Benefits of GPS Trackers: The Most Popular Types of Trackers

Believe it or not, GPS and vehicle tracking technology aren’t new concepts. In fact, the most recognized example of vehicle tracking, General Motors’ OnStar service for vehicle security, satellite navigation, and roadside assistance, has been in operation in North America since 1996.

Today though, with the emergence of commercial satellite providers and wireless telecommunications networks, real-time tracking has never been easier. Any cell phone, laptop, or mobile device that can transmit a signal can be tracked in real-time, but what do you do when you need a way to pinpoint the location of your car, truck, or other possessions that’s discreet and non-intrusive, but still highly effective?

The ideal solution would be a consumer-minded GPS / GLONASS positioning module that could communicate its precise location and a host of other proximity-related information instantly via a wireless network. Fortunately, that kind of solution already exists; and it can deliver a range of movement and location data directly to your smartphone without digging a hole in your pocket.

Never Worry About Your Vehicle With LiveTrack’s STEALTH™ GPS

Let’s face it: although GPS tracking systems have been available for decades, the reasons for considering one now have never been greater. Installing a LiveTrackSTEALTH™ portable GPS tracker for cars and trucks on your vehicle is going to give you the peace of mind that goes with knowing that you or your family can see precisely what’s happening with that vehicle around the clock.

With the STEALTH™ GPS vehicle tracker, it’s possible to put eyes on your vehicle, wherever it goes. You, and anyone you choose to share that information with, will have access to it at all times through LiveTrack’s iCar app, making it ideal for:

·   Monitoring the travel status of family members whenever they’re on the highway;

·   Knowing the exact location of new or provisional drivers operating your vehicle; and,

·   Ensuring family members always know your exact location any time you’re off-roading.

LiveTrack portable GPS trackers help to eliminate some of the routine concerns that car and truck owners have about what’s happening with their vehicles. And when it comes to the not-so-routine concerns, LiveTrack has you covered there too.

STEALTH™ GPS Tracking Protects Your Vehicle at All Times  

Even though the likelihood of your car or truck being stolen, broken into, or maliciously damaged isn’t particularly high, just the prospect of a criminal act being directed against it, especially if you’re a homeowner, is enough to warrant taking precautionary steps. A G-sensor equipped, LiveTrack STEALTH™ GPS car tracker discreetly installed in your car’s A or B pillar will send you an instant notification if:

·   Your vehicle is moved beyond a geographic boundary that you’ve specified;

·   An article of property enters or leaves a preset geofence perimeter around your vehicle; or,

·   Your vehicle incurs any impact that could be perceived as an attempted break-in.

With the required SIM card installed and access to Google Maps services from a smart device, the data available from your vehicle GPS tracker can not only help police with successfully recovering your car or truck, but also assist insurance companies in adjudicating the resulting claims that could arise.

LiveTrack STEALTH™ vehicle tracking devices also retain a 7-day tracking history of relevant vehicle parameters, including:

·   Speeds driven;

·   Times driven; and,

·   Pinned locations driven to.

In short, LiveTrack vehicle trackers provide the ultimate assurance and validation that you’ve been proactive about protecting your vehicle and its contents. You can even install one on your boat and get the same uninterrupted GPS / GLONASS position coverage on the water as well.

Expanding GPS Tracking Possibilities Through Miniaturization

Traditionally, the biggest hurdle to building high-quality GPS tracking systems has been finding ways to integrate diverse, and sometimes competing for network standards. Miniaturization is now the most critical aspect of tracking system design, and that includes developing increasingly smaller, lighter, and more durable components such as:

·   Communications and position modules;

·   GPS and GSM Internal antennas; and,

·   Primary internal, or backup power sources.

Successful miniaturization, however, has opened up a range of adaptable tracking possibilities that wouldn’t have been conceivable otherwise, and that’s been the key to LiveTrack’s other GPS tracker devices, the NOMAD™ and the MINI™.

Heading Out Safely on Foot With NOMAD™ GPS Tracking

The NOMAD™ is a sealed live tracking device that has all the features of the STEALTH™ tracker, but is portable. Instead of a hard install in your car or truck, NOMADs™ make perfect travel and adventure companions that fit conveniently in a backpack pouch, along the frame of a bike, or inside a glove box, and are ideal for:

·   Hiking, camping, or fishing expeditions;

· Off-roading or cycling adventures; or,

·   As a swing GPS tracker device that can be moved between multiple vehicles.

With its IP67 rating against moisture and dust intrusion and 3.7V / +1000mAh USB-rechargeable lithium battery, a NOMAD™ can continue to transmit its location for up to two weeks on a one-hour recharge. It even has a built-in SOS feature for emergencies.

The best part, however, is that the NOMAD™ is fully compatible with the iCar app. After you’ve installed the required SIM card, the app allows it to be located anywhere through Google Maps, making it the compact, versatile way to ensure that you always have real-time knowledge of the carrier’s location.

MINI™ GPS Tracking Helps Keep Tabs on Your Pets

LiveTrack’s MINI™ is the optimal solution for hunters and pet owners who want to know where their dogs are when they’re out of sight.

Like the NOMAD™, the MINI™ also requires a SIM card, and draws power from a 3.7V / +500mAh lithium battery that can be fully charged in an hour. When combined with the tracker’s IP67 rating against moisture, dust, and shock, these powerful little trackers are built to withstand up to four days of some of the toughest conditions your dog can drag it through.

The MINIs™ main benefit, however, is its size. Weighing in at just 33g, and measuring only (L) 48mm x (W) 19.5mm x (H) 38mm, there’s no question that it’s a full-purpose tracker that’s been optimized by miniaturization.

The MINI™ kit includes:

·   The LiveTrack MINI™ GPS tracker;

·   A USB charging cable; and,

·   Protective PVS sleeve and adaptor for collar attachment.

And pet owners only need to download the iPet app to allow locating anywhere through Google Maps, giving them the same level of real time visibility of their pet’s whereabouts that they have of their vehicle.

The Final Word

At the end of the day, the pairing of satellite navigation with wireless communications has arguably been one of the most significant technological accomplishments ever achieved. It’s reshaped everything from air travel to our eating habits, so it only makes sense to put that technology to use to protect your loved ones and your property.

With a LiveTrack STEALTH™ portable GPS tracker for cars and trucks, you have 24/7 visibility of your vehicle, along with its movements. And with LiveTrack’s full suite of positioning products, including the portable NOMAD™ and the pet-sized MINI™, knowing the real-time location of family members and your property has never been easier.