ZOLEO AND IRIDIUM GO!

THE ZOLEO communicator is a device that simply extends your smartphone’s messaging coverage by transmitting over satellite, mobile and Wifi, so that it continues to work when you leave the bright lights of the city.

The key to the ZOLEO is a free mobile app that syncs the unit via Bluetooth to a smartphone, through a simple set-up process.

Utilising the Iridium network, the ZOLEO app incorporates an SOS function with 24/7 monitoring and response, as well as a dedicated Australian SMS number and email to share with contacts. ZOLEO allows anyone to message you directly without the need to message them first. ZOLEO supprts 900+ character app-to-app messaging; 160 character SMS; and 200 character email. An in-built check-in button notifies contacts you’re okay and that you’ve arrived at your destination in one piece. The ZOLEO app also features Darksky, one of the most accurate sources of hyperlocal weather.

“A satellite messenger like ZOLEO is smaller and lighter, has a long battery life of 200+ hours, and it works with your smartphone so it’s easy to use,” said Reiny Gajewski. The units weighs 150g and its small stature measures 9.1 x 6.6 x 2.7cm.

The Iridium GO! works in a similar way to the ZOLEO, in that it allows the user to communicate via a smartphone when cellular coverage is unavailable. When paired to a smartphone via Wifi, the GO! allows the user to make phone calls and send messages via the Iridium satellite network and can support up to five smart devices at any one time.

The ZOLEO is IP68 rated, and it’s shock-, dust- and waterresistance (to 1.5m for 30 minutes). The unit is powered by a rechargeable internal lithium-ion battery that boasts a life of more than 200 hours. The GO! unit weighs 304g and measures just 11.4 x 8.2 x 3.2cm. The unit is IP65 rated.