GPS tracker: How to install GPS tracker

You are the type who often forgets where you leave things, for example, your house or car keys, or you simply want to have more control over your car or your pet, to always know where it is, at any time.

For this reason, you have searched the net for information about the so-called GPS tracker, very small objects that thanks to GPS and (in some cases) a data SIM, give you the possibility to always identify the exact position in which they are, becoming precious allies. Furthermore, recently, even more, effective devices have arrived on the market, such as the Apple AirTag which are able to give you a precise position, even inside the house.

How do you say? Would you like to know more about how they work and how to install them? No problem, in this tutorial I will show you how to install a GPS tracker in your car, on your pet, or even on some small items like a bunch of keys. Take five minutes and start reading the next few paragraphs. Enjoy the reading!

Where to install GPS tracker

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Before you understand where to install a GPS tracker you need to get one and above all understand what could be more convenient, depending on your needs.

There are so many GPS trackers on the market, most of which also require the insertion of a data SIM in them, which guarantees the sending of location data when the GPS is unable to provide them.

In recent years, however, the “Smart tracker” can be easily controlled from the smartphone via apps, which do not use GPS, do not require any SIM and above all are very small.

Among the most famous is trackers Tile which is based on the use of Bluetooth connectivity and Tile network in case the device moves away from the maximum range of the Bluetooth.

 

 

Also Apple made its own tracker, that is AirTag which works similar to Tile trackers but can also rely on the U1 chip and technology Ultra Wideband to give the user very precise information on where the tracker is. The latter is only recommended if you have an Apple device, such as an iPhone or iPad, as tracking is only possible via the latter. On Android, there’s a dedicated app that Apple launched for privacy reasons, which allows you to find out if someone is using an AirTag to track us without permission, but you can’t use it to check the location of their AirTags.

 

 

If you want to get a better idea of ​​which GPS tracker to buy, take a look at mine dedicated tutorial where you will find more information about it.

After choosing the best tracker for your needs, you need to better evaluate where to install it. In this case, the location you are going to choose will necessarily have to change depending on the destination of use of the tracker.

GPS tracker installation in the car

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You recently bought a new car and unfortunately, you can’t always park it in your garage, so you have to leave it parked on the street. You are afraid of possible theft, so you have decided to install a GPS tracker inside your car so that you have some chance of recovering it in case of theft.

Now, however, you would like to understand how to proceed with the GPS tracker installation in the car, is not true? In this case, my advice is to get help from an auto electrician the best solution for installing a GPS tracker in your car is to hide it from view, especially if it is stolen.

With the help of an auto electrician, you will be able to better position the GPS tracker, perhaps behind the dashboard of the car, so that it is completely hidden. Of course, you could also place it in other areas of the car, for example in the trunk or glove compartment, but my advice is to make it difficult to locate. At the same time, however, make sure the signal is not blocked, as some GPS trackers need to use one Data SIM which must be able to connect to the operator’s network in order to send the signal.

If you have not yet decided which GPS tracker could be right for you, below I leave you some products that may be perfect for your needs and I refer you to my buying guide on GPS trackers.

 

 

 

 

How do you say? Would you like to avoid going to the electrician for which you have decided to opt for an easy-to-install model? In this case, I would tend to advise against using trackers like those of Tile you hate Apple, as they could be easily detected and disabled by attackers. Also, not having a GPS chip, you may not always be able to get the exact location (for example, AirTags are based on tracking via other Apple devices compatible with the Where’s network nearby). Either way, they work and the final choice is up to you.

GPS tracker installation on animals

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You really care about your pet and you always fear that he may escape or get lost, perhaps at a time when you are distracted. You would really like to avoid this unpleasant situation, so you have decided to buy a GPS tracker for your pet.

There is just one problem, you have no idea how to proceed with the GPS tracker installation on animals it is not true?

Don’t worry, you are probably just afraid that you could harm your pet, but fear not, it will be really very simple to do.

First of all, when it comes to animals, you must necessarily buy a GPS tracker that is small and minimally invasive. Also, you need to be able to install it easily, perhaps inside the collar of your dog or cat, so that it is always with him and cannot easily remove it. In this case, avoid GPS trackers that emit vibrations or very loud sounds, as they could be very annoying to your pet and make him nervous or frightened.

Most pet trackers come with a suitable collar already supplied, allowing you to conveniently position the tracker. If, on the other hand, you want to use AirTag or Tile, you will necessarily need to purchase accessories suitable for the purpose.

 

 

 

 

If you need some ideas on which specific model to buy for your pet, I recommend that you take a look below and my guide to the best GPS trackers for animals.

 

 

 

GPS tracker installation on objects

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You are the type who always forgets where he leaves things and it is not uncommon for you to find yourself wandering around the house to find the house or car keys before going out. Often this makes you waste a lot of time, so you might want to try to remedy this problem.

You’ve found out about GPS trackers to use as a keychain, so you can quickly locate your keys when you can’t find them. There is only one problem: you know absolutely nothing about these devices, much less how to proceed GPS tracker installation on objects. Don’t worry, I’m here to help you.

Installing a GPS tracker is by no means difficult, but first of all, consider which model is right for you. In this case, since these are items that you usually have at home or carry around with you, I recommend that you use the tracker’s Tile or Apple AirTag which are very small and can easily be transformed into practical keyrings (the latter can only be tracked with Apple devices).

 

 

 

Both devices can be tracked via the app and have a beep that will help you find them when they are nearby but you just can’t see them.

Clearly, this type of GPS tracker can also be used inside a wallet or purse, so that you always know where they are, avoiding forgetting them somewhere.

How to install GPS tracker on smartphone

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Your child begins to grow up and asks you to go out and play with friends, maybe not really close to home. He owns a smartphone and often it is not enough for you to call him to ask where he is, but you would like to be able to locate him, in order to be more comfortable about his movements.

You have read about GPS trackers for smartphones online, which therefore work through apps that you just need to install on the smartphone of the person whose movements you want to see. There’s just one small problem: you’re not really tech-savvy, so you’d like to understand how to install a GPS tracker on a smartphone is not true?

In this case, I suggest you take a look at my tutorial on the subject, where you will find some solutions that might be right for you. Before proceeding, however, remember to take action respecting the privacy of the person you are going to locate, so you must notify the person in question (even if it is your child), that you are able to see their movements at any time.

What do you say? Do you always forget where you park your car and would you like to understand if there was a method to be able to locate it? Don’t worry, it is not uncommon to find yourself in a city that is little known and end up forgetting where you parked your car. Fortunately, however, you must know that there are several solutions that you could adopt to avoid “forgetting the parking”, directly exploiting some options in the app such as Google Maps And Apple Maps.

Do you want to know more about it? No problem, take a look at my tutorial on the app to locate the car where you find some tips that might be useful to you.