Yes, SPOT Connect is completely free and it doesn't have any in-app purchases or subscriptions.
⚠️ The SPOT Connect app has poor ratings and negative feedback. Users seem unsatisfied with its performance or features.
SPOT Connect is free.
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As other reviews have mentioned, this app doesn’t work any more. I was able to get my iPhone to connect to the device in Bluetooth settings (with some trouble), but the app still can’t find the device. I HOPE the SOS button on the side of the device will still work, but I’m a little apprehensive about relying on it since the app doesn’t. Sure happy I renewed the yearly contract for $200 🙄
It's always been tricky to make connect now fails completely. Also firmware update for device is not working.
Been a SPOT user since gen 1 and a SPOT connect since its release. App & unit unusable after iOS 9, if I get it to connect it then goes to "sleep" after a few minutes and will not reconnect the it's Bluetooth connection for days. I've rebooted the phone, changed expensive lithium batteries in the unit and tried every tip hey give but the device just cannot be counted upon to work in an emergency any more. SPOT discontinued the item but still gladly takes my money for a messaging account. I'm going to look into Delorme's offering :/
Dangerous doesn't work
The interface is terrible.
I've had the Spot Connect for two years now. It works, but is a hassle to connect to Bluetooth each home the unit is turned on. The iPhone shows the connection, but the app doesn't see it. Cycling Bluetooth on the phone usually fixes it, but still a hassle, especially when attention is needed elsewhere and not fiddling with the phone. Unforgivable that this is not fixed yet. I'll buy DeLorme next time.
The reviews that state it worked with no cell service and instructed you how to pair it with Bluetooth are very suspicious ...this app isn't worth the money and the staff in support are clueless ad rude. I know now where AOL sends its retiring customer service reps to continue the fight against the human race. This app is nothing what it promises and is the worst of worst ad where did all the negative reviews go?cant give it less than one star or it would be a negative two. Steer clear!!
Threw mine in the trash where it belongs.
After reading all of the negative reviews I was very aprehensive about my husband using this with his new iPad and the ios7. He used it last year with his older one with no problems but I was afraid this time we would have issues. Not so. After a bit of trouble connecting with the bluetooth it worked perfectly. He was hunting with our sons for over a week, no cell service, and we got a message every day from them. He said he never had any trouble with it losing it's connection to the device. We knew where they were at and that they were safe every single day. It's worth every penny! I'm not sure why other folks are having so many problems. One thing I did was connect through the bluetooth on the iPad before starting the app. It took a few times before I got it right.
It is so fickle with blue tooth pairing and then runs through the lithium batteries like crazy. How are we supposed to trust this device when our lives may depend on it?
