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GPS tracker for cars helps the driver to localize in an unknown area and create a route. A good GPS tracker can locate with a precision of up to 5 meters. The signal is transmitted in real time, which significantly improves the vehicle's safety properties. Basically, all GPS devices for cars can be divided into three types:
- GPS marker, which usually remains passive and sends the data to the user with the preset regularity
- Navigation device in which location is only one of the secondary functions
- Spy app installed on the mobile device installed in a car
However, since different tools are recommended depending on the needs of the driver, we describe all the functional properties of the ones mentioned above using the example of the most popular representatives of their segments.
GPS markers
Most of these are installed against theft, because protecting the car is the job of every driver. However, this obligation quickly becomes a problem when you consider the increasing number of car thefts every year. An effective security system is only effective with the introduction of a complex of anti-theft devices.
GPS tracker in the form of a marker is a device that sends GPS signals with real-time data to your mobile gadget or computer. So you will always know where your car is. And even if your car is stolen, you can quickly locate it and find the thief faster.
Today, many manufacturers offer different models of trackers. Everyone tries to guarantee the best functionality. Such devices cost an average of 40-300 euros, but the best grades from customers and professional reviewers traditionally get more expensive models. The Blaupunkt trackers and autoscopes are most often recommended.
Navigation device with location options
Navigation systems that include GPS location as one of the additional functions are less typical for everyday use in cars. However, anyone who works in logistics would find such a feature very useful.
Navigation systems are represented on the market by a huge selection of different devices and accessories, they enable the tracking of routes, give the driver the opportunity to navigate more easily in the little-known regions, and optimize the existing routes.
However, when choosing, please note that by far not all of them have location modules that are responsible for the transmission of GPS data. However, you can expect the option from the perpetual manufacturers like Garmin, as well as from cheaper providers like SunWays.
Ortungsapp
Smartphones and tablets are appearing more and more, which can also bring a lot of benefits in cars. This way, you can achieve several goals with one gadget: communication, multimedia, internet, navigation and GPS location. Some even have Android tablets installed instead of on-board computers or multimedia systems.
Such drivers have another way of effectively tracking their cars. It is about specialized apps for GPS location or complete monitoring of mobile devices as well as pre-installed features on Android or iOS that are used to search for the corresponding smartphone / tablet.
“Find my device” from Android, “Find my iPhone” from Apple and professional monitoring services such as mSpy are of course primarily aimed at locating the connected gadget. But if one is installed in the car, you can also locate the vehicle in real time.
With these tips, hopefully everyone can make the best choice for themselves!
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I also use the tracking app for my car, better safe than sorry ...