The Spot Tracker and emergency call systems have been on the market for over ten years. We introduce them and other emergency call systems.
In addition to tracking, the Spot Gen3 offers the possibility of sending your own location or various calls for help outside of mobile networks.
The latest model in the Spot family is called Spot X and differs from the Spot Gen3 essentially in the possibility of real two-way communication. Spot X also allows external contact and dialogue via Messenger.
Garmin inReach offers 100 percent global iridium satellite network coverage.
The Garmin inReach mini has been on the market since mid-2018. According to Peter Weirether, Garmin Head of Category Management DACH, its weight of only 100 grams makes it "particularly suitable for companies with very limited luggage options".
With the inReach Explorer+, Garmin offers an emergency call system that allows navigation via pre-installed topographic maps and an integrated color display directly on the Explorer+, thus combining safety and navigation functionality in one device.
Promising newcomer from Germany is the Protegear A*Live
The A*Live from Protegear can be pre-ordered and will be available from spring 2019. It sends a warning message with the exact location to pre-defined contacts or directly to the rescue services if, for example, you do not move for more than five minutes due to a fall.
Features of the A*Live are among others the possible coupling with the ABS P.RIDE avalanche airbag backpack and a crash detector.
