# BM Hotspot — Brandmeister Hotspot Tool

> Tool to manage talk groups on Brandmeister hotspots. (iPhone/iPad app by DAVID SAHAGUN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bm-hotspot/id1576131087 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DAVID SAHAGUN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487237024)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2021-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bm-hotspot/id1576131087/reviews.md

## What is BM Hotspot?

The easiest way to add or remove TG's from your Brandmeister hotspot!!! you can drop your current TS QSO or even Dynamic TG's all within the app!.

Give it a try and 73's!!!

## Key features

- Add talk groups
- Remove talk groups
- Drop current TSQSOs
- Manage dynamic TG's

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bm-hotspot/id1576131087/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Inoperative app

*2024-02-11*

I have not been able to get this to work. The app is supposed to read a QR code provided by the API key generator on the Brandmeister website. The app reads the code, but does not enter it to connect the app to your Brandmeister-capable hotspot. The app continuously loops instead. Until the author correct this problem, the app is completely useless.

### 1/5 — Please update your app

*2024-01-29*

Can’t scan QR because it never tries to use the camera. Can’t paste the key because there is no way to get past the QR scan option.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t do anything.

*2024-01-26*

This app is dead and should be removed from the App Store. It does absolutely nothing.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t do anything.

*2023-12-02*

I created an API when I installed this app, but it doesn’t do anything. Just sits there trying to load data but never does.

### 1/5 — Not Working

*2023-08-23*

Will this problem ever get fixed ?

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2023-07-30*

I try to use before new update and works so really nice. After the update no matter try and scan the BM API Key do not work any more. An useless app.

### 2/5 — App not functioning

*2023-05-25*

I followed the procedure to enable, it went to a page with my call sign at the top and a spinning icon showing it trying to load but nothing. It just hangs there. My email is good on qrz.com

### 1/5 — Still not updated

*2023-03-28, version 1.2.2*

Still not updated after BM changed their API. Doesn’t work.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-01-08, version 1.2.2*

After entering the API all I get is a spinning wheel.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2023-01-08, version 1.2.2*

Just get spinning wheel after loading API key

## Frequently asked questions about BM Hotspot

### What can BM Hotspot do?

BM Hotspot allows you to easily add or remove talk groups (TG's) from your Brandmeister hotspot. It also enables you to drop current TSQSOs or dynamic TG's directly within the app.

### Is BM Hotspot free to use?

Yes, BM Hotspot is available for free, with no cost to download or use its core features.

### What devices is BM Hotspot compatible with?

BM Hotspot is designed for iOS devices, specifically iPhones and iPods.

### How often is BM Hotspot updated?

The app was last updated on December 19, 2021, with version 1.2.2. Future updates will depend on developer activity.

### What is the age rating for BM Hotspot?

BM Hotspot has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What is the user feedback on BM Hotspot?

BM Hotspot has an average rating of 2.1 stars from 22 ratings, indicating mixed user satisfaction.

### Who developed BM Hotspot?

BM Hotspot was developed by DAVID SAHAGUN.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2021-12-19

*Portuguese added.
*Bug fixed when on some devices the user data was not saved to the device.
*Now it recognizes when there is a repeater listed and change the name for "Repeater ID"

Thanks to PP8FA Fabio for the Portuguese traduction

### 1.2.1 — 2021-09-21

**UI CHANGES**
New display alerts when you drop a QSO or Dynamic TG

### 1.2.0 — 2021-09-11

** Changes to the UI **
*Now you can see the connection status of you hotspot (there is an icon RED or GREEN for ON or OFF)
*If on a simplex hotspot now the SLOT 0 label is hidden since the simplex hotspot just uses one TIME SLOT.

**PERFORMANCE**
Better performance response when calling the BM API.

### 1.1.0 — 2021-09-07

*Small UI changes
*Better performance

### 1.0.1 — 2021-08-23

*Small enhancements 
*Bug corrections
*Better screen arrangement for small devices (iPhone 7/8)

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