Smart trackers are miniature devices that can be accurately located using GPS or Bluetooth. They are usually paired up with a smartphone with the right app or web interface. Smart trackers are sorted by their intended purpose, i.e. whether you want to keep track of your car, child, or pet. Want to learn more?
GPS car trackers are most often used for position tracking and for recording the route and speed of the vehicle. It's used by both individuals and smaller companies. The trackers' main advantage is long battery life reaching entire weeks and the option to track the target through both the app and text messages.
Kids' Smart Watch GPS Trackers
As the name suggests, kids' smart watch GPS trackers are designed mainly for children. The smart watch allows you to track your child's location, can call a preset number, or notify the parents if the child leaves a preset area. Most models also include an Emergency SOS button.
GPS Animal Trackers
GPS animal trackers are suitable for monitoring pets and livestock. They often support the electronic fence function, which will notify you if the animal leaves a predefined area. These GPS trackers usually look like a collar tag.
Bluetooth Trackers
There are also miniature Bluetooth tracker chips with audio notification that can be attached to keys, for example, freeing you from the need to always search for them.
While GPS trackers are suitable for remote monitoring of vehicles, children, or animals, Bluetooth trackers are made mostly for monitoring objects nearby - luggage, keys, wallets and the like. What other pros and cons do they have?
GPS Tracker Pros and Cons
Almost unlimited range.
Tracking can be activated from anywhere.
Many advanced functions linked to GPS.
Usually low battery life, except for GPS car trackers.
Higher purchase price.
SIM card operation costs.
Bluetooth Tracker Pros and Cons
Lower purchase price.
Long battery life.
Small and compact, mostly coin-sized.
Range only a few dozens of metres.
Fewer features.
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Many Bluetooth tracker manufacturers solve the problem of limited range by supporting the community sharing feature. For example, if you lose your keys and another user of the same manufacturer's device with a Bluetooth-enabled phone passes them, you will instantly receive a notification with their location.
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