Bluetooth Menu
Turn on/off
By default Bluetooth is turned off on the device. This is to conserve battery.
From this option you can turn Bluetooth pairing and messaging capabilities
on/off.
Dependent on the Bluetooth accessories and sensors you have purchased,
you may have other options on this menu.
Android / Apple iOS Software
The YB Messenger app is available to download from the Android and Apple
App Stores – this software allows you to pair your smartphone or tablet with
the Device and send messages to email and SMS destinations through it
from anywhere in the world.
It also allows you to update your social media status amongst other features.
This is called Advanced Messaging, and is only available on some device
models.
Messages Menu
New Message
From this menu you can choose to send a new preset message
Messages sent using the YB will go to your chosen destinations which are
pre-setup using either your YBlog (individual customers) or back-office
system (corporate customers).
You can choose whether you would like an acknowledgement from the
recipient, and if you wish to send the message immediately (or if not, the
message will be sent on the next scheduled transmission).
When you are finished choosing/writing your message, pressing OK will put
the message into the outbound queue ready to send.
Remember - if you chose the ‘Send Immediately’ option then the YB will
try to send straight away. If not, then the unit will queue the message and
attempt send it at the same time as the next scheduled position report.
Freetext
You can also send free text messages, using a ‘pinball style’ on-screen
keyboard. Note, we do not recommend this for long messages!! To do this,
go into free text, use the left/right/up/down buttons to move around the
keyboard, and press LEFT and RIGHT together to choose a letter. When
you have finished, choose EXIT to confirm and send your message.
As mentioned, this is NOT an efficient way to send long messages, and
we would suggest either pairing with a smartphone/tablet or using preset
messages where possible.
Inbox
This page allows you to cycle through messages received on the YB. You
can choose if you wish to delete messages, or reply to them.
Message details shown are the date/time, source, and the message itself.
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Hints & Tips
Advanced Messaging (or
messaging using a Bluetooth
device) is not available on the
‘Basic’ model of the device.
Get in touch with us if you
would like to upgrade.
