Introducing fēnix 8 Pro: Garmin's first smartwatches with cellular and inReach satellite technology

^04.09.2025

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Garmin takes smartwatch technology into the future with the fēnix 8 Pro series . These premium GPS smartwatches are the first to use inReach ^® technology for satellite and cellular connectivity1 ^– allowing athletes and adventurers to leave their phone at home and still stay connected.

fēnix 8 Pro is changing the world of smartwatches. This new product line is packed with groundbreaking innovations, bringing life-changing inReach technology to the wrist to help athletes and adventurers stay in touch with family and friends.

What's new in the PRO series compared to the Fenix 8 series?

– Higher display brightness, matching the Forerunner 970 and Venu X1 (estimated at around 2000 nits)
– Louder speaker volume compared to the Fenix ​​8 (matching the FR970 and Venu X1)
– Added LTE/cellular connectivity
– Added two-way satellite connectivity (for messaging)
– Added LTE Live two-way calls
– Added LTE LiveTrack
– Added LTE voice messages
– Added LTE text messages
– Added LTE weather
– Added LTE location check-in
– Added LTE incident detection
– Added LTE emergency number
– Added SOS via satellite
– Added text messages via satellite
– Added check-in via satellite (location)

Leave your phone at home and still stay connected

fēnix 8 Pro is designed for activities where carrying a phone is impractical – it features built-in inReach technology for satellite and cellular connectivity ^.

Satellite connectivity

fēnix 8 Pro uses inReach technology to let adventurers exchange messages and share their location.

• Text messages: Send and receive text messages with those using the Garmin Messenger ^{™ .} app on their smartphone or compatible Garmin smartwatch.
• Location sharing: send location updates to family and friends so they can follow where you are.

Cellular connectivity

In addition to sending text messages or sharing your location, when connected to an LTE network, fēnix 8 Pro can be used to make phone calls, send voice messages, share LiveTrack links and view weather forecasts.

• Voice calls: Make and receive voice calls from your watch with other fēnix 8 Pro users or those using the Garmin Messenger app on their smartphone.
• Voice messages: Communicate with family and friends by exchanging 30-second voice messages. Recipients can listen to messages or read transcripts on their watch or in the Garmin Messenger app.
• LiveTrack: Friends and family can follow adventures on their smartphone using LiveTrack location sharing and location check-ins. Users can also notify friends and family when a LiveTrack session starts, in case they want to follow along or get in touch during the activity.
• Weather forecasts: access current weather conditions and multi-day forecasts to be ready for what's ahead.

SOS feature supported by Garmin Response

When an SOS is triggered, fēnix 8 Pro sends an alert via satellite or cellular connection to the Garmin Response center, where a dedicated team of skilled emergency specialists is ready at all times. From there, Garmin Response communicates with the user, their listed emergency contacts, search and rescue organisations and other available local resources. They provide users and emergency contacts with updates on the response, including confirmation of help arriving, and remain available until the incident is resolved. With nearly two decades of experience, the Garmin Response team has supported more than 17,000 inReach incident responses in over 150 countries across all seven continents.

Rugged design, premium features

All fēnix 8 Pro models are built for every adventure – they are dive-rated and feature leak-proof metal buttons, metal sensor protection, an AMOLED touchscreen and titanium bezel, plus an LED flashlight for better visibility in the dark.

Fenix ​​8 Pro is built for adventures wherever the road takes you. It comes with Garmin's full suite of performance, navigation, health and wellness features, including endurance score, hill score, daily suggested workouts, preloaded TopoActive maps, dynamic  round-trip routing, Garmin ECG app, sleep coach, Garmin Pay contactless payments, safety and tracking features and much more.

NB! A satellite subscription is required to use inReach/LTE features.