No cell signal? No problem. Turn your smartphone into a satellite communicator with SPOT Connect.
Today's smartphones provide a level of social connection far beyond what we imagined just a few years ago. But when you go beyond the reach of the grid, your smartphone needs the help of SPOT Connect to keep you in touch with friends, family, and emergency personnel. Simply pair your smartphone with SPOT Connect, and get connected to a global satellite network that lets you send messages and GPS coordinates from virtually anywhere on the planet. Update Twitter and Facebook. Send email and text messages. Request non-emergency help from professional service providers. And in the case of a critical emergency, send an SOS message requesting emergency assistance.
Features:
Send messages from virtually anywhere via satellite
Type & Send message (41 character) or Predefined message (120 character) options (additional service required)
Track Progress on Google Maps™ or SPOT Adventures page
Integrates with Facebook, Twitter and SPOTadventures.com
Smartphone app for operation and detailed status
On device SOS button for standalone emergency operation
Size: 3" x 2.6" x 1.2" (7.6 cm x 6.6 cm x 3.2 cm)
Weight: 4.9 oz (w/ batteries)
Batteries (included): 2AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8X (L91
Works with leading Smart Phone and handheld platforms
- iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
- Android 2.0 or later
- Blackberry and Windows Phone 7 compatibility in development