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BIVY STICK
USER GUIDE
GETTING STARTED
Download the Bivy app for iOS from the
App Store or for Android from the Play
Store. Create a Bivy account.
While in phone service or WiFi, turn on your Bivy Stick
by pressing the power button for 2 seconds. The power
indicator light will illuminate.
On the app menu, select "STICK."
Select
CONNECT VIA BLUETOOTH
Your Bivy Stick will now pair with your phone. This
will only take a few seconds. Once it is connected
you will see the battery life and signal strength
icon in the upper right corner on the app.
If it does not connect press the power button on the Bivy
Stick briefly to re-attempt your bluetooth connection.
Once your phone is connected to the Bivy Stick,
select
Follow the steps to activate your Bivy Stick. It will require
you to input emergency contact information and credit
card info. During this process you will also have the
opportunity to purchase a Global Rescue membership
for additional coverage in case of an emergency.
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Summary of Contents for ACR Electronics BIVY STICK
- Page 1 Download the Bivy app for iOS from the App Store or for Android from the Play Store. Create a Bivy account. While in phone service or WiFi, turn on your Bivy Stick by pressing the power button for 2 seconds. The power indicator light will illuminate.
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Page 2: Using The App
NOTE: SOS Monitoring and dispatch is a service provid- ed by Global Rescue to all active Bivy Stick users as part of your monthly service fee. A Global Rescue membership provides additional services. More info about a membership can be found here: https://ss.globalrescue.com/partner/bivy/... - Page 3 Check In button to set up or edit the recipients and the pre-set message sent when you press the Check In button on the Bivy Stick (see page 6). Mailbox Check button will send a request to pull down any messages from satellite that may be waiting. If there is an urgent matter, use the Mailbox Check button to check for messages immediately.
- Page 4 TRACKING/LOCATION SHARE You can track and share your location either through the device or through the Bivy Stick itself. If you use just the Bivy Stick, it will save your phone battery and you can still share your location. However, you will not be able see that stats while you track like you can when tracking through the app.
- Page 5 Once you have confirmed, it will send an emergency text with your GPS coordinates and location to Global Rescue. Be sure to keep your Bivy Stick visible to the sky to ensure satellite connectivity. You will receive a confirmation text letting you know the message has been received.
- Page 6 This is done by using the provided ¼" - 20, 2-prong GoPro® mount adapter. Thread the adapter into the back of the Bivy Stick, then attach to the GoPro® mounting system of your choice. GoPro® is a registered trademark of GoPro, Inc. of Delaware, which is not affiliated with the maker of this product and does not endorse this product.
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Page 7: Tech Specs
Green = 50-100% | Yellow = 20 -50% | Red = 0 - 20% You can charge your device with any USB-C cable by plugging it into the port on the bottom of the Bivy Stick. 2. Signal light: The Signal light indicates satellite visibility status. - Page 8 In the case of accident or crash, an unsecured device could injure driver or passenger. • Do not use the Bivy Stick or Bivy app while driving. Always stop and park vehicle before using cell phone or app. • Bivy uses maps provided by public and private sources and is not responsible for the accuracy of the map.
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Page 9: Fcc Information
Such as the Global Positioning Service (GPS). Use of such devices may impair reception of GNSS signals. • The Bivy Stick is a mobile transmitter and receiver that uses an internal antenna to send and receive low levels of radio frequency energy for data communications. -
Page 10: Warranty
Bivy is an ACR company. WARRANTY THIS SAFETY AND WARRANTY SECTION CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BIVY STICK. HOWEVER, THE TERMS UNDER WHICH YOU USE THE BIVY STICK ARE LISTED AT https://www.bivy.com/terms. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ACCEPT THOSE TERMS WHEN YOU ACTIVATE THE BIVY STICK. - Page 11 Bivy makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of map data. This Limited Warranty also does not apply to, and Bivy is not responsible for, any degradation in the perfor- mance of this device resulting from its use in proximity to any handset or other device that utilizes a terrestrial broadband network operating on frequencies that are close to the frequencies used by any Global Navigation Satellite System...
- Page 12 FAQS How do I know if my Bivy Stick is working? There is a satellite indicator (Signal) light near the top of the Bivy Stick. When it is green, it means you are connected to at least one satellite in orbit. If it is red, you probably need to get into a spot with a better view of the sky or wait for orbiting satellites to pass overhead.
- Page 13 When I share my location with friends, do they have to download the Bivy app as well? If you are sharing your location and tracking information through the Bivy Stick, they do not need to download the app. They will be sent a text with a link to a website that will bring up a map with your GPS Location.
- Page 14 How can people see my live tracks? When you start tracking an adventure with your phone, you’re given the option to share your location. Choose Share with Every- one, then send a link (either with a Check-In or through Share my Location) and the recipient can click on that link to see your track and your current location.