Author: MJT
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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