Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-11	Bi*****	Going from an Inreach to this (not by choice) I would really like to see more features. A map view would be very useful. Not sure what that would look like in the app but if I have to also use my phone, I should get the red carpet. That aside, no real issue with the app as far as functionality.
Going from an Inreach to this (not by choice) I would really like to see more features. A map view would be very useful. Not sure what that would look like in the app but if I have to also use my phone, I should get the red carpet. That aside, no real issue with the app as far as functionality.
2026-03-02	RL*****	DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT use this!! It didn’t work where there was no service and they won’t cancel your subscription for a year!! I’m out $480 for my husband and I for these pieces of junk.
DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT use this!! It didn’t work where there was no service and they won’t cancel your subscription for a year!! I’m out $480 for my husband and I for these pieces of junk.
2025-08-18	th*****	That’s not a hyperbolic title. The most recent versions of the app require users to be logged in, which requires data coverage. I’ve started hikes and been logged out by the end. While the app may be useful for entertainment purposes, it is completely unacceptable to have a safety application which logs users out routinely and arbitrarily, and does not allow a login without the coverage which makes satellite communications meaningless.
That’s not a hyperbolic title. The most recent versions of the app require users to be logged in, which requires data coverage. I’ve started hikes and been logged out by the end. While the app may be useful for entertainment purposes, it is completely unacceptable to have a safety application which logs users out routinely and arbitrarily, and does not allow a login without the coverage which makes satellite communications meaningless.
2025-02-18	r2*****	The new version of the app keeps on logging out when the Bluetooth beacon is disconnected. So if you are out of cellular network and it logs out, there is no way to continue using the app to send messages.
The new version of the app keeps on logging out when the Bluetooth beacon is disconnected. So if you are out of cellular network and it logs out, there is no way to continue using the app to send messages.
2024-12-07	An*****	Raised monthly fee 300% overnight without notice.
Raised monthly fee 300% overnight without notice.
2024-08-31	bv*****	The device did not work and was returned after 7 days and the $59.99 mandatory annual subscription was cancelled within the 14 day window but the company has not responded to emails nor issued a refund. Not worth it.
The device did not work and was returned after 7 days and the $59.99 mandatory annual subscription was cancelled within the 14 day window but the company has not responded to emails nor issued a refund. Not worth it.
2024-07-06	He*****	How the app works is not intuitive and there doesn't seem to be a F.A.Q. or instructions anywhere on the developers website for message recipients to learn how to use the app. App badge does work but I can’t confirm having received a notification on the banner.
How the app works is not intuitive and there doesn't seem to be a F.A.Q. or instructions anywhere on the developers website for message recipients to learn how to use the app. App badge does work but I can’t confirm having received a notification on the banner.
2024-01-29	Kn*****	THIS DEVICE/APP CANNOT BE RELIED ON. I’ve taken this out of cell service twice. My wife has never received any of the messages I’ve sent her. My brother finally received something but once he responded I got a message that I’d exceeded my monthly allotment of messages and get this: needed an internet connection to manage my subscription. I was unable to send or receive any further messages. Dead in the water. IF I COULD ACCESS THE INTERNET WHAT WOULD I NEED A SATELLITE MESSENGER FOR?! This unit is going back to REI. BUYER BEWARE.
THIS DEVICE/APP CANNOT BE RELIED ON. I’ve taken this out of cell service twice. My wife has never received any of the messages I’ve sent her. My brother finally received something but once he responded I got a message that I’d exceeded my monthly allotment of messages and get this: needed an internet connection to manage my subscription. I was unable to send or receive any further messages. Dead in the water. IF I COULD ACCESS THE INTERNET WHAT WOULD I NEED A SATELLITE MESSENGER FOR?! This unit is going back to REI. BUYER BEWARE.
2024-01-18	th*****	I tried a handful of times to sign up for the app… it won’t let me. Just loading… loading… loading… Figure it out, please (iOS)
I tried a handful of times to sign up for the app… it won’t let me. Just loading… loading… loading… Figure it out, please (iOS)
2023-12-26	sr*****	The design concept is good as is the packaging, but neither the app nor the device work. After the initial pairing/registration between the app, device, and account creation, the app was unable to connect or re-pair with the device. I never once was able to send a test message. Then, no response from tech support, so I’m now in a “pending cancellation” status. Need to check to make sure there are no charges to my credit card before deleting my account. This is so bad I almost wonder is this is some sort of fake service scam to generate revenue.
The design concept is good as is the packaging, but neither the app nor the device work. After the initial pairing/registration between the app, device, and account creation, the app was unable to connect or re-pair with the device. I never once was able to send a test message. Then, no response from tech support, so I’m now in a “pending cancellation” status. Need to check to make sure there are no charges to my credit card before deleting my account. This is so bad I almost wonder is this is some sort of fake service scam to generate revenue.

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