J_F
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I like the look of that device
wondering also how it's working out
I like the look of that device
wondering also how it's working out
For what it's worth guys, I ended up buying a dedicated 10,000mah android device that is waterproof here:
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_733413.html?wid=1817324
According to the some tech sites, the phone is able to last up to 33 days on LTE, 55 Days on 3G, and 77 days on 2g.
Just waiting for it to arrive.
In the meantime, on my other android phone I was able to install gps tracking software that uses both GPS and cellular, AND wifi which actually works great when at home or parked around areas that have known networks.
I can control all aspects of the tracking in real time, even see the speed, the device is travelling at and where it's headed. I can also remotely control the device via vnc/teamviewer based services.
In addition to the awesome tracking stuff, I was able to set up tilt sensors and use the accelerometers to send me push notifications, emails, AND sms messages to my personal device.
Basically, the ultimate custom tracking unit.
The downside is, I still need to pick a mobile carrier and plan. Right now I have it all running on wifi.
Pretty stoked!!
When I finally get it the way I want it, I might make a tutorial if others are interested in doing similar stuff. I highly recommend if you're a techy like myself, you look into the Tasker app for android to utilize all those features for custom installs.
Two years ago, I had a coworker with a BMW HP4. It was stolen from his condo garage, but since he had the cellular tracker, he was quickly able to find where it was (and police recovered it). I don't have any other details on this story...
I think I want a couple of these, do you think they are any good?
Honestly, if you have an old phone laying around just use that.
I love having 2 way communication with my bike. I text it all the arm/disarm/hibernate commands and it even gives me status updates periodically with remaining battery and gps coordinates So much better than any store bought product, and customization!
I know people are going to ask, but I accomplished this with a basic android phone using Tasker and some other random tools. If you have a rooted device, you'll be able to enable various battery saving features. My alarm lasts about 6 or 7 weeks or so on a 2 hour charge. It's up to you if you wire it into your bike ACC to charge while driving. I didnt bother with that because it lasts so long.
also you can suspend service for about $3.50 a month for 6 months.
Ditto. +1Curious as to the other random tools you mention and their use/function.
Thanks
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