Car GPS locator can not only anti-theft, but also track the vehicle location through the mobile phone or PC. How to choose a GPS locator that is suitable and truly anti-theft? How to install GPS locator? Here is all you want to know about car GPS locator.
What is GPS Locator
GPS locator is currently the most advanced anti-theft device. In addition to anti-theft function, it can also quickly track car position when the car is stolen, so as to retrieve it. But the price of GPS locator is more expensive than ordinary anti-theft alarm, and you need to pay additional service fees . The GSM mobile locator relies on the GSM communication network and combines the intelligent linkage of mobile phones and cars to prevent theft. The alarm of this type of locator is not limited by distance and covers a wide network, but it needs to pay a monthly fee for the GSM service.
Working Principle of GPS Locator
The GPS receiving device installed on the vehicle calculates the current position of the vehicle based on the received satellite information. The communication controller extracts the required position, speed and time information from the signal output by the GPS receiving device, forming a data packet, and then the GPRS network of the mobile operator is sent to the monitoring center. The server of the monitoring center receives the data sent by the vehicle-mounted device, extracts the positioning information from it, and displays it on the electronic map of the monitoring center. The GPS locator integrates almost all anti-theft functions, and can accurately locate within 5 meters through satellites.
Is the GPS Locator Useful?
GPS Positioning
The car anti-theft system is a network type locator, which is a kind of active monitoring type locator. It mainly relies on locking the ignition or starting to achieve the purpose of anti-theft. GPS is used to provide 24-hour uninterrupted, high-precision monitoring services to the vehicle, and the vehicle status is displayed in real time.
Alarm
Relying on the GSM communication network, combined with the intelligent linkage anti-theft alarm of mobile phones and cars, the alarm of this type of locator is not limited by distance and covers a wide network. When a vehicle suffers a malicious impact, triggered by vibration, in a defense state, illegally opening the door or starting the vehicle, the mobile phone will immediately receive a vibration alarm message.
Locked Power System
The power system of the car is locked, and the car is equipped with secondary lock car anti-theft protection. Even if the car key is in someone else's hand, it can't be driven away. If the GPS tracker is illegally disassembled, the vehicle's power system will be immediately locked, and car thieves will also be unable to drive the car away.
Track Vehicle Location
When the GPS locator is illegally disassembled, it will send out an alarm message. At the same time, it can also track and locate the car in real time. Using the GPS positioning function, we can quickly and accurately find the location of the stolen vehicle in the first time and assist you in recovering the vehicle.
In summary, the GPS locator can not only monitor the position of the vehicle in real time, but also close the oil circuit, the circuit and lock the doors and windows through the mobile phone, and receive alarm message. This is currently the most popular, practical and safe anti-theft system.
How to Buy a Suitable GPS Locator
Positioning Accuracy
Generally, a deviation of 5-10 meters in GPS positioning is a normal phenomenon. If the positioning deviation of a GPS locator is as much as tens of meters, or even hundreds of meters, it does not need to be considered.
Receiving Ability
GPS device is actually a satellite signal receiver. When the GPS receiver receives 3 or more satellite signals, it can calculate the geodetic coordinates of the receiver. If it receives 4 satellites, it can also calculate the altitude.
Satellite Trajectory
There are a total of 24 GPS satellites orbiting the earth along six orbits, each of which is a group of 4 satellites, with 12 satellites in each of the eastern and western hemispheres. Most GPS receivers can track 8 to 12 satellites. At least 3 satellites are required to calculate the coordinates.
Parallel Channel
Generally, GPS devices have 2 to 5 parallel channels to receive satellite signals, and up to 12 satellites may be visible (8 on average). Most GPS receivers are of 12 parallel channel type. This kind of information that can quickly cold start and initialize satellites can receive better results in forest areas.
Positioning Time
The positioning time refers to the time required to determine the current position when the GPS receiver is restarted. The closer it is to the last positioning position, the shorter the start-up time. The cold start time is generally longer than the hot start time.
Brand
Brand is the guarantee of product quality. There is no doubt about the quality of a brand to make it better. Therefore, when buying a car GPS tracker, it is best to choose the brand with a higher reputation.
How to Install GPS Locator
There are three types of car GPS trackers on the market: hardwired GPS tracker, OBD GPS tracker, and installation-free type with strong magnets.
- Hardwired GPS tracker needs to be connected to the vehicle's power supply line. Generally, you can consider installing it under the dashboard or under the driver's seat. If you only need positioning function, you can also consider many other places such as roof lights, side doors, and tail lights.
- OBD GPS tracker is also very easy to install, because the general car now has an OBD interface, and most of them are under the steering wheel. You only need to insert an OBD-type GPS locator into the OBD interface.
- Magnetic GPS locator has a magnet, as long as it can be installed where there is iron, and it can also be adsorbed on the car by magnets. It can be installed in unexpected positions such as the chassis.
Installation method
1. Find the positive and negative poles of the car's power supply. The negative pole is very easy to find, the place where the body is grounded is the negative pole. The positive pole is found in the fuse box, near the car key switch or directly connected to the battery;
2. It is best to connect to the normal power, which is the power cord directly drawn from the car battery that is not affected by the car key switch;
3. Note that the lighted side of the GPS locator should face upwards, and the upward side should not be close to the metal object to block the internal GPS antenna, because it also needs to receive satellite signals;
4. Let professional and technical personnel to install.
Installation Precautions
1. In order to avoid damage by thieves, the location of the device should be as concealed as possible;
2. Avoid putting it together with emission sources, such as wireless reversing radar, locator, and other vehicle-mounted communication device;
3. You can use cable ties to fix it, or use wide sponge strong double-sided tape to paste it;
4. There are GSM antennas and GPS antennas inside the device, and the front side should be facing upwards when installing.
Tips to Car Anti-theft
1. Improve Awareness of Anti-theft
Car thieves have become more and more sophisticated, the anti-theft system of a car can be cracked in as little as one minute. Therefore, car owners should not have a fluke at any time, and should always pay attention.
2. Do not Park at Will
Do not park your car on the side of the road in order to save a dozen dollars. You should choose a guarded parking lot, especially when the car needs to stay overnight. After all, it is much more cost-effective to lose dozens of dollars than the items in the car or the whole car.
3. Do not Place Valuables in Car
Don't be lazy when you leave the car, take away your valuables! It is a very wise anti-theft practice not to put any valuables in the car obviously. Note that the anti-theft ability of the trunk is not strong, so do not put valuables in the trunk.
4. Avoid Remote Control When Opening and Closing the Door
Many thieves use jammers to interfere with remote control. If you want to lock the car remotely, it is recommended to pull the car door after locking the car to make sure it is closed.
5. Install GPS Locator and Anti-theft Lock
Installing a car locator for your car is the most commonly used anti-theft method. You can also install a steering wheel lock for your car, which will give you more peace of safety.
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