[sid_deb]

Has anyone tried using this as a vehicle tracker? Feeling tempted to buy one but not sure how this will work if the car is in a remote village where there are no iPhones around

[amit_mechengg]

I have 3 tags and i use them in USA. Its not reliable to track anything accurately. A GPS based IOT device tracks better. For India go with internet enabled GPS trackers. Those are live, show accurate tracking and are not dependent on Iphone users to come to its vicinity.

My son wears the tag too and even though every other US person uses iphone i am still not able to track him accurately. Location is always approximate and not current.

[raksrules]

Bumping this thread to understand if anyone has bought airtag and placed (hid) it in their car and how has been the experience. Especially when your device is away from the airtag for extended period of time, does it keep beeping in the car.
I know that people actually remove the speaker of the airtag so it doesn't make sounds.

[Sheel]

Originally Posted by amit_mechengg

My son wears the tag too and even though every other US person uses iphone i am still not able to track him accurately. Location is always approximate and not current.

Hi!

I was thinking to use one for similar purpose, though not many people use iOS devices here, so, that is an issue, but still. By how much approximate is the location, 500 meters / 1 kilometer?

Thanks.

[attinder]

Doesn't work very well in India (Chandigarh). Almost never get a ping.

[shankar.balan]

I use Apple Airtags to track my cars and have been doing so for a couple of years and more.
They work.
But the location is not always exact. And the relative rarity of apple devices in India is another reason for location updates to be fewer and farther between.

Originally Posted by Sheel

Hi!

I was thinking to use one for similar purpose, though not many people use iOS devices here, so, that is an issue, but still. By how much approximate is the location, 500 meters / 1 kilometer?

Thanks.

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by Sheel

I was thinking to use one for similar purpose, though not many people use iOS devices here, so, that is an issue, but still. By how much approximate is the location, 500 meters / 1 kilometer?

It is reasonably accurate, but it will depend on how close someone with an iOS device was. My pieces of baggage were left by AirCanada last month and delivered after three days. I could track to my home. Even the driver who came to deliver was surprised; how did I know where he went and where he stopped (tea break).

Originally Posted by attinder

Doesn't work very well in India (Chandigarh). Almost never get a ping.

That's nothing to do with location, only the number of iOS users, which in Chandigarh should not be a concern. Something is not correct.

Great concept, only if Google and Apple can partner on this.

[amit_mechengg]

Originally Posted by Sheel

Hi!

I was thinking to use one for similar purpose, though not many people use iOS devices here, so, that is an issue, but still. By how much approximate is the location, 500 meters / 1 kilometer?

Thanks.

its off by 200 to 300 meters approximately. Moreover the pings are not accurate and hence by the time to figure out where your kid is he is gone.

[Sebring]

The credit card size elevation lab wallet insert is very discreet to track my wallet. Anybody using AirTag in their cars/bikes these days?

[inner_roadster]

Apple AirTag is an incredibly useful device; however, I do not use it because of compatibility only with the Apple Eco System. Additionally, AirTag's location cannot be shared with others, even if family sharing is enabled.


This is why I have been using the One-Lap Go portable GPS tracker for the past two years. This GPS tracker comes with a mobile app that is well-designed and intuitive. It offers a wide range of features and customization options, including historical tracking data, trip summaries, and the ability to share access with multiple users.


Installation is straightforward because it comes with a strong magnet that can be placed anywhere in your car at your convenience. The device installation does not require any wiring cuts. It comes with Airtel/Vi sims, and you can choose the sim you want.


The device costs roughly Rs. 5,000 with a first-year subscription. From the next year onwards, one needs to recharge the SIM with approximately Rs. 1800 annually.


The device's downside is that it can only support 2G SIM connectivity, and every 25 to 30 days, the battery needs to be charged again.