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Difference between Chat & SMS

Describing the difference between chat & SMS contacts and how to add them to your watch via your Spacetalk App

Updated over a week ago

Chat

Chat is the function of messages being sent between the app and watch using mobile data or WiFi

SMS

SMS messages can be sent and received by the watch, using the credit available via the watch's SIM card. When sending SMS messages to the watch, you can use the normal SMS app on your phone - like you would send SMS messages to another mobile phone

How to Add Chat Contacts:

Step 1: Add the Chat Contact to your App

  • In your Spacetalk app, select 'Chat' at the bottom of the screen

  • Select the Address Book icon in the top-right corner

  • Select '+ Add Contact'

  • In the new pop-up, follow the steps to invite a new contact

  • Once the invitation has been accepted, you'll have a new chat contact on your app

Step 2: Add the Chat Contact to your Watch

  • From the map screen of your app, select the '+' icon in the bottom-left corner

  • Select your child's watch

  • Select 'More'

  • Find 'Connect' and select 'Chat Contacts'

  • Select '+ Add Contact'

  • Select the desired contact from the list and confirm

How to Add SMS Contacts:

  • In your Spacetalk app, select the '+' symbol in the bottom-left corner

  • Select your child's watch

  • Select 'More'

  • Find 'Connect' and select 'Watch Contacts'

  • Select '+ Contact'

  • Follow the prompts to add a new contact to your child's watch who will be able to SMS and call them without the use of their own Spacetalk app account

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