How To Activate a GPS Tracker
What is GPS Tracker?
A GPS tracking unit, geotracking unit, satellite tracking unit, or simply tracker is a navigation device normally on a vehicle, asset, person or animal that uses satellite navigation to determine its movement and determine its WGS84 UTM geographic position to determine its location.
How To Activate a GPS Tracker
- Mobile app: Tap Account > Trackers > Activate Tracker.
- Web app: Click on Activate a Tracker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an active SIM card for a GPS tracker?
GPS trackers are used to track the location of various objects, from cars to containers and cargo. They require constant communication with the server to transmit information about location. For this, a SIM card is needed that provides access to the Internet and data transmission.
How does active GPS tracking work?
GPS trackers connect to a series of satellites to determine location. The tracker uses a process called trilateration which uses the position of three or more satellites from the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) network and its distance from them to determine latitude, longitude, elevation, and time
How is a GPS tracker powered?
GPS trackers rely on two types of power sources: External Power Source. Units that don’t come with their own power source can be categorized as plug-in and hardwired devices. Both are plugged directly into powered equipment, such as a vehicle’s OBD II port, and draw power directly from it.
What SIM do you need for a GPS tracker?
GPS trackers require a standard mobile SIM card so they can send their location data to you and to the website which stores its location and travel history. The type of SIM card needed must have voice, text and data, same as you would get for your mobile phone.
Can GPS tracker work without Internet?
GPS tracking on your phone works just as well without internet connectivity or cellular service. We are constantly surrounded by Global Positioning System signals from satellites orbiting the planet. Your phone is continuously tracking these signals to get an estimate of your location even when you are offline.
How do I use my SIM card for GPS?
Insert the SIM card into the GPS tracker, and it’s ready for use. Send the SMS to get your tracking object’s location or. call the number to listen to what’s going on around the.
Can you use GPS tracker without cell service?
GPS tracking on your phone works just as well without internet connectivity or cellular service. We are constantly surrounded by Global Positioning System signals from satellites orbiting the planet. Your phone is continuously tracking these signals to get an estimate of your location even when you are offline.
Does a GPS tracker need signal?
It’s a little-known fact that nearly all GPS trackers require mobile signal to transfer the location from the tracker, to the person doing the tracking.
How do I make my GPS tracker not work?
For instance, wrapping things like aluminum foil around the GPS receiver creates a Faraday Shield, which blocks the GPS signals. Similarly, wet trees and plastic or tin containers filled with thick materials can also scramble these signals. These signals will help you protect your GPS data.