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Review on πŸ“‘ ACR Bivy Stick: Global Satellite Communicator - Two-Way SOS, SMS, Tracking, Weather Reporting, and Location Sharing by Rick Ross

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Stopped working during a hike

got bivy for free in March. I basically used the logging feature, which initially worked. I tried using the weather but it didn't work. Then in August I took him on a hike. He sent a message and received a weather report (the only time the weather worked). I then assumed it was working because I turned it on and clicked the registration message three more times. Guess what. He NEVER sent those checks. I contacted support and they said the device stopped working because the firmware needed to be updated. I was very annoyed because I rely on this device, when i have an emergency. And they tell me that software updates What they do can completely damage the device. I wanted to return the device for a refund but they flatly refused as the device had been used for more than 90 days. I worked with a support rep to update the firmware and the device stopped responding at all. I liked it because they sent me a new device. At the moment I have a new device, but I am skeptical that it can really protect me. I gave the device two stars because it is easy to use when it works. Also, don't forget to update the firmware. From March to August there were 20 updates. You probably have a bunch of bugs in the firmware. but I doubt that it can really protect me. I gave the device two stars because it is easy to use when it works. Also, don't forget to update the firmware. From March to August there were 20 updates. You probably have a bunch of bugs in the firmware. but I doubt that it can really protect me. I gave the device two stars because it is easy to use when it works. Also, don't forget to update the firmware. From March to August there were 20 updates. You probably have a bunch of bugs in the firmware. that it can really protect me. I gave the device two stars because it is easy to use when it works. Also, don't forget to update the firmware. From March to August there were 20 updates. You probably have a bunch of bugs in the firmware. that it can really protect me. I gave the device two stars because it is easy to use when it works. Also, don't forget to update the firmware. From March to August there were 20 updates. You probably have a bunch of bugs in the firmware.

Pros
  • cool product
Cons
  • not reliable