If you’re travelling beyond reliable mobile range, stay connected with loved ones or with emergency services in a life-threatening situation, with the SPOT X two-way satellite messenger device.
Use the app to connect the SPOT X to your smartphone via Bluetooth wireless technology and gain access to your contacts for easy communication with any mobile number or email address. SPOT X also has its own dedicated US mobile number so that you can be messaged directly as well. This device enables you to send an SOS to emergency services and communicate back and forth if necessary, plus receive confirmation that help is on the way. You can also check in regularly with your friends and family to let them know that you’re okay, and navigate using the built-in compass.
The illuminated keyboard makes it easy to use, it is impact and water-resistant to IP67, and for reliability has a rechargeable lithium battery with 240 hours (10 days) of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode. You can also track your progress at 2 ½, 5, 10, 30 or 60-minute intervals with cloud-based mapping, and link it to your SPOT account to share your adventure. Communicate with friends, family and emergency services when you’re off the grid with the SPOT X two-way satellite messenger device from Spot.
Please note - requires a paid subscription for service, read here for more info
Bluetooth Capable
Exchange messages with any phone number or email address from virtually anywhere in the world
Message back and forth about your emergency with search and rescue services and receive a confirmation when help is on the way
SPOT X app allows you to connect the device to your smartphone via Bluetooth to access your contacts
Choose 2 ½, 5, 10, 30 or 60-minute tracking intervals and track your adventure with cloud-based mapping
Check-in quickly and easily to let everyone know that you’re okay
Navigate using the built-in compass and programmable waypoints
Rechargeable lithium battery
240 hours (10 days) of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode
Impact and water-resistant to IP67
In Use Dimensions:
16.7H x 7.4W x 2.4D cm
Packed Dimensions:
19H x 14W x 5D cm
Weight:
0.198 Kg
Material:
Rugged Plastic
Waterproof:
IP67− Impact, Dust and Water Resistant | Tested for submersion in 1 metre of water for 30 minutes
Batteries:
Rechargeable Lithium Polymer | USB Rechargeable
Run Time:
With 100% view of sky − 240 Hrs (10 Days) in 10 minute tracking mode, based on full charge.
Battery Replacement Interval:
Built in USB Rechargeable Lithium | Replacement as required by authorized service agent only.
Temperature Range:
Operational & Storage −20° C to +60° C (−4° F to 140° F)
Approvals:
ROHS and WEEE compliant | Certified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity and safety regulations | Meets FCC part 15 regulations, Canada type approval, CISPR Publication 22 (1985 1st Edition), RTTE Directive (1999/EC) and IEC 60950 safety standard.
Hi, I do some backcountry hiking in NZ and Aus and looking into this. The package plans have 2 listed prices, one for AU and one for NZ. Do I need to have 2 separate subscriptions to use this across the two countries?
Matt - Ringwood North, VIC (1 year ago)
G'day Matt,
I dont believe so, the price is relevant to your country of residence. eg. if you were traveling to the US, you don't pay US subscriber fees.
Hope that helps!
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
FEES1 answer
What happens if you exceed the quota for your monthly plan? I can't find this info on the provided website
Jodie - Narellan Vale, NSW (1 year ago)
G'day Jodie,
I've just spoken with our Spot contact, who has confirmed that, at the time of writing, additional messages are charged at USD 0.25c
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
Subscription cost1 answer
Hi there, the website says Australia USD $15.13. I'm assuming that means it is in US dollars?
Jodie - Narellan Vale, NSW (1 year ago)
G'day Jodie,
Yep! USD is the acronym for US Dollars. It will always be that value in USD which means that the actual AUD cost may change by a few dollars each month, depending on the current exchange rate.
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
Can you message from one spotx to another1 answer
Can you message from one spotx to another so you can have one at base camp and one with the party?
Steve - Benalla(3 years ago)
G'day Steve,
Yes you can message between two Spot X devices, they each get allocated a phone number, so you'll be able to add each other as contacts and message back and forth as required.
Leece - Snowys(3 years ago)
FEES1 answer
Is the fee for the plans in us dollars or Australian dollars
phil - perth(3 years ago)
G'day Phil,
Yes there are fees associated with the Spot X 2-Way, you can see all of the plans available here on the Find Me Spot website, as long as you've set your country to Australia the prices displayed should be in $AU
Leece - Snowys(3 years ago)
When sending a message is there a function that confirms that the message has been sent and received?1 answer
are sent messages confirmed when successfully sent and received?
David - Brisbane(3 years ago)
G'day David,
You won't see a sent/received option likely you'll see on most modern smartphones, but the unit will indicate if it hasn't connected to the satellite network so that you can re-position yourself if required to re-send a message.
Leece - Snowys(3 years ago)
If the unit is purchased in Australia, is the issued phone number Australian (rather than American)?1 answer
Also, if the SOS function is activated is the emergency forwarded to local responders?
David - Brisbane (3 years ago)
G'day David,
The number issued with your Spot X is an American number. The SOS function is activated via the GEOS Internation Emergency Response Coordination Centre, they'll communicate with the relevant emergency services / search and rescue in the country the beacon is activated, so if you're in Australia when activated, then it will be Aussie responders.
