When the SPOT unit is in tracking mode, will it send out changes in position automatically or does the tracking button have to be pushed periodically?
808991
Yes, it sends out position info every 10 minutes automatically for 24 hours.
808992
The tracking feature is a subscription service which I don't subscribe to. But the way I understand it, once the tracking feature is selected on the unit, it continues to transmit every ten minutes and you don't have to do anything else.
808993
It will send the messages automatically until you turn the SPOT off. You can also send OK messages while tracking. That is what you can push when you choose and the tracking will resume automatically after the OK message is sent
808994
In tracking mode it will send out its position every 10 minutes. You have to push the tracking button to activate this feature but once on it will continue until you turn it off or the batteries die. This service costs extra over their standard service price to work.
808995
It's supposed to do it automatically. You may have to reset to OEM settings, then download the latest firmware update for it, depending on how old it is. If you are not comfortable with that, send it back to SPOTs repair and support center listed in the owners manual and give them a detailed letter as to what it is and is not doing. I know of two isolated cases where the owners got newer and improved models, but that is very rare.
808996
When the tracking feature is enabled (the button is pushed) it will automatically send out a signal every 10 minutes for 24 hours. Then it will stop. You will need to reactivate the track button every 24 hours. Apparently, the batteries will allow you to send out position location for at least four, or more days, depending on temperature.
604076
When the vehicle is at rest, the data is only sent every few minutes (10 or 15). When the sensor detects movement it sends data every few seconds. I believe this is the way it works. I have had mine since Sept. 2013. Drove over 6,000 miles with only one brief glitch wich only lasted a minute.
758695
No however you do not get real time tracking, the unit has to be placed in or on the vehicle and then removed and information downloaded post journey.It seems the most reasonable item out there for the money, i.e. once you have paid for it that's it. It does burn through batteries and if the batteries fail half way through a trip then you seem to lose the rest of the data. It works for us doing random vehicle tracking on day journeys, it may not work if used for a several day road trip.
296976
This light has 3 positions switch. In auto position, the light will turn on at night when it detected motion within range (it has light sensor). In manual mode, light stay on like a flashlight. In off mode, unit is off. Hope my answer help.
1817851
I have assumed that pushed in is the "on" mode but have not proven that with any testing. My assumption was based on the way the other switches work on the device where the "in" position makes that circuit active.
1317035
I can only think that you must have pressed the track mode button before the OK button, as this action would make Spot go back to track after sending out the OK message. If you did not press the "Track" button previously, it should not go to track at all. You may have a hardware problem. Turn it off, pull the batteries, try to start it up again and hopefully it will reset. If not, I would suggest talking to Spot via email.
243809
No, the dial stays where you set it. It doesn't move or change except by your action.
1266971
The strip that reads the measurements does not have a defined starting spot. You have to press the button and that becomes the spot you read from. Depending on the direction the reader moves it will add or subtract from your starting point. This is a very basic unit as the price point dictates.
2089305
It does have a knob for setting the tracking, but I can tell you I have had NO issues with the one that I own.
1152420
You can constantly track the dog. But it will only update every few seconds, and then shows the direction and signal strength. (not like a GPS location)Note that the more you track, the sooner the battery wears down. The collar unit is always "listening". When the locator sends out a query (think "Marco"), the collar has to transmit back a reply (think "Polo"). The handheld unit then tries to determine what direction the signal came from, and what the signal strength was.Transmitting takes far more power than listening. So, constant tracking would wear the battery faster. You can constantly track the dog. But it will only update every few seconds, and then shows the direction and signal strength. (not like a GPS location)Note that the more you track, the sooner the battery wears down. The collar unit is always "listening". When the locator sends out a query (think "Marco"), the collar has to transmit back a reply (think "Polo"). The handheld unit then tries to determine what direction the signal came from, and what the signal strength was.Transmitting takes far more power than listening. So, constant... » Read More You can constantly track the dog. But it will only update every few seconds, and then shows the direction and signal strength. (not like a GPS location)Note that the more you track, the sooner the battery wears down. The collar unit is always "listening". When the locator sends out a query (think "Marco"), the collar has to transmit back a reply (think "Polo"). The handheld unit then tries to determine what direction the signal came from, and what the signal strength was.Transmitting takes far more power than listening. So, constant tracking would wear the battery faster. « Show Less
870508
The simple answer is NO. The fact is the SPOT system is a "NEAR REAL TIME" system which updates every 10-15 minutes.
1489867
Unfortunately it is not. However for the application I used it for I had to make do. If you find one that is momentary please let me know, would definitely make things easier.
788059
I have mine set up to track for a week. I think when I got mine the default setting was 3 days.
1520931
It will mark on the video feed sections where it sensed motion, and you can set the sensitivity. It also lets you send a email, but I have never tired that. Unfortunately my motion capture seems to be having issues. Where it would normally mark the video in red where it sees motion I get sections of video that are missing, I have tried replacing the main DVR (NVR) but I still have the issue. The issue was not happening when I first got my unit, so not sure what caused it to start happening and others do not seem to have this issue.
1178905
The receive will track where you walk and you can look at the track on the map software that came with it. You have to connect the GPS unit to a camera to change the setting on the tracking frequency though. You may be able to do this on a computer I am not sure.
4869
Unit will remain on until you push manual off again at which time it will go back to the automatic setting no matter what time of day. There is a slight delay when you use the manual button.
1549978
It does send an alert when there is motion but doesn't automatically start recording...unless I have NO CLUE. I have to manually go online to hit record. I would like these cameras a lot better if they recorded all the time...otherwise they are great!