Terrible
Useless and doesn’t work
Overpriced phone charger
I supposed these guys from the beginning. Purchased a set on Kickstarter years ago. I so wanted this to work but after trying to use this several times and being very disappointed and frustrated I ended up throwing them in the trash. Don’t waste your money.
30 minute disconnect
Purchased from Kickstarter campaign. I was originally told that there was a problem in how iOS had changed their Bluetooth strings and Beartooth would work with Apple to correct the issue. We just went skiing over a year later and all three of our phones disconnect after half an hour (6s, 6s+, & X). Very disappointed!!
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Great user experience
New updates are really well done. Makes the app even easier to use. Super cool.
Easy to use
Easy to use. Good for staying in touch off the grid.
Issues fixed
The issues are fixed. Works great now.
iPad compatible
Is there compatibly with iPad yet
Tried on iOS 12.3.1 ,
Works great . Messaging and talk .
Firmware update didn’t work with iPhone , but worked fine with android phone
Firmware update didn’t work with iPhone , but worked fine with android phone
Ouch
I was expecting a far more rich intuitive user experience. Why hasn't this been field tested? One of my devices will update one will not. Please adjust power setting to a more user friendly setting. Can it not find or locate other devices in the area? Please update.
Waiting on update. For the few that have left updates so far I encourage you to look at Zello. Look at there set up and UI interface. Lots could be learned form is simplicity and function. Also please update the dull colors on the app. At least give the user the opportunity to select other options. I understand this is a work in progress and I requested early on to assist with ideas on UI and actually physically testing hoping to make adjustments before the release. I am at your service and want to see this little guy rock, otherwise I wouldn't have funded the program.
10/7/18 still cannot get the updates to work.
Waiting on update. For the few that have left updates so far I encourage you to look at Zello. Look at there set up and UI interface. Lots could be learned form is simplicity and function. Also please update the dull colors on the app. At least give the user the opportunity to select other options. I understand this is a work in progress and I requested early on to assist with ideas on UI and actually physically testing hoping to make adjustments before the release. I am at your service and want to see this little guy rock, otherwise I wouldn't have funded the program.
10/7/18 still cannot get the updates to work.
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Total Fail
Purchased 4 units about 1.5 Years ago hoping to get voice and text with my family when out of cell range. Initial texts with the units under iOS10 was dismal at best, limited use range vs what’s suggested by the manufacturer (can yell to the other user easier), audio Intelligibility was horrible, user interface had a dated look and limited use.
With iOS11, system completely broke.
Many months later Beartooth released a software and firmware update. With high hopes I installed and updated the units, STILL A BIG FAIL. BEARTOOTH YOU GET A BIG F.
Firmware updates on three of four units, with a fail on one that can’t recover. A test of two units finds the same frustrations as previously discovered, these devices are horrible and work so sporadically they are useless.
I’d sell mine but don’t need the negative feedback they would surely bring me. They are not worth their weight as a rechargeable battery, so I have 500.00 of Trash.
With iOS11, system completely broke.
Many months later Beartooth released a software and firmware update. With high hopes I installed and updated the units, STILL A BIG FAIL. BEARTOOTH YOU GET A BIG F.
Firmware updates on three of four units, with a fail on one that can’t recover. A test of two units finds the same frustrations as previously discovered, these devices are horrible and work so sporadically they are useless.
I’d sell mine but don’t need the negative feedback they would surely bring me. They are not worth their weight as a rechargeable battery, so I have 500.00 of Trash.
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Junk
These devices and app do not work.
Doesn't work with wifi only devices
Originally the app worked on my Wi-Fi-only iPad. It works on my phones fine. But that must have changed, because a few updates back it said my IPad 4 mini (a new device) was "no longer compatible" with the app - so I can no longer get updates for this device only.
One of the key features I had wanted was to use with this iPad... long life and larger mapping for the central node out of the many devices. But now I see in the description only the cellular models are supported? Doesn't that seem ironic given the very purpose of what these (awesome) devices are for? Why should they need cellular models? I couldn't find anything on the website and I'm just left with an old version.
EDIT // (5-12-18) // Revising the review - still no update to the IOS build/release compatibility list more than a year later, despite the developer’s response, so the devices *still* cannot be used by many Apple devices, including WiFi-only iPads....
One of the key features I had wanted was to use with this iPad... long life and larger mapping for the central node out of the many devices. But now I see in the description only the cellular models are supported? Doesn't that seem ironic given the very purpose of what these (awesome) devices are for? Why should they need cellular models? I couldn't find anything on the website and I'm just left with an old version.
EDIT // (5-12-18) // Revising the review - still no update to the IOS build/release compatibility list more than a year later, despite the developer’s response, so the devices *still* cannot be used by many Apple devices, including WiFi-only iPads....
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App crashes when you scan for other users
Crashes every time you scan for other users.
Also no longer can show battery of beartooth
Also no longer can show battery of beartooth
Bluetooth Hell
The current release of the app causes my Apple watch to continuously reboot. The app will not stay connected to the Beartooth. The app has to be closed and memory flushed to correct the issue with my Apple watch. It also impacts the Airpods connectivity to the iphone.
Finally functional!
Looking forward to a real world test this weekend but I’m thrilled to see that the software is now working with the hardware. Will update with higher rating after I have a chance to see range and functionality in the field.
Finally works.
App got a bit of a facelift too.
iOS 11 Problems Fixed
Thank you for working with Apple to get everything working in iOS 11!
P.O.S. Do not waste our money!!!
Like many people that jumped in early, I waited for almost a year to receive 4 units. When I finally got them in hand, I just updated my Apple 6s Plus to IOS 11 two days prior. After exchanging many e-mails with Beartooth and Apple Support they keep getting the same story, that it is IOS problem. I’ve received News Letters that the problem should be resolved.... Nope! Eager to get these working I have promptly install all updates as rolling back was not an option, still no joy!
As of 02/02/2018 I’m now running iPhone X and just tried after installing 11.2.5 and once again still nothing.
Regarding the Battery, it will charge your phone (if you use it in the same day) the units can’t hold a charge more the two - three weeks out. So if you was hiking or got lost or just lite camping your screwed!
As of 02/02/2018 I’m now running iPhone X and just tried after installing 11.2.5 and once again still nothing.
Regarding the Battery, it will charge your phone (if you use it in the same day) the units can’t hold a charge more the two - three weeks out. So if you was hiking or got lost or just lite camping your screwed!
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Big improvement
Beartooth has finally gotten the bugs out of the iPhone version. You can do voice or text in Airplane mode with Wifi turned off. Haven’t tested the range, however.
Total junk
I bought this 7 months ago and it still isn’t working. Not trustworthy. Total junk. Doesn’t work or hold up to anything they have marketed.
