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21. How long are my messages stored in my web account?

Messages are stored for 30 days in your SPOT account. You can see all of your messages from the last 30 days by clicking on Set Filter on your messages tab and adjusting the filter to 30 days.To save your data, log-in to your account and export your SPOT ...

22. 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 ...

23. 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 ...

24. 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 ...

25. In what countries is the SPOT Connect App available?

For SPOT Connect App version 1.1.1, as of the time of last update to this posting, you can find the app available in the following iTunes app stores or Android Market stores: In addition to the US & Canada app stores, it will now be made available in ...

26. Map & Go for Apple tutorial

Map & Go OverviewMap & Go (Offline Maps) enables you to display maps for navigation and tracking of your locations in the SPOT Connect App while you're off the grid. Imagine having a virtual atlas on your mobile device of selected maps where you'l ...

27. How do I send SMS messages outside of North America?

SPOT uses Clickatell to distribute SMS messages to cellular phones outside of North America. While Clickatell has connections to over 900 cellular operators worldwide, they do not have a connection to all providers. Please check the link provided to see i ...

28. SPOT Connect User Manual

To download the English SPOT Connect User Manual, click on download below

29. Can I receive messages with SPOT Connect?

SPOT Connect can only send messages through the application. It sends one-way text/type via satellite and only works once you have downloaded the application and registered a subscription to use the app. You cannot receive messages.

30. Where do I download the SPOT Connect application for my smartphone?

The SPOT Connect App for Apple iOS devices is available on the Apple iTunes App Store. The app for Android devices is available on the Android Market.Just search for "SPOT Connect" on the website in your region or directly from the icon for these app serv ...