SPOT Trace Anti-theft Tracking Device
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2019
- Affordable and easy to use, the SPOT Trace is a no-brainer for your cars, boats, motorcycles, toys and other valuables. This small device offers advanced theft-alert tracking and instantly notifies you with a text or email when your most valuable assets move anywhere, or follow them on Google Maps anytime on your phone or computer.
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I've been using these for years and it gives me a lot of peace of mind!
Great product!! Thanx for another great video 👍🏻 Keep up the good work. Love your videos 💯🔥👊🏻
ironic that an anti-theft device has a theft subscription
Its lame... You pay for the device & you pay for the subscription which is Robbery!!!
It uses cellular networks which cost money. Just like a cell phone.
@S J can you name some? Thanks
How much
what good is it if u cant hide the thing because if someone see it they would just rip the dam thing off.
You hide it on your bike you idiot, you don't just put it on your Gas tank
@@Rival_Crowz your the idiot anyone stealing a bike once they are clear will once the bike over looking for tracking devices in the first place moron.
@@topchoice32 you're* and lmao not everyone is gonna think that there's a tracking device on it, smart one. Get real 🤦♂️ hide it somewhere good and you'll be good, like I said youre not gonna have it sticking out like a sore thumb, you dumbass
@@Rival_Crowz At 3:51, he clearly states that you have to have is facing the sky with nothing blocking it. You want the LOGO facing the sky. Topchoice32 was right. If you install it per the instructions, it could probably easily be found. How you are going to "HIDE" it when it has to be facing skyward with nothing in the way? Maybe the guy in the video misspoke?
@@dewboy910 I think he meant for “best results “ I’m sure you can just hide it in your seat?
Good info thanks, had it for a year i love it just like you say peace of mind there is a second chance to get your stuff back.
How long have you found the battery last?
The monthly thing is what turns me off. I have enough bills to worry about. I like how you can just pay per year. Solves that problem for me. Nice.
I bought 2 of these.
1 to track a car and the other for a trailer.
The GPS tracking is quite acurate and the movement alerts are good.
However if you plan to use these on the 3 AAA lithium batteries you will be dissapointed.
Some of the write ups say you will get up to 18 months from the AAA batteries i personally have not even had either of the units go a week without displaying the low battery alert then shutting down.
I have been using the Energizer ultimate Lithium batteries at a cost of near $25 AU for 4.
As I said the Tracking is good but the let down is battery life.
I will be hard wiring both of my units.
So you have to place it in clear view where everyone can is it? Can’t place it under the seat or inside the boat?
If I got it, I would like two of them one that you hardwire one to Latham battery, you should give a discount for two of the on a subscription.
Is there any other option than SPOT trace? I am going to install this GPS tracker inside my drone, but it's way to heavy and to big, so I am searching for the other option that smaller and lighter. Thanks
What would happen if they using GPS jammer? Will it at least detect that?
I need like 20 of these!!!
We've got these on special right now, Free SPOT Trace device when signing up for service, let me know if you're interested tyler@satellitephonestore.com
anyone have a image of the maps that are used with this device. We want to be able to share our location when cycling in the middle of nowhere and I am wondering what the companion maps look like. No detail provided on their website.
Would this work on a bike bag traveling in a plane?
If I buy the power cable and use a rechargeable batteries, would the DC power source will charge the battery as well?
No, unfortunately the rechargeable batteries would still need to be removed to be charged.
Yes it is reading thru hard top
I wonder if this will work attached inside of a deer stand. Just bought a high dollar deer stand and want to be able to track if someone steals it. Anybody got any insight?
Do you recommend this for a bicycle? Do you have any videos showing how you mount it to vehicles? Thanks.
Unfortunately we don't have any videos showing that. Spot just says to mount it in a location that is open.
I have 3 different bikes and the unit is too big to even fit under the seat of my bikes.
Awesome video. Thx
Glad you liked it!
Could you add multiple devices or only one at a time? I have multiple atvs and curious if i would have to buy multiple subscriptions.
Scott, that is a great question. I just wish I had a good answer for you. I would reach out to spot and ask them. I would imagine that you can but don't quote me on that. I've called SPOT a few times and they've been easy to talk to to get answers to questions.
here is their number 866 651 7768 sorry I couldn't help more-Chase
Do you think this one's good for someone who's getting paranoid of being kidnapped? There's recently been a handful cases of abduction in my country.
junebug which country
@@togair9 she didnt respond. im fairly concerned.
Need some for my classics
This is a great product! Good for those who live in the ghetto like me haha
BIKER DUDE same man same
Hey man! I noticed you said that it shouldn't be placed too close to any other device with a GPS signal. I would be purchasing two of these, one for each my jet skis that would be sitting only about 4 ft from each other on the dock. Do you think this will be problematic for signaling?
That might be a question for Spot. I would assume you'd be fine but don't want to be wrong. - Chase
@@rmatvmc Thanks
But if you leave it visible, the someone can snap it off and take the vehicle away, right? What am I missing?
It doesn't have to be visible. It just cant be under metal or anything super thick. I have mine under the fiberglass shell of my boat and it works great for 2 years.
"and for just 20 bucks a month" *hits previous page to continue scrolling*
This is the best one I found so far. gpsandtrack.com/trailer-track-gps/ Their trailer model looks like the best deal. $255 for the device and includes 3 years of free service using their satellite. After the 3 years are over you can renew it for $25/year. The battery doesn't require any electrical hookup and lasts for 5 years. The coverage area covers the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico. You have to ask for the magnets, but they are free when you ask.
@@MyLifeThai371 Checking out the site now, wonder if you HAVE to use this for a trailer. How would they know the difference I guess right?
@@newportninja245 exactly
Pretty much haha
Can I install it first, leave it connected (powered) via USB, and then activate it later from the website, without accessing the device ?
I'm not 100% sure. That would be a better question to ask SPOT directly. Sorry. - Chase
Dang $200 a year!
I just had my second $5000 dump trailer stolen. If I could go back, I would GLADLY pay that!
Try $250.
Im so fedup with Spot prices. I aanna give someone else a cha chance. The bread crumbs are at 50 feet. Thats not cool.
My spot trace lights red color, why???
Could you install this in your seat foam and get a good signal????
Great question!
How long will the battery life last without direct connection of plug
If setting the device to track, every 5 minutes, the battery life should last eight days. All depends on how you have the tracking setup.
I am so happy
hello,
Do you have an app where I can track my vehicle? Tracks are stored on the server? can i check the movements of the past 3 weeks?
When you buy the device you will register it and pick the plan you want at login.findmespot.com/spot-main-web/activation/step0.html . Once you do that you can track the activity back 30 days.
Will it read thru a hard top on center console ?
David, I don't have a good answer for that. They just say to have it with a clear view to the sky. I would reach out to them for more info.
what's a good spot to add this on. a 2010 crf 450r dirt bike?
I took a Dremel tool and hogged out under the seat, installed it within the seat foam.
Finna do this on my 2018 yzf450
nice
How is the battery life? We are hiring a moving company and want to track our belongings.
That's difficult to answer because it will vary depending on how strong the GPS signal is and how often you have it set up to send you updates. Here is a table showing the expected battery life with various settings: faq.findmespot.com/index.php?action=showEntry&data=1547
Hope that helps!
Not likely to work inside a metal shell (such as a moving van, shipping container, etc.)
Anyone who uses these, does it work fine when hidden?
What is the distance/range for these devices?
This device uses GPS signal so it doesn't need to be within a certain distance of your phone or computer to work. As long as it has a clear connection to the GPS satellites it will be tracked no matter how far away.
Thanks for watching!
So this one cannot go underneath a car, by some means, and still properly operate? If it needs to be unobstructed, then it will be seen and removed first thing.
You are correct, you would not want to put this underneath a car.
Looks great but subscription is too much money for me
Can this device be hand held instead of mounting?
Yeah, I mean, you could hand hold it, just not sure why or how you'd do that. - Chase
So it is bigger now than in 2013 - despite transistors shrinking. Ummm.
Where it IS. 🤦
About too put this on my new Airstream 😁👍🏼, anyone else use them ?
That’s awesome! I’m needing one for my new scamp trailer
I am on planning on installing these on two ultralight aircrafts. My question is: Do you have to physically press the button to turn it on every time you want it to monitor? Or if you have the power cable connected to it, once you turn the ignition on, will it power the unit on automatically? I would like to have an automatic set-up to always turn on or stay on. (The units will be hidden under the composite shell)
Apparently not, which makes two major drawbacks with this device: 1) cannot recharge the batteries via the USB cord (e.g., for vehicles that are intermittently used, using a switched vehicle power source), and 2) will not start automatically upon receiving USB power (therefore unsuitable for long-term hidden placement without a permanent power supply, and ensuring it is switched "on"- duh.) I just purchased the device, a year service plan, and two USB cables so this a $200 lesson for me. In specific response to your question, 1) I set up my spot Trace a couple of days ago and it works fine ON THE BATTERIES (4 AAA). Pursuant to your question I just went out to my vehicle and tested--with the Trace device in both the initial "off" state, and with batteries "in" and "out" to see if it gave me any indications of initiating while being plugged it into the vehicle power via the extra cost cable. Unfortunately, none of the lights illuminated, indicating that it needed the button to start it. I may hardwire it directly to the vehicle battery to overcome these limitations. Disappointed in the product. Would not buy again.
@@JohnKJohnson Hi John. Thank you for your reply. It helped a lot! As soon as I started reading your reply to where there is no auto-on at power via USB Cable, I immediately then thought about altering the electronic board to "hot wire" the device directly..
but then keep in mind that the button usually cannot be constantly remained "pressed"(physically or electronically) in this case, I suggest a timer-controlled relay for "X' amount of seconds after power is sent to the USB Cable.... (usually a small "NO - Normally Open" relay connected wired to the button contacts be activated through the timer, once power triggers the relay to "close" the contact, the "ON-OFF button contacts" will remain activated for "3-5" seconds, the depress ) - this way it would not be "hot-wired" constantly.... In this case, don't forget the warranty will certainly be voided... but depending on the value of the asset.. it is definitely worth the risk!!
@@JohnKJohnson Also, can you inform me if the device will work no NO BATTERIES but connected through the USB PORT?
@@AndreSilva-fp9bs Well, I cannot really tell because it turns out that I discovered that my USB connection has no power--Oops, I will have to fix that. Need a week more to fool around with this (got some other things more important to do immediately.)
Right now the device is on a switched circuit, but I think I will move it to an always "on" circuit, install some of their recommended batteries in it and live with it that way (right now I have rechargeable batteries, which may be less-energy dense) just carry extra batteries with me as the recommended batteries are not commonly available. I also turned down the reporting period to 30 minutes in an effort to conserve battery life.
No doubt there were engineering constraints to get the device this small, but it seems bizarre that they didn't incorporate the functionality that you and I seek, namely 1) charging rechargeable batteries while on USB power, and 2) initiating the GPS automatically after power has been cut and then restored. The Trace is a relatively old product; perhaps there will be a newer version coming that will have more functionality.
I was previously was using an Inreach device for tracking, with a monthly subscription price of around $35. It worked fine for tracking, and was a full-meal-deal satellite communicator, besides. There is a new "Inreach Mini" that is about twice the size of the Trace, but that I think would fit in my covert installation. And it DOES recharge the rechargeable battery when connected to USB. But, I paid in advance for a year's subscription on the Trace so I will stick with it for the next year. I downgraded my Inreach service to an "Emergency" plan which is around $13/month, so together these two subscriptions cost less than the Inreach service alone. However, there were a lot of comments that the Trace people have a nasty practice of bumping their yearly subscription fee 50% after the first year.
There are, of course, a multitude of clever trackers that rely on cellular service but I wanted something that worked when cell towers were not available. But, perhaps I should rethink that.
@@AndreSilva-fp9bs Yes, it is powered (from being turned "off") by either batteries or USB. However, it does not "start" without pushing it's button. For this reason I have wired directly to a battery source and just left it "on" 24/7.
I cannot discern much utility from having a USB power source, but it is still new; I might still learn learn something.
One problem that I had was that the USB power source has impossibly light and fragile wires that difficult to strip and splice. One might look around for a power source with more durable wires.
Why are SpotTrace devices breaking fast? the red power LED lights up and the device does not work (new batteries), the computer does not detect the device, the firmware does not start. there are already massive cases, and Globalstar is in no hurry to solve the problem. why? Why do not you write to the factory in China, where they are produced and do not report defect?
Same problem with mine besides other problems
@@griecoconsulting tell which country do you use?
I found one of these things on the beach must have been on a boat
can that device be used any where in the world
example in the Caribbean
I don't have an exact answer for that. Don't want to give inaccurate information. That is something I would reach out to Spot for. Thanks for watching!
Seems expensive at 99$ +$20/month
I like the product but at the price it’s just not worth it, apple and other company’s make trackers for around 25$ with no subscription and around a year of battery life per charge
No real time demonstration?😡
"Battery life is really good" What is really good ? 2 days ? 3 months ? 5 years ? would be nice if you could quantify this
Sorry for the late response. Battery life is difficult to answer because it will vary depending on how strong the GPS signal is and how often you have the device set up to send you updates. Here is a table showing the expected battery life with various settings: faq.findmespot.com/index.php?action=showEntry&data=1547
Hope that helps!
@@rmatvmc Thanks , I appreciate the information !
You metioned a couple of flaws with blocking the system anyone can go out and buy a 100$ gps blocker that just plugs into there vehicle and then this product becomes just a piece of plactic and my 27k bike is MIA
Is there another solution that is better?
@@paulsilva1357 it seems overly simple, but airtags and the more stealthy chipolo one spot are surprisingly helpful at recovering items. They only need Bluetooth and not cellular service, and any phone can help with the positioning process. It's VERY easy to hide them VERY well. Won't work for every theft situation (ex, if it ends up somewhere away from ANY Bluetooth which nowadays is pretty uncommon for someone stealing a vehicle). But, they can't be blocked by gps blockers.
@@anonymixx8106Problem is they will give you a notification that you are near one and can be shut off.
How does it send its location back to the user? cell phone network?
It's all done via satellite.
Internet
I use TAG anti theft .. $400 but its a one time payment..for life. No subscription required. Works in both canada and us.. $200 is way too much... drop that to $40/year and ill think about it.
Unfortunately going to have to invest in one because dirtbags just stole my bike
I hate they charge too much for basically what sits around most of the time. if it was like $5 a month, then they'd have my ear. But thats me.
Hertz mabio otter blinn it's dudes car now who it wants
You have to have a clear view of the sky.....which means it needs to be out in the open.....which means the thief will see it, remove it, and then toss it in a garbage can. Which makes it pretty much useless. Unless I'm missing something here.
and blinking red or green lights????
GPS vehicle tracker anti-theft
All these companies with great devices but not worth a shit because of clear view of the sky. Yeah...just stick it on the deck of your boat for everyone to see.
so disappointed from the gps trackers.
You had me until subscription......bye
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Don’t buy this go to sprint and get there tracker
"aFfOrDaBlE" with a minimum $200 a year service fee. Yeah, ok.
Lmao
That's literally less then a 40 hour week at 7.25 an hour including income tax. If you can buy a 4 wheeler, camper, trailer, ect $200 a year is cheap insurance compared to buying a new one.
My bike was tracked by guidetoolz on instagram
Who would pay $200 a year to track your property thats insane!!! Plenty other items out there that wire straight to ur battery and are free unlimited use after initial purchase
Have you found anything yet I’m trying to find something without a subscription
@@frankartusa6913 getvya a trail cam or anything with gos lock that has replaceable or rechargeable batteries
Compared to potentially losing a $50,000+ piece of equipment that is capable of making $200 an hour, it’d be well worth it. People who steal that kind of equipment are either extremely dumb or smart enough to disconnect the battery once loaded basically leaving you with a short timeframe between the time it’s stolen and their first stop to search for tracking devices. Guess you’re lucky enough not to have worked enough to own anything of similar value.
I'll tell you who. I have a motor home that I'm about to move into Belize with. I'm not trusting Central American authorities or cell service for crap. Some people live away from service 😘
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Wow costly 200 bucks a year
There are free options far better than this , 200 $ a year , seriously
chadouli ibrahim what’s a better option? I need one for my motorcycle