How do I configure my SPOT Gen3 contacts?
The SPOT Gen 3 can send Check-in, Custom, and Help messages will message up to 10 preconfigured contacts. Each message may contain a max of 110 characters (including spaces). To configure the contacts of your SPOT Gen 3: Login to your SPOT account and go to My Devices . Click V iew/Edit for the device you want to configure. Scroll down to the Message Profiles section, then select the message type you want to configure. In the Message to Send field, enter the message your contacts will receive. After entering your message, you may add contacts who will receive your message. Select Add Email and/or Add Mobile Number to. You may enter up to 10 contacts. Select one and enter the appropriate information. For more information on configuring mobile contacts, please click here. When you have completed configuring your message and contact list, please click Save. ...
SPOT Gen3 and SMS Messaging
The SPOT Gen 3 offers the option to send messages to mobile phones. Mobile contacts may be configured in your SPOT account by accessing your device settings, then viewing the configuration of your check-in/ok, custom, and/or help messages. To configure a mobile contact for SMS delivery: Add Country Add Phone Number Click Save Wireless carriers that are not listed may be configured by selecting -NOT LISTED- option in the wireless carrier field. This requires the mobile number and the correct domain for the carrier’s SMS gateway are entered. If an SMS gateway is not available or is not entered correctly, the message will NOT be routed to the mobile subscriber. Common Questions and Issues I do not know the wireless carrier for one or more of my mobile contacts We recommend contacting the individual to ensure that their mobile contact information is configured correctly in your message profile. The wireless carrier for one or more of my contacts is not listed. Please be aware that SMS gateway services are not offered by every wireless carrier. We recommend inquiring with the service provider for availability of their SMS gateway. I’m not receiving SMS messages, but I’ve configured my mobile number correctly Please ensure that there are no settings or third-party applications that are preventing delivery to your mobile device. Check your wireless account settings to ensure that messages that are sent to your device, via the SMS gateway, are not blocked. Ensure that your device has sufficient cellular coverage to receive SMS messages. If you still require support, please contact SPOT Customer Relations for assistance. ...
Using Message Profiles with your SPOT
Whether you’re using your SPOT device for multiple activities or sharing your device with a family member or colleague, the easiest way to share your device with considering to your messaging configuration is to use message profiles. Message profiles allow you to change your configured messages, contacts, and SOS contact info based on either who is using your device or your activity. Please login to your SPOT account Select View/Edit for the device you wish to configure Scroll down the page to Message Profiles , then select Active Message Profile The default message profile is named ‘default’ Create a Message Profile You may create a new message profile by selecting Create New Profile , entering the name of the profile, then select Save . Copy a Message Profile You may duplicate a message profile to make minor adjustments to your existing message profile. Select Duplicate Profile . A new message profile will appear that is a copy of your active message profile. The duplicated profile will have the same name and will have a number at the end to signify that it is a duplicate. For example, Default(1). Delete a Message Profile To delete a message profile, ensure that it is not the active message profile by assigning an active profile to another profile. Then, select Delete to remove the chosen profile. Selecting the Active Message Profile To assign a different message profile, click Assign on the profile you wish to use. The active profile icon, a yellow circle with a black checkmark, will be to the left of your active message profile. We strongly recommend checking your contacts and messages, including your SOS emergency contacts, before logging out and going on an adventure. Common Issues I cannot create a new message profile If you are attempting to name a new message profile, but a profile already exists with the same name, a new profile will not be created. Please try a unique message profile name. I cannot make changes to my message profiles Please refresh your session by logging out of your account, logging back in, and making a change. Should you continue to experience difficulty updating your message profile, contacts, or messages, please contact Customer Support. ...