Step By Step Guide to GPS Tracking

September 15, 2020 • 2 min read
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1. Contents of the box

  • In your box, you will find: Your GPS tracker, a USB cable, and a plug.
GPS Tracker box contents

2. Charge your GPS tracker

      • Take the USB cable and insert the USB end into the plug.
      • Remove the rubber flap from the GPS tracker so it hangs free, then insert the micro-USB into the GPS tracker.
      • Plug in your tracker to begin charging it.
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    GPS Tracker, Charging

    3. Add your GPS tracker to an item to begin tracking

    • Note: GPS Trackers can only be added using the web portal.
    • In itemit, find the item you want to track with the tracker. If the item doesn’t yet exist, you can add it by pressing “add new item” and adding a name, serial number and, if required, description. 
    • Then click the profile of the item, in the “tags” section, click “Add”.
    Add Your GPS Tag

    • Here you need to enter the IMEI number of the tracker.
    • To find the IMEI number of your tracker, remove the tamper-proof pad, and you’ll find it on the label on the tracker below the barcode.
    • Enter the IMEI number in the box. Double-check if there are any capitals or numbers. Please do not enter ‘IMEI’ into the box, please only enter the 15 digit number.
    • Then click “save”.
    • You’ll then see your GPS tracker screen. It may take a few moments for this screen to update.
    • Now your tracker has been associated with the item.

    4. Attach GPS tracker to item

    • First, you’ll want to clean the item you’re attaching the GPS tracker to.
    • Then, uncover the 3M adhesive stickers on the tamper-proof pad by removing the peel.
    • Finally, you can stick your GPS tracker to your item.

    5. Location update settings

    • Your tracker is set to update every 15 Minutes when an item is moving, and every 60 Minutes when it is stationary.
    • If you require a more or less frequent update, contact us at team@itemit.com.

    6. Live location update

    • In addition to the scheduled location updates, you can also ask your tracker to tell you where it is at any time.
    • To do this, go to the item you’re interested in, then click on the GPS icon. Note: this is only available on the web portal. 
    • Then click “update”.
    itemit GPS Tracker icon
    • Your tracker will now give you its live location Note: this can take a few minutes to update.
    Update GPS Location
     

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    If you have any questions at all, give us a call on 01223 421611 or drop us an email team@itemit.com.

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    Dr. Alex Wong

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    Dr. Alex Wong is the CEO & Co-Founder of RedBite Solutions, a spin-out from the University of Cambridge and creators of itemit.For more than 2 decades, Alex’s innovations have disrupted industries and reimagined traditional solutions, delivering breakthrough results.A pioneer of the RFID EPC Network and IoT, Alex has shaped modern tracking technologies. RedBite powers the world’s largest RFID deployment across 60+ countries and launched itemit, a leading barcode, QR code, GPS & RFID SaaS tracking platform. Dr. Wong holds a PhD in Engineering from Cambridge and remains an embedded researcher, leading EU & Innovate UK projects to bridge research with real-world applications.

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