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phone's GPS and will use more phone battery, but will give
you a more detailed track than using the Bivy Stick alone.
The URL that is sent when sharing your location, either with
location share or a Check-In, is a private link enabling only
those who have that link to see your location. The link is good
for 7 days, at which point it will expire.
To track using the app and send your live location to your
private URL, make sure you are connected via Bluetooth.
On the MAP screen, push the large "TRACK" button
on the bottom center.
Choose your activity type.
It will ask you if you want to track through Bivy Stick. Select
"Enable Bivy Stick Tracking."
To stop tracking, push the "PAUSE" button and then
the Check button.
Your distance, speed, calories burned, and other stats will be
recorded and saved to your profile. You can name your tracks or
upload them to the Bivy database for others to use if you want.
SOS
In case of emergency you can hit the SOS button on
the app and establish 2-Way communication with
Global Rescue. You can also activate an SOS from the
button on the Bivy Stick (see pg 6) but using the app allows
for communication directly with Global Rescue. They will
dispatch and manage all the emergency needs and resources
necessary. This service is available world wide.
Touch the SOS button on the Bivy Stick screen. You will be
asked to confirm your request and to type in the letters SOS to
verify it's not an accidental SOS call.
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
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