Any vehicle is an object of desire of attackers. Every day, cars are stolen from street parking lots, courtyards, and even protected areas. Therefore, it is important for car owners to protect the vehicle.
Alarms alone are not enough. It is not easy to install on some types of cars. There are times when attackers open and steal cars even with alarms, so it is not always effective. Installation and maintenance require financial costs, so motorists are looking for alternative ways to protect cars.
As a replacement or addition to car alarms, a GPS sensor is used. This device determines the exact location of the vehicle in the event of theft.
The main purpose of a car beacon is vehicle detection. It is used to track the routes of trucks and international cars, taxis, aircraft, water and rail. The presence of a GPS sensor allows you to monitor the work of drivers and truckers and to control their driving behavior. GPS beacons are almost invisible, so they are installed even on small-sized equipment, such as motorcycles, ATVs, jet skis.
The device locates the vehicle using satellite navigation through a satellite monitoring device. The time and frequency of signals sent by GPS beacons are set by car owners.
The less information is transmitted, the more battery power will be more economical. For attackers, in turn, it is more difficult to determine the location of the tracker with airborne scanners. Information about the coordinates of the vehicle is stored on the support server and is available on the computer or smartphone of the vehicle owner.
Owners of cars with a GPS beacon installed have access to the vehicle’s history of visits to points for a specific period. Equipment management is carried out using special software for customers.
Some vehicle monitoring devices allow you to remotely control the machine. For example, with their help, the car engine is started and stopped.
Car owners are often wary of GPS tracking devices. They know that attackers use equipment that jammed satellite signals. This is not to be afraid. Even if a car with a GPS beacon was stolen, the owner will determine its location: when an attacker leaves the car, signaling will resume. Therefore, a GPS sensor is a useful and necessary device.
