Everything you need to know about how SMS Weather On Demand works, offline capabilities, and our pay-as-you-go model.
Yes. You must install the SMS Weather On Demand app to your home screen before you leave cell service. This lightweight app works entirely offline to acquire your GPS coordinates and generate the secure, encrypted SMS payloads required to request weather.
You don't need to type anything. When you need a forecast, simply open the installed app, allow it to use your GPS location or a location you manually choose on the map, and tap "Request Weather via SMS". The app automatically generates the required payload and opens your native texting app with the message pre-filled.
SMS Weather On Demand is designed to leverage modern smartphones (Apple/Android) that feature native satellite SMS capabilities. It also works as a standalone payload generator if you need to copy and paste the request into a dedicated satellite messenger app (like Garmin inReach or Zoleo) to send to our toll-free number.
No. We respect your peace of mind and keep your text messages clutter-free. Our service is strictly on-demand, meaning we will only ever text you in direct response to a forecast request you initiate. We will never send you marketing messages, unsolicited alerts, or share your information with third parties.
Yes! Because devices and connectivity vary, we highly encourage you to create an account and try the service completely for free. This allows you to test the offline capabilities and see the value of the service for yourself before setting up usage-based billing.
We use a secure, pay-as-you-go model. You are only charged for the weather forecasts you request. There are no recurring monthly subscription fees, suspension fees, or minimums.
No. You only need an internet connection once to set up your billing profile in your account. After that, your profile is securely saved with Stripe. Because the app generates a secure, offline token for every request, billing is processed seamlessly in the background when our servers receive your SMS.
Setup your account today for SMS Weather On Demand.