Satellite messaging and emergency notification company SPOT, announced the SPOT Gen4.

The new model offers a new enhanced mapping interface, improved water resistance (IP68) and a new carabiner with strap in addition to the new design.

HEIGHT: 8.83 cm (3.48”)
WIDTH: 6.76 cm (2.66”)
THICKNESS: 2.36 cm (0.93”)
WEIGHT: 142 g (5 oz)
with Lithium Batteries
OPERATING TEMP: -30C to +60C
(-22F to 140F)OPERATING ALTITUDE-100m to +6,500m
(-328ft to +21,320ft)
HUMIDITY RATED: MIL-STD 810F,
Temperature cycling
from 20°C to 60°C
while maintaining
95% RH.
VIBRATION RATED: Per SAE J1455
DUST AND WATER RESISTANT: IP68

“The new SPOT Gen4 was designed for outdoor recreation, adventure enthusiasts or field personnel who travel beyond reliable cell coverage or go off-the-grid for work or pleasure. Its sleek yet rugged appeal is the perfect complement to our SPOT product line. The Gen4 offers enhanced tracking options and functionality through a robust SPOT mapping interface that truly adds value and peace of mind for users all over the world.”

— Dave Kagan, CEO of Globalstar, Inc.

SPOT Gen4 features include the following:

Enhanced Design – The new Gen4 has a sleek new look with improved grip and design features that snap in place to securely cover the Help and S.O.S. buttons. It’s rugged, portable and includes a new multi-use carabiner and strap.
Upgraded IP68 Rating – Offers increased water resistance, up to 30 minutes at two meters in water.
Motion Activated Tracking – SPOT Gen4 sends tracks at a chosen rate for as long as the device is turned on and moving, conserving battery life. Alerts can be set to auto send notifications to others when movement is detected or upon entry and exit of specific geographic areas in SPOT Mapping.
Battery Life – The new Gen4 offers the longest battery life in the product category far surpassing performance of alternative battery powered GPS messengers.
SPOT Mapping – Live and historical map views to view or share your SPOT locations for a minimum of three years. Optional upgrades available to meet user-defined mapping needs.
- Map Layers – Select from several options to view your map in light or dark mode, satellite, open street map or terrain.
- Alerts – User set and system generated for emergency or custom messages, new movement, no movement, check in and help.
- Shared View Improvement– Unlimited shared views with easy interface to share a location.
- Customized Position Icons – Ability to distinguish location points by SPOT product or user that adds a variety of in field and remote management of resources.
- Geofencing – Allows users to create virtual geographic boundaries and set custom alerts.

Around the globe over 7,000 rescues have been attributed to SPOT satellite technology. Like its predecessors, Gen4 offers safety assurance with a push button S.O.S. notification, connecting users via GPS location to the GEOS IERCC that dispatches local search and rescue.

SPOT Gen4 is available online at FindMeSpot.com and at retailers nationwide. The device retails for $149.99 USD/$189.99 CAD with both month-to-month Flex plans and annual service plans beginning at $11.95 per month.

Stay connected with SPOT by following them on Facebook and Twitter and see their worldwide coverage map for when you’re planning your next adventure.