This device feels like it is very well made, feels solid. It also came with a case, which is a nice touch. I suggest you use it as the front of the device scratches easily. This does not effect any usage. It features an "SOS" button which is the only tactical button on the device. I've combed through the menus on the app (more on that later) and it doesn't look like you can set an alarm if someone pushes the button. I did notice that when I push the button, it plots an additional point on the map. This would be good if you want to note a location and go back in the history to find where it is on the map. The only other button is the power button which I find awkward to push. Sometimes you have to push it really hard. It features a SIM card which is already installed but comes with a screw driver in the event you want to swap out the SIM. The charging port, hidden under a flap is USB mini which might annoy some people, for me it's fine. One gripe I have with charging is the device always want to start up once plugged in. This device is water resistant but I haven't tested that aspect of it.
To use the device, you can use a browser on a computer or download the app for free for your device. I noticed there was a pro version that was free so I installed that. On my device, an Android, I noticed a line flickering on the left of the screen which is annoying but doesn't effect the use. The app otherwise is straight forward, it shows on a map where the device is. Setting up "geo fencing" is kind of clunky but once you set it up, it works. It can email, text and/or push notification you if the device goes out of a designated area or if it reaches a certain speed. The device tracks by sending it's location periodically over time, say once every 3 minutes. You can change this but if you have it report more often, it requires a higher tiered plan and will reduce battery life. Because of that fact it tracks the device in straight lines on the map between reportings, not following the contour of the road as you would see in your car's GPS. This means if you are traveling through a city like Manhattan it'll show where you went, not necessarily the route you took to get there.
As for accuracy, I haven't seen any GPS unit this precise. The device can pinpoint its location even inside my house. I once took it to a Wal-Mart and it accurately tracked me through the store. I was also pushing that "SOS" button constantly and that was very helpful to gauge the accuracy.
So who is this device for? It is small and light enough to fit in a pocket, backpack or hand bag. It'll also fit anywhere in a motor vehicle. If you want to track your children or a vehicle or if you run a fleet of vehicle, I can see this useful. The description says it can't be wired in but I don't see why you can't use a phone charger to power it indefinitely. As for pets I could only see this being used on a larger dog. The case has a strap you can use to attach it to a collar. The unit is smaller than those invisible fence units I see around. You could use it on a smaller dog or cat but they would probably hate you for it. I also see this useful for hikers so someone at home can monitor your progress. Keep in mind you would need to be in an area with cell coverage. If you have any of these needs I can recommend this device as it does what it's intended to do.
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Geo-FencingEasily create Keep-In and No-Go zones that alert you anytime the device enters or exits your designated zone. Customize your zone names to easily monitor your home, workplace or No-Go zones which alert you when the device enters a restricted area. |
Mobile View and AlertsReceive text, push and email notifications directly to your smartphone with the Amcrest GPS App, available on iOS and Android. Be alerted anytime your vehicle reaches excessive speeds, when the device enters/exits a zone or when your battery is low. Mapping services powered by Google. |
IPX5 WeatherproofThe Amcrest 4G GPS Tracker is equipped with a heavy-duty IPX5 weatherproof housing that is durable and built to last. With a long-lasting battery life that can last up to 14 days on a single charge, the Amcrest GPS Tracker allows you to track all that you love. |
No ContractsNo binding contract. Your monthly per asset subscription fee includes access of up to 6 months of tracking data, unlimited text and email alerts. |
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| Customer Reviews | 1,964
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| Price | $29.99 | $19.99 |
| Real Time Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting Frequency | 5 sec, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min | 1 sec, 5 sec, 15 sec, 30 sec |
| OBD Diagnostic Readings | -- | ✓ |
| Geo-Fencing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery Life | Up to 14 Days | Unlimited, Plug-In Device |
| Reporting & Alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Magnetic Case | ✓ | -- |
| Waterproof | ✓ | -- |
| Tracking Technology | 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| Mobile App | Amcrest GPS | Amcrest GPS Fleet |
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Great and accurate GPS tracker, recommended overall (with some caveats/expectations in mind).
PREFACE:I had purchased this Amcrest 4G LTE AM-GL300W-4G GPS tracker for one purpose in mind: to track my daughter and her boy scout troop's location in real-time as they embarked on a 2300+ miles road trip from Northern Virginia to the Florida Keys for a snorkeling, sailing and scuba adventure at the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base (Boy Scouts of America) during the Christmas break. It was attached to my daughter's backpack and it gave us (and some of the parents from the troop that we shared the location tracking link with) the peace of mind and comfort knowing our kids' location anytime.In that context, the tracker performed great, gave us all a peace of mind (which was the whole purpose of having this tracker) knowing where the troop was in real-time. Battery life of the tracker varies based on usage and was less than what was expected/advertised which we suspect was due to the frequency of the notifications (configurable) and usage, which you need to be aware of.HARDWARE/PACKAGINGThe Amcrest AM-GL300W-4G is actually an Amcrest re-packaged/labeled version of the the OEM "GL300W" GPS trackers that are also available from several manufacturers and vendors (search for "GL300W GPS tracker" and you will see several) that also advertise on Amazon and on the internet. Specs wise, the Amcrest unit has 4G LTE and GSM 900/1800 MHz cellular coverage and GPS, GLONASS for GPS. It is powered by a Li-Polymer 2600 mAh battery. It features IPX5 water resistance (an IP67 waterproof magnetic case is sold separately). A SIM card is preinstalled and requires activation and a service plan; the options are $19.99 – 60 second updates; $24.99 – 30 second updates; $29.99 – 15 second updates; $34.99 – 5 second updates. No annual contract is required for the service plan. Included in the package is also a 5V 1000mA 0.3A adapter with a mini-USB connector, a small zippered carrying pouch and a quick start guide documentation.PROS- Small and discrete- Accuracy is acceptable for the price point; confirm it also works on a boat sailing in the Florida Keys! :)- Battery life is good (but varies based on usage/number of notifications set); Amcrest claims the battery life as follows: up to 10-14+ days on a full charge with 60s updates, 7-8 days with 30s updates, 4-5 days with 15s updates, and 2-3 days with 5s updates. **SEE CONS**- Speed limit alerts is accurate but can drain battery quickly!- Shareable link (uses Google Maps) of the location that you can share with others that is valid for several days; it would be nice if you can adjust how long the link is valid for- Has both Apple and Android apps from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, as well as a web based interface. Wished it was more polished but it is functional for its purpose.- Notifications/alerts via email, SMS and push notifications. Be selective as to what you set/choose as the more alerts/notifications you set, the quicker the battery drains. I was not able to get text notification to work reliably with Google Fi which is a MVNO but email notification works great and is immediate.CONS- Be aware that the advertised battery life may be much less than what was advertised as it varies and depends on the frequency of notifications/alerts set and also how often you are "pinging" or checking the location of the GPS from either an app or from your computer/browser! While Amcrest claims 10-14+ days with the 60s update plan, our battery life was drained down to 63% within several hours of usage? I was puzzled as to why it was draining so quickly before I realized that it was due to the frequency of notifications (e.g. speed limit, # of start/stop, etc.) that the unit was sending to my email/SMS. Once I reduced the frequency of notifications or customized them to reduce the frequency, the battery didn't drain as much. Keep this mind!- The GPS tracker uses a mini-USB plug/cable for its charging cable. I wished Amcrest would change it to a Micro-USB or even better yet, USB-C as Mini-USB isn't as common. When our unit was running low on battery and my daughter didn't have the charger with her, no one in her troop had a mini-USB cable on hand. Had the connector been a Micro-USB or USB-C, she would have been able to charge the unit as most phones are either micro-USB or USB-C (not counting Apple's Lightning cable/connector, but I digress).- May have some accuracy and drift Issues (but also possibly related to the subscription plan selected due to latency issues?). I noticed it tends to show an offset either to the left or right of the road but this could be related to the frequency of the plan (30s update vs 5s update, hence it doesn't fully "track" or "follow" the curves or turns on the roads. Instead, it cuts through buildings, houses, etc. I'm OK with it and still acceptable since you still get the idea of the location. I have attached screenshots from the Amcrest GPS PRO app showing an example of this.- Custom PDF/CSV Export feature is quite limited; it only shows the start and end time, distance (miles), duration (hours traveled), from/to address. It does not provide individual GPS position or coordinate reports.SUMMARYFor the price, performance and value, this Amcrest 4G LTE AM-GL300W-4G GPS tracker gave us the peace of mind and comfort knowing the exact location of where our daughter and her boy scout troop were at all times while they were on the road (and on a boat!), which was the main reason why I had purchased it in the first place.Just be aware of the caveats and keep the expectations of the battery life in mind (that it varies based on how you configure the alerts/notifications and usage), it's a great GPS tracker one which I would recommend.
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This device feels like it is very well made, feels solid. It also came with a case, which is a nice touch. I suggest you use it as the front of the device scratches easily. This does not effect any usage. It features an "SOS" button which is the only tactical button on the device. I've combed through the menus on the app (more on that later) and it doesn't look like you can set an alarm if someone pushes the button. I did notice that when I push the button, it plots an additional point on the map. This would be good if you want to note a location and go back in the history to find where it is on the map. The only other button is the power button which I find awkward to push. Sometimes you have to push it really hard. It features a SIM card which is already installed but comes with a screw driver in the event you want to swap out the SIM. The charging port, hidden under a flap is USB mini which might annoy some people, for me it's fine. One gripe I have with charging is the device always want to start up once plugged in. This device is water resistant but I haven't tested that aspect of it.
To use the device, you can use a browser on a computer or download the app for free for your device. I noticed there was a pro version that was free so I installed that. On my device, an Android, I noticed a line flickering on the left of the screen which is annoying but doesn't effect the use. The app otherwise is straight forward, it shows on a map where the device is. Setting up "geo fencing" is kind of clunky but once you set it up, it works. It can email, text and/or push notification you if the device goes out of a designated area or if it reaches a certain speed. The device tracks by sending it's location periodically over time, say once every 3 minutes. You can change this but if you have it report more often, it requires a higher tiered plan and will reduce battery life. Because of that fact it tracks the device in straight lines on the map between reportings, not following the contour of the road as you would see in your car's GPS. This means if you are traveling through a city like Manhattan it'll show where you went, not necessarily the route you took to get there.
As for accuracy, I haven't seen any GPS unit this precise. The device can pinpoint its location even inside my house. I once took it to a Wal-Mart and it accurately tracked me through the store. I was also pushing that "SOS" button constantly and that was very helpful to gauge the accuracy.
So who is this device for? It is small and light enough to fit in a pocket, backpack or hand bag. It'll also fit anywhere in a motor vehicle. If you want to track your children or a vehicle or if you run a fleet of vehicle, I can see this useful. The description says it can't be wired in but I don't see why you can't use a phone charger to power it indefinitely. As for pets I could only see this being used on a larger dog. The case has a strap you can use to attach it to a collar. The unit is smaller than those invisible fence units I see around. You could use it on a smaller dog or cat but they would probably hate you for it. I also see this useful for hikers so someone at home can monitor your progress. Keep in mind you would need to be in an area with cell coverage. If you have any of these needs I can recommend this device as it does what it's intended to do.
To use the device, you can use a browser on a computer or download the app for free for your device. I noticed there was a pro version that was free so I installed that. On my device, an Android, I noticed a line flickering on the left of the screen which is annoying but doesn't effect the use. The app otherwise is straight forward, it shows on a map where the device is. Setting up "geo fencing" is kind of clunky but once you set it up, it works. It can email, text and/or push notification you if the device goes out of a designated area or if it reaches a certain speed. The device tracks by sending it's location periodically over time, say once every 3 minutes. You can change this but if you have it report more often, it requires a higher tiered plan and will reduce battery life. Because of that fact it tracks the device in straight lines on the map between reportings, not following the contour of the road as you would see in your car's GPS. This means if you are traveling through a city like Manhattan it'll show where you went, not necessarily the route you took to get there.
As for accuracy, I haven't seen any GPS unit this precise. The device can pinpoint its location even inside my house. I once took it to a Wal-Mart and it accurately tracked me through the store. I was also pushing that "SOS" button constantly and that was very helpful to gauge the accuracy.
So who is this device for? It is small and light enough to fit in a pocket, backpack or hand bag. It'll also fit anywhere in a motor vehicle. If you want to track your children or a vehicle or if you run a fleet of vehicle, I can see this useful. The description says it can't be wired in but I don't see why you can't use a phone charger to power it indefinitely. As for pets I could only see this being used on a larger dog. The case has a strap you can use to attach it to a collar. The unit is smaller than those invisible fence units I see around. You could use it on a smaller dog or cat but they would probably hate you for it. I also see this useful for hikers so someone at home can monitor your progress. Keep in mind you would need to be in an area with cell coverage. If you have any of these needs I can recommend this device as it does what it's intended to do.
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