“I have been using the BACtrack for about 2 months and it is about as reliable as they come for a device purchased on the open market. I have experimented with it after different types of drinks and it seems consistent as to what I would expect.”
“The backtrack S80 really does seem like a professional police grade breathalyzer. I have owned 4 of these units and after about 120 blows I send a unit out to backtrack for re calibration as they start loose accuracy which only costs $24. I know from experience how accurate these units are after getting a DUI and having to have a breathalyzer installed in my car, which you fail if you blow over a .02 BAC, which for me is about one 12oz light beer. That being said, I used the S80 to test my BAC before blowing into my car and for a year I never failed the breathalyzer and was able to have it taken out and haven't gotten another DUI since and it's been 5 years. I use the S80 all the time so I never drive over the limit again, thanks Bactrack!”
“Like having law enforcement in your back pocket. Just don't disregard its warnings. It would be nobody's fault but your own for ignoring the readings”
“The packaging and device design itself are pretty lackluster, but it does it's job well. I like that it comes with its own storage case and extra mouthpieces. It would be nice to have the Bluetooth functionality like some of the other models.”
Hello Andrew,
Thank you for the feedback. While our S80 device is a standalone device that does not work with an app, our C6 and C6 device models work in standalone mode and work in app mode with our free BACtrack app so you may want to look into either one of those devices for a future purchase.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.or concerns.
“I bought my first Backtrack back in 2017 when I returned to UK from a country with no drink drive laws and was petrified of losing my licence. This unit helped me enjoy social life and if I was over the limit I just didn't drive or I would wait if I was close to the limit.
After almost 8 years I thought I should get it recalibrated. I was a bit concerned that it had to be sent to Italy and the cost of sending it registered mail. I was right it never got to its destination. However not long afterwards and to my great suprise I got a new one in the post. A few days later I got the original package I had sent returned to me which I have binned as it hasn't been recalibrated.
So happy customer despite the recalibration issue.”
