How to get a BoltWX weather forecast on your Apple iPhone using Satellite Messaging

Step 1

Register for BoltWX
  • Register for BoltWX to receive your access code and the access number you will send messages to.
  • Register for BoltWX here

Step 2

Send a message
  • Satellite messaging currently only works on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 with iOS 18 installed. Follow the prompts on your phone to connect to the satellite (see demo here).
  • From your iPhone, send a message to the BoltWX access number and include your location and the BoltWX access code in the message.

    Your message should look like this:
    BoltWX weather #ACCESSCODE# (48.1234, -123.4567)

  • You can copy your GPS location from a mapping service such as Google Maps or Gaia. You should receive a message back from BoltWX with your weather report.
  • Check out the BoltWX FAQ here for solutions to the most common issues.
  • That’s it, you’re all set up!

  • Register for BoltWX