-ever ultra-bright MicroLED display to a smartwatch so users can see their maps, stats, health and wellness metrics and more like never before.”
fēnix 8 Pro – AMOLED comes in 47mm and 51mm sizes, gets up to 27 days of battery life in smartwatch mode4 and starts at $1,199.99. fēnix 8 Pro – MicroLED comes in a 51mm size, gets up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and is $1,999.99. Both models are available to purchase on September 8, 2025.
