Spot deals
Spot makes satellite messengers and personal locator beacons for people who travel beyond cell coverage. Its two current products are the SPOT Gen4 and the Spot X Two-Way Satellite Messenger. There are no live deals on this page right now, so prices and savings will appear once a store lists them.
Prices at every store and price history for Spot products.
Spot products: prices and price history
Questions and answers
- What is the difference between the SPOT Gen4 and the Spot X?
- The Gen4 is a one-way device: it sends SOS alerts, check-in messages and tracking points, but it cannot receive replies. The Spot X adds two-way messaging over satellite, so you can send and receive texts and get confirmation that help is coming.
- Does Spot require a subscription?
- Yes. Both devices need an active service plan to use the satellite network, and the plan is sold separately from the hardware. Plans differ by message allowance, tracking interval and extras like SOS coverage, so compare the annual cost, not just the device price.
- Where is Spot cheapest?
- Prices vary by retailer and by season, and this page has no live deals at the moment. Check each store's listed price and the required plan cost together, since a lower device price can come with a higher subscription.
- What is Spot best known for?
- Spot is known for the SOS button that routes an emergency alert to a rescue coordination center, and for tracking that lets family follow a route. The Gen4 is the simpler, lighter option; the Spot X suits people who want to exchange messages.
- What is the return policy?
- Return terms are set by the store you buy from, not by Spot, so check the retailer's window and conditions before ordering. Devices activated on a plan may fall under different rules than unopened hardware.