How to track a vehicle with GPS?

[Hoosierdood]

Just wondering how one would go about installing a tracking device on a vehicle that would give you real time info on the location of that vehicle. Possibly even a smartphone app that you could keep track with.

Any info on specific brands or features? Someone has to make something like this.

 

[futurefrogman]

I've heard of using a prepaid phone (no monthly fees) and then using the parent tracker software on it. You can rig it straight to the battery so its always on. It's a relativly popular thing to do with guys who have put a lot of money into their cars in the street racing circles.

 

[printcraft]

In for the back story..........

 

[Rookie]

He REALLY loves her, but she doesn't even know his name...

 

[KJQ6945]

The technology has been there for years. Companies with large fleets utilize it in ways that are unimaginable.

Big brother is here!

 

[JollyMon]

With Smart phones, and with ATT, you can turn on FamilyMap. Basically uses the cell towers to find where the phone is and display it to you. A coworker used it with his daughters to keep tabs on them.

https://familymap.wireless.att.com/finder-att-family/howWorks.htm

 

[Hoosierdood]

In for the back story..........

I will MAKE her love me eventually. Until then, I'll just watch her from a distance.





(Do I REALLY need purple?)

 

[indyjohn]

You should have bought her a Chevy. OnStar is standard these days.

 

[indianabob]

lol go ahead and hire you a good divorce attorney now...Verizon has a app also call local cell company they can fill you in how to do it.

 

[Trigger Time]

There are many options. Google it. Some are the size of a keychain with real time tracking. Probably smaller options available now too.
Att has a couple device options for tracking your children with the ability to call it and they can just push a button to call you.

for a vehicle i would wire your device directly to the battery. Or if the vehicle was coming back every day you could jus mount the device and remove for charging or downloading data.
you could even take apart a keyless entry and place the device inside. Then whoever your tracking has the device on their person.

or if you have an iPhone just use the find my device app and locate it free

 

[cook5oh]

I will MAKE her love me eventually. Until then, I'll just watch her from a distance.





(Do I REALLY need purple?)

That restraining order I received didnt say anything about tracking her. (Every Breath You Take from The Police playing in background)

 

[JettaKnight]

Just wondering how one would go about installing a tracking device on a vehicle that would give you real time info on the location of that vehicle. Possibly even a smartphone app that you could keep track with.

Any info on specific brands or features? Someone has to make something like this.

Well, typically this is a fleet application. The reason why is you need a server, cellular connection, etc.

Qualcomm is the big player in this market.

Actually, I'm developing a system like this right now. (Well, I would be if I wasn't on INGO right now).

 

[red_zr24x4]

The technology has been there for years. Companies with large fleets utilize it in ways that are unimaginable.

Big brother is here!

All our company trucks have GPS in them. We had a truck stolen in Chicago last year, the people in the office tracked it on the computer while two guys drove to the location while talking to the police on the phone giving them directions. The police caught the guy while he was emptying the tools out. Tazed him.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I wish the State could afford to outfit all of its government vehicles with devices such of this. Or, perhaps slightly more economical, all vehicles that are used above a certain mileage plateau.

 

[printcraft]

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Here you go Ryan. These are great systems and will tell you everything you need to know. I have experience with them. Good products and good company. $30 per month. Phone and PC applications.

 

[Gluemanz28]

Verizon has what you are looking for. It will track the vehicle and more.

Asset Tracking Solutions | Verizon Wireless