With SPOT Connect, you can send short messages, emails, update social media information or send emergency distress signals via your smartphone. SPOT Connect will use the GPS satellite system to determine your location and transmit information to your contacts and emergency response personnel via global communication satellites.
The SPOT Connect device turns a smartphone into a satellite communicator, allowing GPS‑based location tracking and messaging via global satellites. The manual explains the device’s features, LED indicators, battery installation, and the SPOT Connect app for sending SOS, check‑in, and social‑media messages.
It covers initial system setup, Bluetooth pairing, account activation, battery life expectations, operating conditions, cleaning, warranty, and regulatory compliance, helping users get reliable performance in the field.
| Battery type | 2 AA Energizer® Ultimate Lithium 8x (L91) |
|---|---|
| Standby battery life (not connected) | 11 Days |
| Standby battery life (connected) | 5 Days |
| SOS battery life (not connected) | 5 Days |
| SOS battery life (connected) | 4 Days |
| Track Progress battery life (connected) | 45 Days |
| Check‑in/OK messages (connected) | 260 Messages |
| Operating temperature range | -13°F to +140°F (-25°C to 60°C) |
| Operating altitude range | -328 ft to 21,320 ft (-100 m to 6,500 m) |
| Waterproof rating | IPX7 (1 m for 30 min) |
| GPS datum format | WGS‑84 |
The device uses two AA Energizer® Ultimate Lithium 8x (L91) batteries, which are included with the product.
It operates from –13 °F to +140 °F (–25 °C to 60 °C).
In standby mode without a Bluetooth connection the battery can last up to 11 days.