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  • SPOT Usage Tips(7)
1. Tips for sending tracking messages

Tracking is an additional service that is not part of the basic subscription. Make sure you have subscribed to Tracking before trying to send messages of this type.Take SPOT outside and make sure it is well away from any buildings that might block signal ...

2. Tips for receiving your email and SMS notifications for OK and HELP messages

SPOT sends all North American email and SMS messages via email. This means to send a cell phone a text message, we email 1234567890@yourcellprovider.com and then they relay that to your recipients.Some email providers see noreply@findmespot.com and depend ...

3. Introduction to SPOT with Video

Thank you for your interest in SPOT! Read below for more information and click here to watch a overview of SPOT's functions. SPOT is a satellite product and needs an area clear of tall obstructions to maximize message delivery success. Buildings, inside c ...

4. Tips to help send your first SPOT Check-OK message

Take SPOT outside and make sure it is well away from any buildings that might block signal to any horizon where the satellites might be at the time.Turn the unit on, wait 2 seconds and press, do not hold, the OK button and the light above it should begin ...

5. I've lost my SPOT User Guide. Where can I see it online?

The North American User Guide is available for your download here by clicking on the following countries:United StatesCanadaFor User's Guides in other languages, please contact Customer Service. The SPOT Customer Care team is committed to delivering excel ...

6. Tips for sending messages

If the GPS light blinks red, SPOT does not have a clear view of the GPS satellites and your message may not have been sent. Retry sending your message by moving to an area with a clearer view of the sky for proper operation. If your GPS light blinks red a ...

7. How do I send SPOT SMS messages to international mobile phones?

Non-USA or Non-Canadian Basic Service Plan CustomersIf you are on a SPOT Account that is not a North American Basic Service Plan, you might be wondering how SMS number contacts can be configured in your login account. SPOT messages sent to SMS numbers und ...