Finding the Right GPS Tracker

GPS tracking technology can be a way for a parent or business owner to keep track of their most precious cargo or to keep an eye on their kids or employees. Finding the right GPS tracker can be tricky, however, and the two most important factors to consider are your budget restrictions and your intended use for the device. A reasonable price for a real time GPS tracking unit is $500-$700. Many of these trackers will also require a monthly fee from the company providing the network and software. This is a good option for business owners needing to keep a closer eye on their employees or cargo.

The benefit to choosing a large GPS tracking device is that the batteries will last longer than those in the smaller units. Most will last a minimum of three months, but often the batteries can work for up to a year at a time. This means that beyond monitoring, the tracking units aren’t likely to need much maintenance. On the same price scale, small GPS trackers designed to fit inside of a package can be a good option for short term use. The batteries inside of these trackers will usually last about 12-18 hours. There are extra battery packs available for extended use, but they will often only extend the use by one to three days.

Think Smaller

For people looking to keep their families safe with the use of a GPS tracker, the more expensive units may not be the most practical. There are several choices for parents to keep watch over their children electronically, and some of those include wrist bands and cellular phones. The wrist band devices are suitable for small children between the ages of two and ten years. Up to four children can be monitored on one receiver; and while neither the wrist bands nor the receiver is an actual GPS tracker, they do operate in much the same way.

The receiver is able to track each of the wrist bands with their own separate mark within the described area. If the bracelet is removed, tampered with, or goes out of the parent’s customized safety zone, an alarm sounds to alert the parent of the problem. The range of these devices is usually around 350 feet outdoors and 200 feet indoors. The tamper feature can be disabled if using a clip instead of a wrist band, making the device more appropriate for older children or elderly folk in need of extra safety in crowds.

Cellular phones can be a great GPS tracking device for children and teens. Some companies, such as Disney Mobile, will allow its subscribers to track the other phones on their calling plans from the Internet, so parents can always know where their children are located.

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