goTenna Mesh 5.0 User manual
goTenna Mesh 5.0 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Welcome to the Mesh Network!
What is goTenna Mesh? 4
Hardware Specs 5
Onboarding & Initial Setup 6
Having Trouble Pairing? 10
Chat
1-to-1 Chat 12
Group Chat 14
Shout Chat 16
Emergency Chat 17
Emergency Beacon
Send an Emergency Beacon 18
Contacts
Create a Contact 20
Mapping & Location
Download a Map 21
Delete a Downloaded Map 22
Find your Location 23
Create a Pin 24
Share your Location 25
Settings
Settings 28
Conrm your goTenna Firmware is Up-to-Date 30
Pair your goTenna Mesh Device 31
Unpair your goTenna Mesh Device 32
Stationary Relay Mode 34
goTenna Plus Features
Location Tethering 36
SMS Network Relay 38
Trip Statistics 40
Topographic Maps 42
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What is goTenna Mesh?
goTenna Mesh is the rst 100% o-grid, mobile, long-
range, consumer-ready mesh network. The device pairs
with smartphones to enable communication among
users without any reliance on cell towers, WiFi routers, or
satellites. Additionally, goTenna Mesh enables automatic
and private message relay, eectively doubling or tripling
any device’s range, creating a network that gets stronger the
more people join it.
In this manual, you’ll nd information to help orient yourself
with your goTenna Mesh. You’ll learn about the goTenna
Mesh device, how to set up and use the goTenna app, and
how your device works in conjunction with the app.
Welcome to the
Mesh Network! SILICONE ATTACHMENT STRAP
MICRO-USB CHARGING
1-WATT UHF RADIO
FLASH MEMORY FOR
100S OF MESSAGES
BLUETOOTH-LE
LED STATUS INDICATOR
RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM
POLYMER BATTERY
(24+ HOURS)
Hardware Specs
DIMENSIONS
4.2 × 0.9 × 1.3 in (106.5 × 18 × 13 mm)
WEIGHT
1.7 oz (48 g)
WEATHERPROOF
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Android iPhone
Onboarding & Initial Setup
To use the goTenna app,
you’ll need to select
‘Agree’ to the Terms of Use.
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Select ‘OK’ for goTenna to
access your contacts.
Select ‘Next’ to allow
location & contact access.
Select ‘Allow’ to allow
goTenna to send you
notications.
Step 5 Step 6
Select ‘Allow’ to allow
goTenna to access your
location.
You can download the goTenna app through the Apple App
Store or the Google Play Store. Access to WiFi or 4G-LTE is
required to download the app. The rst time you open the
goTenna app, you’ll be prompted to create a goTenna account
and pair your goTenna Mesh device.
Select ‘Get Started’.
If you have an Android device,
you can download the app in
the Google Play Store.
If you have an iPhone, you
can download the app in the
Apple App Store.
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Enter your phone number
(recommended) or have
goTenna create a randomly
generated ID. If you entered
your phone number, you’ll be
asked to verify your phone
number via SMS text.
Never pair your goTenna
Mesh through your
bluetooth settings, always
pair directly through the
goTenna app. Select ‘Next’.
Hold down the power button
until the white light turns on.
Select ‘Pair’ to pair with your
goTenna Mesh device.
Once your device pairs, you
are nished. Select ‘Finish’.
On this page you have the
option to download an
oine map, send a message,
or continue exploring the
app.
Turn o nearby goTenna
devices that haven’t been
paired. In order to pair
seamlessly, you should only
pair one device at a time.
Select ‘Next’.
Select ‘goTenna Mesh’.
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Step 13
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Having Trouble Pairing?
If you have trouble pairing, make sure you have location services
enabled for the goTenna app.
If you continue to have trouble, try pairing the goTenna Mesh
device to another device. This will help determine what settings
you need to update on your rst device.
If this does not work, close the goTenna app, reset your device’s
network settings, then power your device o/on. Open the
goTenna app and attempt setup again.
Place goTenna close to your
phone to optimize initial
connection strength. The light
will slowly pulse as goTenna
awaits pairing. If the light is
o, you’ve paired goTenna to
another phone or do not have
sucient battery.
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1-to-1 Chat
A 1-to-1 Chat is a private, encrypted message between you and
another goTenna Mesh user. They are automatically meshed
via other goTenna Mesh devices if the person you are trying to
reach is not directly within range.
Step 1 Step 2
Select ‘Chats’ from the side
menu.
Choose an existing chat or
create a new chat.
Step 3 Step 4
Select ‘1-to-1 Chat’. Select the intended recipient.
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Type your message. Select the send button.
A green check mark shows it
was successfully delivered.
Chat
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Group Chat
Group Chat is a private message shared between you and up to
9 additional contacts. Like 1-to-1 Chats, Group Chats are end-
to-end encrypted and mesh.
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Step 5
Click the compose icon.
Select ‘Group Chat’. Choose the contacts you
want to include and select
‘Create’.
Group chat contacts
must be within range and
connected to a goTenna
Mesh.
Step 6
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Select ‘Start Chatting’.
Type your message. Send your message.
Delivery conrmation is not
supported for Group Chats.
Select ‘Chats’ from the side
menu.
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Shout Chat
Shout Chat allows you to publicly broadcast to any goTenna
Mesh user within range. Because these messages are public,
they are not end-to-end encrypted and any user within range
will receive it. Shout Chats do not mesh.
Step 3
Step 2
Step 4
Select ‘Shout Chat’. Type your message. Send
your message. Delivery
conrmation is not
supported for Shout Chats.
Click the compose icon.
Emergency Chat transmits messages to all goTenna Mesh users
within range. These messages mesh through other goTenna
Mesh devices to extend their range. Only use Emergency
Chat during emergencies.
Emergency Chat
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From the Settings menu,
select ‘Emergency
Settings’.
Select ‘Settings’ from the
side menu.
Select ‘Emergency Chat’. Type and send your
message.
Step 1
Select ‘Chats’ from the side
menu.
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Send an Emergency Beacon
The ‘Push for help’ Emergency Beacon system allows you
to broadcast a custom Emergency Beacon along with your
location and critical info to all goTenna Mesh users within range
(emergency messages always travel 6 hops!). Tapping the
power button on your device 5 times allows you to broadcast
your Emergency Beacon. You can customize the message in
settings. Only use Emergency Beacon during emergencies.
Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
From the Settings menu,
select ‘Emergency
Settings’.
Select ‘Emergency Beacon
Setup’.
Type your info and select
‘Save’.
Step 1
Select ‘Settings’ from the
side menu.
Emergency Beacon
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