Start GPS Tracking!
Considering buying a GPS tracker?
Or do you already have it in hand and are ready to go?
On this page you'll find how to activate and use one of our trackers, and gain deeper insight into how our technology works — which could be battery-saving. How you use the product has a big impact.
Want a Quickstart?
Coming soon... Watch our YouTube tutorial on the right, for how to quickly set up and get started with your Copenhagen Trackers GPS tracker.
Want to learn more about GPS trackers?
It may seem like magic, and sometimes it kind of is...
But the best GPS tracker is also dependent on how it's used. So consider your Hogwarts letter delivered, and learn the dark arts of GPS tracking here!
Activation Guide
Set up your GPS tracker in just a few moments, and start asset tracking!
Step 1: Step Outside
As is natural with all GPS devices, they only really work outdoors — the same is true for ours.
So take a step outside, on your balcony, in your garden, or try it in the window frame.
Step 2: Download Our App
Download our free app (CPHTrackers) from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or use our Web App.
Create an account and use the app to scan the QR-code on the back of the tracker.
You're half-way there!
Step 3: Establish a Satellite Link
In order to get the tracker going, you'll need to shake it when directed by the app.
Once you receive a notification and email, this indicates that the tracker has been fully activated!
Step 4: Find a Good Spot for GPS Precision
Now that your tracker is active, let's mount it!
Note: The placement of your tracker is crucial for position accuracy, signal strength, and battery life.
How to mount a GPS tracker:
- Make sure that the antenna is facing outwards or upwards
- Avoid direct lines with concrete or metal obstacles
- Consider extreme temperature conditions
How not to mount a GPS tracker:
- With the antenna facing downwards toward the ground
- Enclosing the tracker in a metal or concrete environment
- Direct sunlight in a inside a small vehicle in +35° Celsius
Our Gemstone GPS tracker is facing upwards, ready to receive a signal!
The GPS antenna is facing downwards, and will struggle to achieve a connection
Activation Guide
Setup your GPS tracker in just a few moments, and start asset tracking!
Step 1: Step Outside
As is natural with all GPS devices, they only really work outdoors — the same is true for ours.
So take a step outside, on your balcony, in your garden, or try it in the window frame.
Step 2: Plug & Play
Download our free app (CPHTrackers) from the App Store or Google Play. You can also use our web app — link here.
Create an account and then use the app to scan the QR-code on the back of the tracker.
You're half-way there!
Step 3: Establish a Satellite Link
In order to get the tracker going, you'll need to shake it, when directed by the app.
Once you receive a notification and Email, this indicates that the tracker has been fully activated!
Step 4: Find a Good Spot for GPS Precision
Now that your tracker is active, let's mount it!
Note: The placement of your tracker is crucial for position accuracy, signal strength, and battery life.
How to mount a GPS tracker:
- Make sure that the antenna is facing outwards or upwards
- Avoid direct lines with concrete or metal obstacles
- Consider extreme temperature conditions
Our Gemstone GPS tracker is facing upwards, ready to receive a signal!
How not to mount a GPS tracker:
- With the antenna facing downwards toward the ground
- Enclosing the tracker in a metal or concrete environment
- Direct sunlight in a inside a small vehicle in +35° celsius
The GPS antenna is facing downwards, and will struggle to achieve a connection
FAQ
Consider the following scenarios for your GPS Setup.
Wanna Track your Vehicle indoors and in basements?
GPS technology does not work indoors or in parking garages. Because of concrete...
But if you still wanna track your car in a parking garage, our Gemstone GPS tracker can do it.
With WiFi tracking, Gemstone can use nearby networks to triangulate its position (This is a premium feature)
If you have an older tracker or don't want to use premium, don't worry! The second the tracker is outside, it will again notify you of its position.
Wanna use a GPS Tracker in a Remote Area?
The tracker can always connect to a satellite, but if there's no nearby cell towers, you can't get a position.
If you live in a remote area and usually also have trouble getting cellular service on your phone, a GPS tracker may also struggle to get a signal.
Our Gemstone GPS tracker has a global coverage with over 150 countries.
But like any other GPS device, the tracker needs a nearby cell tower (or WiFi) to inform the App/server of its location.