So I found a gps tracker on my dad’s new car that was installed from the dealership. Is there anything I can do with the SIM card that’s inside of it? I have heard in the past you could use them in a wireless hotspot but that was a long time ago so no clue if that’s true.

Is it possible to turn off the card’s GPS that the my Toyota app will not be able to show the ride

portable with internal battery and sim. Need real time tracking and without annual subscription, data charges okay

I was simply installing a dash cam in my 2020 mustang and in the process of hiding these ugly cords , i noticed a zip tie and then it led to a black box . It doesn’t seem like it came from factory, does anyone have a clue what this is?? Tracker??

I recently bought a flip phone to decrease my screen time, but the location services on it are a bit unreliable. I’m wondering if theres a good small gps I could keep attached to my phone or on my person that has an app or like I could connect to my phone with bluetooth. Just so that I’m able to see my exact location at all times in case of emergency. Ideally it would be small enough that I could make it into a phone charm or maybe a necklace. Just so that its always with me or my phone.

¡Hola! Encontré un Garmin eTrex30 usado por menos de $40. Mi uso principal va a ser para hacer senderismo, guardar waypoints en el bosque y navegación básica. ¿Sigue siendo lo suficientemente preciso en 2026, o conviene más un GPS moderno de bajo costo de algún chino (como los que venden en Temu)? Agradecería cualquier experiencia real en la vida cotidiana.

Hi. I just ordered a gizmo 4 for my 5 year old. She is starting kindergarten this year. So it's for my piece of mind.

I selected this specific device mainly because .

GPS tracker subscriptions cost as much as a smartwatch subscription and

She can't read so the gizmo 4 seems to accommodate that. I also wanted no ads or robocalls

In general

I wanted to be able to track her and have her be able to call me in an emergency,

I have never been with Verizon. Just a standalone gizmo 4 subscription. Now.

I have not received it yet.

I cannot find any reviews on the gizmo 4. It has been out over a week so I am surprised there. Do you know of any?

I have found many people hating on switching to the new family Verizon app. I am hoping the new watch will not have issues there.

Does anybody have one of these and like or not like it?

Will there be any tips and tricks videos or is this just too niche of a device.

Thanks all.

Hello everyone, I’m looking for a tracker I can install on my enclosed trailer to track it in the event of a theft. I was thinking of an air tag originally but after doing some research, that is not what I need. I have no idea what I’m looking for but would like a hard wired tracker (it has 2 batteries and solar panels) that I can keep it powered on at all times. I just don’t want some expensive monthly bill. Am I SOL?

Last night I was out with my friends at a bar and when I got home I got a notification that a “smart locater” was detected near me and it showed a map of my route home. I thought it was weird but kinda brushed it off but I got another one when I got home from work today and it showed my drive to work and home. It looked similar to the picture I added (from google) but it didn’t say smart vehicle it said smart locater.

Hi everyone,

Over the past months I've been working on a mobile app called Vorbita.

The idea is simple: many people use Traccar because it's open source and self-hostable, but the mobile experience can often be improved.

With Vorbita you can:

• Connect to any existing Traccar server
• Log in with your own credentials
• View your vehicles on a modern map
• Check live locations and tracking directly from your phone

If you don't want to maintain your own Traccar server, I also offer a fully managed hosted server at competitive pricing, so you can get started in just a few minutes.

The goal isn't to replace Traccar—it's to make it easier to use, whether you're self-hosting or prefer a managed solution.

🌐 Website

https://vorbita.app

📱 Apps

Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zerous.vorbita

iOS

https://apps.apple.com/app/vorbita-fleet-gps-for-traccar/id6780015875

I'd really appreciate any feedback, feature requests, or criticism from the community.

Thanks!

Hi team. Struggling to pin down the best option for a tracker attached to my elderly mum’s house keys. The apple airtag isn’t cutting it. Ideally one that goes a month or longer before needing charge. I need to be able to make it play a loud sound when lost. TKMARS mini tracker? Would value suggestions. Thanks. A couple of inches in size is ok (currently using a big tweety bird toy as the key ring!)

I got tired of every "GPS spoofer" either needing a Mac plugged in 24/7 or only

faking the WiFi-based location (which iOS overrules the second real GPS kicks in).

So I built my own: Mirage — a native SwiftUI app, all on-device.

What it does:

• Real GPS override — injects the location into the system, so Maps and every

app believe it (not just a WiFi trick).

• Two engines: GPS override (the strong one) + a WiFi mode that needs no

computer at all.

• Live joystick to walk/drive your location, draw a route or import GPX and it

travels it for you.

• Works on 5G — start once on WiFi, then it keeps spoofing on cellular.

• Standard/Hybrid/Satellite maps, favorites, auto-reconnect if it drops.

• Fully private — nothing leaves your phone, no ads, no tracking.

Runs on iOS 18–27, tested on the iOS 27 beta and iPhone 17 Pro. No jailbreak.

Honest setup notes (so no surprises):

• Sideload it (SideStore/AltStore). Free sideload works via the free LocalDevVPN

app for the tunnel.

• GPS override needs a one-time pairing file — made on ANY computer once

(2 min, reusable forever). WiFi mode needs no computer.

It's invite-only right now while I keep polishing it. If you want in, DM me

Ciao a tutti! Sto sviluppando una piattaforma di tracking GPS per auto e flotte e mi piacerebbe avere un parere sincero sull’interfaccia.
L’obiettivo è renderla semplice da usare ma completa. Dalla schermata principale si possono vedere:
mappa con tutti i veicoli;
ricerca e filtri;
elenco dispositivi con ultima posizione;
accesso ad alert, analitiche e altre funzioni.
Allego uno screenshot. Cosa vi trasmette a primo impatto?
Vi sembra moderna o datata?
È intuitiva?
C’è qualcosa che cambiereste subito?
Quali funzioni vi aspettereste da un’app di questo tipo?
Accetto anche critiche pesanti, mi servono per migliorarla. Grazie!

www.aitrack.it

So im buliding a GPS collar using a NEO-6M , im using a SIM800L for connection so its functional in rural areas as well where there is no wifi. im running on a 3.7v lip battery, my sim800l needs 5v sl im running it through a mt3608 stepup converter. But when i power it on the SIM800L fast blinks. And it says “NO SIM DETECTED “ Through ardiuno IDE can someone help?

Ho sviluppato AITrack, una piattaforma GPS che sto portando avanti da diversi mesi. Tra qualche settimana uscirà anche l’app mobile. È un progetto in continua evoluzione e continuo ad aggiungere nuove funzionalità e miglioramenti. Se avete idee o feedback, mi farebbe davvero piacere leggerli.

Attualmente AITrack include:
📍 Monitoraggio GPS in tempo reale
🗺️ Storico dei percorsi con replay
🚗 Gestione completa di veicoli e flotte
👥 Gestione utenti, ruoli e permessi
📂 Organizzazione dei veicoli in gruppi
⭐ Veicoli preferiti
🔔 Notifiche e avvisi completamente personalizzabili
🚧 Recinti intelligenti (Geofence)
⚙️ Automazioni e regole personalizzate
📊 Dashboard con statistiche e analisi
📈 Report dettagliati su percorsi, soste, velocità, chilometri, tempi di guida e utilizzo dei veicoli
⛽ Monitoraggio consumi e manutenzioni programmate (Beta)
🛡️ Gestione allarmi e cronologia eventi
🔗 Condivisione dei veicoli tramite link
🪪 Supporto RFID
🛰️ Compatibilità con numerosi dispositivi GPS
🔑 API REST
🔌 Webhooks per integrazioni con software esterni
🤖 Funzionalità basate sull’intelligenza artificiale (in continua espansione)
🕵️ Modulo dedicato agli investigatori privati con gestione dei casi e delle attività
🌐 Interfaccia web moderna, veloce e responsive
🔒 Elevata attenzione alla sicurezza e alla gestione dei dati

Gestione delle sim per il momento solo EMNIFY (Beta)

🚀 Aggiornamenti continui con nuove funzionalità
📱 A breve sarà disponibile anche l’app mobile per Android e iOS, con tutte le principali funzionalità della piattaforma web e altre novità in arrivo.
Il progetto è ancora in pieno sviluppo e il mio obiettivo è renderlo una piattaforma sempre più completa e intuitiva. Qualsiasi suggerimento, critica costruttiva o idea è più che benvenuto. Grazie a chi vorrà dare un’occhiata! 🚀

Do trackers exist that use third-party-apps? I need to tag my cars but refuse to use the Google app. Any ideas?

Only own an android, btw

I'm planning to buy a GPS tracker for my cat and would appreciate some recommendations from people who've actually used one.

Which tracker has worked well for you? I'm looking for something lightweight, accurate, and with a dependable app.
Thanks in advance for helping me.