Crashes
I love using my Spot X in the backcountry and would like to use the Bluetooth pairing with my iPhone 15 (iOS 26) but can’t get this app to stop crashing. Reinstalled several times. Crashes before it will ever pair.
Awful
This app partially works but does not do what is its single most important requirement ie sync via Bluetooth the spotx device to settings etc on the user’s web account.
It simply doesn’t work. I have made a mistake in buying a SpotX device. My experience with this product has been awful.
It simply doesn’t work. I have made a mistake in buying a SpotX device. My experience with this product has been awful.
Very useful
Its important to have spot x messenger as backup emergency communication device when we sail across the open ocean.
Sadly inadequate
You must have a cellular Internet connection with your cell phone to use this. It can not connect otherwise. So… what’s the point? Pass this by and get one of the others.
Useless app
Horrible, doesn’t sync with the device. Messages do not transmit to the device.
Não funciona!
A conexão com o Spot X é instável. Raramente fica conectado.
Horrible app
Horrible app not updated in 3 years. Numerous sync issues and display issues. Developer ignorance.
Seriously needs updated
I tried using this app way out in the Alaska wilderness with no cell signal on my spot x recently and it wouldn't connect to my device. I restarted the app and it logged me out. I tried to log back in and it needed cell service to do so. What a useless app. My spot x works on its own pretty well but the keyboard is really glitchy so I figured the app would be a nicer way to type. Turns out it wont even work. While I am in the app (when in cell range) the screen doesnt align wilt my iphone 14 pro properly. The back button is almost completely unusable. It takes like ten taps to get it to work. I bought this device because I liked the idea of having redundancy in case my phone breaks or the device keyboard breaks. Turns out only one of those scenarios will work out for me. If this doesnt get updated I’m going to switch over to zoleo or garmin. At least their apps work.
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Absolutely useless
This app designed to give all the functionality if the spot x BUT only works when you have internet!!! So I want to ask the developer if I have internet, why should I connect to spot and use SOS on the app? Really why?
Does not work with iPhone 15
This app is 2 years old The “back” button in the top left corner is unusable on the iPhone 15 so you get stuck in every page and have to force close
Hey spot, any feedbackOn improvement ideas?
I previously used the spot GEN three.
You were slow to improve your functionality, so I went to GARMIN way. Have an INREACH mini 2.
I’m thinking of moving back to spot for the SPOT X, but it doesn’t look like spot is doing anything to improve the interface with the app. So I am on the fence.
What do you plan on doing to improve things spot?
You were slow to improve your functionality, so I went to GARMIN way. Have an INREACH mini 2.
I’m thinking of moving back to spot for the SPOT X, but it doesn’t look like spot is doing anything to improve the interface with the app. So I am on the fence.
What do you plan on doing to improve things spot?
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Abandoned
This app has been abandoned by the developer. It does not fit properly on modern iPhone screens. Specifically, you are unable to use the navigation controls because of their location on the screen. Very sad that a hardware device is practically unusable because this application has been abandoned.
Garbage
Completely useless!!!
Abandoned App
The app header is not visible on modern phones - it's not usable on any modern iPhone. Sadly it's clear the developers do not care about this app anymore.
Constant Crashes. Incomplete product.
Unusable on iPadOS v17.2. App crashes on login attempt.
On iOS 17.2, the app loads, sign in works, but Bluetooth scanning doesn’t.
The macOS app from the 1800’s continues to be the only way to sync and update the device.
With these flaws, the SPOT X Bluetooth and its suite of companion apps are all incomplete products.
On iOS 17.2, the app loads, sign in works, but Bluetooth scanning doesn’t.
The macOS app from the 1800’s continues to be the only way to sync and update the device.
With these flaws, the SPOT X Bluetooth and its suite of companion apps are all incomplete products.
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Useless
Will not connect to device or remain connected unless also connected to the internet. Entirely defeats purpose of the Spot device. Sync function does not work. No recent upgrades or bug fixes: app appears to have been abandoned. Also, the Spot X device is buggy and clunky. No recent firmware updates: appears to have been abandoned. There are far better options out there. Try Zoleo or inReach.
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App Overhaul Needed
1. App needs internet connection in order to remain logged in. If WiFi or Cell connection is not available during startup you will need to re-log in.
2. iPhone 14pro screen changes causes issues changing between message screen and main menu. Must frequently close app in order to return to main screen. If not in cell or WiFi coverage that also means another login.
2. iPhone 14pro screen changes causes issues changing between message screen and main menu. Must frequently close app in order to return to main screen. If not in cell or WiFi coverage that also means another login.
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Time for updates
No updates in 2 years. Sync fails to download configuration file every time. I can only sync via computer. Unit needs to be reset every once in a while as it freezes. Sometimes you can remote in and tell it to check in so it works again but if you don’t- you get a few new movement alerts and no tracking. Seems it hangs during the battery full screen. I keep it setup exactly like my old gen3. Always tracking but can be pulled out of its hiding spot for use if required. (Which also means resetting)…. Hey how about a reset button for the unit on the app? An available crash log would be nice to-not just upload. Multi use case for me. It mostly up in the cubby in my semi. Works well through the fiberglass roof. When out of cell service way up north. At least able to communicate. Will take it when out on the quad or sailing as well. Please fix. Would hate to go back to the gen3.
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App needs work
App works fine if device such as an iPhone has internet connectivity. Once the iOS device goes off grid the app log out of the Spot X and afterwords iOS app will not connect to the device. It’s almost like the app needs internet connectivity to complete its handshake with the spot x. Can’t emphasize what a poor design that is for tools that are supposed to be for off grid communications. I’m not a developer but I would assume that can be all done natively in the app and with Bluetooth between the two devices. Come on Spot X fix this huge issue!
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Horrible
This app is absolutely horrible. Pretty sad we pay a monthly fee and they give us such a broken app.
