Motorola Defy Satellite Link - Rugged Handheld GPS Communicator, Two-Way Global SMS Text Messenger, Emergency SOS Alerting - Android iOS Compatible
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- Service plans required - as low as $19.99 per month for SOS satellite assist
Description
Upgrade your smartphone into a satellite-enabled messenger with the motorola defy satellite link, a Bluetooth accessory that unlocks a whole new world of always-on connectivity. We've all lost cellular signal before. At best, it's irritating and inconvenient. At worst, it could be more serious than that. With a motorola defy satellite link, you don't have to just accept the frustration. Live, work, play and roam off-grid: the sky's the limit.
Brand: Motorola
Special Feature: 600 mAh Li-Po battery provides up to 4 days of standby battery power, IP68 rated to be dustproof and waterproof at nearly 5 ft. for 30 min., Webbing strap with D-ring attachment, Works up to 75 miles off-shore in coverage map areas See more
Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth
Supported Application: Alarm
Specific Uses For Product: Emergency Preparedness Multisport
Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches
Item Weight: 2.5 ounces
Item model number: MDSLEABRONA
Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Date First Available: May 9, 2023
Manufacturer: Bullitt
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Top Amazon Reviews
This is an entry-level locator/Sat. Link with few frills. The price point for its entry-level nature is spot on. When Bluetooth paired in airplane mode, you can send and receive messages to your smartphone. You can send canned “I’m here” messages to a designated contact with current latitude and longitude. The sos button, a point of fear, because of its exposed nature, requires a deliberate push with a 3-5 count hold to activate. When you activate it, you’ll know it, as it blinks and beeps at you. Errant bumps or strikes won’t activate the sos. If you’re looking to try an entry level sat. link without breaking the bank, this is the unit to start with, as its size, price and functionality are on point. Those looking for the connectivity AND weather, mapping, waypoints, etc, this unit is beneath you.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2026 by Matt Millslagle
To be fair, maybe I'm just dumb, but this thing was a horrible experience. First of all, this is the only bluetooth device I've ever had that the Iphone (14) wouldn't remember. So you have to manually repair it everytime it loses pairing or is turned off. Next, you have to do everything through the app as it has no screen and the app is garbage. After setting up everything, when out in the field, no cell service at all, I select a person to message and it goes into contacts, I click the person and then it immediate tries to call them. No option for messaging. Same thing if you enter the phone number manually. There is no option to message, it just tries to call and of course, with no cell service, nothing happens. Also, you have no idea if the thing is even on or off. The indicator lights come on for a few seconds and then go off and there's way to wake it up or know if it's turned on or off. It's complete unintuitive and now I see why it's hundreds of dollars cheaper than the WAY better InReach product. Also, remember, this isn't a Motorola designed product. The tiny company who dreamed this up only licensed the name. Motorola would have done a much better job. Shame on Motorola for soiling their name. Will this work better with an Android? I have no idea. How fast or reliable is the messaging? I have no idea, because I never could send any despite being all signed up and following all the instructions. So this is getting immediately returned and I'm keeping my InReach and just renewed by InReach subscription and it worked perfectly on my trip. This thing does do one good thing. It really made me appreciate the InReach product now.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023 by Brian M.
I took a big gamble on buying this because of all the negative reviews and I am glad I did. It works perfect. It sends and receives messages via satellite consistently within 13-14 seconds and generally takes less than 30 seconds to lock on to a signal if it is going to get one at all. If you don't have a signal fairly quickly it is because you don't have a good "view" of the satellite. I put that in quotes because I am able to send and receive messages inside my house (and no it's not sending via cellular or wi-fi). I have had trouble if a window you are trying to transmit through has any kind of metallic tint, etc. The device was very easy to set up, connects well to my phone, maintains a connection, and battery life has been great. You do not get a dedicated phone number for people to reach you and in my opinion that is a good thing so you don't end up paying for spam text messages. You can send messages to any phone number whether they have the app or not but if they want to respond they will need to download the app. I bought this unit simply as a backup in event of a hurricane or I am out in an area without cell signals. The price of the unit is a cheap as it gets and the service itself (using it in the limited way I am) is far cheaper than other satellite communicators ($60/yr, no tax, no setup fee, no contract other than you prepay for the year). The original company had gone bankrupt which is actually pretty common in this area of tech but the firm running it now is working out fine. I test it once or twice a month and it has never failed. Maybe some people have gotten faulty devices and that sucks but I have been extremely impressed.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2024 by majellin
Works well for messaging out to other people. Did have an issue messaging other people using satellite but I'm thinking that's operator error. Nice product at a fraction of unreachable cost and reasonable subscription rates
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2026 by huntsall
I bought this renewed on Amazon. As with all renewed products I’ve bought from Amazon, it appeared to be brand new in the box when it arrived. So that’s the first positive. The second positive is the price (under $100). The third positive is that it works…kinda. I do a lot of hiking in the remote backcountry areas of California. Most of this is at high elevation with minimal tree cover. My Garmin GPS devices have no difficulty acquiring and maintaining satellite connection in these places. The Motorola Defy is not as reliable in terms of connection. It takes quite a while to establish connection, even in treeless areas with unobstructed skyline (literally on top of a mountain at one point). When it does establish connection, it drops it frequently. Using it on the move appears to be a no go as it immediately loses connection. However, the messaging feature (which requires a free app on your phone) works as advertised. I was able to text my wife my coordinates as well as messages without issue when the sat connection was working. It costs something like $4/mo for one way messaging, and three times that for two way messaging through the app. That is a good feature, and unlike other reviewers, I found the app itself to work fine. Bottom line: this device isn’t as reliable and thoughtless as a Garmin, but it is 1/3 or less the price. Not sure I would trust it to save my life by getting an SOS out if I had fallen in a bad spot, for example, but for maintaining peace of mind with loved ones at home during routine conditions, it works. If it had more reliable satellite connection, it would be a 5 star product.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024 by Nick