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BACtrack Mobile Pro Gen2 Smartphone Breathalyzer for iPhone and Android $146.97 Delivered @ BACtrack Australia Amazon AU

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Thought of starting the year more responsibly than previous ones. Found this with $33 coupon code auto applied in Amazon AU sold by Bactrack themselves. Seems they sell it on their official AU website for the same original price as Amazon (before coupon applied) when postage is taken in to account.

Good reviews on its performance and indication up to 3 decimal places with 0.0045% accuracy. Rechargeable battery via micro USB, good for few hundred tests on a full charge, but this would certainly depend on time left idle as well, so take it with a grain of salt.

AS3547 certified, FDA-approved, DOT compliant, NHTSA compliant and CE certified as per Breathalysers Australia website page

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  • MS Paint on 03/01/2025 - 07:48
    +19

    Thought of starting the year more responsibly than previous ones.

    If you're drinking that much and worried about being over the limit then just don't drive or have a night off the piss all together.

    • WhatsTheBigDeal on 03/01/2025 - 07:52
      +13

      I think you may have misread what I meant. You do know that you would easily reach 0.05% without 'drinking that much'?

      • MS Paint on 03/01/2025 - 08:07
        +20

        I think you may have misread what I meant. If you're the designated driver then just have one drink or don't drink at all. Too easy.

        • Dealr on 03/01/2025 - 08:07
          +3

          agreed

        • Musiclover on 03/01/2025 - 10:23
          -8

          The whole idea of those pocket personal breathalyzers is to be intoxicated to the max without being legally penalised for it. I guess it is important for some people to get the brain disabled to the max that is legally allowed.

        • UncleRico on 03/01/2025 - 12:07
          +7

          I'm not sure that there was any suggestion he was the designated driver, or whether it may just be a responsible precautionary measure to check BAC the morning after a get together or event. Personally, I'm happy to hear of any device or intent that allows an individual to take a little more responsibility for their condition, rather than allow someone else to regulate it.

          Regardless of any philosophical objections, it's a great price on a device that would be appreciated by many under various different scenarios. Thanks OP!

      • Chmmr on 03/01/2025 - 08:14
        +3

        I can see what both of you are saying

        @MS Paint
        It's better to have one of these to show that you're even remotely close to .05 than take the risk driving, and that's what What's The Big Deal is referring to. He might have only had three beers but wants to double check.

        @WhatsTheBigDeal
        MS Paint could also be referring to other things that a breathayliser may not pick up like your height, sex, medication etc which will affect your alcohol tolerance. For example, I'm a 5'3" male on epilepsy medication. I shouldn't be drinking at all, but when I do, only a few drinks is all it takes for me to get drunk.

        • WhatsTheBigDeal on 03/01/2025 - 08:21
          +10

          Thanks, to add to that, breathalyser test is to test the actual bac level irrespective of your height, weight, sex, medication etc. The drinks count method vs time is the one that does not take those in to account, leaving you to "guess" your bac. This is what I used to do (usually waiting for the suggested number of hours since last drink). Also it is difficult to measure actual number of 'standard' drinks you had when it is someone else pouring you without a jigger/or when they make cocktails.

          • Borg on 03/01/2025 - 08:36
            +9

            @WhatsTheBigDeal: Easier solution (for me at least) is just not to drink at all if driving.
            Where this could come in handy is the morning after a big night and to check if one is still over the limit before driving.

        • Averell on 03/01/2025 - 13:35
          -2

          I thought on an average adult, one standard drink brings BAC to 0.05%, doesn't it? And one bottle of beer usually contains 1.3-1.5 standard drinks.

      • Astaltar on 03/01/2025 - 12:28
        +1

        without 'drinking that much'?

        That's the thing. "Much" is very different for different people :)

    • Dealr on 03/01/2025 - 08:07

      MS Paint you misread what he meant, mind read better.

  • Wiadro on 03/01/2025 - 08:27
    +2

    perfect for my Tinder dates in 2025; make sure they aren't drunk when we meet.
    thanks handy for me
    love it

    • Bimbobob on 03/01/2025 - 12:02
      +1

      Gable Tostee is that you?

  • PlaunsJanus on 03/01/2025 - 08:29
    +1

    Thanks this is a great device

  • GordonD on 03/01/2025 - 08:31
    +1

    Periodic re-calibration?

    That issue was raised, and cost provided, with another similar product that has recently been OzBargained. And it was quite expensive.

    So does this one not need it, and if it does what does it cost?

    • WhatsTheBigDeal on 03/01/2025 - 08:34
      +2

      Good point. But I believe any breathalyser would need periodic recalibration.
      "AS3547 & EN Certified Personal Use
      Recalibration of BACtrack S80 Pro Gen2: Personal Use, Trace Pro Gen1 & Gen2, Mobile Pro Gen1 & Gen2, Scout Gen2, and S80 Pro Gen1 is $59.50 inc GST which includes pick up and return courier, recalibration, airway servicing and Certification of Accuracy."

    • noslappers on 03/01/2025 - 10:35
      +4

      BACtrack recommends that you calibrate your Pro Grade breathalyzer at least every 12 months.

      They all recommend re calibration, not sure if really necessary.

      Thanks OP I may pick one up as the one I currently have takes AAA Batteries and always seems to go flat even though I dont really drink or use it (use it only a couple of times a year)

      I dont understand all the comments from people that believe "just dont drink" or "just have one!" - I go months with out touching a drop but if at a dinner with friends sometimes its nice to have a couple and its even nicer to test your self to make sure you are ok to drive!

      • Tarinedier on 03/01/2025 - 11:30

        Make sure to turn it off after use or it will just sit there draining battery, I had the same problem

        • noslappers on 03/01/2025 - 11:40

          Batteries not even in the device and I always found they are dead, I think the units require so much juice and are so painful to use requiring multiple attempts that they just chew through them, hence why I want to upgrade mine

      • andymatter on 03/01/2025 - 11:45
        +1

        No, no. Thou shalt not partake of the devil's drink! Heathen!

  • Wayne7497 on 03/01/2025 - 08:56

    Preliminary testers are wildly inaccurate its just real rough guide. So many factors involved.

    • Binchicken22 on 03/01/2025 - 11:52
      +1

      What exactly is the certification proving then if you reckon these are "wildly inaccurate"?

      • Wayne7497 on 03/01/2025 - 12:18
        +3

        Well i spent 37yrs as a Police Officer, and a fully qualified breath operator, preliminary tests only give you an " idea " as to what your BAC might be its why they are never used in court, only a full breath test machine can be used in evidence.
        Add your BAC rises for 2hrs after your last alcoholic drink, and another 2hrs to drop (assuming no other alcoholic drinks consumed) . Add smoking, burping n bunch of other thing's can affect the reading, these thing's donot affect larger machines eg larger machines will give a " mouth alcohol " warning should you burp etc etc.

        A Police preliminary machine cost between $5000 to $6000
        A Full Police BAC machine costs between $8000 to $12000

        Calibration on preliminary machines is fairly simple and just makes sure its within margin of error.
        Calibration on large machines is done by professionals and alot more in depth.

        • Binchicken22 on 03/01/2025 - 14:57
          +1

          Oh yeah of course things like your BAC rising for up to 2 hrs after your last drink, alcohol on your breath if you've only just finished a drink etc is still going to effect these machines just as it does the professional grade machines. That's just the nature of testing breath for a blood alcohol reading, it's inferred.

          I don't see how that in any way proves these to be "wildly inaccurate", unless you also consider the breath testers police use to be "wildly inaccurate" too, in which case I think your standards are way too high for a device such as this…

          Ultimately if I used a device like this and got a reading close to 0.05 I wouldn't be driving, I'd test again in 1hr and make sure I've passed the peak and it's trending downwards at least.

    • Gervais fanboy on 03/01/2025 - 11:58
      +2

      I read the product’s description, the reviews and then watched a review video online.
      To my surprise, no real complaints anywhere, people are actually quite pleased with it. Apparently the margin of error is negligible.

      • Wayne7497 on 03/01/2025 - 12:23

        Margin of error compared to what though ?

        • Gervais fanboy on 03/01/2025 - 12:31
          +1

          compared to what though

          You incorrectly stating that this is “wildly inaccurate”.

          • Wayne7497 on 03/01/2025 - 12:37

            @Gervais fanboy: Its a preliminary test no way its accurate it gives a ball park reading, they were never designed to be an evidentiary machine. It's either a positive or negative result .

            • WhatsTheBigDeal on 03/01/2025 - 13:29
              +1

              @Wayne7497: https://breathalysers-australia.com.au/breathalyser-police/

              As per this they use a the same type of prelim sensor tester on the road, and only use the larger testers when you are taken to station after the on road test shows high bac. In your experience, how often are these two tests very apart? Also to keep in mind there is a time gap between the two tests (could either make bac go higher or lower depending on when you took the last drink) which I'm not sure police is considering for evidence purposes.

              • Wayne7497 on 03/01/2025 - 15:42
                +1

                @WhatsTheBigDeal: Im sure it maybe used somewhere overseas but never seen in Australia.
                Readings are all different sometimes spot on but most times wildly different.
                Im in WA we are the only state where the actual reading is calculated to the time of occurrence, not as every where else blow as you go.
                For example stopped at 10pm do test at station 1030pm last drink 10pm (best possible calculation for driver only ever use their time if they are 100% adamant, remember test reading can be calculated higher if say you said 3hrs ago),
                So test is .08% we then take 30 minutes off (we have chart tells BAC in minutes)
                When written down its a pyramid which depicts
                Last Drink, time of occurrence, peak (2hrs from last drink) end 2hrs from peak.
                Also .01% taken off extra to stop people going to court fighting say exact 0.08% this gives them again best reading in their favour.

                This is why youll rarely hear an officer tell person what prelim reading is, theyll just say youve given positive read youll need to accompany me back to station, booze bus for full bac test.

                Seen many people say but my own tester said i was under none ever successfully defend in court.

                Blood tests are always higher (except a private test i guess you pay for what u want to hear) as breath machines always calibrated slightly lower.

                Best most accurate preliminary machines were Draeger

                • WhatsTheBigDeal on 03/01/2025 - 18:23

                  @Wayne7497: Thanks! Your detailed response is much appreciated. Looks like I'd be more careful and give more tolerance to the test results I get from these testers. Initially I'd use this to get the hang of my number of drinks vs time chart for my own bac under normal conditions where I don't have to drive after.

  • DMFD on 03/01/2025 - 09:26

    Dont expect to get out of a ticket!

    • Clear on 03/01/2025 - 09:30
      +2

      Nobody just picks up get out of jail free cards. Those things cost thousands.

      • DMFD on 03/01/2025 - 12:19

        Or a specific job title…

        • Clear on 03/01/2025 - 13:15

          At a dog food company?

          • DMFD on 03/01/2025 - 22:28

            @Clear: Something about Victoria

      • BewareOfThe Dog on 03/01/2025 - 15:00

        Wait till monopoly comes on special. ;)

  • justtoreply on 03/01/2025 - 10:32
    +10

    Everyone keep their narrow minded opinions to themselves thanks. No, I don't own or need a bac tester myself, just sick of people on their holier than thou pedestals commenting

    • Musiclover on 03/01/2025 - 10:37
      -1

      You don't need to be a Mother Teresa to not drink and drive. In a lot of other countries there is zero alcohol limit for driving - a lot easier for everyone involved,

    • buffalo bill on 03/01/2025 - 10:54
      -3

      if you're going to have a couple of drinks, maybe just don't drive rather than rely on a cheap tester.

      Anyone who gets offended by this needs to have a think about why they are getting offended.

  • GreenRomeo on 03/01/2025 - 10:48
    +2

    Annual recalibration cost at 30% the device price kills the deal for me. It looks like a subscription more than a once off purchase to me. Can’t really justify it just for a few times a year. Not to mention the hassle of having to remember to recharge it before you go out.

    • WhatsTheBigDeal on 03/01/2025 - 11:43
      +1

      Agree on the 30% cost of calibration requirement to keep the accuracy to original levels, but it's only a recommendation and this would still give an indicative value even after recommended period for recalibration. It's not like it will stop work after 12 months.
      And any car or house these days would have a USB port for recharging, so that comment about charging is irrelevant and probably it is better than having to use batteries which may not come handy. Also it's got a battery indicator so it's not like it will suddenly die on you when you need it most.

      • GreenRomeo on 03/01/2025 - 11:46
        +1

        Fair point. I may actually consider it if the accuracy drift is not very significant to the point of being useless after a year. I don’t mind paying the calibration cost every 2-3 years.

    • Binchicken22 on 03/01/2025 - 11:54
      +1

      Realistically, percentage of cost aside (would you be happier if the device was more expensive so the percentage to recalibrate was lower?), $59 inc return postage is cheap af for a certified OEM recalibration.

    • Oyster59 on 04/01/2025 - 07:59

      Anything that takes any sort of physical measurement should be recalibrated periodically. Think scales, distance measures, pressure meters, flow meters, the list goes on. You don't have to of course, especially for personal use. But unless a professional is physically checking it for accuracy, you won't know for sure how it's accuracy is tracking.

  • jihape on 03/01/2025 - 11:03
    +2

    Why would anyone want this connected via Bluetooth synced to an online service with location data. Crazy people that is…

    • andymatter on 03/01/2025 - 11:48
      +1

      If you were using it to test people in workplaces as part of an alcohol and other drugs safety program.

  • alikazi on 03/01/2025 - 11:04
    +1

    I bought this and used it within its first 6 months of "calibrated" state to figure out my alcohol levels after different levels of drinking. I just wanted to get a good idea of what levels I reach and what they feel like to me. Now the device is apparently requires a calibration at $60 cost which is clearly just a planned obsolescence.

    The device functionality is alright. It connects to my Android phone via BT easily never had any connection issues. The top semi transparent part comes off easily and easy to lose when out. Battery life is great, have to charge only after 30+ times of use. I just wish they got rid of the stupid planned calibration obsolescence, would be easier to recommend.

    • noslappers on 03/01/2025 - 11:26

      Can you use it with out a phone? Can you ignore the re calibration and continue to use it?

      the battery life? as they state "Battery Life Approximately 300 tests per charge"

      • alikazi on 03/01/2025 - 11:53
        +1

        Cant use it without the phone. It only warms up for a test after its connected with the phone and you tap Test button. Nice thing is you do get to choose whether this test is yours or a friend's, so the data doesnt get mixed up with yours.

        I've been ignoring the calibration and continue using it. I never have to drink and drive so I dont care so much about the accuracy. So far its been out of calibration for around a year and the results dont seem too inaccurate.

        Not sure about battery life, all I can say is that its great. Hardly ever had to charge. But then again I'm not using it daily like my phone. Only once in a while when I know I will want to do a test. So it sits idle for weeks sometimes and doesnt lose charge which is great.

        • WhatsTheBigDeal on 03/01/2025 - 12:02
          +1

          Thanks @alikazi for sharing your experience! Agree that stated 300 test per battery cycle must be in lab environment where all tests are rapidly taken at minimum wait time between tests. Practically it would be much less but being rechargeable via USB it shouldn't be hard to keep it recharged or recharge it when you actually need it.
          Also it says the requirement of keeping the sensor "moist" (to keep it from being dry) by regularly checking it with your breath (once a month at least I think), no need to be drunk to do this btw (so it should theoretically show 0.000 bac or close)

          • alikazi on 07/01/2025 - 10:40
            +1

            @WhatsTheBigDeal: Oh thanks for informing about the requirement, I will do a test at least once a month then.

    • andymatter on 03/01/2025 - 11:53
      +3

      All noise meters, breathalysers, light meters, radiation meters etc. require regular calibration in a laboratory to ensure accuracy. The main customers aren't private citizens, they are workplaces.

      Imagine if you worked in a high risk industry and were tested at work. You would expect that the breathalyser is accurate.

    • Binchicken22 on 03/01/2025 - 11:56
      +7

      Mate, I use $5000+ fluke test meters at work that still "recommend" 12 monthly re-calibration (at a lot higher cost than $59), requiring recalibration to verify the accuracy of an instrument is not "planned obsolescence", its industry standard.

      I'd actually argue that not having an option for re-certification would be "planned obsolescence".

      • alikazi on 07/01/2025 - 10:46

        I agree that devices meant for work will require frequent calibration and the cost wont matter as much as the benefits of accuracy. But for general consumers, it is a bad experience to have to send in your device every 6 months and pay 40% of its original cost on a recurring basis.

        There is no appliance a general consumer would be happy to do this with. Either the calibration cost should be cheaper like $10 or if possible extend the calibration life of the sensor to 1 year instead of 6 months.

    • DrDan on 03/01/2025 - 12:17

      how many tests did you get out of it before it asked this

      • WhatsTheBigDeal on 03/01/2025 - 13:14

        I reckon it's time dependent, not necessarily on the number of tests performed (at least for personal use, not if you are using it on a high volume environment like workplace).

  • Letrico on 03/01/2025 - 11:11
    -5

    Why even take the risk of DUI at all? If you have more than a drink, don't drive.

    • noslappers on 03/01/2025 - 11:36
      +4

      I understand the risk, but I am significantly more impaired behind the wheel when I'm tired than when I've had a moderate amount of drinks over dinner which I am sure is the case with most people yet no one jumps on their high horse about being sleepy!

    • Gervais fanboy on 03/01/2025 - 11:40
      +4

      It’s like saying that we wouldn’t have to wear seatbelts and helmets anymore if only everyone drove slow and carefully.
      Also, there will be cases of where someone’s had a couple of drinks a few hours ago, you’d assume that they should now be okay to drive but… there’s countless instances of gray areas with everything.

      It’s unbelievable to see so many armchair experts in this thread.

      • Letrico on 07/01/2025 - 12:11

        Wearing seatbelts and helmets is for accidents that can't be controlled. Driving after intentionally having a drink is something that can be controlled. Drunk driver crashing into another car that did not wear seatbelts and kill the entire family, does not take away the fault on both side but absolutely preventable.

        Absolute personal opinion but if you need to get this item, please rethink on your drinking habits and potential harm you will cause by thinking you will be alright to drive if you are under the legal limit.

        Drink responsibly everyone.

  • Lem_is_cool on 03/01/2025 - 11:30
    +10

    For me, I go out and drink alot, and then the next morning id use to see if I'm still drunk hours later. New year's was a good example, stopped drinking but based on one of these, I would've been over the limit 8 hours later.

    I've had friends lose their licence due to driving the next morning after a wedding. I'm not buying one, but there's more reasons to use one of these than just trying to work out how much you've drank, or just saying "don't drive when you've just had a drink".

    • nitens on 03/01/2025 - 12:05
      +2

      Yeah… even bigger deal for P platers or other 0% restricted folks due to work or other considerations the day after.

  • MynyMouqe on 03/01/2025 - 12:09

    Is this expired? Showing as full price for me.

    • WhatsTheBigDeal on 03/01/2025 - 13:10

      Yes seems the discount coupon is no longer showing :(

  • alcadive on 03/01/2025 - 12:12

    People have mentioned recalibration costs but what about the mouthpiece costs? ~$43 for 20 pieces is crazy.

    • WhatsTheBigDeal on 03/01/2025 - 13:09
      +2

      They are reusable, not necessarily need to dispose after one use. So for personal use 3 mouth pieces is enough to test 3 ppl at a time.
      "WASHABLE, REUSABLE & RECYCLABLE - To clean, simply drop into soapy water, rinse, and air dry. They can also be used as single-use mouthpieces for high volume testing environments. Please make sure to recycle afterwards."

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