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| − | A GPS SOS Alarm gives lone workers the reassurance that help is at hand wherever they are.<br /><br />A GPS SOS Alarm is a small device that uses your mobile phone network to connect you with an emergency contact, such as a carer or loved one. The person will then be able to speak to you through the device and help you in your time of need.<br /><br /> | + | A GPS SOS Alarm gives lone workers the reassurance that help is at hand wherever they are.<br /><br />A GPS SOS Alarm is a small device that uses your mobile phone network to connect you with an emergency contact, such as a carer or loved one. The person will then be able to speak to you through the device and help you in your time of need.<br /><br />There are two main types of GPS SOS Alarm: Satellite messengers and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). The former allows you to send distress signals via satellite to a private GEOS International emergency response centre in Houston, Texas, which coordinates with local search and rescue agencies.<br /><br />Satellite messengers work by relying on satellites for location information and commercial networks for communication. They have surpassed PLBs in popularity because of additional features, including the ability to exchange texts from home and do GPS navigation.<br /><br />The most important thing to remember when using a GPS SOS Alarm is that it requires an active network signal. If the signal is weak, it may not be able to connect to a carer or loved one, so it’s essential to have strong coverage at all times.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If your network signal is too weak, you can try switching to a stronger signal by clicking on the green or yellow dot on the home screen of the application. This will allow you to get a better connection and therefore extend the battery life.<br /><br /> |
Latest revision as of 11:35, 17 April 2024
A GPS SOS Alarm gives lone workers the reassurance that help is at hand wherever they are.
A GPS SOS Alarm is a small device that uses your mobile phone network to connect you with an emergency contact, such as a carer or loved one. The person will then be able to speak to you through the device and help you in your time of need.
There are two main types of GPS SOS Alarm: Satellite messengers and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). The former allows you to send distress signals via satellite to a private GEOS International emergency response centre in Houston, Texas, which coordinates with local search and rescue agencies.
Satellite messengers work by relying on satellites for location information and commercial networks for communication. They have surpassed PLBs in popularity because of additional features, including the ability to exchange texts from home and do GPS navigation.
The most important thing to remember when using a GPS SOS Alarm is that it requires an active network signal. If the signal is weak, it may not be able to connect to a carer or loved one, so it’s essential to have strong coverage at all times.
If your network signal is too weak, you can try switching to a stronger signal by clicking on the green or yellow dot on the home screen of the application. This will allow you to get a better connection and therefore extend the battery life.
