- Global satellite messaging: Stay connected beyond cell coverage, use ZOLEO with your smartphone to transmit text messages and e-mails over the Iridium satellite network, cellular or Wi-Fi using the lowest-cost network available (service plan required)
- Emergency SOS: Send an SOS alert with your GPS location to 24/7 emergency monitoring center if something goes wrong, or access Medical Assist for non-emergency help
- Optional Travel Risk Management Coverage: Feel more secure wherever you go with a Field Rescue Membership from Global Rescue. Affordably priced, this travel risk management add-on offers immediate medical coverage for safe extraction and transportation to the nearest capable medical facility.
- Dedicated SMS number: An assigned ZOLEO SMS number and email enables contacts to reach out directly when you’re off the grid
- Check-in: Send unlimited check-ins via the ZOLEO device or app, included in your plan
- Location sharing: Include GPS coordinates in a message or check-in, or share waypoints at regular intervals (optional add-on)
- Rugged with long battery life: IP68-rated for superior durability; over 200 hours of battery life
- Affordable monthly service: Airtime monthly plans from just $20; unlimited SOS, check-in, and Wi-Fi messages included
- Plus: Supports weather forecasts, easy device sharing, and long messages (900 characters)
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ZOLEO Satellite Communicator – Two-Way Global SMS Text Messenger & Email, Emergency SOS Alerting, Check-in & GPS Location – Android iOS Smartphone Accessory
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Description
Additional information
| Product Dimensions | 3.58 x 2.6 x 1.06 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
| Item model number | ZL1000 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| OS | iOS, Android |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity technologies | Cellular, Wi-Fi, Iridium Satellite Network |
| GPS | GPS Enabled |
| Special features | Non-emergency medical assistance, Your own assigned SMS number, Unlimited free check-ins, 2-way global messaging (satellite, cell, Wi-Fi), SOS alerting with 24/7 monitoring |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| color | Black, Green |
| Whats in the box | Lanyard, Carabiner, USB cable, 50 cm (20 in), Quick Start Guide |
| Department | mens |
| Manufacturer | ZOLEO |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia |
| Date First Available | March 24, 2020 |
Reviews (2917)
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guillon –
Totalmente confiable para la transmisión de mensajes. De fácil configuración y con un app muy sencilla de usar. Mis amigos y familia en cualquier momento pueden ubixarme y comunicarse conmigo.
M. Forster –
Got to use all the features on the first time out unfortunately. I bought this unit based on some great reviews and had all the features I needed. Ultimately purchased it to communicate with group of snowmobilers during winter rides. I had a break down and was separated on back to back trips this year and wanted a solution. So I took it on a hiking trip over the recent holiday weekend and told a contact (Android phone) once I got up to the camp site, I would send a location pin (IOS phone) and have him guess which location we ended up in in order to test sharing a location and having them find it on their app with offline maps.
Just short of the camping spot I ended up breaking my leg. I started texting contacts in my iPhone using the Zoleo device and phone app to find out how far behind the rest of the group was and learned they were about 3 hours behind me. I debated for about 30 minutes about what to do and ultimately ended up pressing the SOS button due to the severity of the injury and remote location.
Things I learned from my Zoleo device experience:
1. Response time between texts was very good. Even though I was in a real bad spot against steep sloping terrain with very tall trees on all sides……signal was the only problem based on my injury location. However, I believe the longest time for sending or receiving a text was 1-2 minutes but most of the time it was almost instantaneous.
2. SOS response was excellent. Once pressed they immediately reached out to my emergency contacts. They were in contact with me within 2 minutes and updated me throughout the ordeal. First communication was “GEOS: This is the IERCC, what is your emergency?”.
3. Once IERCC determined that it was an emergency, they contacted a sheriff’s office around 65 miles away (nearest location by checking Google). The sheriff’s office then immediately contacted a local volunteer search and rescue crew.
4. When the search and rescue crew arrived, they were very professional, prepared, and very good at what they do. Very happy about that part. They immediately said they were pleased that I was able to get a very accurate location and inquired about how I did so. I showed them the Zoleo device and the SOS function and they were super impressed but hadn’t heard of it before. They were able to use the location pin sent from my Zoleo device and input it into an onX app on their iPhone’s and arrived exactly to my location. So there was no time “searching” around and took the guess work of finding me out of the time it took to rescue me.
5. At some point I inquired if I had to do any paperwork with them once finished and they said no. So there was no financial liability with these search and rescue folks. However, once we reached my vehicle I wasn’t sure what their protocol was and requested that I drive myself out to the hospital of my choice. Their response was that there was too much liability for them to release me and instead drove me to the forest area boundary to be picked up by a waiting ambulance. So at that point I was liable for the cost of the ambulance and an overnight stay at an unknown hospital. Not really a bad thing in the end but I wasn’t sure what the financial implications would be by pressing the SOS button……but I know now.
Bottom line: I will never go off grid again without my Zoleo device. It was peace of mind when I got injured and the search and rescue crew gave me great feedback on how it helped them do their job to help me. Also, my contact that was sent the location pin instantly knew exactly where I was at as well, which is why I initially purchased it. Hope this helps anyone looking for something similar in a satellite communication device linked to IOS and/or Android phone.——not affiliated in any way with this company or how the device works——
Tamsin Hitching –
Guter Lebensretter, wenn man im Nirgendwo unterwegs ist und keinen Handy Empfang hat. Hiermit kann man Zuhause Bescheid geben, dass alles ok ist.
Lucas –
La possibilité de suivre avec des points GPS régulier sur une appli maison est un vrai plus. On peut aussi importer les rapports CSV dans Google Earth
Helinut –
Finally, after not being able to use this on the AT trail for 6 days because it would not connect to my phone, I spoke to someone on the trail why it didn’t work. On the 1st day it worked great strapped to my backpack harness. That evening of the first night I left the Bluetooth range of my Zoleo for the first time and it would not work for the next 6 days until I asked someone passing the other way why my device wont work and theirs was working fine. Here was the issue: I thought this “should” reconnect after going out of Bluetooth range of the device. Well it doesn’t. Of course, I pressed the middle icon on the App. It just showed a spinning icon forever lost in time, spinning for eternity. Little did I know I had to press the green button that brings you to another screen that show’s the IMEI number, then I had to press that number to connect back to the ZOLEO when I was in Bluetooth range of the device. Please don’t make this same stupid mistake I did. There is nothing on their site that explains this and I am not tech savvy at all. It was a very concerning 6 days on the trail “alone”. I did make contact with my wife and let her know it wasn’t working after the 3rd morning when I did get some cell coverage. Needless to say she was worried. Other than this issue the device worked very well after this issue.
Lucas –
Outstanding!
Gamechanger for avid adventurers and people who want peace of mind outside of cell reception.
Tested in the Alberta mountains on a 20km backpacking trip. It worked flawlessly to send and receive messages, update the weather, and provide a bread-crumb trail for my check-in contacts along the way. Even during cloud/rain, camped in my tent in the trees, the Zoleo was still getting 3/3 bars and sending/receiving messages with no issues. It also worked great while on the go as well, clipped to my back under my wet rain cover, still working!! I am impressed with the reliability, it uses the Iridium satellite network.
The entry level plans for this device are affordable for the value you get out of it. The initial activation cost seems inconvenient however compared to other products in the same market, this one you can pause/resume without needing to pay another activation fee.
Overall 10/10, I would highly recommend for anyone from serious explorers to newbie campers who just want peace of mind.
Greg –
So far so good! Haven’t had it long, but it’s working great so far. I had a device of another popular brand and once it reached a certain age they wouldn’t let me reactivate it! The device still worked great. So I ditched them and their very expensive devices and decided to give this a try for my CT through bike this summer. Has worked great during testing!
Michael J. Delude –
I recently purchased the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator for a hiking trip in New Hampshire, and it performed beyond my expectations. This device is a lifesaver for staying connected in remote areas with no cell service. I used it in the White Mountains, and it never once dropped signal, providing consistent, reliable communication the entire time. Whether I was sending check-in messages, sharing my location, or preparing for emergencies, the ZOLEO delivered every time.
The device itself is well-designed and feels high-quality. It’s compact and lightweight, easily fitting into my hiking pack or pocket without adding bulk. The setup was straightforward, and pairing it with my smartphone via the ZOLEO app was a breeze. The app is intuitive, making it simple to send messages, check weather updates, or trigger an SOS if needed. I also appreciated the long battery life, which lasted through several days of heavy use without needing a recharge.
The monthly subscription fee is reasonable for the peace of mind it provides, especially compared to other satellite communicators I’ve researched. The plans are flexible, which is great for someone like me who only needs it for occasional outdoor trips. My only wish is that the base price included a few more messages, but the service is so reliable that I don’t mind the small cost.
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast who ventures into areas without cell coverage, the ZOLEO is a fantastic investment. It worked flawlessly in New Hampshire’s rugged terrain, and I feel much safer knowing I have it for future adventures. Highly recommend!
415ER –
I have had great success with this unit always gets the message through to my family i bought my son one i love the feature that allows me to text from my phone by simply leaving it on and ontop of my rig
Jorge Hidalgo –
Easy to set up. Worked first time. Affordable. Will save your life. No brainier