So I've only been using for three days. I read many amazon reviews as well as elsewhere. In a measure of good vs bad, the only bad is the devices size. And I chose it knowing it's pretty large compared to many others. My hope is that means it has more battery power. If it can go a month between charges I'll be happy. I'm placing it out of sight but I'm not actually trying to fight "bad behavior" so the fact that James Bond can't hide it in a watch doesn't bother me.
The things I found good, some unexpected. Several people complained about lack of instructions. It has some brief instructions that get you started and not much more. But setup is kind of linier. Step 2 is really the only action that can follow step 1, step 3 is really the only thing that can follow step 2. Now they say and reviewers have said that if the device doesn't connect to the ap immediately you should walk around a little. This is BS. It takes more time for them to connect that "you think it should." I live in an area with no issue connecting to cellular. It didn't connect immediately. I got in the car and drove around. After about a half hour they connected. In retrospect, thinking it would connect immediately is a bit crazy. Now that my ap and the tracker know each other it connects immediately and in fact it's track even while I'm not looking and shows me the path the tracker took while I was not even logged in.
It tracks to within about 3 feet but it seams to be about 20 to 40 seconds behind. I drove around with it tracking and the phone on my dash. It shows me about 1/2 a mile ago but does follow the correct path. Stop at a red light and it pretty much catches up while you wait for the light but of course shows you leaving it about a half minute after you actually did. I feel like it shows the path of travel for almost the whole day. I went to a location, stayed there for about an hour then went somewhere else before returning. The entire path was visible but next day was a clean slate.
Some things I didn't expect, the ap connects to Google. So it can show you as best as google has photographed, a picture of where (house, neighborhood, parkinglot, what ever) the device is sitting. Because it is connected to google and assuming your phone knows where it is, it will give you turn by turn directions to get from where you are to where it is. Now not for monitoring but I have real life experience of getting a call "We don't know where we are but we are having some trouble. I think the town is called (and they gave me the wrong name...)" Armed with this device I could literally have tapped the screen and it would have given me specific directions and an estimate of how long it will take. For me, that is worth the price of admission. Maybe the rest do it too, I don't know.
The removal detector is a light sensor in the middle of the magnet. If it gets pulled from what it's stuck to it's going to know it. If it's not stuck to something then maybe it'll go off "randomly." The fix is, stick it to something. I have it in a SUV and it is not horizontal, under the rear deck and is having no issue with signal and reception.
Also you can pay your monthly (or whatever time period you select) through Amazon so if you are like me and not too sure about giving your CC number to yet another company it's an option. I thought I'd try it monthly before I commit and assuming the remainder of the month goes as well as the past few days I'll likely switch to yearly. This is not the cheapest device but I would say it was on the inexpensive end of the list and absolutely was the lowest monthly. Watch out for the no monthly fee devices, what they don't tell you is you will need to set up an account with your cellular carrier for anywhere from 20-40 bucks a month.
The funny thing is being a German company when you login the map is centered on Germany and then quickly skips over to my neighborhood in the USA. I gave 5 stars for Support but never used support. IMO the best customer support is the one you don't need. Also 5 for batter life, we'll call that wishful thinking but I suspect it's got better life than some much smaller device.
SALIND GPS Magnetic, up to 70 Days Battery - GPS Tracker for Every Vehicle, 4G LTE Car GPS Tracker with Strong Built-in Magne
3.9 | 8,906 ratings
Price: 9.99
Last update: 08-03-2024
About this item
EASY INSTALLATION WITH MAGNETS - Thanks to the built-in magnets, the SALIND 11 4G GPS tracking device can easily be attached to your car or other vehicle. The super-strong magnets ensure a stable hold on all suitable surfaces! It can also be used as a fleet GPS tracker.
LONG LASTING BATTERY - The 7.500 mAh battery lasts for several months! When tracking 6-8h every day, the battery can last up to 14 days without recharging. With an active tracking time of approx. 1h/day, the battery lasts 40 days and up to 70 days in standby mode. This reduces annoying charging to a minimum and your GPS tracker device for vehicles reliably protects what you love. The battery status can be viewed online at any time.
VERSATILE APPLICATIONS - SALIND GPS Tracker 11 is extremely robust and water splash-proof. It can be used as anti-theft protection for cars, classic caravans, boats, excavators, containers and much more. You can easily carry and change it.
MULTIPLE ALARMS - GPS tracker can send you alarm for various occasions. E.g. in the event of strong vibrations, exceeding the speed limit or a low battery level. You can easily set all alarms to your comfort and needs. Set up a geofence and keep track of the drivers via our app or webapp. Get an alarm when speed limits are reached, a geofence is surpassed or the battery is low.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY SUBSCRIPTION- In comparison to other GPS trackers you can be flexible when choosing a subscription. Our GPS tracker offers free cancellation within the first 30 days, allowing you to try it out risk-free. Choose from a monthly ($6.99/month), annual ($4.99/month), or 2-year ($4.17/month) subscription plan to find the perfect fit for your needs. No long-term commitments or hidden fees – just reliable and affordable GPS tracking for your vehicle.
LONG LASTING BATTERY - The 7.500 mAh battery lasts for several months! When tracking 6-8h every day, the battery can last up to 14 days without recharging. With an active tracking time of approx. 1h/day, the battery lasts 40 days and up to 70 days in standby mode. This reduces annoying charging to a minimum and your GPS tracker device for vehicles reliably protects what you love. The battery status can be viewed online at any time.
VERSATILE APPLICATIONS - SALIND GPS Tracker 11 is extremely robust and water splash-proof. It can be used as anti-theft protection for cars, classic caravans, boats, excavators, containers and much more. You can easily carry and change it.
MULTIPLE ALARMS - GPS tracker can send you alarm for various occasions. E.g. in the event of strong vibrations, exceeding the speed limit or a low battery level. You can easily set all alarms to your comfort and needs. Set up a geofence and keep track of the drivers via our app or webapp. Get an alarm when speed limits are reached, a geofence is surpassed or the battery is low.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY SUBSCRIPTION- In comparison to other GPS trackers you can be flexible when choosing a subscription. Our GPS tracker offers free cancellation within the first 30 days, allowing you to try it out risk-free. Choose from a monthly ($6.99/month), annual ($4.99/month), or 2-year ($4.17/month) subscription plan to find the perfect fit for your needs. No long-term commitments or hidden fees – just reliable and affordable GPS tracking for your vehicle.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 4.29 x 2.99 x 1.02 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 9 ounces |
| ASIN | B09P8H24TZ |
| Item model number | MAGNETIC - Battery up to 70 days |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars
8,820 ratings
3.9 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,604 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #10 in GPS Trackers |
| Connectivity technologies | GPS, 4G LTE |
| Special features | Last 365 Days Route History, Alarms: Geofence entrance/exit, Speed, Movement/Shock, Real Time Tracking, Low Battery, Tracker Drop |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Color | Black |
| Whats in the box | Magnet Mount, SIM Card, Charger, GPS Tracker |
| Manufacturer | Salind GPS |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Date First Available | August 2, 2022 |
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